Americana Fest 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 27 americanbanjomuseum.com 405-604-2793 Free Brittany Pickering: I’m here with Lucas Ross, who is in charge of education and promotions at American Banjo Museum, and he’s here to talk about Americana Fest. How are you doing? Lucas Ross: Hey! I’m great! Thanks for having me. Brittany Pickering: Cool! Can you […]
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Sensational strings
Banjo Fest 7 p.m., Sept. 8 Rose State College Hudiburg Chevrolet Center 6000 S. Trosper Place, Midwest City okcciviccenter.com 405-297-2264 $20-$35 The sounds of the banjo reverberate through centuries of musical history, but the instrument is no mere artifact. Presented by American Banjo Museum, Banjo Fest 2018 celebrates the joyful immediacy of live performance. “If […]
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Summer Guide: Decked halls
If there is one thing this state is not short on, it is quality museums. It does not matter if you want to stick to the metro or venture out for a daytrip somewhere a few hours down the highway. Either way, you can bet there is a worthwhile and enlightening collection awaiting you somewhere […]
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American Banjo Museum celebrates the instrument’s connection to jazz with a Mardi Gras party
American Banjo Museum celebrates the instrument’s connection to jazz with a Mardi Gras party.
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Béla Fleck and string quartet Brooklyn Rider demonstrate how the banjo can shine in a classical realm
The performance begins 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at Edmond’s Armstrong Auditorium.
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Jens Kruger and the Kruger Brothers perform at the second annual Banjo Fest
Kruger, a native of Switzerland, serves on the museum’s board of directors.
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American Banjo Museum hosts its second annual Americana Fest
The fest is 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 24.
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Oklahoma City’s more intimate museums deliver big cultural and learning experiences
These museums offer glimpses into history often not found at larger museums in the state.
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American Banjo Museum hosts an open bluegrass jam session
Because the range of styles that can be played on the banjo is diverse, the session is restricted to bluegrass.
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Roy Clark reflects on his career while opening his new American Banjo Museum exhibit
Country music icon Roy Clark welcomes his American Banjo Museum exhibit with a concert and an interview.