Deering Live

We Banjo 3 hail from Galway, Ireland. Their unique blend of traditional Irish, old-time, and bluegrass, affectionately known as Celtgrass, makes them one of the most exciting banjo-based bands to emerge in recent memory. We are excited to invite the whole band to Deering Live for some real banjo fun!

This week, we take a much-needed turn into the wonderful world of 4-string banjo with the coolest cat in New Orleans, Mr. Don Vappie.

We are very excited to welcome Terry and Cindy Baucom to Deering Live, just a few days after the 42nd anniversary of the formation of the original Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver!

Ned Luberecki is an award-winning banjo player, Sirius XM radio host on The Bluegrass Junction, and a highly respected banjo teacher. Join us as we talk with one of the best in bluegrass! Ned Luberecki is an award-winning banjo player, Sirius XM radio host on The Bluegrass Junction, and a highly respected banjo teacher. Join us as we talk with one of the best in bluegrass!

Tony Trischka returns for another round of banjo talk. Simply one of the nicest people in banjo, we can't wait for this one. Get your questions ready!

This week we are joined by Sweden's very own Kristian Matsson, aka The Tallest Man on Earth. As former frontman for Indie band Montezumas, Kristian plays banjo, guitar, piano, and has delivered his energetic performances to stages around the world since embarking on a solo career in 2006.

This week we are joined by our good friends John Jennings (Vice President, Royer Labs Microphones) and Matt Coles (Engineer, Compass Sound Studio) to discuss mics, mic placements and to announce the launch of some very cool collaborative videos.

This week we feature New Orleans 6-string banjoist, Seva Venet. Seva has traveled the world with a who's who of New Orleans traditional jazz musicians and plays the 6-string banjo in the style of the great Danny Barker. He is also a historian of the banjo in New Orleans music. Listen to Seva play and talk about the tradition of the banjo in New Orleans music.

Come wish 5-string banjo pioneer a happy 75th birthday during this special Pete Wernick Birthday Celebration on Deering Live. You can also ask Pete questions in the live chatroom or reply to this email with your questions! Pete Wernick is renowned worldwide for his contributions to bluegrass music: the hot-picking force in several trend-setting bands including Hot Rize, respected author and teache...

We are so excited to invite the incredible 5-string banjoist Alison Brown to Deering Live this week!

We are very excited to feature Rhiannon Giddens on Deering Live. Rhiannon has been a longtime Deering banjo artist and was a founding member of the Grammy Award winning Carolina Chocolate Drops. She since has forged a very successful solo career.

Ever wondered what goes into a banjo? The answer is “a lot”. Join Deering VP Operations, Chad Kopotic as he completely disassembles and reassembles a Deering Banjo, live, while talking us through all the parts, and how they contribute to the banjos iconic sound. For any questions or if you need any banjo related help, please contact the Deering factory by using the following details: Email: info@d...

Learn how to utilize a 6-string banjo in a multitude of settings in this workshop with master session guitarist Brad Davis. Brad was a member of Marty Stuart’s band for over a decade and has also performed with Earl Scruggs, Sam Bush, Billy Bob Thornton, and many others. Brad will show you techniques to make the 6-string banjo sound like a 5-string banjo, fingerpicking techniques, flatpicking tech...

This week we are excited to feature actor/comedian Kevin Nealon and illustrator/animator/writer Brian Kesinger onto Deering Live. Both of our guests excel in their respected fields, but also both play the banjo as well. Join us for both a hillarious and interesting talk about their banjo journeys. This episode of Deering Live is part of NAMM's Belive In Music week.

Join us for the last Deering Live of 2020, where we will sit down with Greg, Janet and Jamie Deering, as we finally take a second to reflect on what has been a truly remarkable year. And since its Christmas, you never know who might join us at any time! So grab a drink and come hang with us.

This week we welcome back Jens Kruger to Deering Live to talk about his new Intermediate/Advanced Masterclass that we will be launching in January. Tune in to learn about it and ask questions/give feedback on what you would like to see covered in these classes.

This week we are excited to talk with and listen to renowned clawhammer banjoist and songwriter Chris Coole. Chris Coole got his first banjo when he was 17 years old after falling in love with the sounds of folk and early country music. Today, Chris is known internationally for his clawhammer banjo style, songwriting, and singing. Apart from his own albums, Chris can be heard as a sideman and/or p...

Growing up on Flint Hill Rd, It was destined for musician Trajan “Tray” Wellington to be attracted to the 5 String Banjo. From learning traditional bluegrass to learning other genres including jazz, progressive bluegrass, blues, rock, and many more he has gone on to play with some of the best musicians in the world. He has won many awards and accolades already before his 21st birthday including tw...

This week we will be digging deep into the world of banjo pickups with John Kavanaugh of Kavanjo Pickups. Learn everything you need to know about different types of banjo pickups. How they work. How they are made. How to plug them in and get the best sound out of your banjo and more!

This week, we are joined by Steep Canyon Ranger's picker, Graham Sharp who is spending some time with us to talk about (and play) banjo, the new Rangers album and playing with a guy named Steve!

This week, we welcome Kristin Scott Benson. Kristin is a four-time IBMA Bluegrass Banjo Player of the Year recipient, 2018 Steve Martin Banjo Award winner, and banjo player for the Grammy-nominated Grascals. Kristin is also the face behind our Teacher Love Goodtimes campaign. As a member of the Grascals, Kristin has made numerous TV appearances, over 200 appearances at the Grand Ole Opry, and has...

Today, we welcome husband and wife duo Eric Lindberg and Doni Zasloff, collectively known as Nefesh Mountain. The duo combines a love of bluegrass music, and Jewish musical styles, often singing in Hebrew, and have been making waves in both arenas. In this Deering Live, we will talk about everything from banjo style, songwriting, touring with your spouse, and the unlikely pairing of bluegrass musi...

Ashley Campbell, as many of you know, is a banjoist, guitarist, singer, and songwriter, and of course the daughter of the legendary Glen Campbell.

Join Deering Banjo Co VP Operations, Chad Kopotic for a special string change workshop! Get your banjos out, get a pack of strings and let's change them together.

Our guest today is one half of IBMA award-winning bluegrass duo, The Gibson Brothers! Joined by his brother Leigh, the Gibson Brothers have pulled down a host of accolades over the years, including back to back IBMA Entertainers of the Year in 2012 and 2013.