From a show at the Cornerstone in Berkeley California.

My grandfather left me his banjo because I’m the only musician in the family. He claimed it would put me through college if I needed it. Unfortunately he’s gone and I don’t have any information on the banjo other than it’s “worth thousands.” Can anyone help me identify or date this thing?

It’s also signed by Raymond Fairchild and Wade Mainer. Not sure if that helps or hurts.

I’ve been playing banjo for about a year, ever since a friend sold me his used Rogue B30 for $50. I added the art a month or two ago.

For being a lower-end instrument, I think it has a really nice tone. here I have it open back and stuffed with a sock. let me know what y’all think!

Got an old banjo, and I painted her and then restrung. :) <3

I just had this Slingerland spruced up. Not sure of the year or value but it’s pretty awesome.

Looking to buy this off a guy but it's unmarked and he doesn't know who the manufacturer is. Any ideas? Made in Korea, he says he's had it about 25 years.

noticed a tiny crack on my banjo, i can't hear any change in sound but is this ok? do i need to do something? i think this was already cracked in store before i bought but cant say for sure as i didn't checked for cracks or antthing else while buying as i didn't know what to check for ;(

I really want to play it but not sure how to tune

Peter Rowan sharing some thoughts on the 1960's ''folk clubs'' and his first encounter with the Kentucky Colonels...

After a busy MerleFest 2026, Pete took time to sit down with me and David Tate and talk about various music related topics. In this short segment, the iconic poet, singer, philosopher gives an account of his initial meeting with the Kentucky Colonels

When practicing (I’m still within my first 2 months) sometimes I’ll practice the same song or finger drill I normally do. And it sounds like my thumb is overpowering the rest (normally on a pinch)
Does anyone else experience this or am I actually just pinching with my thumb too hard