| Gordy The Banj-ologist Is a humorous musical historian and international touring artist. He is a recognized musicologist of early American musical forms and the changing diverse culture which created them. He serves as a resource specialist for several institutions, such as the California educational system and the California Academy of Sciences and has performed on 3 PBS television shows. You'll hear your great-great grand parents' favorite songs, just the way they did, from Gordy's movable museum of rare antique banjos. Choose from: Banjo-ology – A humorous history of American popular music 1830-1930 featuring rare vintage instruments, quirky history and cultural comedy. Hits from each era of minstrel show tunes, ragtime, early jazz, vaudeville, bluegrass & swing. A very participatory show which proves anyone can play music without special equipment or lessons. Grades K-12 Little Town –Local history with a soundtrack! With only 3 streets in town, how did they party with no electricity? What were the bricklayers humming when they built that old building? Who are the people on the street signs? Grade 4-12 Cost for 2 performances - $865* |
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