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Steve Martin—side-splitting Saturday Night Live comedian, blockbuster film star, and prolific author—is now exposing the world to his musical talent on the banjo. Most people don’t know that the Hollywood legend picks a mean tune, which can be heard on his recently released album The Crow—a collection of all-original Martin compositions. This year Martin is [...]

Steve Martin—side-splitting Saturday Night Live comedian, blockbuster film star, and prolific author—is now exposing the world to his musical talent on the banjo. That’s right, the Hollywood legend picks a mean tune, which can be heard on his recently released album The Crow. But this year Martin is also bringing his five-string on the road [...]

Beale Street Music Festival May 1-3 • Memphis, Tenn. This legendary festival brings together the finest in rock, blues, R&B, and Americana music in historic downtown Memphis. thebealestreetmusicfestival.com World Beer Festival May 2 • Raleigh, N.C. Beer. Reason enough. Come to Raleigh and partake of the brews from over 150 world class crafters. allaboutbeer.com Cheat [...]

Junior League Band Mitchell Williams Fo Govena This quirky, eclectic release is equal parts folksy, bluesy, jazzy, and country. Lissy Rosemont sets the tone with her hypnotic vocals, and whether she is singing over a stripped-down, plunky banjo number or a fast-paced, bluesy rocker, listeners can’t resist being drawn in.