New Roy Clark Exhibit Officially Opened by the Legend Himself
Fans and supporters from across the country gathered at the American Banjo Museum on April 6th to meet the man himself, Roy Clark, during the opening of the museum’s newest exhibit, “America’s Super Picker: Roy Clark.” Clark graciously took photos with everyone in attendance, shaking hands and answering questions with
America’s Super Picker Roy Clark
Taking the best from an impoverished childhood and developing innate talent into international superstardom, the life and career of the man known as America’s Super Picker, Roy Clark is celebrated in a new exhibit at the American Banjo Museum. Born with music in his heart in Meherrin, Virginia in 1933,
American Banjo Museum Hosts Mardi Gras Event
“Let the Good Times Roll” Feb. 25th The American Banjo Museum will take on the air of Bourbon Street and the spirit of a second line parade when it hosts its second annual Krewe de Banjo Mardi Gras event on Saturday, February 25th. From 6-9 p.m. that evening the museum
ABM Hall of Fame 2017 Honorees Announced
The American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City is pleased to announce the 2017 inductees into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame. The National Four-String Banjo Hall of Fame was established in 1998 to honor jazz age four-string banjo pioneers as well as the contemporary artists, educators, manufacturers and promoters
American Banjo Museum Accepts Georgette Twain Banjo
In 1951, 26-year-old Georgette Twain, an aspiring opera singer, was set to audition for the San Francisco Opera. Raised by parents who were professionals in the theater, Twain’s own career was about to take off. But, as she prepared for her audition, she noticed something was terribly wrong. Her left
American Banjo Museum Receives Grant from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund
The American Banjo Museum was recently awarded a grant for $10,000 from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund to establish a Banjo Learning Lounge at the museum. “We’re honored to receive this generous grant from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund,” said Johnny Baier, executive director, American Banjo Museum. “The Kirkpatrick Family Fund’s legacy
ABM Salutes American Archives Month
October is American Archives Month and museums across the nation are using this occasion to raise awareness about the value of archives and archivists. As part of American Archives Month, the American Banjo Museum is giving you a peek into our archives with a short series of blog posts highlighting
ABM Salutes American Archives Month
October is American Archives Month and museums across the nation are using this occasion to raise awareness about the value of archives and archivists. As part of American Archives Month, the American Banjo Museum is giving you a peek into our archives with a short series of blog posts highlighting
American Banjo Museum Makes Major Acquisition
In the world of violins, the name Stradivarius is synonymous with the highest possible quality in construction, sound and playability. As such, when a Stradivari instrument comes on the market it is of great interest to musicians and collectors alike, commanding millions of dollars in the sale process. In
“The Banjo World of Steve Martin” Exhibit Receives Oklahoma Museum Association Award
The American Banjo Museum’s exhibit, “The Banjo World of Steve Martin” will be among several Oklahoma museum exhibits honored by the Oklahoma Museum Association (OMA) during their annual conference on Sept. 21-23, 2016 “The Banjo World of Steve Martin” received the OMA award for outstanding exhibit. The exhibit features three