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5-String Resonator Banjos
5-string resonator banjos are the preferred banjo for bluegrass. A resonator is the back part of a banjo. Not all banjos have resonators. A banjo resonator reflects the sound produced from a banjo out towards the player's audience making it louder and brighter than an openback banjo.
New Orleans Drummer Doug Belote | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 22
Raised in Lafayette, Louisiana but based in New Orleans, Doug Belote is one of the most in demand drummers on the scene today. He has played or recorded with too many musicians to name but some of these include Jerry Douglas, Derrick Trucks, Dr. John, John Oates, Robben Ford, Charlie Hunter, Anders Osborne, Ryan Cavanaugh, and many more (including yours truly). Doug can play anything, from the most avant garde jazz to a rock solid train beat.
Take a listen to Doug's musical story, some of his concept about locking in a groove but playing in the cracks, as well as one of the most hillarious stories about how he got hired to be Jerry Douglas' (the dobro player) drummer and how he thought he was trying out for the Jerry Reed gig!
Ryan Cavanaugh | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 21
We're glad to feature shredding 5-string banjoist Ryan Cavanaugh back on the Banjo Studio podcast as we reboot our podcast in this 1st episode of Season 2. Ryan just released a fantastic record called Ryan Cavanaugh Screams Electric with his New Orleans based jazz fusion trio. We get into the process of making this record as well as a number of other topics.
Antoine Boyer | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 20
In this episode we interview French guitarist Antoine Boyer. Antoine has his roots in gypsy jazz but progressed to study in depth classical guitar and modern jazz.