Hello, Friends! Thank you for stopping by my little corner of the Internet. My name is Dan Mazer, aka “BanjerDan.” I’m an acoustic musician raised in Washington, DC now living near Santa Cruz, CA. I’m mostly a banjo player, along with a couple of other stringed instruments, and I like to sing songs and tell stories. My deepest musical love is Bluegrass, of course, but I also love other styles ranging from country and folk to jazz and classical music. I have a wide range of extra-musical interests as well, including science, especially evolution and paleontology; as well as art, film, environmentalism, and history.
Live Shows
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
((All shows are BanjerDan solo unless otherwise noted.)
Thursday, 3/6/25, 6:00 PM
Misty Mountain Brewing, 625 Chetco Ave., Brookings, OR 97415; 541-813-2599 • mistymountainbrewing.com/
“Misty Mountain Brewing and Tap Haus is Oregon’s southern most coastal brewery. Located in the heart of downtown Brookings directly off Highway 101, downstairs below Black Trumpet Bistro. Family owned and operated. Hand crafted ales and lagers produced in small batches using only the finest ingredients. With eight taps flowing, you will certainly find a favorite. A pint and a pub lunch is a great way to spend time relaxing with friend and family. Our brewery is on-site and we are family friendly.”
Friday, 3/7/25, 6:30 PM
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge at the Historic Eagle House Hotel, 124 C St., Eureka, CA 95501; (707) 407-0634 • historiceaglehouse.com/
“Phatsy Kline's offers tapas style small plates and delicious desserts. Specializing in craft cocktails, local wines, beers and ciders as well as a fine selection of organic coffee and tea. Phatsy’s takes pride in sharing a menu that is house made, market fresh, locally sourced and organic whenever possible.”
“Lovingly restored, the Historic Eagle House serves as a community hub and gathering space for locals and travelers alike. Live music and events occur weekly in our Grand Theatre Ballroom, Phatsy Kline's Parlor Lounge, Clubhouse and Yoga studio.”
Saturday, 3/8/24, 6:00 PM
Trinity County Brewing Company Public House, 301 Main St., Weaverville, CA 96093; (530) 423-4114 • trinitycountybrewery.com
"Trinity County Brewing Company (TCBC) is a new 7-barrel brewery and pub located in Weaverville, California, with a focus on pioneering high quality, full flavored craft beer and simple, locally sourced, enjoyable food to be served in a friendly, community focused, “campground” atmosphere at our Trinity County Brewing Company Public House.”
Sunday, 3/9/25, 5:00 PM
Strong Water, 27 Lost Dutchman Dr., Chico, CA 95973; (530) 487-8557 • StrongWaterChico.com/
“Craft cocktail lounge serving seasonal cocktails, functional herbal mocktails, espresso, and snacks. Tucked away in North Chico.”
Wednesday, 3/19/24, 4:30 PM
Private event, San Jose, CA
Sunday, 3/23/25, 4:00 PM
“Shanty Shack is a laidback nano-brewery and tasting room with handcrafted beer, hearty grub, and friendly staff with a vibrant outdoor patio that’s kid and pet friendly. Live music, rotating food trucks, and backyard vibes make this hidden local gem a Santa Cruz favorite.”
Saturday, 4/5/25, 6:00 PM
Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St., Mountain View, CA 94041; (650) 967-4473 • redrockcoffee.com/
“Caffeine. Culture. Community.
“Red Rock is home to caffeine, culture, and community in Silicon Valley.
“Practicing the fine art of hospitality in the fast-paced home of tech, Red Rock serves well-crafted drinks, and provides space for our community to connect, meet, study, work, perform, ride, and much, much more.”
--BanjerDan (Dan Mazer)
"Wow! Banjos ROCK!"