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Three Banjos on Letterman, Tomorrow

John R avatar
John Rneeds to get out moreLive Music
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On Thursday, April 26, "modern master of the banjo" (New York Times) Tony Trischka will join fellow five-stringers - actor/comedian Steve Martin and Bela Fleck - for a rare performance on The Late Show with David Letterman. The three players will perform the Steve Martin penned instrumental "The Crow," from Trischka's critically acclaimed new album, Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular.

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Smiling JOe avatar
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert
#2
will you remind us tomorrow and give us the time and channel for letterman? I would love to see it, even if it is after my bedtime.
Jdarg avatar
JdargSoWal Expert
#3
We have stupid DISH network, and therefore no CBS, so no banjo for us. :bang: Can somebody TIVO or DVR it?😀
Smiling JOe avatar
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert
#4
maybe I can take some notes and come over the following day and demonstrate their performance. :funn:
Jdarg avatar
JdargSoWal Expert
#5
maybe I can take some notes and come over the following day and demonstrate their performance. :funn:

:floor: OK- let me find my Steve Martin arrow-through-the head (I really have one- it was my dad's!:lol: ), and you can wear that while playing.:funn:
steele mama avatar
steele mamaBeach Fanatic
#6
will you remind us tomorrow and give us the time and channel for letterman? I would love to see it, even if it is after my bedtime.
:lolabove: I am definitely staying up for that one!
RudyjohnSoWal Insider
#7
Thanks for the heads up.
jimmyp5 avatar
jimmyp5Beach Lover
#8
now, you know i'm forced to posit an old musical pondering point here: "what's the nicest compliment one can offer a banjo player?"
John R avatar
John Rneeds to get out moreAuthor
#9
now, you know i'm forced to posit an old musical pondering point here: "what's the nicest compliment one can offer a banjo player?"

you can turn off a chainsaw. no, wait, i know this one.;-)
steele mama avatar
steele mamaBeach Fanatic
#10
you can turn off a chainsaw. no, wait, i know this one.;-)
You're fast!
jimmyp5 avatar
jimmyp5Beach Lover
#11
no, I'm sorry contestants ..... the answer I was looking for is "Nice tooth"
Smiling JOe avatar
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert
#12
no, I'm sorry contestants ..... the answer I was looking for is "Nice tooth"

Jimmy, that is an old joke. Banjo players are looking pretty good these days. This one even has a full set of teeth. :wub:


Now this guy is a different story.

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jimmyp5 avatar
jimmyp5Beach Lover
#13
SJ, I know it's old, but so am I .... but I do need some new material
steele mama avatar
steele mamaBeach Fanatic
#15
Don't forgit Letterman tonight.
Smiling JOe avatar
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert
#16
Hmm, lets see. Which should I watch... three delightful banjo pickers or a bunch of Poltrickers pretending that they are the end all be all if you only put them in office.
oli avatar
oliMr. Potato Head's worst nightmare
#17
We have stupid DISH network, and therefore no CBS, so no banjo for us. :bang: Can somebody TIVO or DVR it?😀
I dumped the dish a long time ago and never regreted it
oli avatar
oliMr. Potato Head's worst nightmare
#18
On Thursday, April 26, "modern master of the banjo" (New York Times) Tony Trischka will join fellow five-stringers - actor/comedian Steve Martin and Bela Fleck - for a rare performance on The Late Show with David Letterman. The three players will perform the Steve Martin penned instrumental "The Crow," from Trischka's critically acclaimed new album, Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular.
Dave is doig the top 10 right now............
oli avatar
oliMr. Potato Head's worst nightmare
#19
On Thursday, April 26, "modern master of the banjo" (New York Times) Tony Trischka will join fellow five-stringers - actor/comedian Steve Martin and Bela Fleck - for a rare performance on The Late Show with David Letterman. The three players will perform the Steve Martin penned instrumental "The Crow," from Trischka's critically acclaimed new album, Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular.
Steve Martin is a very decent picker Bela Fleck on the other hand is wizzard, i've been a fan since 91
rapunzel avatar
rapunzelBeach Fanatic
#20
Thanks, John....that was worth staying up.

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