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Feb 22.2024

Getting Better Tone

“Banjokid” writes:Can you explain how to get a better tone? Whenever I play, I don’t get the right tone. Could you help me on this subject?

Well, Banjokid,...

David Bandrowski

David Bandrowski

David Bandrowski has been a regular on the New Orleans music scene for over 25 years playing tenor banjo, 5-string banjo, and guitar in various outfits and styles over the years. David's styles are diverse and range from New Orleans jazz, modern jazz, bluegrass, funk, rock, old time Appalachian string band music and more!

David is a Deering Banjo Company clinician and has taught workshops at Chicago's Old Town School of folk music and has played with and/or recorded with Dr. John, Natalie Merchant, Donald Harrison, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Mike Seeger, Glen David Andrews, and with band members of the Harry Connick Jr. Big Band, Fats Domino, The Allman Brothers, Merle Travis, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, the Rebirth Brass Band, Galactic, and many other well known and lesser known entertainers. He has also composed, produced, and placed music in many commercials, films, and television programs.

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Oct 14.2021

Jens Kruger Inducted Into the Banjo Hall Of Fame

We would like to congratulate our friend and Deering artist Jens Kruger on being inducted into the 2021 American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame in the Five-String...

Oct 6.2021

Steve Martin Banjo Prize Announcement On Deering Live

We are very excited to have been able to join forces with the FreshGrass Foundation and Compass Records to feature the official announcement of the 2021 Steve...

Sep 10.2021

Building A Banjo Solo Tactics

Our good friend Hank Smith guides you through a couple strategies to help you build a five string banjo solo when playing in the 3 finger style. These two...

Jul 24.2021

Deering Live Shorts From Rockygrass

All weekend long we will be bringing you updates from the festival grounds at the RockyGrass Festival with exclusive interviews with artists who are performing...

May 26.2021

Bruce Molsky | Deering Live Shorts

We are honored to feature Bruce Molsky on Deering Live. Bruce is a true master of old time Appalachian music. He is equally strong on both the banjo and the...

May 19.2021

We Banjo 3 | Deering Live Shorts

We are very excited to feature our first full band, We Banjo 3 on Deering Live! Debuting in the U.S. in 2012, We Banjo 3 has since emerged as...

May 12.2021

Irish Tenor Banjo - What Is the Standard?

When it comes to Irish tenor banjo, it is hard to define exactly what type of banjo that is. Yes, it is a four string tenor banjo. But is it a 17-fret or a...

May 11.2021

Don Vappie On Deering Live

Don is a master of traditional New Orleans jazz on the tenor banjo. He is an incredible entertainer and a great storyteller and educator. Watch Don play and...

Apr 27.2021

New 2021 Deering Banjo Digital Catalog

We are happy to announce our new 2021 Deering Banjo Catalog is here! This year we are saving paper and going fully digital. Gracing the cover is Audrey Abbe....

Apr 20.2021

Jens Kruger Beginner Banjo Lesson 20 - "Blue" Notes

In this beginner 5 string banjo lesson, Jens Kruger shows you how you can easily play blues-inspired phrases on the 5-string banjo. Using the methods he...

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