For enthusiasts of early banjo

Past Events (208)

150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation Living History

February 23, 2013 from 10am to 4pm – Bennett Place State Historic Site Several members of this ning will be providing music for this event. All are welcome to join in. 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation On January 1, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln issue… Organized by Bennett Place State Historic Site Staff | Type: living, history
Camptown Shakers at the Battle of Aiken, SC

February 23, 2013 to February 24, 2013 – Confederate Memorial Park The band is heading south to play at the reenactment of the Battle of Aiken in South Carolina. Looking forward to playing some new banjo jigs and songs I've been working. This will be the furthest so… Organized by The Brigadier General Barnard E. Bee Camp #1575 | Type: civil, war, reenactment

2nd North Country Banjo Gathering

October 20, 2012 from 2pm to 7pm – Caro, in Michigan's 'Thumb' Minstrel banjos, gourd banjos, fiddle, bones, tambourines. Spouses, friends welcome. More space available to play now. Snacks provided. Overnight accomodations available at Woodyzzz Motel, on M-81 ju… Organized by Bell Banjos | Type: playing, and, singing

Michigan Festival Of Gourds

September 15, 2012 from 12pm to 5pm – Eastern Michigan Fairgrounds An afternoon of gourd banjo and minstrel banjo playing for an informal fun time. Fiddles, bones, etc.. The Michigan Festival of Gourds AND Wood Carvers are teaming up to have a big event full of gour… Organized by Bell Banjos & Mich. Festival Of Gourds | Type: public, jamming, /, fun
Camptown Shakers at Historic Cold Spring Village

September 15, 2012 to September 16, 2012 – Historic Cold Spring Village The band will be entertaining the citizens of Cold Spring Village in Cape May, NJ along with the Civil War soldiers bivouacked there this weekend. Organized by Historic Cold Spring Village | Type: civil, war, living, history

Tim and Al

September 8, 2012 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm – Hartland MI. M59....just west of US 23. Better than Tool Time. We'll be dusting off all those old nuggets. At Biggby Coffee in Hartland, MI. If you live in the mitten, come on down. Don't worry about the drive home. The hours are early....… Organized by Tim Twiss | Type: music, show

150th anniv. of 2nd Manassas

August 26, 2012 from 5:30pm to 7pm – Old Town Visitors Center The Camptown Shakers will be performing this Sunday evening, August 26th in Manassas Virginia at the Visitor's Center in old town. Note this is not the location of the battle reenactment that I think… Organized by Camptown Shakers | Type: music, performance

SYMPOSIUM SATURDAY AUG. 25, 2012

August 25, 2012 from 10am to 4pm – PLEASANTS FAMILY ASSEMBLY ROOM WILSON SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARY 10 A.M. --4 P.PM PLEASANTS FAMILY ASSEMBLY ROOM WILSON SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARY UNC-CHAPEL HILL CAMPUSPANEL DISCUSSIONS ON THE HISTORY OF THE BANJO WITH ROBERT CANTWELL, BOB CARLIN, CECE CONWAY, L… Organized by UNC SOUTHERN FOLKLIFE COLLECTION | Type: lecture, and, concert
Minstrel Banjo Workshop and Session at the Midland Folk Festival

August 25, 2012 from 10am to 11am – Midland County Fairgrounds Taught and hosted by Terry Bell of Bell & Son Banjos. Minstrel Banjo Workshop at 10am them informal playing throughout the day. Basically, play our banjos for folks who've never heard them. Organized by Bell Banjos | Type: festival