On this Chris Luquette interview, how he learned to blend genres to make bluegrass very accessible, why he’s so driven, early career challenges, family support, backstory to his new solo record, adjusting to NYC, keeping your ears open, and more from this incredibly talented artist and guitarist

Chris Luquette is most recognized for his acoustic bluegrass guitar playing, but he’s a multi-instrumentalist equally at home playing mandolin, drums, bass, electric guitar, banjo, and Greek bouzouki. He is currently a member of the progressive bluegrass band Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen. Dirty Kitchen has released 4 LPs, nominated for 2 Grammy’s & won 2 IBMA awards. Chris is a winner of the IBMA Momentum Award, and his latest LP is called The Way I View The World – it is filled with great songs and fierce playing.