![]() The Classical 5-String Banjo (mid to late 1800’s to present day) The influence of European classical guitar playing on finger-style classical banjo. The “Banza “ or Gourd Banjo (1630’s-early 1800’s) Early music of African dance, minstrel music, and the influence of African and minstrel banjo on Appalachian banjo styles. Michael Nix presents a short history of the banjo in America in a lecture-concert, featuring three types of historical banjos and the Banjar, a modern seven-string classical banjo of his own design: Lecture-Concert From “Banza” to “Banjar”, A Lecture-ConcertĪ history of the banjo and its music from the 1600’s to modern times. “Thank you for presenting such a stunning concert.” Brick Church Series, Old Deerfield, MA The second part “From Bach to Bluegrass” explores music of the classical banjo The first part of the program features Nix’s compositions and arrangements in a wealth of musical styles for Classical Guitar. Michael Nix performs a concert of solo music for the Classical Guitar and the Banjar, a modern seven-string classical banjo of his own design. Solo Classical Guitar and Banjar Classical Guitar and Banjar, a Seven-string Classical Banjo Listeners will discover a shimmering versatility.” -Ritchie Davis, The Recorder ![]() “Michael Nix takes the listener along on a new voyage with a completely different musical vessel. The second part features Nix’s compositions and arrangements in various tunings that express the wealth of texture and timbre of the instrument. The first part of the program “From Bach to Bluegrass” explores influences on and music of the classical banjo in traditional banjo tunings. Michael Nix performs a concert of solo music for the Banjar, a modern seven-string classical banjo of his own design. ![]() Three concert offerings available in 2 set with intermission or 1 hour format: Solo Banjar Banjar: The Art of the Modern 7-String Banjo ![]() In the end, though, the band chose to return with the inevitable and still arousing "Heart of Rock 'n' Roll." The show will be repeated tonight.Guitar, Banjar, Banjo, Mandolin Concerts, Educational Programs, and Workshops The Bruce Hornsby tune "Jacob's Ladder," "I Need a New Drug" (aptly introduced by guitarist Chris Hayes' "Purple Haze" solo) and the new "Small World," which at one point found drummer Bill Gibson and percussionist Michael engaged in a terrifically animated and amusing duel, were all exhilarating enough to serve as encores. In fact, more often than not, he improved on the band's recordings with a lot of help from the Tower of Power Horns. Everyone got into the act when Huey Lewis and the News performed for a sellout crowd at Merriweather Post Pavilion last night: the band, the Tower of Power Horns, guest percussionist Peter Michael, even a ragged chorus line of roadies that trotted out on stage during "Hip to Be Square."Īctually, it was two acts, spanning nearly three hours (if you count a brief intermission) and two dozen songs, beginning with a brash version of the group's new single "Perfect World." Ten years down the road, the News is still capable of sounding like a hungry bar band at times, and Lewis' naturally husky voice seems none the worse for wear.
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