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A
legend among people who know bluegrass and old-time country
music, Tony Ellis of Circleville is a
banjo player of astounding skill and innovation. He has
composed more than 80 works and received 11 awards from
the American Society of Composers and Publishers, as well
as playing an integral role in several highly influential
bluegrass bands. An avid supporter of folk arts, Ellis
has participated as a master artist in several traditional
arts apprenticeships and represented Ohio folk music on
international tours, as well as developing an organization
to bring fine traditional musicians from around the world
to Pickaway County. In recent years, Ellis has again taken
up an extensive touring schedule, performing and lecturing
throughout the world.
Click here to watch a feature on Ellis from the PBS series Our Ohio.
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