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Nothing gets your toes tapping faster and face smiling brighter than the music of the 5-string banjo, and that's just what Captain Billy Banjo brings to you. In his self-contained show, Captain Billy presents a thumbnail sketch of the history of the 5-string banjo, and a musical comparison of the finger-picking and old-time styles of playing. Captain Billy (Ernie Guderjahn) is an award-winning banjo player, a banjo teacher and a student of the banjo. He makes sure that the audience walks away with a head full of knowledge and a heart full of song. | ||
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• Entertaining: Uses music, comedy and audience participation. • Educational: Historical information about the 5-String Banjo. • Informative: Trains the audience to “hear” different styles. • Attractive: The backdrop and set create a western environment. | ||
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Along with the lecture/demonstration there is comedy, music, audience sing-a-longs and the chance for a few lucky people to learn how to play the “bag” right along with Captain Billy. At the end of the show he distributes information to help those interested in learning more about playing the instrument; and he always has time to encourage new pickers. | ||
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