Live Shows
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
((All shows are BanjerDan solo unless otherwise noted.)
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
(All shows are BanjerDan solo unless otherwise noted.)
Saturday, 4/4/26, 2:00 PM
Bluegrass Jamming Workshop at Watermelon Music, Davis, CA!
“Watermelon Music presents a Bluegrass Jamming Techniques and Etiquette workshop featuring banjo player/multi-instrumentalist BanjerDan, on Saturday, April 4th,at 2:00 PM. This ‘Slow Jam’ workshop is intended for beginning to intermediate string players who want to improve their Bluegrass jamming skills. Whether you’re just learning how to change chords in time, or have questions about improvisation and Music Theory, this is the class for you!”
Watermelon Music, 1970 Lake Blvd, Suite 1, Davis, CA 95616 • watermelonmusic. com/
Tickets: $40.00 • https://watermelonmusic.com/ticket_details.php?products_id=54490/
“Watermelon Music is a fiercely independent music store now located at the corner of Lake & Covell Blvds in west Davis, CA. Established in 1996 as Second Street Music, it has always been our goal to be the ‘go-to’ place for musicians in Northern California. Our new home on Lake Blvd includes a dedicated Recital Hall/Performance Space useable for recitals, concerts, workshops, masterclasses, open mics and more.”
Saturday, 4/4/26, 8:00 PM (Doors 7:30 PM)
The Melon Ball / Watermelon Music, 1970 Lake Blvd, Suite 1, Davis, CA 95616 • watermelonmusic. com/
Tickets: $20.00 • https://watermelonmusic.com/ticket_details.php?products_id=54489/
“Watermelon Music is a fiercely independent music store now located at the corner of Lake & Covell Blvds in west Davis, CA. Established in 1996 as Second Street Music, it has always been our goal to be the ‘go-to’ place for musicians in Northern California. Our new home on Lake Blvd includes a dedicated Recital Hall/Performance Space useable for recitals, concerts, workshops, masterclasses, open mics and more.”
Tuesday, 4/7/26, 6:00 PM
Napa Palisades Saloon, 1000 Main St. #100, Napa, CA 94559 • (707) 492-3399 • napapalisades.com/
“We are a casual sports bar and eatery located on the corner of First and Main Street in Downtown Napa. Come enjoy over 40 craft beers on tap, 16 big screen TVs, and classic American comfort food.”
Saturday, 4/11/26, 9:00 AM
Wildcat Mountain Ramblers at Morgan Hill Farmers' Market, with BanjerDan on mandolin!
The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers are Robert and Suzanne Cornelius on banjo and bass, with guitarist Alex Mayers and a rotating cast of hot pickers on mandolin and fiddle. Throughout it all they feature fun and spontaneous performances of high-energy Bluegrass and beyond. Requests, audience participation, dancing, joy, laughter, and even tears. Y'all come!”
https://facebook.com/wildcatmountainramblers/
"At the Train Depot Station parking lot, the Morgan Hill Certified Farmers’ Market brings together farmers, food producers and consumers from Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and Hollister every Saturday, 9am to 1pm on 3rd St & Depot Street. the tradition.”
cafarmersmkts.com/morgan-hill-farmers-market/ • facebook.com/MHfarmersmkt/ • instagram.com/morganhillfarmersmarket/
Saturday, 4/11/26, 5:00 PM
Pizzeria Vittoria LG, 21433 Broadway Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033; 408-353-5633 • pizzeriavittoria.com/
“Nestled in the trees of Redwood Estates in Los Gatos, CA, Pizzeria Vittoria continues in the footsteps of local legend, Nonno's Italian Restaurant. The new owners, a local husband-and-wife team, are eager to introduce a fresh, modern vibe that continues to honor the restaurant's roots while elevating the experience for the community.”
Sunday, 4/12/26, 3:00 PM
Saturday, April 11th, 2026, 9:00 AM
Wildcat Mountain Ramblers at The Live Oak Grange, with BanjerDan on mandolin!
The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers are Robert and Suzanne Cornelius on banjo and bass, with guitarist Alex Mayers and a rotating cast of hot pickers on mandolin and fiddle. Throughout it all they feature fun and spontaneous performances of high-energy Bluegrass and beyond. Requests, audience participation, dancing, joy, laughter, and even tears. Y'all come!”
https://facebook.com/wildcatmountainramblers/
Tuesday, 4/14/26, 6:00 PM
Wildcat Mountain Ramblers at Sam’s Bar-B-Que, with BanjerDan on mandolin! (Reservations strongly suggested!)
