Bluegrass Banjo Techniques with Bob Black

Adult Group Class / Banjo Program

Bob will show essential Bluegrass Banjo playing techniques: backup, fills, and rhythm—valuable lessons for opening the door to jamming and improvisational skills.

Banjoist Bob Black is a veteran of Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys. He has written a book about his experiences with Monroe entitled Come Hither to Go Yonder. He has performed and recorded with John Hartford, Bill Monroe, The Whites, Rhonda Vincent, and many others. His banjo style is well-known and loved by banjo fans all over the world, and he is a singer-songwriter with numerous songs to his credit. In 2002 Bob received the Traditional Arts Award presented by the Iowa Arts Council. His playing and singing can be heard on well over thirty different albums, dating as far back as 1973.

Grouped with: Bluegrass / Country & Traditional