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John has been a well-known and respected singer and instrumentalist around Melbourne for many years, dating back to the 'folk revival' of the late 1960s. He has since remained true to the spirit of old time music as a performer and teacher.  John plays clawhammer banjo and guitar. Apart from performing in Australia, he has performed in both England and the USA.  He has been greatly influenced by Clarence 'Tom' Ashley, The New Lost City Ramblers, The Carter Family and the Delmore Brothers.

The Mountaingrass Festival audience are truly blessed to have someone with such a deep knowledge of old-time music here in Australia.  In addition to appearing in the acoustic old-time session on Sunday, John will be teaching an old-time two finger style banjo picking workshop this year.

John Boothroyd (VIC)