Episode 59: Mark Hellenberg (Pokey)

This episode features a legendary innovator in the world of contradance music. Mark Hellenberg is known for pushing the envelope with the role of percussion in this traditional music and dance scene and over the years he has worked with many of the top bands driving dance halls around the US. In this conversation he chats with Neil about his journey, variety of musical tastes and his perspective on experimenting without destroying the core traditional feel.  Tunes in this episode: Sweet Sue (opening) and Irishman's Heart to the Ladies (closing)