Banjo maintenance workshop with Tom Cussen

Banjo maintenance workshop with Tom Cussen

*Please arrive at the workshop venue 30 minutes before the start time to allow for registration. Tickets may be purchased on the door, but advance booking is recommended as workshops are very popular and places are limited. 

Tom Cussen, plays tenor banjo and mandolin, originally from County Limerick, now a long time resident of Galway. Tom spent many years in London and founded the band Shaskeen there in 1970, who have recorded 10 albums to date.

As well as being Shaskeen’s band leader, Tom is the maker of the renowned Clareen banjos. Tom and Tony Howley (RIP) recorded an album together called “There is Always Room in Our House” featuring banjo and saxophone.

Tom has recently released an album of archive recording of fiddler Maureen Minogue-Brown from Galway, who spent many years playing music in London and was a huge influence on Tom’s playing.

Tom’s Banjo Maintenance workshop covers a wide range of topics, including the choice of strings, intonation setup, action, banjo head tension, bridges, type/ style of plectrum, playing position and tone etc.