The Sacramento Banjo Band was formed in 1960. Banjoists in the Sacramento area were concerned that "America's unique instrument" and its music could be lost if something wasn't done to keep it alive. They put an ad in the local paper inviting banjo players to meet for a jam session. They were astonished when a very large number of banjo players showed up! This intense interest lead to an active group that became the Sacramento Banjo Band, a charitable, nonprofit organization governed by a set of By-laws. The bonding power that holds the band together is a common love of banjos, banjo music, and the frequent opportunities to perform together. The result is a musical family, both on and off stage, with strong social ties.

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