One of the most memorable moments in the 1972 film Deliverance is the banjo/guitar duel of Billy Redden and Ronny Cox. Musicians looking to add some of that plucky magic to their own compositions ...

So what do you do if your solo performance set list includes compositions featuring parts for electric guitar, banjo and Dobro? You can either try to simplify the arrangement or attempt some ...

Sam Radding spends most days in his backyard workshop off of University Avenue surrounded by guitar bodies. He smells of sawdust and has the wild-eyed look of a mad scientist. He has a bald spot ...

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 ...

Musician Jon Langberg has created a new guitar accessory called the Guitar-Jo which transforms your electric guitar into a banjo and is now available to purchase via Kickstarter with pledges starting ...

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 ...

The Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival celebrates Barker’s long career and many contributions to New Orleans’ music as a musician, mentor, preservationist and personality. The performing lineup is ...