Tony Trischka

Syracuse native and bluegrass banjoist Tony Trischka has just released his new album, Earl Jam. The 15-song album is a tribute to the late Earl Scruggs, a pioneer of modern bluegrass and a friend of Trischka's. Tony Trischka, born…

Amid a winter storm that ushered in spring, banjo virtuoso and father of modern bluegrass, Tony Trischka, performed to a crowd of brave travelers in The Egg's Swyer Theater on Saturday, March 23. Roughly 30 fans braved the elements…

Tony Trischka, one of the most influential figures in roots music, is celebrating his 75th birthday at City Winery in NYC on Jan. 19. He has also announced the release of his new album Earl Jam: A Tribute To Earl Scruggs, out this spring. …

On Wednesday, July 20 at Joe’s Pub in New York City, Tony Trischka will pay tribute to the music of Earl Scruggs. Earl Scruggs, pioneer of the three-finger banjo style and one of the two most important musicians in bluegrass. Tony…

“Birthdays are important, but I don’t want a big one like I had a few years ago. I just want the family, a few friends and neighbors.” Pete Seeger would have been 100 years old on May 3, 2019. He was getting ready to celebrate his 94th…

This May marks a centennial - 100 years since the birth of Pete Seeger. Although the world lost this preeminent folk singer and activist five years ago, his work lives on. The Egg will host a Pete Seeger Centennial concert on Thursday, May…