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Chord Drift with Paul Jorgensen

Interview: Crying Uncle's Miles Quale

By Paul Jorgensen
Published October 21, 2026 at 2:05 PM EDT
Miles Quale
California Bluegrass Association
Miles Quale

Miles Quale, a fiddler, violinist and vocalist from Alameda, CA for two acoustic roots acts - Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band and Crying Uncle (Duo) - speaks with WUTC's Paul Jorgensen about the return of this year's IBMA World of Bluegrass to Chattanooga.
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NOTE: Since this interview was recorded, the South Korean bluegrass group Country Gongbang had to cancel its participation in this year's IBMA World of Bluegrass.
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Website: cryingunclebg.com
Instagram: milesquale - and cryinguncle
Facebook: cryinguncle
YouTube: @CryingUncle
Spotify: Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band
Apple: Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band

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WUTC is the Official Public Radio Partner for IBMA World of Bluegrass.

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Paul Jorgensen
Paul tends to the website and podcasts and other technical kit at WUTC while he pursues a Master's Degree in Cyber Security. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree at UTC and Associate's at Chattanooga State.
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