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Chord Drift with Paul Jorgensen

Live In Studio: The Lonesome Ace Stringband's John Showman & Chris Coole

By Paul Jorgensen,
Brian Hamilton
Published October 21, 2026 at 5:59 PM EDT
Chris Coole & John Showman - at WUTC.
WUTC
Chris Coole & John Showman - at WUTC.

Fiddler John Showman and clawhammer banjoist Chris Cooleof The Lonesome Ace Stringbandfrom Toronto, Canada join Paul Jorgensen with Brian Hamilton live on WUTC as this year's IBMA World of Bluegrass returns to Chattanooga returns for a second year.

Chris Coole & John Showman - at WUTC.
WUTC
Chris Coole & John Showman - at WUTC.

Website: lonesomeace.com
Facebook: lonesomeacestringband
Instagram: lonesomeacestringband
Spotify: Lonesome Ace Stringband
Apple: Lonesome Ace Stringband

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WUTC is the Official Media Partner for IBMA World of Bluegrass.

Enjoy our latest coverage here.

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Chord Drift with Paul Jorgensen
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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Brian Hamilton
Brian is the host of Mountain Grass and Blues Power. He is also a retired journalist, beekeeper, long-time volunteer at WUTC.
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