[LanceT]

B.C. folk artists, banjo makers rise from ashes after shop burns down

 

[Steadfastly]

B.C. folk artists, banjo makers rise from ashes after shop burns down

I wondered how they were going to make out after the fire. Thanks for the update.

 

[ronmac]

Fretboard Journal recently caught up with them and published this podcast Podcast 135: Jason & Pharis Romero of J. Romero Banjos | Fretboard Journal

Lots of nice pics of the old shop at that link, as well.

 

[bw66]

They say some of the first banjos they are making are "out of the ashes" banjos, made with wood that survived the fire.

I've seen pics of some of these - gorgeous!!!

 

[Mooh]

I've been following them for a couple of years. The day I discovered their music I also discovered they had just played within easy driving distance the week before. His instruments are very well regarded, and the website shows them off well.

Quite a story they have.

 

[bolero]

wow that is a shame everything burned, did they say what caused the fire?

good to hear they are back building again