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Suwannee Banjo Camp (http://www.suwanneebanjocamp.com/)

March 19, 2010 at 6pm to March 21, 2010 at 7pm – O'Leno State Park, High Springs, Florida As many of you may know, Suwannee Banjo Camp has included an "African Roots" program for the last 3 years. This year continues this feature with Sana Ndiaye, Greg C. Adams, and Chuck Levy presenting… Organized by Greg Adams | Type: early, banjo, jola, ekonting, and, african, american, rhythms, in, old-time, music

North Country Minstrel Banjo Gathering

January 20, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm – Caro, MI - home or small venue Date Unknown. Shooting for Feb or March. Need suggestions. Caro, Michigan. Middle of the 'Thumb.' Hosted by the Bells. Organized by Bell Banjos | Type: music, food, and, lots, of, banjos

North Country Minstrel Banjo Gathering

February 25, 2012 from 2pm to 8pm – Caro, Michigan (in the thumb) Informal get-together for banjoists of all levels. Bones, tambourine, and triangle players welcome. Food furnished. Organized by Bell Banjos | Type: fun, jamming, and, swapping, songs.

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

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

Civil War Remembrance at Greenfield Village

May 24, 2014 at 10am to May 26, 2014 at 4pm – Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Mi There are a number of musicians camped among the reenactors. ;) Organized by Henry Ford Museum | Type: remembrance, and, reenactment

History of the Banjo from Africa to the New World

June 18, 2014 at 10am to August 10, 2014 at 4:30pm – Artist's Cabin at the USFS/Tallac Historic Site This exibition of approximately 30 banjos and related items focuses on African roots, reproductions of slave instruments, banjos entering the main stream culture and ends with early factory made ins… Organized by Bob and Leilani Thornburg | Type: exhibition, of, banjos, and, eary, banjo, building

2016 Banjo Gathering - Charlottesville, VA

November 3, 2016 to November 6, 2016 – Charlottesville, Virginia Double Tree Hilton Hotel It’s Time to Register for the 2016 Banjo Gathering and Reserve your Room Now! The 2016 Banjo Gathering will take place in Charlottesville, Virginia, from Thursday, November 3, through Sunday, Novemb… Organized by Greg Adams | Type: banjo, gathering, for, collectors, researchers, builders, and, musicians

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