Banjo Blue

Folk • Lee, US

Events

Aug302022
Show at Chicopee Public Library
Tue 18:30 · Chicopee Public Library
Chicopee, MA
Aug212022
Show at Bascom Lodge
Sun 18:00 · Bascom Lodge
Adams, MA
Jul122022
Show at Asa Waters Mansion
Tue 18:00 · Asa Waters Mansion
Millbury, MA
Jun292022
Show at Wilbraham Public Library
Wed 18:00 · Wilbraham Public Library
Wilbraham, MA
Jun152022
Show at Asa Waters Mansion
Wed 18:00 · Asa Waters Mansion
Millbury, MA
Jun142022
Show at Chicopee Public Library
Tue 18:30 · Chicopee Public Library
Chicopee, MA
Aug272019
Show at Lion's Den @ Red Lion Inn
Tue 20:00 · Lion's Den @ Red Lion Inn
Stockbridge, MA
Jul272019
Show at Clermont Mansion
Sat 16:00 · Clermont Mansion
Germantown, NY
May282019
Show at Lion's Den @ Red Lion Inn
Tue 20:00 · Lion's Den @ Red Lion Inn
Stockbridge, MA
May102019
Show at Chester Common Table
Fri 18:30 · Chester Common Table
Chester, MA
May52019
Show at Dottie's Coffee Lounge Domingo Brunch
Sun 10:00 · Dottie's Coffee Lounge Domingo Brunch
Pittsfield, MA
May32019
Show at Agawam Applause Series
Fri 19:00 · Agawam Applause Series
Agawam, MA
Apr302019
Show at Lion's Den @ Red Lion Inn
Tue 20:00 · Lion's Den @ Red Lion Inn
Stockbridge, MA

About the Artist

BANJO BLUE IS THE DUET OF VETERAN ROOTS MUSICIANS PAULA BRADLEY & MARYLOU FERRANTE. They have teamed up to perform an eclectic mix of old time and blues, with some folk and country to sweeten the mix. They also offer a specialty program focused on Women in Traditional music. PAULA BRADLEY: A West Virginia-born multi-instrumentalist (banjo, guitar, banjo-uke, harmonica and piano), Paula has been involved in roots music for many years. Known for her strong, spirited vocals as well as her clogging, she has toured (on banjo) with old-time darlings "Uncle Earl"; with old-time powerhouse Bruce Molsky (on guitar and banjo uke); and recorded and toured with Tony Trischka and Bruce as part of the acoustic roots trio "Jawbone". She was also a founding member of the acclaimed old-time trio "The Rhythm Rats" as well as the popular New England honky tonk combo "Girl Howdy." For the last 18 years, she performed with her late husband, Bill Dillof, in the old-time duet "Moonshine Holler” as well as their trio with VT fiddler Jim Burns, “Run Mountain. She currently leads her own juke joint honkytonk band "Miss Paula & The Twangbusters" (piano and lead vocals) in addition to playing vintage country with Berkshire-based "The Spurs USA." MARYLOU FERRANTE is an multi-instrumentalist who sings & performs old blues, old time, country & folk music on guitar, mandolin, dulcimer & banjo. Marylou's performances are filled with story telling & history; she covers solo blues artists from the delta to east coast piedmont style players such as Charlie Patton, Son House, Robert Johnson as well as Memphis Minnie, Tampa Red and mandolin greats like Charlie McCoy & Yank Rachell as well as old time & country artist like The Carter Family, Cousin Emmy, Elizabeth Cotten. Her numerous performances include opening for Maria Muldaur. Her passionate expression of these old songs comes from a love of the music and the arrangements themselves, as well as what she says is an appreciation for "the history of these folks and the difficult circumstances they endured.” Their educational program, "Banjo Pickin' Gals," showcases the music of groundbreaking female banjo players from the 1920-1940's along with their stories, songs and struggles. Some known, some unknown, these women are a seminal part of America's rich musical history. This is an entertaining, empowering, educational and fun-filled program.

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Events

Show at Chicopee Public Library

Show at Bascom Lodge

Show at Asa Waters Mansion

Show at Wilbraham Public Library

Show at Asa Waters Mansion

Show at Chicopee Public Library

Show at Lion's Den @ Red Lion Inn

Show at Clermont Mansion

Show at Lion's Den @ Red Lion Inn

Show at Chester Common Table

Show at Dottie's Coffee Lounge Domingo Brunch

Show at Agawam Applause Series

Show at Lion's Den @ Red Lion Inn