For enthusiasts of early banjo

Past Events (208)

Yokohama Banjo Festival 2020] Now live streaming!!

June 28, 2020 at 6pm to July 4, 2020 at 7pm – The THUMBS UP Youtube channel is also available for free distribution and viewing. [Yokohama Banjo Festival2020] Now live streaming!! In order to prevent the spread of coronavirus, we decided to have a live show with no audience at this year's Yokohama Banjo Festival. We think that… Organized by Samurai banjo | Type: streaming, live

An Early Banjo Gathering

June 26, 2020 at 7pm to June 28, 2020 at 1pm – Renfrew Museum and Park We are hosting an Early American Banjo gathering. The committee for this event are John and Elaine Masciale, Tim Twiss, Al Smitley, and Andy Chase. At the end of the last gathering there was a lot of… Organized by John Masciale, Elaine Masciale, Tim Twiss, Al Smitley, Andy Chase | Type: gathering

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