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Welcome to Santa Cruz Banjo!

Interested in learning the banjo? You have come to the right place! Dave "Mr. Banjo" Guarente is a Santa Cruz County staple concerning all things relating to banjo and has been providing lessons and playing for over 25 years.

Santa Cruz boasts many wonderful things: Amazing weather, beaches, activities, and an excellent music community. Learning a new instrument is a great way to relieve stress, be creative, and most importantly HAVE FUN!

Contact Dave today to talk about getting started.

Featured News & Events

Hicks/Dabney Bluegrass Campout

Come join us at the 4th annual Hicks/Dabney Bluegrass Campout and Festival this Memorial Day Weekend! We’ll be playing Sunday May 27th at 4th with Earthquake Country! The campout is located at Bolado Park, Highway 25, eight miles south of Hollister, just beyond Tres Pinos. Guaranteed to be a great time, come on down and […]

Mr. Banjo & The Lonesome Wailers playing at Phil’s Fish Market

Mr. Banjo & the Lonesome Wailers have been his mainstay personal platform for over 25 years, entertaining folks all over the SF bay area in various personal appearances and at many venues, music festivals, private and public events with the sound that can only be described as “eclectic”. He brings a vast collection of music, […]

Mr. Banjo’s Friends

  • Sam’s BBQ
  • Phil’s Fish Market
  • Severino’s Bar & Grill
  • Sylvan Music
  • Banjo Hangout
  • Banjo Revolution

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