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Walt Koken
2,026 listeners
Walt began playing the five string banjo in 1959. He first played in an old time string band in 1965 in the Busted Toe Mudthumpers, based i… read moreWalt began playing the five string banjo in 1959. He first played in an old time string band in 1965 in the Busted Toe Mudthumpers, based in Ithaca NY. He also played four-string (plectrum) banjo in the Muskrat Ramblers, a New Orleans st… read moreWalt began playing the five string banjo in 1959. He first played in an old time string band in 1965 in the Busted Toe Mudthumpers, based in Ithaca NY. He also played four-string (plectrum) banjo in the Muskrat Ramblers, a New Orleans style seven-peice traditional jazz band around that time, whic… read more -
Hobart Smith
12,807 listeners
Hobart Smith (May 10, 1897—January 11, 1965) was an American old-time musician. He was most notable for his appearance with his sister, Texas Gladden, on a series of Library of Congress recordings in the 1940s and his later appearances a… read moreHobart Smith (May 10, 1897—January 11, 1965) was an American old-time musician. He was most notable for his appearance with his sister, Texas Gladden, on a series of Library of Congress recordings in the 1940s and his later appearances at various festivals during the folk music revival of the 196… read more -
Dink Roberts
2,213 listeners
Dink Roberts was a historic banjo player from North Carolina born at the end of the 19th century. His importance as a link to Afro-American… read moreDink Roberts was a historic banjo player from North Carolina born at the end of the 19th century. His importance as a link to Afro-American traditions as well as Appalachian styles has made his music the subject of intense study by archi… read moreDink Roberts was a historic banjo player from North Carolina born at the end of the 19th century. His importance as a link to Afro-American traditions as well as Appalachian styles has made his music the subject of intense study by archivists and ethnomusicologists. View wiki -
Chris Coole
2,555 listeners
Clawhammer banjo and guitarist from Toronto. Member of The Foggy Hogtown Boys. Chris Coole was first attracted to the sounds of old-time an… read moreClawhammer banjo and guitarist from Toronto. Member of The Foggy Hogtown Boys. Chris Coole was first attracted to the sounds of old-time and bluegrass music as a teenager growing up in Toronto, Ontario. At seventeen years old, he got his… read moreClawhammer banjo and guitarist from Toronto. Member of The Foggy Hogtown Boys. Chris Coole was first attracted to the sounds of old-time and bluegrass music as a teenager growing up in Toronto, Ontario. At seventeen years old, he got his first banjo, and soon discovered the clawhammer style. Befo… read more -
Ola Belle Reed
22,387 listeners
Ola Belle Campbell Reed (August 18, 1916 – August 16, 2002) was an American folk singer, songwriter and banjo player. Born in Lansing, Nort… read moreOla Belle Campbell Reed (August 18, 1916 – August 16, 2002) was an American folk singer, songwriter and banjo player. Born in Lansing, North Carolina, Reed's songs often speak of Appalachian life and traditions. Her best known songs… read moreOla Belle Campbell Reed (August 18, 1916 – August 16, 2002) was an American folk singer, songwriter and banjo player. Born in Lansing, North Carolina, Reed's songs often speak of Appalachian life and traditions. Her best known songs have been recorded by mainstream bluegrass and country arti… read more -
Carling & Will
11,696 listeners
Carling & Will are a traditional folk duo based out of Southern Vermont with Carling Berkhout and William Seeders Mosheim. Both are mul… read moreCarling & Will are a traditional folk duo based out of Southern Vermont with Carling Berkhout and William Seeders Mosheim. Both are multi-instrumentalists combining unique melodic instrumentation with an old-time sound. View wikiCarling & Will are a traditional folk duo based out of Southern Vermont with Carling Berkhout and William Seeders Mosheim. Both are multi-instrumentalists combining unique melodic instrumentation with an old-time sound. View wiki -
George Pegram
2,244 listeners
George Franklin Pegram was born in 1911 and raised in Guilford County, a farming community that was rich in traditional music. Growing up a… read moreGeorge Franklin Pegram was born in 1911 and raised in Guilford County, a farming community that was rich in traditional music. Growing up as a teenager, the musician purchased his first Silvertone banjo for $15. He also met Zack Whitaker… read moreGeorge Franklin Pegram was born in 1911 and raised in Guilford County, a farming community that was rich in traditional music. Growing up as a teenager, the musician purchased his first Silvertone banjo for $15. He also met Zack Whitaker, a local promoter who organized fiddlers' conventions … read more -
John Snipes
1,147 listeners
John Snipes was an African American banjo player and farmer, born in Orange County, North Carolina (DOB unknown). Although his playing had … read moreJohn Snipes was an African American banjo player and farmer, born in Orange County, North Carolina (DOB unknown). Although his playing had to be worked in around his farming, John was a marathon dance musician, especially on favourite oc… read moreJohn Snipes was an African American banjo player and farmer, born in Orange County, North Carolina (DOB unknown). Although his playing had to be worked in around his farming, John was a marathon dance musician, especially on favourite occasions like 4th of July. He would often play a single tune … read more -
Noam Pikelny
20,491 listeners
Noam Pikelny is a banjoist, vocalist, and composer of progressive contemporary bluegrass best known as a current member of Punch Brothers a… read moreNoam Pikelny is a banjoist, vocalist, and composer of progressive contemporary bluegrass best known as a current member of Punch Brothers and past member of Leftover Salmon. Pikelny hails from Chicago, IL, where he spent his youth in jo… read moreNoam Pikelny is a banjoist, vocalist, and composer of progressive contemporary bluegrass best known as a current member of Punch Brothers and past member of Leftover Salmon. Pikelny hails from Chicago, IL, where he spent his youth in joint custody between Wrigley Field and the Old Town School of… read more