With most public accommodations closed to further the social distancing mandates, the American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City has devised a clever way to continue sharing its many troves of instruments and memorabilia with banjo lovers worldwide. They have launched a new
When Steve Martin was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2005 by The Kennedy Center, they commissioned a custom, one-of-a-kind banjo from Gibson to present to him. It was a gold plated model, engraved with his name
Annually, the American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City holds a 3 day extravaganza of talent, recognition, and pure love for America’s instrument, the banjo. Banjo Fest 2019 kicked off with its traditional BBQ, including the grand-opening of the new exhibit, Reflections of
Every September brings cooler temperatures, the state fair with mouth-watering food, and the giant ferris wheel to Oklahoma City. Bricktown is the epicenter of talent the first weekend of the month, September 6-9, at the American Banjo Museum where BanjoFest
Actor, comedian, writer, producer, and musician, Steve Martin, has played the banjo since 17 years of age, and John McEuen of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band fame played an important role in Martin success with the instrument. The two were friends
Tim Allan, Béla Fleck, Tony Trischka, and John McEuen at the 2018 American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame induction - photo by Pamm Tucker In 1998, The National Four-String Banjo Hall of Fame was established to honor jazz age tenor banjo pioneers,
Santa Claus made his way into Bricktown (Oklahoma City) and the American Banjo Museum, Sunday, December 10. It was a very special occasion, as not only was it a Candy Cane Christmas but it had a special meaning, of the
Tony Trischka performs at the American Banjo Museum (9/8/17) - photo by Americana Media Group Syracuse, NY native, Tony Trischka, was recently inducted into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame, and told us that there is nothing bigger and better
Tony Trischka and John McEuen at the 2017 inductions to the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame The Devon Tower, located in the historic Bricktown District of Oklahoma City, was the setting for an induction ceremony honoring 5 categories of banjo
This interview with banjo playing comedian Lucas Ross is a contribution from Pamm Tucker with Walker's Folk Mania Media. She met with him at the American Banjo Museum a few weeks ago in Oklahoma City. Lucas Ross discussed The American Banjo
