Banjo

My son Charles asked for a banjo for his 13th birthday. His mother and I pretended not to hear. For his 14th birthday he still wanted a banjo, so we gave him a beginner’s banjo. It was a year before Charles could play anything that could pass for a tune and our expectations remained modest. Charles practiced often and in time became quite accomplished. He moved to Nashville where he makes his living with the banjo. Really, the story could not get any better … until this news: Charles Butler will perform at Carnegie Hall, New York City, February 18th, 2024.