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    New Music from Kristin Scott Benson - Stringworks 

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    Published on Jun-29-2016 12:30pm  Views: 3564 
    New Music from Kristin Scott Benson - Stringworks


    Nashville, Tenn. — Mountain Home Music has announced the pending release of Stringworks, the newest project from Kristin Scott Benson, four-time winner of the IBMA Instrumental Performer of the Year Award for Banjo.

    Stringworks is slated for availability on July 22, 2016.

    The new solo project is a mosaic of original ...
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    Special Rates on Lessons from Peghead Nation 

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    Published on Jun-29-2016 9:55am  Views: 6992 
    Bill Evans 5-String Banjo lessons at Peghead Nation

    Friends and fans of Banjo Cafe!

    You can now get your first month free (or $20 off an annual subscription) when you sign up for any video course on PegheadNation.com. Just enroll and use the promo code BanjoCafe at checkout. ...
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    Banjo Fest 2016 Announced 

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    Published on Jun-23-2016 4:00pm  Views: 3404 
    Banjo Fest 2016 Announced


    Oklahoma City — The American Banjo Museum has announced the line-up for Banjo Fest 2016 to be held Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Hudiburg Chevrolet Performing Arts Center in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

    Featured acts include American ...
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    Clawcamp East 2016 Set For July 8-10 

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    Published on Jun-20-2016 2:30pm  Views: 2000 
    Clawcamp East 2016 Set For July 8-10


    Vinton, Ohio — Dan Levenson's Clawcamp East returns to his residence at 980 Rowlesville Road July 8-10.

    On the heels of Dan's newest publication, Beyond the Waterfall: Extraordinary Tunes for Fiddle and Clawhammer Banjo, Clawcamp East is an intensive skills building workshop for clawhammer banjo players.

    All levels are welcome including those who have never played ...
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    First 50 Songs You Should Play on Banjo 

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    Published on Jun-19-2016 10:00am  Views: 5123 
    First 50 Songs You Should Play on Banjo


    Milwaukee, Wi. — Hal Leonard Corporation has announced the publication of First 50 Songs You Should Play On Banjo, co-authored by Michael J. Miles and Greg Cahill.

    The book includes 25 tunes for clawhammer style and 25 tunes ...
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    New Music from Steve Baughman - O'er Quiet Lands Suspended 

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    Published on Jun-17-2016 7:30am  Views: 3035 
    Steve Baughman - O'er Quiet Lands Suspended


    A new CD of clawhammer banjo solos has been released by Steve Baughman. In O'er Quiet Lands Suspended, Steve takes the clawhammer banjo on a journey to places it rarely goes, while never straying far from the authentic "bum-ditty" pattern of old-time ...
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    Let Your Voice Be Heard: The Life and Times of Pete Seeger 

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    Published on Jun-16-2016 8:15am  Views: 3904 
    Let Your Voice Be Heard: The Life and Times of Pete Seeger by Clarion Books


    New York — Clarion Books, publishers of picture books, nonfiction, and fiction for infants through grade 12 has announced the availability of Let Your Voice Be Heard: The Life and Times of Pete Seeger, by Anita Silvey for pre-order.

    Publication ...
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    International Bluegrass Music Museum Groudbreaking Ceremony Set 

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    Published on Jun-15-2016 3:30pm  Views: 3970 
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    Ground Breaking for New Bluegrass Music Museum and Hall of Fame set for Thursday June 23 at Noon.

    Owensboro, Ky. — Together with the City of Owensboro, Mayor Ron Payne, the Daviess County Fiscal Court and Judge Executive Al Mattingly, the International Bluegrass Music Museum and ...
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    Nashville Banjo Camp Announced 

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    Published on Jun-14-2016 10:30am  Views: 3376 
    Nashville Banjo Camp Staff -Charlie Cushman, Greg Cahill, Mike Munford, and Wes Corbett


    Ridgetop, Tenn. — Nashville Acoustic Camps, purveyors of some of the finest acoustic stringed instrument educational events in the U.S. has announced the addition of their Nashville Banjo Camp, December 2-4, 2016.

    Specifically targeted for bluegrass banjo ...
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    American Banjo Museum Festival 

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    Published on Jun-01-2016 4:30pm  Views: 1918 
    American Banjo Museum

    Oklahoma City — The American Banjo Museum, 9 E Sheridan Ave., will host its inaugural Americana Fest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 18.

