For enthusiasts of early banjo

Past Events (206)

2019 Banjo Gathering

October 24, 2019 to October 27, 2019 – Old Dominion University The 2019 Banjo Gathering is hosted by Arts@ODU in Norfolk, Virginia. Come to the 22nd Annual Banjo Gathering, on October 24-27, 2019 for three days of presentations, exhibitions, a concert,… Organized by Peter Szego, Jim Bollman, Kristina Gaddy, Lily Werbin, and Greg Adams | Type: banjo, gathering

Rochester Civil War Days

July 20, 2019 to July 21, 2019 – Olmstead county historical society This upcoming weekend of the 20-21 is Rochester MN's annual civil war event. Stop by and enjoy a battle and feel free to stop by the 1st South Carolina vol. inf. Organized by Logan Ehrharrdt | Type: living, history

Midwest Banjo Camp

June 6, 2019 at 2pm to June 9, 2019 at 2pm – Olivet College I have signed up for this again. I had a great time last year! Organized by Elderly Instruments | Type: educational, fun!

AN INFORMAL HISTORY OF THE BANJO, by Jim Jacquet

April 27, 2019 from 6pm to 7pm – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R8J991N/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=An+Informal+History+Of+The+Banjo&qid=1556378297&s=books&sr=1-1-fkmrnull After entirely too much pulling of hair, gnashing of teeth, and banging my head on the the computer monitor, I was able to give birth to an entirely new and expanded version of my ebook: AN INFORMAL… Organized by Jim Jacquet | Type: new, edition, of, ebook

Joel Sweeney Convergence

September 7, 2018 to September 9, 2018 – Appomattox Court House National Historical Park An opportunity to play early banjo music at historic Appomattox Court House where " the banjo passed from black hands to white hands." Organized by David Wooldridge, Mark Weems, James Pentecost | Type: festival

Midwest Banjo Camp

June 7, 2018 at 3pm to June 10, 2018 at 2pm – Olivet College, Olivet MI Three days of banjo instruction, concerts, and faculty-led jams. This year we offer a full-time "19th Century Banjo Program" offering instruction in Minstrel and classic styles, taught by Greg C Adam… Organized by Ken Perlman | Type: instruction, camp

An Evening with the Early Banjo

May 26, 2018 from 7pm to 9pm – The Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village Tim Twiss, Al Smitely, John and Elaine Masciale, and Timmy Person will perform a concert featuring the Early Banjo. Organized by John Masciale | Type: concert

Midwest Banjo Camp MInstrel Program

June 1, 2017 at 3pm to June 4, 2017 at 2pm – Olivet College We have created a full program in minstrel banjo at Midwest Banjo Camp, taught by Greg C Adams, assisted by Seth Swingle. This includes 9 classes representing roughly 11 hours of instruction. MBC als… Organized by Ken Perlman and Stan Werbin | Type: banjo, camp