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We Banjo 3 are an Irish banjo and vocal band from Galway, Ireland. Featuring three tenor banjos, vocals, mandolins, tenor guitars and guitar, We Banjo 3 intertwine Irish music with old-time American and bluegrass to produce an exciting, fun, invigorating sound guaranteed to thrill audiences.

Prepare to experience banjo playing as you’ve never seen it before when the amazing We Banjo 3 performs at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday, September 13 at 8pm as part of a Music Network tour.

THE DUSTY Banjos traditional music for beginners class returns next week. There was a waiting list for the class last term, so early booking is recommended.

With over 25 years teaching experience at all levels, Fiona works as a full-time traditional music teacher. Her classes cater for both the absolute beginner and more advanced players, aged eight plus, who would like to develop their traditional music technique and repertoire. Returning students and newcomers are all welcome. Classes take place in Roscommon Arts Centre.

THE DUSTY BANJOS traditional music class is back this month with classes taking place upstairs in the Western Hotel, Prospect Hill, on Thursday evenings.

Busking is the practice of performing in public places for tips or gratuities. The earliest buskers in Galway were probably singers who would sing on the street, and then knock on doors in the hope of getting money or food. In the early 20th century, Johnny Doran and his family would move around playing in different places, including the races, and then in the evening outside the Imperial Hotel. Paddy Philbin, who later became a dancing master, would dance for him and they drew big crowds. Later came the Reaney brothers who played in various locations in Galway city and county.

The Community Music Crew will be starting a new trad music class aimed at adults who are taking up a melody instrument and wish to learn tunes, and play with other people.

The festival is named in memory of Irish musician Johnny Keenan, who died in 2000.

LEADING IRISH banjo player Enda Scahill has just released a guide to playing the Irish tenor banjo.

DUSTY BANJOS will play a series of Irish traditional music sessions in the local pubs in Cleggan this weekend.