# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Damien O’Kane & Ron Block Band - Banjo Besties
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: THE HAYMARKET

Two of the most influential banjo players in modern acoustic music, Damien O’Kane and Ron Block, unite, supported by a stellar band of world-class musicians, for a brand new tour, Banjo Besties, which is redefining the possibilities of the banjo within their respective traditions.

Melding bluegrass, Irish traditions, and Americana, this is a collaboration that pushes boundaries while honouring deep musical heritage. Expect exhilarating musicianship, intricate interplay, and a live performance that is as emotionally powerful as it is technically stunning. 

It's more than a concert — it’s a bold and inspiring celebration of creativity, collaboration, musical excellence and craic.

Whether you’re a devoted fan of roots music or discovering it for the first time, this is a rare opportunity to witness two pioneers sharing one stage.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/basingstoke/damien-okane-and-ron-block-band-banjo-besties/200030467091431
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, workshops, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Basingstoke
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Haymarket, Wote Street, RG21 7NW Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.2629
- **long**: -1.08698
- **full address**: The Haymarket, Wote Street, RG21 7NW Basingstoke, United Kingdom, 8 Wote Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Damien O Kane & Ron Block Band - Banjo Besties being held?
  - **A:** Damien O Kane & Ron Block Band - Banjo Besties takes place on Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Haymarket, Wote Street, RG21 7NW Basingstoke, United Kingdom, 8 Wote Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Damien O Kane & Ron Block Band - Banjo Besties?
  - **A:** Damien O Kane & Ron Block Band - Banjo Besties is organized by Anvil Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Damien O Kane & Ron Block Band - Banjo Besties is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Basingstoke, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Damien O Kane & Ron Block Band - Banjo Besties sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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