Bluegrass aficionados recognize the pivotal role of banjo instrumentation in crafting its vibrant sound. While instruments like fiddles, upright basses, guitars, and mandolins contribute significantly ...

The 2024 Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival is gearing up for a spectacular 5-day celebration from March 6th to March 10th, 2024. Hosted at iconic venues such as the New Orleans Jazz Museum, Wein ...

Before the Grand Ole Opry was the longest-running radio broadcast in US history and a country music institution, it was a humble Nashville program called the WSM Barn Dance. Its first ever guest ...

As the title of Danny Barker’s autobiography made clear, he lived “A Life in Jazz.” As this week's Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival will make clear, he continues to inspire those who play New ...

I took a break from the late-night gigs and got a job at Werlein's music store. There were a couple of banjos hanging up with the guitars and it was my job to take care of them. As I was cleaning one ...

Guitarists might explore many styles while trying to find their mojo, but if you're looking for an authentic bluegrass sound on that electric six-string, Jon Langberg's Guitar-Jo might help. The ...

There was a time when the guitar was the mightiest instrument in rock and roll. It was so widely respected that artists were able to create music using only the guitar and supporting instruments, no ...