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[PAST EVENT] Lamar Banister: Oral History and Music

June 4, 2022
3pm - 4:15pm
Location
Ewell Hall
221 Jamestown Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185Map this location
Access & Features
  • Open to the public
  • Paid event
  • Ticketed event
Lamar Banister with his musical instruments.
Lamar Banister with his musical instruments.

Lamar Banister has been featured on PBS, CBS and A&E TV. Playing a wide variety of 15+ instruments (some vintage, some personally crafted), Banister will demonstrate through fascinating stories and tunes Virginia’s remarkable musical legacy up to the 1960s. You will view pictures of early music entertainers as Lamar transitions from Pre-History, through the Colonial period to Sea Chanteys, Spirituals, Country, Western, Folk and Blues. A rare educational, fun and entertaining revelation of Virginia's wonderful musical heritage. Please call 757 564-9592 or 757 303-5907 for information and to reserve your $15 ticket. Sponsored by Virginia Musical Museum & Virginia Music Hall of Fame



Contact

Virginia Musical Museum, 757-564-9592 or 757-303-5907