Join us at the New Orleans Jazz Museum from Wednesday, January 15, 2020 through Sunday, January 19, 2020 for the Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival, five days of great talk, music, and more in celebration of the life and legacy of NEA Jazz Master Danny Barker.

Taking place throughout the Jazz Museum grounds and third floor auditorium, admission is only $10 daily – $40 for all five days – and includes access to all Museum exhibits.

Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival Schedule:

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 – Jazz Museum 3rd floor auditorium (Griot Stage)

1pm – Danny Barker Tells You All About It – Award-winning radio producer Fred Kasten presents an audio autobiography drawn from over 3 hours of interviews with Danny Barker.

2pm - Banjoist & guitarist Seva Venet & his band

3pm – Carnival Time: Danny Barker and the Music of Mardi Gras – trumpeter Wendell Brunious and an all-star band play Carnival music associated with Danny Barker.

4pm – Video Barkers: the best of Danny and Blu Lu Barker on video and film – with award-winning filmmaker Matt Martinez.