St. Louis
Banjo CluB
The ST. LOUIS BANJO CLUB was formed in 1969 and has continuously brought the sounds of the four-string banjo to audiences for more than 47 years.
The Club currently has 50 members encompassing ages from 30 to a young 90+. As many as twenty players show up on the second and fourth Thursday of each month to play music, mostly from the early 1900s, also known fondly as the songs from “Tin Pan Alley”. The Club members strive to keep this music alive and well for many years to come.
We really appreciate the support of our audience and encourage you to sing-a-long to the songs. The lyrics to those songs are projected on the wall, not unlike the old “Shakey Pizza” days.
Everyone who plays a four-string banjo is welcome to become a member. If you are new to the banjo, you will find a group of people who will help you learn and improve your banjo skills.
On the 2nd Thursday, we usually play at Concordia Turner Hall, 6432 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63116. This location is in south St. Louis, one block east of Kingshighway on Gravois. Click HERE for information about our venue.
We play songs with words you understand and will never be able to forget!
For more info about the St. Louis Banjo Club, contact
Club President DAVE KEMPA at 314-518-8352 or
call our information line at 314-842-3185 or
Email us at: stlouisbanjoclub@gmail.com
Mailing address: 57 Grantwood Lane, St. Louis, MO 63123
CLUB OFFICERS
DAVE KEMPA, President JOE FEAGER, Music Director
LARRY DODD, Treasurer DON DEMPSEY, Secretary
The All Frets Convention was held in St. Louis July 2012. Here is a video of our presentation as we opened the concert festivities. Twenty-five members filled the stage. We were led by our Music Director, Joe Feager.
The January 22nd performance also included 6 of our new members who are in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Rejuvenation is in the air! We are excited to have the next generation playing the four-string banjo.
Banjo Club in 2017:
PICNIC AT QUEENY PARK
SEPTEMBER 24
September 24th -Dixieland Jam at the Folk School
September 28 at Schlaflys - 7:30
October 12th at Concordia - 7:30
The St. Louis Banjo Club encourages you to take those old instruments out of the closet and take them to a Starbucks. You will help a young person learn the gift of music.
