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Banjomania |
Role |
Banjo Band |
Places of residence |
California |
Sphere Of Activity |
The unique performing group known as Banjomania is the brainchild of banjoist and promoter Steve Simpson. Organized in 1984, Banjomania differs from other banjo bands in that it features both the four and five string banjo playing both the varied repertoire associated with each instrument while often seamlessly intermingling the two styles. Segueing through various personnel - including HOF banjoists Doug Mattocks and Brad Roth - during their initial 14 run Banjomania became a headline concert and recording act, touring nationally, appearing on the Grand Ole Opry, the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, and being regular guest stars on Nashville Network programs such as Nashville Now and Crook and Chase. Banjomania recently reunited for a new recording entitled Painting the Clouds With Sunshine. Johnny Baier, American Banjo Museum |
Related Records
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Fretted Instrument Guild of America January/February 2018 Doug Mattocks - Periodical
2018.002-0007
Record Type: Archive
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Fretted Instrument Guild of America March/April 1993 Banjomania - Periodical
2004.094-0009
Record Type: Archive
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Fretted Instrument Guild of America November/December 1995 Doug Mattocks - Periodical
2003.016-0008
Record Type: Archive
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