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An American bluegrass banjo and an Irish tenor banjo will be joining forces when Banjo Brothers Damien O’Kane and Ron Block perform at The Haymarket on Tuesday, October 10.
There is a spectacular sound; a union of transatlantic cultures melding two styles and two approaches, creating a life-affirming, uplifting, truly captivating evening of music.
With two bold, well-received recent albums to his name, the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Album nominated Damien thought it was high time to join forces with a musician he had long admired, Alison Krauss & Union Station banjo star and multi-award winner Ron Block (14 Grammys and six Bluegrass Music Awards, and that’s just for starters).
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Widely regarded as two of the greatest exponents of the banjo, they have collaborated to create arguably their own genre, Banjophony, something never heard before … subtle, awe-inspiring, energetic and majestic. They also happen to be highly regarded vocalists in their fields and illuminate that in their most recent release.
They’ll perform songs from their new album Banjophonics, alongside older tracks from their hugely popular first album – showcasing another masterclass in innovation and moulding of two traditions to ground-breaking effect. With a full band line-up, the banjo maestros are joined on stage by Scotland’s leading Bass Man Duncan Lyall and Moog and Ireland’s Stevie Byrnes on guitars and stomp.
For more information contact the Anvil Arts box office on 01256 844244 or visit anvilarts.org.uk.
