Thanks to those of you who have visited. Today we're taking steps to close the Banjo Cafe forum. The rest of the site will remain in operation since much of it is static, with exception for the...
Thanks to those of you who have visited. Today we're taking steps to close the Banjo Cafe forum. The rest of the site will remain in operation since much of it is static, with exception for the...
Each year I put in some time creating videos for the Brooklyn Bluegrass Bash, a benefit to make needed repairs to one of the oldest and most historic churches in Brooklyn - which used to be known as...
You can view the page at http://www.banjocafe.net/forum/content.php?225-Sing-It!-A-Biography-of-Pete-Seeger
http://www.banjocafe.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=515&d=1470402127&stc=1
If the playing of Cynthia Sayer is not on your radar, we think you'll quickly become a fan. We've been one for a long time so a real honor to host this feature interview with her on the site!
Welcome, Cynthia!
For those that are unfamiliar with her music, we'd say a good introduction into Cynthia Sayer would be her Piano Jazz episode on NPR. A delightful hour of music and discussion...
I'm a woman pro 4-string player, and after attending countless banjo conventions, camps, clubs, music societies, jam sessions, jazz festivals, etc. (in various musical genres, not just jazz), also...
I'll be on the YouTube this afternoon soaking more of this up. Here is another taste.
https://youtu.be/lIbFkOhOTHg
Give a watch and find out why Harry Reser is a legend in the bigger world of banjo that might not be what you're used to. Then come over and see what we have about him in our historical database that...
Hi 9LbShellhamer,
You asked for an example of both Scruggs-style and Keith-style.
Here’s a recording of Earl Scruggs playing a fiddle tune with his impeccable sense of melody, timing, and...