BanjerDan at The Ugly Mug

BanjerDan brings his unique mix of hot pickin', heartfelt songs, and humorous commentary to The Ugly Mug on Thursday, March 5th at 6:30 PM.

BanjerDan (Dan Mazer) is a banjo player/multi-instrumentalist based in Atascadero, CA. His music is an Americana mix, rooted in straight-ahead bluegrass and branching out to include folk, country, blues, oldies, and other styles.

Dan started playing Scruggs-style banjo in 1974, learned his craft during the Washington, DC area’s heyday as “the Bluegrass Capital of the World..” He was heavily influenced by Earl Scruggs, the Seldom Scene, Eddie & Martha Adcock, and Bela Fleck. His primary instrument is the 5-string banjo, and he also plays guitar, mandolin, and dobro.

Since earning a degree in Music Theory from George Washington University, BanjerDan has performed all over the U.S. and internationally, as a solo artist, in theatrical productions and symphony orchestras, and as a member of several bands, most notably “J.B. Beverley & The Wayward Drifters.” He has performed in venues ranging from street corner busking to bar/coffeehouse gigs, children's shows, private parties and corporate events. Some of the more notable venues include Opryland, USA, the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, the High Sierra Music Festival, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

After spending several years in Nashville, then San Diego, and then back in the DC area, BanjerDan moved to San Luis Obispo County, California in 2012. From 2013 to 2018, he was the “House Musician” and Music Director at The Last Stage West. When not on the road, Dan plays solo shows and backs up local artists on gigs all over SLO County. He's a regular informal performer at The Dockside Too and the Pozo Saloon, and the Music Director and Host of the annual Atascadero Fourth of July Bluegrass & Freedom Festival.

For bookings and further information, e-mail [email protected].

http://banjerdan.net/
http://youtube.com/banjerdan
http://facebook.com/BanjerDan
http://reverbnation.com/banjerdan


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