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HIGH FIVE

Noam Pikelny of Punch Brothers

What counts in music today

By Sarah Rodman

 |  Globe Staff  

  February 24, 2012

When the supernaturally gifted members of the bluegrass-country-roots-jazz group Punch Brothers get together, they do some serious picking. But banjo virtuoso Noam Pikelny also has a much less serious side. For proof, check out his hilarious “Bluegrass Diva’’ video on www.funnyordie.com, featuring fellow banjo enthusiast Steve Martin. In honor of the group’s latest release “Who’s Feeling Young Now?’’ we chatted with the virtuosic Pikelny about five things he does to reconnect with his youth.

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