Steve Martin's Beloved Banjo

Soundcheck | Nov 2, 2011

Actor, comedian and musician Steve Martin is part of a new documentary called “Give Me the Banjo.” He’ll give us a lesson about his favorite instrument when he joins us on the show. Plus: More banjo, when we catch up with the composer (and banjoist) Jayme Stone. And: Eric Bachmann and his band Crooked Fingers perform live in our studio.

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