The loss in Aug. 2007 of the famed transplanted NH resident, Irish singer/songwriter and national folk hero of the Emerald Isle at 74, Tommy Makem, alerted me recently to a news photo of Tommy with ...

Great Performances takes a look at performers for whom comedy is not enough: more five-string banjo, please. LA Times: As actors and musicians, do you find there’s anything at all that transfers ...

Appraisal: Gibson RB-11 5-string Banjo, ca. 1936, from Vintage Charlotte. Watch Frederick W. Oster's appraisal of a Gibson RB-11 5-string banjo, ca. 1936, in Vintage Charlotte.

Named after the comedian-turned-banjo-playing-musician, Steve Martin, two winners receive the prestigious award each year. Martin and the Board of The Steve Martin Banjo Prize have announced the two ...

For longtime fans who remember his stand-up act from the '70s, Steve Martin's love for the banjo is not that surprising. Early in his career, Martin's often manic routine included satirical songs ...

Steve Martin may have introduced his banjo-playing skills to audiences through his stand-up comedy, but they’re really no joke. He took an interest in the instrument when he was a teenager, and it ...

Elevate your performances with a level of snap and twang that only a banjo can deliver. Our pick of the best from Fender, Epiphone, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...