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Each year the Sacramento Banjo Band sponsors an annual banjo music festival known as Banjo-Rama. World class banjo stars are featured as soloists and in ensembles. Eddie Peabody, probably the most famous banjo player ever, performed at the very first Banjo-Rama. In addition to banjo virtuosos, there are several exciting west coast banjo bands. It's quite a musical spectacle that could just as well have been named the banjo Olympics. These musicians are not just plucking chords like grandpa used to do on the back porch! They are genuine pros! Their fingers and hands are sizzling hot, moving faster than the eye can follow, playing everything from classical to popular music. You'll be surprised and delighted at their imaginative arrangements, versatility, and precise execution. Primarily 4-string banjos are played at Banjo-Rama. Banjo-Rama proceeds are a benefit for charities like the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Banjo-Rama 2011 was the most spectacular event ever! The talent line-up was superb, with the most popular 4-string banjo players from across the nation in attendance, and a surprise appearance by Tommy Smothers, who shared his unique humor with us from the audience.

Comments overheard in the hallways:

"It is just one great act after another. Johnny Baier just 'blew my socks off'!"

"Did you hear Buddy Wachter and Johnny Baier playing duets? Incredible!!! I've never heard such moving music"

"Fred and Cathy [Finn] are superb entertainers!"

"Steve [DiBonaventura] is an amazing player!"

"This was the greatest Banjo-Rama yet!"

Be sure to attend next year's Banjo-Rama, and be a part of history in the making.

Banjo-Rama Contact: Bonnie Harris (916) 786-8978

Previous Events:

Banjo-Rama 2010
Banjo-Rama 2009
Banjo-Rama 2008