Reviews

“Musician’s one-man banjo show is magic.  Captivating…entertaining..  thoughtful…vivid images of America….a treat to hear.”

Elaine Schmidt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2004

“Miles gives a mesmerizing performance because of his charisma and apparent love for storytelling and the banjo.   His voice is strong, warm…. And it seems as if Miles’ fingerwork on the banjo entranced the audience.”

Roseanne Wasielewski, UWM Leader, 2004

“Highly recommended…an exhilarating, musical and multidimensional journey…a provocative political and social history of America.”

Hedy Weiss, Chicago Tribune, 1999

“Michael J. Miles’ Magic Banjo is a tribute to the instrument he plays so well.”

Richard Christiansen, Chicago Tribune, 1999

“The Magic Banjo is a gem of a show…we are privileged to have produced The Magic Banjo here in Washington.”

Penelope Dann, Smithsonian Institution