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.

From a show at the Cornerstone in Berkeley California.

Here’s a lil first draft of a song I’ve been working on called Pure Imagination! There will def be changes but here’s where I’m at so far. If you like it, please follow me on socials and streaming platforms!

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

I spent a little coin on some new tabs. I really enjoyed this one.

Approximately a year into to my bluegrass journey. Recently picked up a beautiful style 10 pre war, which is what I am playing in the video.

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

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 ;(

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.

I started thinking about this design. 5 long strings and the short drone string on right. I don’t really know how to even search for this pattern.

My friend passed away and I'm trying to help his family sell his instruments. This was in his storage unit. It was in a hard case. The case is not in good shape but the instrument seems to be in great condition. I forgot to get a back pic, but it looks to be mahagony. I think it's an Oscar Schmidt OB-5, but I don't know how to determine the age or value.

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