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Pete Wernick

Dr. Banjo

About Me

Pete Wernick, "Dr. Banjo," is renowned worldwide for his accomplishments and contributions to bluegrass music: the hot-picking force in several trend-setting bands including Hot Rize , respected author and teacher, songwriter, and long-term President of the International Bluegrass Music Association.

Pete's current performance schedule centers around appearances with FLEXIGRASS, Hot Rize and with his singer/guitarist wife Joan as a duet ("Dr. and Nurse Banjo"). FLEXIGRASS' 2007 release, What The , shows the band's unique combination of banjo with clarinet, vibraphone, bass, and drums continuing to forge new pathways combining traditional and modern elements in American roots music.

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Member Since: 1/1/2006
Band Website: DrBanjo.com
Band Members: Flexigrass : Pete Wernick, Joan Wernick, Greg Harris, Bill Pontarelli, Kris Ditson, Roger Johns

Sounds Like: Get Pete & Joan's set from MerleFest 2006 at FestivaLink.net!
Record Label: Niwot Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Jam Camps in 2008!

Hey folks,I've got my jam camps scheduled for 2008 and I thought you pickers out there would be interested... People travel from all over the United States to come to my camps--because of the persona...
Posted by Pete Wernick on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:07:00 PST

Hot Rize Plays Steve Martin’s Wedding

Hot Rize Plays Steve Martin's WeddingIt's been hard to keep this under my hat, but now it can be told: Hot Rize performed July 28 at the wedding of Steve Martin to Anne Stringfield, at his home in Bev...
Posted by Pete Wernick on Sun, 12 Aug 2007 03:50:00 PST

Jam camps, instructional DVDs and new CD!!

Hi Pickers,Pete Wernick here, getting in touch to let you know about our next four Bluegrass Jam Camps.*Former campers/experienced jammers -- If you've already been to a jam camp and are now playing r...
Posted by Pete Wernick on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 04:02:00 PST

Midwinter News from Dr. Banjo

Hi Folks!We're well into 2007, time to touch base with our friends, fans, and campers all across the country and around the world and tell you what's up with us. First, I invite you to have a look at ...
Posted by Pete Wernick on Tue, 13 Feb 2007 06:26:00 PST

Annual Homecoming Concert at Niwot Grange Hall, Nov. 17-18

Hi Folks!It's great to be in our season's homestretch now, following several Nashville performances, a trip to Scotland & Ireland, and many jam camps--including an interesting one in Beverly Hills hel...
Posted by Pete Wernick on Fri, 10 Nov 2006 10:46:00 PST

Need Street Teamers in Arvada, Colorado!

Hi Friends,I am looking for street teamers to put up posters and help me spread the word about my FLEXIGRASS shows at the D Note in Arvada. If you'd like to help, send me a message letting me know whe...
Posted by Pete Wernick on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:50:00 PST

Jam camps and DVDs

Hi Friends,If you're a closet bluegrass picker and you'd like to learn to jam with other musicians, I can help! I host Bluegrass Jam Camps all over the country. For all the details go to DrBanjo.com...
Posted by Pete Wernick on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:44:00 PST

Classic Hot Rize on DVD!

NEW! Classic 1987 Hot Rize LIVE DVD! Only $20, featuring Red Knuckles & the Trailblazers. 57 minutes with 19 musical cuts plus interviews. Top notch color and audio quality, a "Lonesome Pines Speci...
Posted by Pete Wernick on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 01:03:00 PST

Autumn Greetings from Dr. Banjo

Hello Pickers and Music Lovers!I hope you've had a glorious, musical summer. We have a lot of Dr. Banjo news to share with you. Rather than loading all the info in this blog itself, here's a clickable...
Posted by Pete Wernick on Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:01:00 PST