Live Shows
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
(All shows are BanjerDan solo unless otherwise noted.)
4/19/24, 5:00 PM
Filling in with Chris Cerna and The Bluegrass Republic at Gilley’s Saloon, Dance Hall & BBQ, Treasure Island Hotel & Casino!
“Chris Cerna & The Bluegrass Republic is an established bluegrass band since 2016, based in Southern CA. It’s a combination of new and experienced talent and with its ability to provide clean instrumentals and harmonies, is guaranteed to satisfy even the most critical of bluegrass music aficionados. A dedicated band that specializes in hard-driving, traditional bluegrass. Their set lists include traditional, gospel and original songs written by the band members themselves.”
https://facebook.com/bluegrassrepublic
Gilley’s Saloon, 3300 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109; 702•894•7111 • https://gilleyslasvegas.com/
“Get down to Gilley's for Bluegrass & BBQ on Fridays & Saturdays! Live bluegrass bands starts at 5PM on Fridays & Saturdays! Mouth waterin' BBQ, and Drink Specials until 10PM.”
4/20/24, 5:00 PM
Filling in with Chris Cerna and The Bluegrass Republic at Gilley’s Saloon, Dance Hall & BBQ, Treasure Island Hotel & Casino!
Filling in with Chris Cerna and The Bluegrass Republic at Gilley’s Saloon, Dance Hall & BBQ, Treasure Island Hotel & Casino!
“Chris Cerna & The Bluegrass Republic is an established bluegrass band since 2016, based in Southern CA. It’s a combination of new and experienced talent and with its ability to provide clean instrumentals and harmonies, is guaranteed to satisfy even the most critical of bluegrass music aficionados. A dedicated band that specializes in hard-driving, traditional bluegrass. Their set lists include traditional, gospel and original songs written by the band members themselves.”
https://facebook.com/bluegrassrepublic
Gilley’s Saloon, 3300 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109; 702•894•7111 • https://gilleyslasvegas.com/
“Get down to Gilley's for Bluegrass & BBQ on Fridays & Saturdays! Live bluegrass bands starts at 5PM on Fridays & Saturdays! Mouth waterin' BBQ, and Drink Specials until 10PM.”
5/2/24, 7:00 PM
Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2024 presents: Benny Bleu: Blues Banjo, Songwriter, with special guests, Alison Steele and BanjerDan!
Benny Bleu (http://bennybleu.com/)
“In an infinitely expanding universe nearly fourteen billion years in the making, let’s zoom in on a sleepy hillside in the Finger Lakes, where Benny Bleu Haravitch’s banjo rings out in harmony with it all. Through his lens as a geologist, he contemplates ages of ecological relationships in his folk music. Haravitch’s songwriting is compassionate and patient, but his instrumental offerings are equally profound. A compelling modern clawhammer banjoist, his playing is like a marching band – the bugle melodies in lock-step with the drum corps… His career is dedicated to purveying honest acoustic roots music, not for the sake of revival, but as a living, breathing community experience in the here and now. An award winning banjo player, and a cherished songwriter, Benny Bleu lives up to the truest form of folk music – made by the folks, for the folks. His hypothesis: building connections with nature, each other, and our history through music makes for a richer future. Simple, testable, repeatable.”
Alison Steele (https://facebook.com/alison.steele.182/) is a fantastic clawhammer banjo player and singer-songwriter from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, now living in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. She performs solo and as a member of “Coyote Moon.”
Presented by Fiddling Cricket Concerts & Canyon Acoustic Society at:
The Ugly Mug Cafe, 4640 Soquel Dr., Soquel, CA 95073;
Thursday, May 2nd, 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm); $25 adv / $28 dr
Contact Fiddling Cricket at 408-499 -9441 or crbrundle@gmail.com for reservations or more information.
Reservations still pay at the door, by cash or check.
Food and Drink: Beer, wine, coffee, tea and soft drinks available. Usual coffee shop food. (if you wish, bring your own wine and pay corkage)
5/3/24, 6:00 PM
The Sawmill Restaurant & Alehouse, 15520 Highway CA-9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006; 831-610-8196 • thesawmillbc.com/
“The Sawmill is an iconic, destination restaurant featuring American fare, craft beers and an expansive outdoor area with a music stage. As the gateway to Big Basin State Park and the Santa Cruz Mountains, the Sawmill is located in the heart of a majestic Redwood tree forest and is across the street from Garrahan Park. Come join us for great food, great friends and a great time.”
5/4-5/24, 2:30 PM
I’m truly honored that the good folks at the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Centers has invited me to return to perform both days at the Good Old Days Street Festival! I’ll be playing acoustic music on the Chautauqua Stage from 2:30 - 3:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday, May 4th, and 5th.
Chautauqua Hall is located at: 170 16th St., Pacific Grove CA 93950
Pacific Grove Good Old Days, Chautauqua Stage
“65th Annual Good Old Days Street Festival is Pacific Grove’s premier community event and is returning to downtown Pacific Grove the first weekend of May! Each year this FREE event draws a great crowd of locals and visitors, rain or shine! Vendors from multiple states display their arts and crafts alongside a wide variety of food booths stretched down historic Lighthouse Avenue, the largest gathering of arts and crafts vendors in Monterey County.”
