Formed in 1989, the Dallas Banjo Band consists of more than thirty 4-String Banjoists and one Tuba. Our music encompasses every type, from Jazz, to Classical, to just plain Fun Tunes!

We have played in venues as far away as Wyoming and at various Jazz Festivals across the Country, as well as locally in the Dallas/Ft Worth area.

Our members come from all walks of life... professional musicians,Business persons, retired Military, Airline personnel, Contractors, etc.

The Band averages approximately 65 years of age, with over half being over 70. We currently have two female members.

A Tribute To Our Mentor-

At the inception of the Band, in 1989, Smokey Montgomery was approached by our Founder, Bobby Albright, to guide us in our formation and to provide musical direction. Smokey agreed to provide "a bit of his time" in getting us started. That guidance spanned twelve years, until he passed away at age 88 in 2001

Smokey was a superlative banjo player, but was even more talented at creating arrangements for the Band that set us apart from all other Banjo Bands. No other Banjo Band plays the various harmonies and creative rhythms as those in Smokey's arrangements. 

We will be forever grateful for Smokey's contributions and will never forget him as we continue to pay trubute to his arrangements by playing them to the best of our abilities.