Damien O'Kane & Ron Block

Prepare to be mesmerized by the extraordinary collaboration of Damien O'Kane and Ron Block, two of the most innovative banjo players and resonant singers in the world today. With their groundbreaking albums Banjophony and Banjophonics (what a gob full!) and the thrilling third album out in October, these virtuosos have created a breathtaking union of Irish tenor banjo and 5-string bluegrass banjo, forging a sound that is as thrilling as it is unprecedented. They will be on the road October 2025 with a brand new, much anticipated album called Banjovial!

Damien O'Kane, renowed for his work with Barnsley songstress Kate Rusby, a maestro of Irish traditional music, brings dazzling precision and melodic brilliance to the tenor banjo, an instrument central to his Irish roots and one in which he is considered one of the greatest players around the globe. Meanwhile, Ron Block, famed for his work with Alison Krauss & Union Station, infuses his signature 5-string bluegrass banjo with soulful depth, rhythmic innovation, and unmatched artistry. Together, their styles intertwine in an exhilarating dance of technical mastery and heartfelt expression.