CD's and DVD's

The perfect lesson DVD for someone who has never played a musical instrument. Barry Hunn takes on an easy and comfortable tour of the banjo and teaches the easiest way to play a banjo. In fact, many people have learned to play several songs in a matter of minutes with this magical DVD.

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Grammy award winning CD! The trio brings exuberance, humor, virtuosity, and an infectious acoustic groove to its exploration of a near forgotten brand of banjo driven stringband music originating more than a century ago in the foothills of North Carolina. Learn More

The follow-up album to the 2 time Grammy winning album ‘Throw Down Your Heart‘. ‘Africa Sessions: Part 2‘ marks the first release through Béla Fleck’s own label, Acoustic Planet. “This is a labor of love for me,” adds Béla. “I’m so glad to be getting this music out there and providing the opportunity for you to hear these magnificent musicians.”

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Renaissance man Steve Martin returns to his musical passion - bluegrass - with a new album of all original songs, backed by the Steep Canyon Rangers. Rare Bird Alert is the follow up to 2009’s GRAMMY® Award-winning The Crow. Special guests, Paul McCartney and the Dixie Chicks lend their vocal talents.

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Terry’s first recording as a leader. His first such effort after more than 30 years as a bluegrass banjo sideman with such notable bands as Boone Creek, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, IIIrd Tyme Out, and BlueRidge.  The ‘core’ band with Terry is Barry Bales on bass, Wyatt Rice on guitar, Adam Steffey on mandolin and Jason Carter on fiddle.

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The structure is strictly that of classical concerti, with three movements and a standard instrumentation; many of the themes are typically Appalachian. Jens brings it all together with such ease is a statement that perhaps these things aren’t really that far apart after all.

And that banjo! The instrument simply has never sounded this sophisticated, clear, and jaw-droppingly beautiful before. If you’ve ever had doubts about the effectiveness of banjo in an entirely classical setting, this piece will dismiss them.

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With fearless musical curiosity as the guiding force, Tony Trischka's Territory roams widely through the banjo's creative terrain. Twelve all-Trischka solo tracks explore a panorama of tunings, banjo sounds, and traditions. Nine selections partner Tony with fellow banjoists Pete Seeger, Mike Seeger, Bill Evans, Bill Keith, Bruce Molsky, and other guest artists to tap the creative potential of America's signature musical instrument. Learn More

"To say they've got the classic brother duet thing down is an understatement; they own it."
-- Michael Eck, No Depression

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Mark Johnson and Emory Lester have long been revered as roots music "super pickers" with their own takes on traditional fiddle tunes, British Isle ballads and original compositions. Johnson, one of the finest banjo stylists in the world (Clawgrass Banjo), and Lester, an Internationally known mandolin master and guitar great, have combined their talents to perform as a duet. Learn More