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Banjocats – Michael and Jennifer McLain

A woman and a man, Michael McLain and Jennifer McLain of the Banjocats, stand on stage playing banjos and smiling at each other, with microphones in front of them and colorful lighting in the background.

Contact Name: Michael McLain

Address:

PO Box 156
White Bluff, Tennessee 37187
United States

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Phone: (615) 496-1996

Counties Worked In:
Anderson, Bedford, Benton, Bledsoe, Blount, Bradley, Campbell, Cannon, Carroll, Carter, Cheatham, Chester, Claiborne, Clay, Cocke, Coffee, Crockett, Cumberland, Davidson, Decatur, Dekalb, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Fentress, Franklin, Gibson, Giles, Grainger, Greene, Grundy, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardeman, Hardin, Hawkins, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Lake, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Loudon, Macon, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Maury, Mcminn, Mcnairy, Meigs, Monroe, Montgomery, Moore, Morgan, Obion, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Polk, Putnam, Rhea, Roane, Robertson, Rutherford, Scott, Sequatchie, Sevier, Shelby, Smith, Stewart, Sullivan, Sumner, Tipton, Trousdale, Unicoi, Union, Van Buren, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Weakley, White, Williamson, Wilson,

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Website:
https://www.banjocats.com/teaching-artists

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About 

Celebrating the cultural heritage of Tennessee, Michael and Jennifer McLain use bluegrass music to teach students about stringed instruments, how the banjo is unique and the culture in which bluegrass music originated. Their program is a blend of creative banjo instrumentals, upbeat stories, demonstration of techniques and classic Tennessee songs. A favorite is “Story of Molly and Tenbrooks,” based on a song by Bill Monroe about a horse race illustrated by two banjos. Michael studied and taught Bluegrass Ensemble and applied lessons at Belmont University for 13 years. Jennifer holds a B.M. in music performance and M. Ed. degree.

Program Overview 

An upbeat and engaging program showcasing traditional music and songs of Tennessee featuring storytelling, two banjos, guitar and mandolin. Available in all counties.

 

 

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