One Man Banjo

EXPECT Michael to go out of his way to make his clients AND his audience remember that BANJO DAY!
From a client where Michael ended up playing regular and special Holiday shows...Amy says,

"Hey Michael!
I wanted to pass on that one of our garden staff members was highly complimentary about your performance and said that you even went out of your way to stay late just to play for a few guest. I love hearing such great feedback and I’m sure you do as well so thank you and keep up the great work!
I also wanted to reach out and see if you would be able to play a Christmas set for our Holiday Light Exhibit that runs November-December. It is a two hour set of all Christmas music (most performers do a one hour set twice) and it would be $300 for a performance. Is that something you would be interested in?
I look forward to hearing from you!"
Amy J

A recent booking at The Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC actually involved TWO event planners who went in search of a SOLO BANJO act. When I talked with Mikayla at Key Signature Events I told her I'm guessing she had a "pretty short list." It was a 3 hour gig for a Mosaix client from Pennsylvania and was a great evening out on the Mountain View Terrace that everyone loved. The next week I received TWO emails, one from each of the event planners...

"Hey Michael, below is the feedback I received from Mosaix’s team from your performance last week. And Anna Katherine said that she thoroughly enjoyed communicating with you leading up to the event!
Thanks so much for taking care of them last week! So happy we had this opportunity to work with you, and we look forward to working with you again soon! Enclosed is your check for $600."

"Michael York was fantastic!! He’s really really talented. He had 3 banjos with him to play. He was interactive with the group, particularly during the reception portion (when they were up & roaming), the guests asked him lots of questions & enjoyed his playing. During dinner the guests were not interactive since they were seated & it was a seated serve dinner. I would definitely recommend him to work other events."

Michael York first began playing banjo in 1976...
In 2009, after attending an Earl Scruggs show (again), he decided to become better at it!

Michael is proof that ANYONE can learn to play any musical instrument they choose, simply by DECIDING to do it and making a commitment to yourself to become a better student. He's also proof that you don't need a band to play for audiences--just start playing and see where it can take you. As a professional speaker, consultant, and author, he speaks and writes on PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT and the power of GOALS.

As a banjoist, Michael say's he's "just having fun" with people who love music-- ALL KINDS of music, not just the typical BLUEGRASS BANJO that you might expect. This show has a few twists and turns and even a couple of unexpected BANJO adventures.

He has played a variety of music genres with bands from bluegrass to country to Gospel, classic rock and even jazz, recently playing with Nashville recording artists, Gal Friday Band and (when he can get them all together) his own ensemble of musical adventurers- Michael York and the Big Cigar Band.

Now his ONE MAN BANJO show brings his own unique combination of live and "karaoke-style" banjo to venues all around the Charlotte area and beyond, showcasing tunes from some of the most famous banjo players ever, and some tunes you might recognize but have NEVER HEARD on a banjo. Hear the stories and see his tributes to Earl Scruggs, Bela Fleck, Steve Martin, Styx, U2 and more.

Michael and his banjo's have appeared onstage from Nashville to the legendary Caesar's Palace and The Mirage in Las Vegas! All across the Carolinas' and regularly in the cigar clubs and live music venues around the Charlotte area as well as a number of private events...when ONLY BANJO will do! As an ambassador for many styles of music, ONE MAN BANJO is a one-of-a-kind musical experience. Michael is committed to making sure the audience has a great time as he weaves his humor and stories to interact and keep them entertained.

As Michael likes to say, "If you only see ONE One-Man-Banjo-Show this year...why not make it THIS ONE!?"