The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers are Robert and Suzanne Cornelius on banjo and bass, with guitarist Alex Mayers and a rotating cast of hot pickers on mandolin and fiddle. Throughout it all they feature fun and spontaneous performances of high-energy Bluegrass and beyond. Requests, audience participation, dancing, joy, laughter, and even tears. Y'all come!”
https://facebook.com/wildcatmountainramblers/
“The Carlino Family has been providing Food service to the Santa Clara Valley for over 75 years. Sam's Bar-B-Que is proud to continue the tradition.”
Sam’s Bar-B-Que, 1110 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA 95128 • (408) 297-9151 • https://samsbbq.com/
Friday, 4/17/26, 4:00 PM
RIVINO Estate Vineyards & Winery, 4001 Rivino Ranch Rd., Ukiah CA 95482 • (707) 472-6934 • rivinowinery.com/
RIVINO is located on a 250-acre ranch that has been in the Jahnke family since 1993, when the majority of the property was planted with pears. Gordon Jahnke began growing grapes here in the 1990s. His daughter, Suzanne Jahnke, worked with him in the vineyard in those early years with her toddler son at her side. RIVINO was launched in 2008 and the vineyard now produces seven different grape varietals: Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Viognier, Pinot Blanc, and Sangiovese.”
Saturday, 4/18/26, 1:30 PM
The Geyserville Stampede presents BanjerDan at Corner Project Ales & Eats!
“The spirit of the Wild West comes to life in downtown Geyserville during this exciting progressive town event! Enjoy delicious food and wine pairings at four locations, explore six participating downtown wineries, and take part in fun Western-themed activities happening throughout town.”
Ticket link: https://visitgeyserville.com/event-details/geyserville-stampede/
Corner Project Ales & Eats, 21079 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville, CA 95441 • 707-814-0110 • cornerprojectales.com/
Wednesday, 4/22/26, 5:00 PM
Pizzeria Vittoria LG, 21433 Broadway Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033; 408-353-5633 • pizzeriavittoria.com/
“Nestled in the trees of Redwood Estates in Los Gatos, CA, Pizzeria Vittoria continues in the footsteps of local legend, Nonno's Italian Restaurant. The new owners, a local husband-and-wife team, are eager to introduce a fresh, modern vibe that continues to honor the restaurant's roots while elevating the experience for the community.”
Friday, 4/24/26, 5:00 PM
Neighborhood Pizza Guy / CAFE Zoë, 1929 Menalto Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025 • 650-322-1926 • cafezoehub.com/ • neighborhood.pizza/
“From the beginning, Café Zoë has always sought to be an “extension of your living room,” from the cozy environment and comfy chairs to the friendly, engaging baristas. We’re not your average modern hipster coffee shop. There is a lot of artwork and posters on the walls, eclectic jewelry on display from local artists, and a generally “at home” kind of vibe. We have always kept our prices low with quality and quantity high.”
Saturday, 4/25/26, 6:00 PM
Trailside Cafe & Beer Garden, 3 Del Fino Pl., Carmel Valley, CA 93924; 831.298.7453, trailsidecafecv.com/, https://facebook.com/TrailsideCarmelValley/
“Located in sunny Carmel Valley, CA. Whatever trail you might be on (or just came off of) we have what you need to refuel or relax.”
4/26-29/26
Rivertunes Spring 2026 JAMboree, Dixon, CA
Registration is now open for the Spring 2026 JAMboree Music Camp!
I'm honored to have been invited to teach music again at Joe, Pamella, and Hattie Craven’s Spring JAMboree 2026! The dates are April 26th-29th, 2026, at the beautiful Ruhstaller Farm in Dixon, CA.
“RiverTunes JAMboree Spring 2026 is 4-day Music JAM campout at Northern California’s premiere “Beer Farm” just outside of the town of Dixon. Ruhstaller is a working farm that grows their own hops, then brews, and pours a wide variety of beers…all on their 47-acre spread. Free-range sheep, chickens, live roots, folk & world music, and dogs with their well-behaved humans, are all welcome!”
Ruhstaller Farm, 6686 Sievers Rd., Dixon, CA 95620
https://facebook.com/rivertunes/
--BanjerDan (Dan Mazer)
"Wow! Banjos ROCK!"