One hundred two years ago today, one of the most innovative and influential bluegrass musicians in the genre's history was born.

Ever heard of melodic clawhammer? Let Ken Perlman enlighten you this Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa in the UU Dome. Perlman is considered a pioneer of the aforementioned ...

Clawhammer banjo is differentiated from bluegrass banjo by its downstroke style. In bluegrass, the player up-picks notes using a pattern called a roll. These players also use fingerpicks to enhance ...

Haywood County musician French Kirkpatrick remembers how his friend Carroll Best (1931-1995) played the banjo. As Doc Watson developed a unique style by playing fiddle tunes on guitar, Best created ...

The North Carolina Banjo Clinic, a two-day banjo instruction intensive, will be held in Asheville on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13 and 14. • Dates: Friday November 13 & Saturday November 14, 2015. • ...