Joel Wennerstrom

Clawhammer banjo has been a main focus for me since moving from Ohio to NYC in 2001. I perform with numerous old-time and contra dance musicians in the area, and was a founding member of Two Lost Turkeys old time string band (formerly The Moonshiners). (www.myspace.com/twolostturkeys) When not playing music, I make my living designing things and teaching design and drawing at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn.As an educator, I am surrounded by young, creative, energetic people who have a profound affect on me and my attitude towards life, and help me learn about myself. As a musician I am surrounded by talented friends who pour their hearts out through their hands and voices. As a designer, I discover other's needs and strive to make a difference in their lives any way I can.