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A world-class facility dedicated to preserving/promoting the music and heritage of the banjo in downtown OKC. 🪕

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The moment Mark Johnson was surprised with greeting from Steve Martin and Alison Brown. “Thanks for giving Steve banjo lessons!” @stevemartinreally @alisononbanjo taken in The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City by @banjomuseum

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Today we honor the incredible creator of Clawgrass, Mr. Mark Johnson following his induction into the @banjomuseum Hall of Fame this weekend.

Mark is a special human, with a remarkable talent and an unwavering passion for putting banjos in people's hands for the first time.

We are so incredibly proud of Mark and all his achievements. Also in attendance were Greg and Janet Deering who lived being able to share this special evening.

Congratulations @clawgrass55! by @banjomuseum

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As Stringbean is inducted into the @banjomuseum Hall of Fame this weekend, Scott Avett reveals his own admiration for the legendary banjo player and how he influenced a key detail of his new signature model banjos.

Visit the link in the bio to learn more about the Scott Avett Signature Model banjos. by @banjomuseum

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The unmatched Howard Alden being inducted into the Hall of Fame! taken in Skirvin, a Hilton Hotel by @banjomuseum

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Cameo appearance by Steve Martin and Alison Brown honoring Mark Johnson into our Hall of Fame! Thanks @stevemartinreally @alisononbanjo !! 🪕 🪕 taken in The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City by @banjomuseum

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Johnny Baier, Gary “Biscuit” Davis, Tyler Jackson and Danny Rubio play tribute to “Banjomania!” #banjofest
#banjomania #banjo #halloffame taken in The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City by @banjomuseum

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Night at the BANJO Museum jam!!
This is just the opening night of #BanjoFest2026 taken in American Banjo Museum by @banjomuseum

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We’re counting down until BANJO FEST October 8-10! We’re featuring a different 2026 Hall of Fame inductee every day- today’s highlight is:

MARK JOHNSON - Five-String Performance - Primarily known as the inventor of the Clawgrassstyle of banjo (which many call the “third style” of five-string banjo playing after the clawhammer and Scruggs three-finger styles), Mark is both a highly respected player and composer of contemporary acoustic music. Johnson’s unique style doesn’t really fit into a strict category...it’s very bluegrass but has overtones of traditional folk, progressive acoustic, Newgrass and old-time all mixed into one. As a testament to his contributions to the expansion of the musical potential of the five-string banjo, in 2012 Mark received the third annual Steve Martin Award for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass Music.

We hope to see you for this year’s Banjo Fest including our 6th annual FREE event: Bricktown Banjo Bash on October 10th!
For all information regarding Banjo Fest, visit:
www.banjofest2026.com taken in American Banjo Museum by @banjomuseum

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We’re counting down until BANJO FEST October 8-10! We’re featuring a different 2026 Hall of Fame inductee every day- today’s highlight is:

BRENT HAYES - Historical/Early - Considered one of the greatest plectrum banjoists of the early20th century, Brent Hayes - who was known by his stage name, Scargold - was a true concert artist of the highest order. Donning scarlet and gold Royal Canadian Mounted Police stage attire, Hayes wowed audiences both visually and musically, performing a variety of classical and popular music on an instrument that was just beginning to gain acceptance in a concert hall setting. Pioneering plectrum right hand strumming techniques such as duo-style (the impression that two people are playing at the same time) and using a foot operated muting mechanism that expanded the dynamic possibilities for the banjo, Hayes created a unique sound and style that established him as top performer in concert venues across the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America.

We hope to see you for this year’s Banjo Fest including our 6th annual FREE event: Bricktown Banjo Bash on October 10th!
For all information regarding Banjo Fest, visit:
www.banjofest2026.com taken in American Banjo Museum by @banjomuseum

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We’re counting down until BANJO FEST October 8-10! We’re featuring a different 2026 Hall of Fame inductee every day- today’s highlight is:

HOWARD ALDEN - Four-String Performance - Although internationally recognized as a jazz guitar master, Howard Alden began his musical career in the 1960s playing the tenor banjo and has recently returned to his banjo roots. As a young banjoist with an innate musical curiosity and uncanny sense of swing, Alden was ultimately attracted to the broader musical range and jazz acceptability of the guitar, lending his immense talents to concerts, recordings and major Hollywood film soundtracks. However, recent years have seen him apply his decades of jazz study and musical maturity to the tenor banjo, elevating the instrument to new heights of acceptance in the jazz genre.

We hope to see you for this year’s Banjo Fest including our 6th annual FREE event: Bricktown Banjo Bash on October 10th!
For all information regarding Banjo Fest, visit:
www.banjofest2026.com taken in American Banjo Museum by @banjomuseum

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We’re counting down until BANJO FEST October 8-10! We’re featuring a different 2026 Hall of Fame inductee every day- today’s highlight is:

BANJOMANIA - Promotion - The unique performing group known as Banjomania is the brainchild of banjoist and promoter Steve Simpson. Organized in 1984, Banjomania differs from other banjo bands in that it features both the four and five string banjo playing both the varied repertoire associated with each instrument while often seamlessly intermingling the two styles. Segueing through various personnel - including HOF banjoists Doug Mattocks and Brad Roth -during their initial 14 year run Banjomania became a headline concert and recording act, touring nationally, appearing on the Grand Ole Opry, the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, and being regular guest stars on Nashville Network programs such as Nashville Now and Crook and Chase. Banjomania recently reunited for a new recording entitled Painting the Clouds with Sunshine.

We hope to see you for this year’s Banjo Fest including our 6th annual FREE event: Bricktown Banjo Bash on October 10th!
For all information regarding Banjo Fest, visit:
www.banjofest2026.com taken in American Banjo Museum by @banjomuseum

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We’re counting down until BANJO FEST October 8-10! We’re featuring a different 2026 Hall of Fame inductee every day- today’s highlight is:

BILL DENDLE - Education & Innovation - In addition to being a masterful banjoist, musician andentertainer, California’s Bill Dendle remains a tireless and world-renown advocate of jazz education for young musicians. Subsequent to a performance career which saw him entertain atMickie Finn’s in San Deigo, Capone’s Warehouse in Monterey, California and The Empress Lilly atWalt Disney World in Florida, in his role as a respected educator Dendle has taught thousands of aspiring jazz musicians at camps and festivals around the country. Most notably, his leadershiprole of the Sacramento Jazz Camp is credited with the city remaining a center for traditional jazz activity as well as the banjo’s role in jazz being brought to the attention of mainstream jazz educators worldwide.

We hope to see you for this year’s Banjo Fest including our 6th annual FREE event: Bricktown Banjo Bash on October 10th!
For all information regarding Banjo Fest, visit:
www.banjofest2026.com taken in American Banjo Museum by @banjomuseum

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