The banjo has lengthy origins dating all the way back to the 1870s. Since the 1990s, banjoist Bill Evans has concisely presented this history in a solo performance titled The Banjo In America, giving audiences a taste of numerous banjo
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Bill Evans The Banjo In America coming to DVD
For nearly four decades banjoist Bill Evans has been offering a presentation called The Banjo in America, which condenses the 250 year history of our beloved banjo into a concert-length event. During these shows, which are part performance, part demonstration, and
My Favorite J.D. Crowe lick – Bill Evans
This is a feature we are running to memorialize the creative and musical legacy of the late J.D. Crowe, who we lost just before Christmas. We are calling it My Favorite Crowe Lick, and each episode will include a prominent
IBMA 365: The Banjo Legacy of J.D. Crowe
The International Bluegrass Music Association will be hosting a live, interactive panel discussion on Facebook March 5 about the lasting influence the late J.D. Crowe has had on the five string banjo and bluegrass music. This presentation begins at 3:00
Melodic & Single-String Banjo with Bill Evans
Peghead Nation has announced a new 8-part banjo workshop series with Bill Evans, focusing on Melodic & Single-String Banjo, starting this weekend online. Bill tells us that all levels of skill and experience are welcome for these live sessions, which will
Bluegrass banjo backup with Ron Block, Kristin Scott Benson, and Bill Evans
Most everyone who has studied bluegrass banjo will say that one of the most demanding aspects of mastering the style is learning the many ways to back up a vocalist or another instrumentalist in a band setting. Earl Scruggs, of
Earl Scruggs: A Player’s Guide with Bill Evans live Zoom workshops
Peghead Nation, the online musical instruction site, is launching a new, eight-part, live Zoom workshop series this Saturday. Titled Earl Scruggs: A Player's Guide, the course will be taught by noted banjo player and instructor, Bill Evans, with guest faculty
Banjo videos from Bill Evans and Joff Lowson
We have a couple of videos of banjo music to share, contributed by two prominent instructors of the five string from opposite sides of the planet. First up is Bill Evans, who created this lovely arrangement of My Favorite Things played by
California Banjo Extravaganza goes virtual for 2020
Normally at this time of year, west coast banjo player, educator, and promoter, Bill Evans, is finishing preparations for his annual California Banjo Extravaganza. This would involve a series of live shows in the Golden State, featuring a number of top
Dan Crary – Track Premiere and interview on Prime Time
Wally Barnick, Dan Crary, and Bill Evans At age 80, Dan Crary can cite any number of accomplishments. Having accumulated an impressive career that spans over half a century, one that includes performances in every state in the nation, concerts in