The show includes selections from Stephen Foster, the Gay 90’s, the Ragtime Era, the Roaring 20’s, from vaudeville, movies and TV, Broadway show tunes and Dixieland. Hear some of the old standards from Al Jolson, Eddie Peabody, Scott Joplin and others. Plus, Mike includes his own home spun humor into the show to provide variety, as well as a few sing-a-longs to get everyone involved.
This is a unique group of strolling musicians consisting of various combinations of one or more banjos, a string bass or tuba, and a rhythm washboard. We focus on musical variety, including Ragtime, Dixieland, Roaring 20's, Swing and Show tunes. Our specialty is acoustic music. We can move around a venue to provide entertainment to everyone in the audience. We also perform after-dinner shows and stage performances.
This distinctive Dixieland Band performs upbeat, toe-tappin' Dixieland music with a unique rhythmic beat. This is provided by the use of both banjo and washboard as rhythm instruments, supported by tuba or sousaphone to provide even further accentuation. Melody is provided by clarinet, trombone, banjo and other instruments as needed. The band size ranges from a quartet to as many as eight musicians, depending on the customer's needs, budget and/or the size of the audience or venue.
These are some important related links to other banjo, Dixieland, or Ragtime websites and some YouTube videos of the Banjo Barons Ragtime Band.
Here are some articles about topics that folks have inquired about with regard to this web site, including the history of the name “Banjo Barons Ragtime Band,” a short history of the Banjo, and reference material regarding the solo banjo show described above.