Watertown from Graham Sharp
Graham Sharp, banjo man with the Steep Canyon Rangers, has a new solo single this month, a song called Watertown which he says has been kicking around for a while. It features Sharp on low-tuned banjo, which perfectly fits his distinctive low-pitched voice. The song is something of a downer, in that it’s all about […]
Banjo legend Eddie Adcock passes
Eddie Adcock, five string banjo master and memorable former member of The Country Gentlemen, died on March 19. He was 86 years of age, and had been suffering from multiple health issues over recent years. Also known as an innovative guitarist, Eddie’s musical career was mostly noted for his banjo work, initially with The Country […]
Unleashed video from Todd Taylor
South Carolina banjo man Todd Taylor, the five string man in black, has written and released a new single and music video, even while he’s dealing with the effects of cancer treatments. In addition to the treatments for colon cancer, Taylor also suffers from mitochondrial myopathy, a disease related to muscular dystrophy. But he keeps […]
Greg Corbett Memorial Youth Banjo Award at Seagrove Fiddlers
Greg Corbett, former member of the Country Gentlmen A new honor will be handed out this weekend at the 70th annual Seagrove Fiddlers’ Convention in Seagrove, NC. The Greg Corbett Memorial Youth Banjo Award will be presented to the most outstanding young banjoist (16 and under) by the Corbett family in memory of Greg, who […]
Introducing the Greg Deering Custom Banjo Collection
Those who follow the world of banjos already know that Greg Deering, founder of the Deering Banjo Company, has retired from the day-to-day operation of the business. He and his wife Janet, who served as CEO, have turned those duties over to their daughter, Jamie Deering, allowing them to finally have time for other pursuits. […]
Bill Keith Banjo Style web site now up
Belgian banjo player Thierry Schoysman has launched a free web site that is dedicated to the banjo style of the great Bill Keith. Titled Bill Keith Banjo Style, the site is dedicated to offering an ongoing exploration of Bill’s integrated approach to banjo, as opposed to his fully melodic playing as that innovative technique has […]
Peden Williams and Payton Brown wed
Peden and Payton Williams wedding (3/1/25) – photo © Taylor Holley Gospel Plowboys’ banjoist, Peden Williams, married fiddler, Payton Brown, on Saturday, March 1, in a music-filled ceremony at The Abbey in Salisbury, NC. Peden explained, “It’s an old church turned into a wedding venue, but still keeping Christ involved. We had a limited number […]
DAGGOMIT – Max Wareham
Max Wareham is a multi-faceted individual. His interests range from taking part in archaeological digs, to translating medieval poetry. However he’s best known as a banjo player, songwriter, author, and, more specifically, a member of the Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band that was featured on the Grammy-nominated album, Calling You From My Mountain. Consequently, when it […]
Carter Lester to Seth Mulder & Midnight Run
Seth Mulder has announced the final piece of the puzzle as he rebuilds his powerful touring band, Midnight Run, in the person of banjo player Carter Lester who has just joined the group. Only 19 years of age, Carter comes from western Virginia, and plays both guitar and banjo. A current student in the ETSU […]
Steve Cooley Banjo and Bluegrass Music Scholarship introduced at Morehead State
Steve Cooley with Béla Fleck – photo courtesy Ashbourne Farms Morehead State University in Kentucky has announced the receipt of a $95,000 donation earmarked for a scholarship in honor of banjo legend and Kentucky native Steve Cooley. The school is the home of the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music, which offers a Bachelor of Arts […]
