Four white men all in dark shirt, t-shirts, and jackets playing various string instruments including two banjos, a guitar, and a double bass

Damien O’Kane & Ron Block Band

Global/Folk Banjo Besties Fri 23 Oct 2026, 7:30pm The Haymarket

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Tickets:

£22.50. Under 25s and f/t students £17.50

Two of the most influential banjo players in modern acoustic music, Damien O’Kane and Ron Block, unite, supported by a stellar band of world-class musicians, for a brand new tour, Banjo Besties, which is redefining the possibilities of the banjo within their respective traditions.

Melding bluegrass, Irish traditions, and Americana, this is a collaboration that pushes boundaries while honouring deep musical heritage. Expect exhilarating musicianship, intricate interplay, and a live performance that is as emotionally powerful as it is technically stunning. 

It's more than a concert — it’s a bold and inspiring celebration of creativity, collaboration, musical excellence and craic.

Whether you’re a devoted fan of roots music or discovering it for the first time, this is a rare opportunity to witness two pioneers sharing one stage.

Reviews

Two of the greatest exponents of the banjo, blending traditions with a truly distinctive voice
The Irish World
Excellent, deeply musical, and refreshingly original — a meeting of traditions that feels truly new
The Irish Echo

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