Mother Banjo returns to Memphis for the 2012 International Folk Alliance Conference, doing showcases throughout the weekend. Visit her tour page to see all the details and many more newly added shows!
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Who is Mother Banjo?
Mother Banjo is a one-woman band featuring Ellen Stanley on banjo and vocals. Her music combines the haunting sounds of traditional folk and gospel with contemporary alt-country and Americana hooks. Poetic and rich, her songs are sad, sweet and full of the stories that inhabit the wide open prairies of the Midwest.
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Special "Family Reunion" Show!
Mother Banjo hosts a special "family reunion" show with Daddy Squeeze Newton and The Bitter Spills' Baby Grant Johnson on Thursday, February 2nd at the Amsterdam Bar and Hall in St. Paul. If you haven't been to Mother Banjo's monthly series, this is the one to check out. With the full Mother Banjo Band, a nationally acclaimed accordion player and a great blues guitar player, this will be one incredible show and certainly the most fun family reunion you've ever been to!
Make sure to check out the Gigs page for info on next month's KFAI-sponsored show at the Amsterdam, featuring Molly Maher and other special guests!
Free Treats for the Holidays!
Mother Banjo is celebrating the season with some fun free treats! She's offering a free download of her new seasonal breakup song "Christmas Came Early" on her Facebook page. And this Friday she's playing a special hometown show to kick off the holiday weekend at The Republic at Seven Corners. Accompanied by piano player Ben Cook-Feltz and featuring special guests, she'll play new originals and fun wintertime songs.
Also remember that Mother Banjo CD's make great gifts...they're available here or by visiting Hymie's Vintage Records, Homestead Pickin' Parlor, Cheapo and Electric Fetus (Minneapolis & Duluth).
Toronto Debut on Nov. 24th!
Mother Banjo makes her Toronto debut on Thursday, November 24th at TRANZAC's Southern Cross Lounge, opening up a great night of bluegrass music. Doors are at 6:30 pm, and there's no cover so come on out for this nice early show!
Live on KARE-11 Television!
Mother Banjo will be making a live television appearance on Monday, November 7th at 11 am on KARE-11! She'll play live and talk about her monthly concert series at the Amsterdam Bar and Hall in St. Paul. Tune in live or check out her performance online!
