Sullivan Banjo in Ky Dept Tourism Commercial
Our very own Murrell Thixton and his group Storefront Congregation recently participated in a production of a commercial for the Kentucky Department of Tourism. The commercial is airing in all the states contiguous to Kentucky. If you'd like to get a view of the commercial you can find it below.
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Sullivan Banjo Employee Spotlight – Tony Wray
Today we'd like to introduce to you our very own "Banjo Yoda" Tony Wray.
Tony was born and raised in Peru, Indiana where at age 13 he began learning the guitar and banjo by studying old jazz recordings. Quickly developing his craft at age 17, Tony moved to Missouri to work with the Ezelle Family for a year and then on to the Shepherd of The Hills play in Branson where he would spend the next 2 years. 1999 would find Tony in Nashville, Tennessee where he wo...
Sullivan Banjo – Banjo Hangout Collaborative Banjo
Eric Sullivan had the Banjo Hangout banjo with him at this years IBMA. Lots of folks took time to stop over, give it a look see and put some picks on the strings. Give a listen and see what you think. It's a dandy, there's going to be a happy Hangout member real soon! To see some work in progress pictures check out our earlier blogs by clicking here. If you want to follow and read up on the project on the Banjo Hangout click here. Banjo Hangout plans on giving this banjo away in December...
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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Sullivan Banjo Co. Employee Spotlight – Allen Schmeltz
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We thought you might like to know a little about the folks here at Sullivan Banjo Company so from time to time we'll be sharing a little background on our employees.
Allen Schmeltz is the Sullivan Banjo shop foreman. Allen's background is in management and the construction products business spending over 16 years with the Furrow Building Materials Company. Al stays on top of all the goings on in the shop from the general production of our Classic and V35...
Sullivan Banjo Co., Curtis McPeake and Mark Bramlett at 2010 IBMA
Sullivan Banjo Co. displayed this year at the 2010 IBMA Fan Fest and Trade Show. During the Fan Fest, Mark Bramlett of Banjo.com (one of Sullivan Banjo Co. premier banjo dealers) stopped by the booth to hang out and pick a little with World Renowned Banjo Expert Curtis McPeake. Mark test drove an awesome McPeake Banjo "Ole Betsy" model built by Sullivan Banjo Co. Anyone wanting more information on this awesome banjo visit Curtis's website or give him a call.
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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...