For more information, please contact the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce at (831) 373-3304 • pacificgrove.org/.
https://business.pacificgrove.org/events/Details/good-old-days-street-festival-931830/
5/19/24, 11:00 AM
Interview on KBCZ, 89.3-FM, Boulder Creek, CA!
Tune in to KBCZ Community Radio for an interview and some music!
KBCZ Radio: “Serving All Of San Lorenzo County”
5/22/24, 5:00 PM
“Acoustic Wednesdays” at Wood Family Vineyards, Livermore, CA!
Wood Family Vineyards, ATTN: Susanna, 2407 Research Dr., Livermore, CA 94551; 925.606.7411 • woodfamilyvineyards.com/
“Award-winning winery with a fun Tasting Room and friendly staff who make you feel like family.”
5/25/24, 3:00 PM
La Vie Dansante Winery, 6500 Brem Lane, Gilroy, CA 95020; (408) 852-0779 • https://LaVieDansanteWines.com/
“We’re unpretentious, fun, and strive to provide a setting where you can relax and unwind from the stress of today’s world. We have an air-conditioned tasting room, a French-styled courtyard, and a tropical lanai for your tasting enjoyment. We are pet friendly, and child tolerant. This is an alcohol serving establishment and for the comfort and safety of all of our guests children must remain under close parental supervision at all times.”
6/1/24, 12:45 PM
I’m delighted and excited to announce that I’ve been invited to perform on the Creekside Stage at The Redwood Mountain Faire on Saturday, June 1st, 2024!
“Dance the day away to live music with your friends and family while enjoying tasty locally made food, cold beer, cider, and wine in an open field surrounded by redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains.”
The Redwood Mountain Faire is held at: Roaring Camp Railroad, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018.
https://redwoodmountainfaire.com/
Ticket Link: https://eventbrite.com/e/redwood-mountain-faire-tickets-841675462967/
6/2/24, 9:00 AM
Oakridge Famers’ Market, San Jose, CA
"Formerly known as the Blossom Hill Farmers' Market, Farmers' Market at Westfield Oakridge has served the Blossom Hill neighborhood for 17 years, from 9am –1pm, Year-round. With over 40 growers and food producers at peak season, this community market hosts many local Santa Clara growers’ bountiful harvest. This year several local organic growers joined the farmers' market. The market has public transportation access.”
Westfield Oakridge Mall, 925 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose CA 95123-1294; 408.578.2912
http://cafarmersmkts.com/farmers-market-westfield-oakridge/
6/22/24
Los Gatos Bluegrass Festival
6/25/24, 7:00 PM
Gracie’s, 326 S. W. Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101; 801.819.7565 • graciesslc.com/.
“Established in 2009. Unexpectedly great food from a decidedly great bar!”
6/26/24, 7:00 PM
Parco/Sinclair Theatre, 502 Lincoln Ave., Sinclair, WY 82334; 307-324-2628 • http://sinclairwyoming.com/
6/27/24, 6:30 PM
Coppermill Steakhouse & Lounge, 202 Coppermill St., McCook, NE 69001; 308-345-2296 • coppermillsteakhouse-mccook.com/
“The original Coppermill Steakhouse opened up in McCook in the early 80s and since taking ownership of The Coppermill in May 2010, we had one mission in mind: To serve our guests the best tasting food possible along with a one of a kind experience.”
6/28/24,
House concert at Americana Music Academy!
Americana Music Academy, 1419 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS 66044; 785-830-9640 • americanamusicacademy.com/
“Americana Music Academy has been operating since 2002 in pursuit of our mission to teach, promote, and support the advancement of all forms of American roots music and its influences and to pass on the grand tradition of American-based music to future generations. Americana Music Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and culture organization dedicated to helping those at a disadvantage take part in music education, learning and jamming!”
6/29/24, 7:00 PM
Micki’s Farm to Table, 112 NW Main St., Hopedale, IL 61747; 309-449-6200 • facebook.com/mickisfarmtotable/
“Micki's Farm to Table offers a lovely farm fresh, made from scratch food menu.”
6/30/24
Private event, Bloomington, IL
7/1/24, 6:00 PM
“Music for Children (and Other Young People)!”
The Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, 250 N. 5th St., Zionsville, IN 46077; 317-873-8342 • hmmpl.org/ •
facebook.com/DiscoverHMMPL/
7/6/24, 4:00 PM
Gemeny Winery and Vineyards, ATTN: William Livingston, 8606 Cedarville Rd., Brandywine MD 20613; 301-442-4670 • gemenywinery.net/
7/11/24, 6:00 PM
The Barn of Harpers Ferry, 1062 W. Washington St., Harpers Ferry, WV 25425; (855) 935-2276 • harpersferryeventbarn.com/
“The Barn of Harpers Ferry is a bar and event venue located in the peaceful setting of historic Harpers Ferry. Nestled in the tristate area of West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland and is located only one hour from D.C. and Baltimore. The Barn is known for its inviting and open atmosphere, welcoming bartenders, craft beer, full bar andlive musical artists from around the country.”
