Refugee 7 Report post Posted April 25, 2009 Comedian Steve Martin, who earlier this year released his first full-length bluegrass album, will continue to focus on his musical pursuits during a May 11 charity event that will also feature humor columnist Dave Barry. Dubbed "Steve Martin's Big Bad Banjo and a conversation with Dave Barry," the performance is set to place at Los Angeles' L.A. Live Club Nokia, and will benefit the Los Angeles Public Library, according to a press release. Martin will be performing songs from his January release, "The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo," which currently sits atop Billboard's Bluegrass chart. Backing Martin during the May 11 concert will be The Steep Canyon Rangers band and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founder John McEuen, who produced "The Crow." "I am very excited to raise money for the Los Angeles Public Library and plan to try to keep it all," Martin said in a prepared statement. "In today's economy, we need to support our public libraries," added Barry. "And when you say 'public library,' the phrase that immediately comes to mind is 'banjo music.' So I'm really looking forward to asking Steve Martin probing questions about his new album, such as 'WHY?'" Originally released exclusively through Amazon.com in late January, "The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo" will enjoy a wider retail release via Rounder Records on May 19. Martin, who has been playing the banjo for decades, wrote all of the songs on the set. Guest performers who appear on the album include Mary Blak, Vince Gill, Tim O'Brien, Dolly Parton, Early Scruggs, McEuen, Stuart Duncan, Jerry Douglas, Pete Wernick and Tony Trischka. More information is available at Martin's website. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echosoftom 3 Report post Posted April 25, 2009 Should be lots of fun. I hope they raise lots of money for LA public libraries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starfish 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2009 Oh how I would love to see them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agirl 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2009 ^ That would be so much fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magnolia 171 Report post Posted April 27, 2009 Two of my all-time favorite funnymen!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildflowerNJ 136 Report post Posted April 27, 2009 Would love to see this, too.....hope they raise alot of money..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wild1forever 152 Report post Posted April 27, 2009 "In today's economy, we need to support our public libraries," added Barry. "And when you say 'public library,' the phrase that immediately comes to mind is 'banjo music.' So I'm really looking forward to asking Steve Martin probing questions about his new album, such as 'WHY?'" :icon_laugh: Gawd, Dave Barry is so hilarious! I sure would love to see this show too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knebworth_1978 22 Report post Posted April 27, 2009 Oh, those two are hysterical! Who won't leave that show with their sides aching from laughter? A worthwhile cause, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
