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Debbie wishes her father could have seen her playing the same gold-rimmed, four-string banjo he played at his induction in 2002.
George Harrison carried a ukulele banjo around with him because the sound of the instrument made people laugh.
Three musicians are creating a digital map about the history of clawhammer banjo players of Southwest Virginia.
I have loved the banjo my whole life, and this album of 14 compositions is the result of 45 years of playing seriously, as well as playing around. Those words begin the liner notes — the award ...
Master the Linga Guli Guli tune on your Banjo in Dead Rails with this comprehensive guide. Learn step-by-step instructions for playing this popular meme theme.
Steve Martin has a reputation as one of the toughest interviews in the entertainment business. He’s known for yes-no responses to questions about the making of his latest film, his thoughts on ...
Comedian and filmmaker Steve Martin continues to poke and prod at genre institutions as he reunites with the Steep Canyon Rangers for 'Long-Awaited Album.' ...
This year's Memorial Weekend banjo competition at the Florida Folk Festival in White Springs turned out to be a victory for the temporarily handicapped. Named winner and recipient of a $1,400 Gold … ...
Melissa Block remembers bluegrass banjo player Earl Scruggs, who died Wednesday at the age of 88. The North Carolina native popularized the three-finger playing style, and dazzled audiences with a ...