    Music will be provided on multiple stages by local favorites including Willow Way and Bread & Butter ...
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    The Klamath River SwingJam 

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    Published on Jun-01-2016 9:00am  Views: 1738 
    The Klamath River SwingJam

    A weekend of Acoustic Music on the banks of the Klamath River, August 26-28, 2016.


    Orleans, Calif. — Each summer Sandy Bar Ranch hosts The Klamath River SwingJam. This summer, musicians of all levels and styles will meet here for an opportunity to learn, play and enjoy ...
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    New Music from Rickey Wasson - Croweology 

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    Published on May-31-2016 10:15am  Views: 5032 
    Croweology - The Study of J.D. Crowe's Musical Legacy by Rickey Wasson


    Truegrass Entertainment has announced the release of Croweology: The Study of J.D. Crowe's Musical Legacy by Rickey Wasson.

    Wasson, a former guitarist and lead singer with J.D. Crowe for 15 years has put together a stellar recording ...
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    New Music from Coty Hogue - Flight 

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    Published on May-26-2016 3:00pm  Views: 2478 
    New Music from Coty Hogue - Flight

    Bellingham, Wash. — Singer/Songwriter Coty Hogue has announced the release of her latest recording entitled Flight, featuring her original compositions along with her banjo and guitar playing.

    Her third project is follow-up to the 2009 "To the West," and 2012's ...
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    Alison Brown Quartet Announces European Tour Dates 

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    Published on May-25-2016 9:00pm  Views: 3631 
    Alison Brown Acoustic Quartet Announces European Tour Dates


    Nashville, Tenn. — Compass Records recording artist Alison Brown and her Acoustic Quartet featuring Matt Flinner, Bryan McDowell, and Garry West will travel to Europe in June with stops in France, Switzerland, and ...
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    New Music from Ilya Toshinskiy - Red Grass 

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    Published on May-25-2016 5:15pm  Views: 4574 
    New Music from Ilya Toshinskiy - Red Grass


    Nashville, Tenn. — Hadley Music Group Records has announced the release of Red Grass by Ilya Toshinskiy.

    Toshinskiy, who moved as a teenager to Nashville from the former Soviet Union, rapidly worked his way up as a top session musician in Nashville, performing with a who's who of Nashville music stars on guitar and banjo. Although primarily employed as a guitar session musician, he considers banjo his first instrument. ...
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    An Interview with Cynthia Sayer 

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    Published on May-22-2016 5:15pm  Views: 10018 
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    Photo credit: Gary Spector

    About the author: Roots scholar and multi-instrumentalist Michael Eck is a respected songwriter; a nationally exhibited painter; and an award-winning cultural critic and freelance writer. He is also a member of Ramblin Jug Stompers, Lost Radio Rounders, Berkshire Ramblers and the Frank Jaklitsch Trio.
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    The Banjo Pub Songbook 

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    Published on May-13-2016 12:00pm  Views: 4665 
    The Banjo Pub Songbook



    Milwaukee, Wi. — Hal Leonard has released The Banjo Pub Songbook. The book features a collection of rousing Irish folksongs that have been sung in pubs for generations.

    The arrangements in this 35-song collection include the vocal ...
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    Michael Daves Artistworks Bluegrass Vocal Lessons 

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    Published on May-13-2016 9:00am  Views: 2355 
    Michael Daves Artistworks Bluegrass Vocal Lessons



    Napa, Calif. — ArtistWorks, the leading provider of interactive online music lessons has announced the addition of Bluegrass Vocal Lessons with Michael Daves coming in the near future.

    Students will have the opportunity to get direct advice on their singing from one of the best bluegrass singers on the scene. Once pre-launch registration opens, Artistworks is offering 20% off the full subscription ...
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    Mel Bay Book Release Party and Workshop with Dan Levenson 

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    Published on May-12-2016 12:45pm  Views: 2878 
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    Kansas City, Mo. - Clawhammer banjo author, performer and instructor Dan Levenson will be holding a banjo workshop in Kansas City on May 24, 2016. The event is being held at Bradford & Franzke Fine Instruments Fret Shop and is co-sponsored by B&F Fret Shop and Banjo Cafe. ...
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    25% off Homespun Titles from Banjo Cafe on Demand 

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    Published on May-11-2016 4:40pm  Views: 1930 
    25% off all Homespun Catalog Items from Banjo Cafe on Demand



    Woodstock , N.Y. — May 13-20, Homespun Music Instruction is partnering with the Banjo Cafe to offer 25% off all of Homespun catalog titles purchased from Banjo Cafe on Demand. There is no limit to the number of items you may order — ...
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