7/12/24, 12:30 PM
Benjamin Gaither Center, 80-A Bureau Dr., Gaithersburg MD 20878; 240.805.1645 • gaithersburgmd.gov/services/senior-activities
7/14/24, 2:00 PM
Ploughman Cider Tasting Room, 14 Lincoln Square Gettysburg, PA 17325; (717) 420-2524 • ploughmancider.com/
“Telling the story of Adams County agriculture one glass at a time. Also hosting live, original music!”
7/18-20/24, Noon
BanjerDan returns to the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival's Family Stage! The exact schedule for BanjerDan's "Music for Children (and Other Young People") will be posted soon.
Grey Fox is held on the Walsh Farm, 1 Poultney Road (off County Route 22), Oak Hill, NY 12460
https://facebook.com/greyfoxbluegrass/
“Music. Community. Friends. Family. Enjoy the best in bluegrass in the beautiful Catskill region of New York.”
7/26/24, 6:00 PM
Thirsty Street Brewing Co., 2123 1st Ave N, Billings, MT 59101; (406) 969-3200 • thirstystreet.com/
“A family-friendly brewery and taproom in downtown Billings, MT serving our hand-crafted beer on tap… We also have a variety of options like wine, cider, non alcoholic options and more.… There is never a dull moment at Thirsty Street with events like trivia, live music, comedy, and ping pong nights throughout the week.”
8/10/24, 6:00 PM
Bluegrass Banjo Workshop at the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival!
“Our largest event, the Good Old Fashioned has been held each summer since 1994. It features three wonderful days of California bands on the main stage, as well as hot campground pickers on the side stage between main acts. The GOF is also legendary among festival fans for both the quality and quantity of campground jamming.”
The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival is held
at the San Benito County Historical Park, 8300 Airline Highway, Tres Pinos, CA 95075
8/16/24, 2:00 PM
Mountain Market on Summit Road, 23845 Summit Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033
“Join us for fresh & local food, art, & more every Friday beginning May 3rd from 2pm-6pm!”
https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556580493075/
https://instagram.com/mountain_market_/
9/22-25/24
Joe Craven’s JAMboree Camp!
I’m delighted and excited to announce that I’ll be one of the teachers/jam session facilitators once again at Joe Craven’s JAMboree 2024!
“JAMboree 2024 is a 4-day Music JAM campout at Northern California’s premiere “Beer Farm” just outside of the town of Dixon. Folks – from youth to seniors – bring their acoustic string instruments such as guitar, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, fiddle, Dobro, and acoustic bass, accordion, harmonica, hand percussion and our voices! Other wind instruments (flutes, clarinets, trumpets (w/ mutes), melodicas, etc,…), marimbas, are welcome, too!
“A wide variety of workshops will be held each day. Sessions include instruction on the art of jamming & playing well with others, in addition to songwriting, singing, ukulele, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, accordion, harmonica, and percussion. Mornings will include coffee, tea, and an opt-in potluck breakfast, a morning stretch & vocal wake-up. Afternoons will include more workshops and facilitated jams in different styles. Spontaneous workshops are encouraged. The evening social dinner break will include a different activity each night followed by more jamming by the fire pit and/or any of the campsites spread out in the orchard and around the farm.”
“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/
10/3/24, 5:00 PM
Dust Bowl Brewing Co., 290 Figueroa St., Monterey, CA 93940; (831) 641-7002
https://dustbowlbrewing.com/db_locations/tap-depot/
“The Monterey Tap Depot is conveniently located on the Monterey Recreation Trail just steps from the famous Fisherman’s Wharf. Craft beer fans will enjoy 24 taps amidst a social vibe. Bar rails, communal seating and lounge chairs adorn the interior, while an outdoor patio offers fire pits, heaters, picnic tables, and easy access to the Wedo’s Tacos resident food truck. Once a bustling train station in the 1930s, this location is aptly named the Tap Depot.”
10/26/24, 9:00 AM
Saratoga Farmers’ Market, West Valley College, Parking Lot 3, Fruitvale Ave & Career Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
“Held at West Valley Community College, the Saratoga Certified Farmers’ Market offers seasonal fruits and vegetables from Santa Clara County year-round in the parking lot.”
http://cafarmersmkts.com/saratoga-farmers-market/
12/21/24, 9:00 AM
Morgan Hill Farmers’ Market, Morgan Hill, CA
BanjerDan (Dan Mazer) brings his banjo to the Morgan Hill Farmers' Market on Saturday, January 20th, 2024, at 9:00 PM. for a fun-filled day of"Music for Children and Other Young People!"
http://cafarmersmkts.com/morgan-hill-farmers-market/
12/22/24, 9:00 AM
Mountain View Farmers’ Market, Mountain View, CA
Mountain View Caltrain Station, 600 West Evelyn Ave., Mountain View, CA 94041
https://cafarmersmkts.com/mountain-view-farmers-market/
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~BanjerDan (Dan Mazer)
“Wow! Banjos ROCK!”