Cece Conway

The Black Banjo Gathering

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Hey everybody – just wanted to let you know about an event/conference that is happening at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC this week.  Its called “The Black Banjo Gathering.”  This is the second such gathering, the first happened back in 2005.  Its organized by folklorist Cece Conway and is meant to bring attention to the African-American roots of Old Time music.  My band The Dust Busters will be performing and doing workshops at this event, along with many many other performers.  Its gonna be a really great gathering of people.  If you live in North Carolina or can get there, this is definitely worth going to. – Eli
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From their website:

The 2010 Black Banjo Gathering Reunion at Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina

Dedicated to the memory of musicians Clif Ervin & Mike Seeger

From March 23 to March 28, banjoists, scholars, old time, traditional jazz, and blues musicians will hold a Black Banjo Gathering Reunion at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. Concerts, workshops, jams, panel discussions, dancing, lectures and frolics will commemorate the historic 2005 Black Banjo Gathering that gathered hundreds at the same site in April 2005.

The Farthing Auditorium concert will be Wednesday, March 24th at 7:30p.m.  (doors open at 6:30). Tickets: $10/$20 in advance (while tickets last)  $12/$25 at the door.  For tickets call Farthing Auditorium at 1-800-841- 2787, or visit www.farthing.appstate.edu.  Fri & Sat Workshops & Legend Tickets TBA.  Hotel Information.

The Reunion will feature lectures, workshops, concerts panels, films, outreach sessions to Appalachian State students and to the surrounding communities.

Tentative Schedule for the 2010 Black Banjo Gathering Reunion