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BanjerDan: Wow! Banjos ROCK! |
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| Location: | HYATTSVILLE, MARYLAND |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Jun 2, 2008 (545 days back) |
About Me |
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| BanjerDan (Dan Mazer) is a banjo player and multi-instrumental performer based in the Washington, DC area. His style is an Americana mix, rooted in straight-ahead bluegrass and branching into many musical genres. Since taking up music in 1974, Dan has performed in almost every imaginable situation, in the U.S. and overseas, from busking, coffeehouses and bar gigs to musical theater productions, theme parks, children’s shows, studio work and solo strolling appearances, and even symphonic concertizing. He receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Music Theory from George Washington University in 1984, and has played in numerous bands, including J.B. Beverley & the Wayward Drifters, The Jackstraws, Rockcreek, and D.J. and the C.B. Pickers. BanjerDan’s first CD, “Old Stuff,” was released in January 2001. “Old Stuff” features some of the finest pickers and singers in the bluegrass/acoustic field, including Mike Auldridge, Jimmy Gaudreau, Pete Kennedy, Dave Giegerich, Tom Gray and Moondi Klein. Dan’s banjo, mandolin and dobro work appear on CDs by J.B. Beverley & the Wayward Drifters, The McGinley Family Gospel Singers, Dead Men's Hollow, Ubiquitone, D.J. and the C.B. Pickers, Tim Flannery, Teagen McClain, James Durst, Joe Ross, and Honky Tonk Confidential. In addition to performing music, Dan is a journalist and music teacher. His articles have appeared in Bluegrass Unlimited, Acoustic Musician, Banjo Newsletter, and other magazines.In addition to solo work as BanjerDan, Dan Mazer is a member of J.B. Beverley & The Wayward Drifters. (http://www.waywarddrifters.com) | |
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Music:Member Since: 8/15/2004Band Website: banjerdan.com Band Members: Dan Mazer: 5-string banjo, acoustic guitar, mandolin, reso-guit, vocals, wisecracks. Other musicians hired on an ad hoc basis as needed. Influences: BANJO: Earl Scruggs, Ben Eldridge (The Seldom Scene), Eddie Adcock, Bela Fleck, Alan Munde, Tony Trischka. BLUEGRASS: Flatt & Scruggs, The Seldom Scene, The Country Gentlemen, Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin, New Grass Revival, Del McCoury Band, Eddie & Martha Adcock, Tim O'Brien, Peter Rowan, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Larry Sparks. MUSIC IN GENERAL: The Grateful Dead, Hank Williams, The Beatles, Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Frank Zappa, CSNY. Many, many more! All music! Sounds Like: I've been told I sound like Doc Watson. That's a HUGE compliment! Record Label: BanjerDan Enterprises Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Acoustic / Bluegrass / Folk) |
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My Blog |
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BanjerDan Newsletter, May 2008 |
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| UPCOMING PERFORMANCES (All shows are BanjerDan solo unless otherwise noted)5/16/08, J.B. Beverley & The Wayward Drifters at The Old Bowie Town Grille, Bowie, MD, 8:00PM, 301-464-8800Old Bowie Town Gri... Posted by BanjerDan on Fri, 16 May 2008 12:54:00 PST |
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Sitting in with Wayne "The Train" Hancock! |
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| Here's a video of me jamming with Wayne "The Train" Hancock and his band, featuring the amazing guitarist, Eddie Beiebel! Completely unrehearsed and spontaneous. Thanks to "rockabettynyc" for posting ... Posted by BanjerDan on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:52:00 PST |
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Wayward Drifters Downloads and Merchandise Now Online! |
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| Download tracks from "Dark Bar and a Jukebox," and order Wayward Drifters/Helltrain Records stickers, posters, clothing, and more at "The Last Stop General Store."The Last Stop General Store... Posted by BanjerDan on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:31:00 PST |
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BanjerDan Newsletter, March 2008 |
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| UPCOMING PERFORMANCES (All shows are BanjerDan solo unless otherwise noted)3/7/08, J.B. Beverley & the Wayward Drifters at The Town Fryer, Cleveland, OH, 8:00PM, 216-426-9235 (with Wayne "The Train" H... Posted by BanjerDan on Sat, 01 Mar 2008 10:27:00 PST |
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Wayward Drifters at Old Bowie Town Grille This Saturday, 2/23/08! |
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| On Saturday, February 24th, J.B. Beverley & The Wayward Drifters will perform at the Old Bowie Town Grille, which (not surprisingly) is located in the historic district of Bowie, MD. The Old Bowie Tow... Posted by BanjerDan on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:25:00 PST |
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BanjerDan Newsletter, February 2008 |
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| UPCOMING PERFORMANCES (All shows are BanjerDan solo unless otherwise noted)2/23/08, J.B. Beverley & The Wayward Drifters at The Old Bowie Town Grille, Bowie, MD, 8:00PM, 301-464-8800Old Bowie Town ... Posted by BanjerDan on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:55:00 PST |
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BanjerDan Newsletter, February 2008 |
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| UPCOMING PERFORMANCES (All shows are BanjerDan solo unless otherwise noted)2/23/08, J.B. Beverley & The Wayward Drifters at The Old Bowie Town Grille, Bowie, MD, 8:00PM, 301-464-8800Old Bowie Town ... Posted by BanjerDan on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:02:00 PST |
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Speaking the Truth to Acting President Cheney |
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| It's very rare that I quote an entire article in my monthly Newsletter, much less include two full-length articles, and make them into a separate blog posting. I usually quote one or two paragraphs fr... Posted by BanjerDan on Sun, 03 Feb 2008 01:48:00 PST |
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Video: BanjerDan’s DangerBand at Bangkok Blues |
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| http://youtube.com/watch?v=Bzs0z7ZregY&feature=relatedFrank Solivan II singing his ASS off at Bangkok Blues in 2006, along with yours truly on banjo, Tom Lyons on fiddle, and Jenn Reichwein on bass.... Posted by BanjerDan on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:14:00 PST |
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Wayne "The Train" Hancock/J.B. Beverley & The Wayward Drifters Seeking Dates |
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| Ok folks,You've been asking for it, and now brother Wayne and I will be able to deliver!Wayne is booking a leg of dates out east, and will be on the east coast the FIRST week in MARCH. He and I are lo... Posted by BanjerDan on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:30:00 PST |
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