Episode Notes
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My guest this week on the podcast is Ben Krakauer. Ben is a banjo player who has a brand new album out called “Hidden Animals” He also used to play with a great band called Old School Freight Train who recorded and album with and toured as the backing band for David Grisman. Great stuff on this episode! Go check out Ben’s website HERE!
Tracks featured on this episode:
Mom and Dad’s 51st  by Ben Krakauer (Hidden Animals)
Hidden Animals by Ben Krakauer (Hidden Animals)
Mr. Parshif’s Jig by OSFT (Run)
Playtime by Ben Krakauer and Pete Frostic (Wide Open) 
Gem Music by Ben Krakauer (Hidden Animals)
I am Trying to Break Your Heart by OSFT (Pickin on Wilco)
Euridice  by OSFT (Run)
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