A HOT (TWO) FLASH!!!
THE HOT TWO Summer Concert Series
 TOO MANY BANJOS!"...featuring everything anyone ever wanted to know about America's premier musical instrument. But wait, there's more!
Big banjos! Little banjos! Banjos with music spanning 150 years of American tunefulness! Featuring Chris Bayer on banjos and Gary Lyon on cowbell, THE HOT TWO performs the gamut of hot banjo music from 19th century minstrel songs (on five string banjo) to Irish hornpipes (on melody banjo) to ragtime (on banjo guitar).
Don't miss this opportunity to get your fill of banjo with THE HOT TWO and "TOO MANY BANJOS."
An Americana Celebration
Reno, July 5, 2008, 1:55 PM Wingfield Park (downtown Reno)
 Join us for our FREE, day long celebration of traditional American music, dance and crafts at Wingfield Park---An Americana Celebration! This event will feature ten performances by national and regional Americana artists, including Bluegrass, Celtic, Jazz and lively dancers (click here to see the lineup). Bring your low-back lawn chair or blanket and relax for the day. No need to bring a picnic, there will be plenty of great food vendors. Stroll through booths along the river featuring local artisans selling their unique, handmade items---pottery, woodworking, candles, wildlife photography, native American baskets and much more. Bring the whole family! There will be no alcohol allowed in the Park, but there will be lots of Goodi's Lemonade, hot dogs, cotton candy and Rutherford's Bar-b-que! If you get thirsty for a pint, just stroll across the footbridge to the Sierra Tap House---there's a great view of the stage from their deck. Please join us for this FREE celebration of our common heritage!
Brewery Arts Center "Jazz and Beyond"
Festival Aug. 14 5pm-6:20 pm.449 W. King St. Carson City NV 89703
Also, periodically, Aug 14/15 in the new Brewery Arts Center cafe
 Characterized by a large range of fun activities with over 2000 attendees, Jazz and Beyond 2008 presents over 25 musical acts ranging from internationally renowned bands to local solo players and food, drink and art vendors of all kinds. This year marks the 16th annual Beer Tasting featuring over 15 brews to taste. 2008 also repeats last year’s Wine Tasting and the Sunday Jazz Brunch. Late night open jam sessions finish off Friday and Saturday evenings.
 THE HOT TWO - American Roots Music-it's hot, it's now! Armed with a fusillade of twang and raggy plunk THE HOT TWO bring the guitar, the banjo, the expensive block AND the ever-pleasant cowbell. Yes! THE HOT TWO is gonna cut loose with an extra special jim dandy blowout extravaganza of harmonic bliss guaranteed to knock your socks, lighten your life, brighten your smile and give you extra pep! Rarely in the history of civilization has so much snap and tap been packed into such an economical package! It's not too late! Call now!
Chris Bayer — Chris comes from a long line of saloon singers. He has been playing this music for over forty years — literally learning some of his songs from his father who learned them from his father. Chris has performed all over Northern Nevada for decades.
Gary Lyon — Gary grew up under a barstool in Virginia City, Nevada. For many years he played with traditional jazz bands in California.
Banjo-guitar —The 19th century banjo had five strings beginning around 1820. Around 1850, English players added more — sometimes up to nine. In America, the banjo-guitar emerged in the 1880s. By that time many banjo players were adapting the banjo to guitar techniques. The banjo-guitar flourished until around 1930. In recent years the banjo-guitar has made a comeback—manufactured by several companies.
The Cowbell — speaks for itself. Ask for Chris’ song “Clink, Clank, Clonk.”
To book us for your next event e-mail us at twohotguys@thehottwo.com or call 775 883-9351.
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