Our youngsters performed June 12th at the Webster Groves Farmer’s Market to an enthusiastic crowd. All 16 members of the band were playing. Duncan on the washboard wore his usual smile.

They made us proud!

For more information about the STL BandJos, contact Don Dempsey at 314-842-0188 or email him at: dldempsey@earthlink.net

Members of the St. Louis Banjo Club as well as a huge number of four-string players across the U. S., literally from Maine to California, have contributed banjos, music, stands, practice tapes, books and cash. All of these gifts demonstrate the belief that the future of the four-string banjo depends on getting our youth interested in the banjo.

The STL BandJos perform several times a year for the public. For information about the band, contact Don Dempsey at 314-842-0188. For other places where they have performed, CLICK HERE

FUND RAISER

By combining the wonderful “Sing-along Pizza Party” CD created by jazz banjoist Rob Wright and pianist Ray Templin with a 48-page fake book containing all of the lyrics and lead sheets to these songs, you will be able to have your own songfest. Rob and

The “Times” local newspapers published a great article and photos about our band in both of their editions, South County and Kirkwood-Webster. Similar story in each with different photos. The reporter, Jaime Mowers and the photographer, Diana Linsley captured the essence of our youth banjo band and what it means to our kids. Click here for the South County story.

Ray along with Eddy Kebabjian who created the lead sheets have donated their efforts to financially assist the St. Louis BandJos.

To purchase this CD and Fakebook with 22 tunes, lyrics and lead sheets, send a check for $25 (inc.shipping) to: STLBandJos,  %  Don Dempsey, 57 Grantwood Lane,

St. Louis, MO 63123.

The postcard to the right shows our 9 band members, along with their Directors, Don Dempsey and Joe Feager.

More than 55 youngsters have been a part of this band since it’s inception in 2008. The current 9 members have an average band life of more than 4 years each.