2022 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Since 1998 the American Banjo Museum has had the annual opportunity to honor the best of the best in the banjo world with induction into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame. Originally established as The National Four-String Banjo Hall of Fame, early honorees were jazz age four-string banjo pioneers as well as
Bricktown Banjo Bash
FREE ADMISSION • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2021 • Noon – 5PM As part of its annual BANJO FEST weekend, the American Banjo Museum located in downtown OKC is excited to announce a new event – the BRICKTOWN BANJO BASH. Featuring some of the world’s most entertaining and respected banjo artists
BANJO FEST 2021
After an unprecedented year and a half without live music, social gatherings and fun, it’s time to celebrate! In our musical world that means just one thing: Getting together to play and enjoy the joyful music and spirit of the banjo. And for those who share that sentiment, there will
2021 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Since 1998 the American Banjo Museum has had the annual opportunity to honor the best of the best in the banjo world with induction into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame. Originally established as The National Four-String Banjo Hall of Fame, early honorees were jazz age four-string banjo pioneers
Passing of Jack Canine
It is with great sadness that we share the news that American Banjo Museum founder and benefactor, Jack Canine, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020. A lifelong friend of the banjo – naming his company, The Banjo Corporation after his passion, Jack began collecting vintage banjos in the 1980s. When the
American Banjo Museum requests aid for musicians
The American Banjo Museum board president Doug Parsons has reached out to Senator Inhoff requesting support for self employed professional musicians. See the letter here that was sent to Senator Inhofe.
Connect with musicians offering online lessons
Many musicians in our global community make their living through shows and in person experiences. For many of these folks just several weeks without income due to COVID-19 related cancellations can be devastating. Without the ability to travel and perform in person, most are turning to online live streams with
Banjo Museum goes Viral at Noon
OKLAHOMA CITY (March 20, 2020) As many folks are homebound during the current health crisis, starting Friday, March 20th, the American Banjo Museum will be virtual providing tours, concerts and more through their website and social media outlets. Just like many public venues who have closed their doors for the
Jim Henson Family Brings Puppet Show to ABM
OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb 20, 2020) ─ The American Banjo Museum will host David Stephens’ live, puppet-filled banjo show: “THE PIED PICKER!” Saturday, March 7th and Sunday March 8th at 2:00 p.m. This take on the classic children’s tale, “The Pied Piper,” is a one-man show telling the story about a
2020 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Each year since 1998 has afforded the American Banjo Museum the opportunity to honor the best of the best in the banjo world with induction into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame. Originally established as The National Four-String Banjo Hall of Fame, early honorees were jazz age four-string banjo