American Banjo Fraternity Fall Classic Banjo Rally October 13-16, 2016. Newark, NY.

I would like to invite all people interested in 5-string banjos to come out to the ABF Fall Rally.  The rally theme is “Play Your Favorites.” 

There will be “formal” concerts by Dan Colombo accompanied by Drew Frech; the “Round Robin” where you can play pieces you like or are working on; plenty of informal playing and jamming; and the Banjo Orchestra, an experience straight out of the 1890s!

Come to hear and play banjos, get playing advice, and learn about nylon string setups.  This is one of the few places where you can meet and talk with experts in 5-string banjo history and historical styles with a living link to the past.

Membership is optional (though I might try to talk you into joining).

Special rate for rooms are just $89 a night.  For reservations contact the Newark Garden Inn, 125 N. Main St. Newark, NY 41513, (315) 331-9500.

The American Banjo Fraternity is a special interest group focused on the living tradition of fingerstyle or “classic” (nylon/gut strung) banjo, tracing a direct link back to the earliest professional banjoists.  We play the banjo style that was celebrated from the late 1850s up to the 1920s. 

Learn more at www.banjofraternity.org or contact the Executive Secretary Joel Hooks at Joelhooks@me.com with any questions.