“Like James Taylor’s voice or B.B. King’s guitar, Alison Brown’s banjo is an instrument possessed of a unique sonic signature and an inescapable beauty.”
— Billboard Magazine
Alison Brown & Steve Martin
We had a great time playing our latest single “5 Days Out, 2 Days Back” on Jimmy Kimmel Live last week. What could be better than 2 banjos and the great Tim O’Brien on late night TV. You can check out our performance and the singles from our upcoming album below.
“5 Days Out, 2 Days Back” - Alison Brown & Steve Martin (feat. Tim O'Brien) on Jimmy Kimmel Live
“Wall Guitar (Since You Said Goodbye)” - Alison Brown & Steve Martin (feat. Vince Gill) Official Video
“5 Days Out, 2 Days Back” - Alison Brown & Steve Martin (feat. Tim O'Brien) Official Video
“Bluegrass Radio” - Alison Brown & Steve Martin
Simple Pleasures
I’m very excited that Compass Records has reissued my debut solo album Simple Pleasures. Originally released in 1990, it was produced by David Grisman and features Alison Krauss (fiddle), Mike Marshall (guitar, mandolin, fiddle), Matt Eakle (flute) and more. Digging into the tracks and revisiting these tunes was like finding a time capsule! The reissue was lovingly remixed and remastered and is available on limited edition vinyl, CD and DL. We also included the original demo versions, produced by Richard Greene, on the CD and DL versions. The banjo TAB for all of the tracks is available too. I hope you’ll check it out.
ArtistWorks
If you’re interested in learning to play the banjo or improving your chops, please check out my ArtistWorks on line school. There are over 150 lessons that range beginning through advanced levels with a special focus on tips and techniques for beginning and intermediate level players. I hope to see you on line! Click here to get started.
On Banjo
On her 2023 album, aptly titled ON BANJO, Alison explores all the corners of the banjo’s potential on a set of predominantly original tunes. Featured guests include Anat Cohen, Stuart Duncan, Sierra Hull, Sharon Isbin, Kronos Quartet and Steve Martin.
Alison Brown doesn't play the banjo.
Alison Brown plays music on the banjo.
She’s acclaimed as one of today’s finest progressive banjo players, but you rarely find her in a conventional bluegrass setting. Instead, she’s known for leading an ensemble that successfully marries a broad array of roots-influenced music: folk, jazz, Celtic and Latin.
