NEWS
Deering Banjo Company, Maker of America's Finest Banjos, has designated
Andy Rau as one of its select Deering Teaching Artists. Want to purchase or upgrade to a New Deering Banjo? Andy can help you in the process of picking out the right banjo and even arrange for your purchase. Feel free to contact Andy with any questions. andy@andyrauband.com
Andy with Greg Deering at the NAMM show
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You can also check Andy out on website Deering Banjo Company under Deering Artists
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You can now catch Andy performing with The Miskey Mountain Boys. I’ll keep you informed on dates on the EVENTS page!
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Check out our new Deering Banjos Videos which were recorded for their Wood Room Sessions. They are on the Video Page!
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Also don't forget our once-out of print CD On The Horizon is now available for download at cdbaby.com
All CD's and individual songs are also available at cdbaby.com and iTunes.com as well.
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Andy was featured on "The Price Is Right"
See Andy January 13 playing a Deering B6 banjo/guitar
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Looks like we'll be having quite a busy year coming up. I am talking to numerous venues and will be firming up some dates soon so feel free to check our events link from time to time.
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Banjo stuff
People often ask about my favorite gauges for banjo strings.
I use GHS strings:
1st - 10, 2nd - 11, 3rd - 13, 4th - 22, 5th - 10
I also like to keep one of my banjos tuned down to open "E" or "F"
If you haven't tried it before it's a great sound.
If you don't see the gauges you would like to try give them a call and they will
put a custom set together for you www.ghsstrings.com
People also ask what are the best banjos to start... For those of you starting to play banjo these are the models I recommend. It pays to spend a little more and avoid the cheap imports. Not saying this because I endorse Deering Banjos... they just happen to be the best for what I'm discussing here.
Beginner banjo:
Deering Goodtime
Deering Goodtime 2 (with resonator)
Pro banjo best value for your money:
Deering Eagle II and Sierra
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"Deering Banjos is happy to be able to bring the sound of Andy Rau to its customers. Andy’s songs about our everyday lives performed with music in a contemporary vein will help everyone understand the versatility and beauty of the banjo."
Carolina Bridges - Deering Banjo Company