• What the heck is old-time square dancing? Well, check out this video from a dance I called with the Tallboys at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle: Square Dance


    • Portland, OR - Saturday Jan. 28th, 4-6pm - Join Professor Banjo (and Johnny & Jason) for the Family Happy Hour at EAT (Eat, Art, Theater, 850 NE 81st Ave.) Suggested donation, food and drink available.
    • Portland, OR, - Sunday Jan. 29th, 7pm - Paul calls dances for the Every Sunday Square Dance at the Village Ballroom (700 NE Dekum) All ages, sliding scale ($7 recommended).
    • Vancouver, BC - Thursday Feb. 9th, 8:00pm - Paul calls square dances with Shout!WhiteDragon at the Wise Hall (1882 Adanac Street) No partner or experience necessary! 19+, $15 at the door, $10 in advance at BrownPaperTickets.com
    • Olympia, WA - Saturday, Feb. 18th 1:45pm - Professor Banjo teaches a family song workshop, and plays a concert at the Olympia Old Time Festival! Check out the details at Oly Old Time Fest
    • Lillooet, BC - Saturday, Feb. 25th - Paul calls dances with Jason and Pharis Romero and friends!

    The Village Free School
    A self-directed, democratic K-12 school in Portland!

    Bubba Guitar
    A fantastic resource for old-time music and dance in the Portland area!

    The Small Time String Band
    A great family band from Seattle who appear on my album "PB and Jam"

    The Onlies
    A trio of talented young musicians, including Riley Calcagno, who joined me on "PB and Jam"

    Fiddlie-I-Ay
    A wonderful family band from Olympia, WA who are featured on "PB and Jam"

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    Paul Silveria has a passion for sharing traditional music and dance with wide range of audiences.

    Paul is an old-time banjo player who covers a variety of intriguing Americana: mountain ballads, country blues, jug band tunes, and originals, all with a ready wit and engaging delivery. Most notably he plays for kids and their banjo-loving parents as Professor Banjo in a show that features sing-a-longs, dancing games, and more!

    He also plays for grown-ups as "Professor Banjo: Detention Hall," where he gets to dip into the rich musical well of inebriation, homicide, and heartbreak.

    Paul has been calling traditional Square Dances with live music since 2002. His energetic delivery and beginner-friendly teaching have made him a regional favorite!

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