Popular banjo player and educator Bennett Sullivan has come up with a unique instructional music festival which he is calling LickFest. It's set to run online February 22-23, and attendees will be able to spend 30 minute Demio sessions with
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Jim Fraley’s Celebration of Life
Jimmy "Jim" Fraley, North Carolina banjoist and former member of Deeper Shade of Blue who passed away on January 30 at the age of 68, was laid to rest on Saturday. The service, held at Lee Park Church in Monroe,
Jim Fraley passes
Jim Fraley - photo (on right) © John Atwater Jimmy "Jim" Fraley, 68, North Carolina banjoist and former member of Deeper Shade of Blue, passed away on January 30 following a period of declining health. Fraley, who did everything left-handed except play
Cherry Street – Benny Sidelinger
Benny Sidelinger seems like an unassuming sort of guy. His bio consists of an anecdote about an introduction he was once given at a local watering hole where he was rather anonymous at the time. Nevertheless, it's a clever means
Banjo jewelry just in time for Valentine’s Day
The good folks with Landis Studios in Arkansas, the skilled silversmiths who offer the custom engraved sterling silver finger picks, have brought out new jewelry for your favorite banjo Valentines. First up is a silver-plated brass banjo pendant, an exquisitely-detailed miniature
Bayla Davis, newest Gold Tone endorser
Bayla Davis with her new custom Gold Tone open back banjo Gold Tone Music Group has announced their newest endorser, and perhaps their youngest, in the person of Bayla Davis, a 17-year-old old time player from western North Carolina. In just
American Banjo Museum announces 2025 Hall of Fame inductees
The American Banjo Museum, located in Oklahoma City and dedicated to promoting and preserving banjo players and music of all kinds, has announced five new members to their Hall of Fame. They will be officially inducted during the weekend of
Huber Banjos introduces Russ Carson model
Huber Banjos has announced that Russ Carson, the crackerjack banjo player with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, is the latest endorser of the banjos, with the introduction of the new gold-plated Russ Carson Signature model Huber. Russ joins Sammy Shelor
Cody Tinnin and Allan Sanders to Kristy Cox & Grasstime
Australian bluegrass singer turned Nashville resident Kristy Cox has brought in two new members to her touring band, Grasstime. Both are experienced players who should be familiar to many in the bluegrass community. Cody Tinnin has come aboard on bass, and
South Carolina Banjo Day coming up March 11
Once again this year, the state of South Carolina will dedicate a day to their native son, Todd Taylor, as they celebrate South Carolina Banjo Day on March 11. The honor was first bestowed on Todd in 2018, both in recognition