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Armchair Boogie’s Ben Majeska Talks Bluegrass Guitar, Summer Tour Stories and Pickin' on Picknick
Episode 42 • 16th May 2025 • Music Festivals Podcast • Nate Riggs
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In this episode of the Music Festivals Podcast, I sat down with Ben Majeska—lead guitarist, vocalist, and the energetic force behind Armchair Boogie—for a deep dive into the band's origin story, the wild ride of festival touring, and their unique place in the exploding jam-grass scene. With festival season heating up, Armchair Boogie’s summer is packed with can’t-miss dates, including the highly anticipated Pickin' on Picnick at Lost Hill Lake in St. Clair, Missouri.

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