Dealer Spotlight – Morgan Music
Sullivan Banjo Co. is proud to spotlight Morgan Music of Lebanon, MO. Alvin Deskins and crew have been a premier dealer of fine instrumetns since 1978. Morgan Music has just moved into their newly built facility an will celebrate their Grand Opening Event on Oct 29th and 30th 2010. Alvin's depth of knowledge of banjos ranging from Pre-War's to modern day instruements is invaluable when selecting your next banjo, you won't go wrong in dealing with Morgan Music. Make sure an...
Dealer Spotlight – Janet Davis Music Company
Janet Davis Music was established in 1976 and is known around the world for quality instruments, expert advise, sales and service. Janet is a great asset to the banjo community. She has written numerous books on the 5-string banjo, is a columnist with the Banjo Newsletter and also teaches. To view Janet's Profile click here.
Janet Davis Music is located in Bella Vista, Arkansas, if you are traveling close by or live in the area be sure to go by and see Janet, Jim and the crew and test...
Sullivan Banjo Co. Employee Spotlight – Murrell Thixton
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This time in the spotlight we'll introduce you to Murrell Thixton. Many of you will know Murrell as one of the voices on the phone when you're calling in with an order or a question.
Murrell is a native of the Louisville area growing up south of the metro area in the suburb of Mt. Washington. Murrell is a life long bluegrass musician and has been playing for over 37 years. Getting his inspiration from his grandmother's two finger style he took up t...
Sullivan Endorsing Artist Marc Pruett at IBMA
Balsam Range's banjo player Marc Pruett stopped by the booth at this years IBMA for a visit and he took a moment to sit down and pick the new Vintage 35. Take a moment to give a listen. If you'd like to catch a Balsam Range show in a venue near you, check their schedule here. If you'd like more info on the Vintage 35 you can contact Murrell at 800-635-2021 x126.
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Murrell test drives a new Maple V35
Matt Phelps stopped by the banjo shop today and Murrell couldn't resist picking a tune on one of the new V35 maple banjos. Here's Matt and Murrell playing a rendition of the old Scruggs classic Ground Speed. Make sure and give Murrell a call here at the shop if you have any questions about the new Sullivan V35. He can be reached at 800.635.2021 ext. 126...
Sullivan V35 Mahogany heads to Morgan Music of Lebanon MO
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Our good friend and Sullivan Banjo Dealer Alvin Deskins of Morgan Music is taking delivery of his very first Vintage 35 banjo. It's a Mahogany beauty Serial Number V35 091610-02. Here are a couple of pictures of Eric Sullivan with the banjo at our shop before sending it on its way to Missouri. Murrell Thixton gives you a little sample of the wonderful sound and tone of the V35.
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Sullivan Artist Grace Van’t Hof and Della Mae
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Grace and her band Della Mae have had a productive and busy year in 2010. After forming the group late in 2009 the ladies have found themselves from the stages of Grey Fox in Oak Hill, Ny to sharing the bill with the Dan Tyminski Band at the Blue Waters Festival in Medical Lake, Wa. Della Mae released their 7 song EP this past year and plans to be recording t...
“Meet Myrtle” Sullivan’s fabulous “Pre-War” flathead banjo
We're inviting all of our banjo pickin' friends to stop over when you're in the neighborhood and take a few minutes to pick Myrtle, Sullivan's fabulous "Pre-war" flathead banjo. Myrtle is a 1930's Gibson style 3 flathead, the inspiration for the new Sullivan Vintage 35 line. While you're here you can play it along with some of the Sullivan Vintage 35 banjos and do your own comparison, we think you'll be pretty impressed. Many pickers have only dreamed of playing and hearing the covete...
Andrew Fore drops in to pick up his Vintage-35
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We're proud to welcome Followers of the Way banjo picker Andrew Fore to the Sullivan family! Andrew picked up his new Vintage-35 Mahogany last week with a few members of the band - we hope you're enjoying it, Andrew!
Followers of the Way is a five-piece gospel band hailing from Corbin - they've been singing since July of 2009 and have been playing all over the region since! You can keep up with the band and find out when they'll be in your ar...
Tyler Mullins Pickin’ a Vintage 35
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Our friend Tyler Mullins stopped by and picked up his new mahogany Sullivan Vintage 35 banjo today. Tyler got his start as the banjo player for the now famous Kentucky Sassafras. He's now working as a member of the Lonesome Ramblers picking the five for Bluegrass legend Larry Sparks. We are proud to welcome Tyler into the Sullivan banjo family!...
