BanjerDan: Musician/Entertainer/Storyteller/Teacher
About BanjerDan
About BanjerDan
BanjerDan (Dan Mazer) is a banjo player/multi-instrumentalist based in Santa Cruz, CA. His music is an Americana mix, rooted in straight-ahead Bluegrass and branching out to include folk, country, blues, oldies, and children's music. Available for Performances, Workshops, Lessons and Children's Music and Private Parties.
BIO
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
(All shows are BanjerDan solo unless otherwise noted.)
Thursday, 12/11/25, 7:00 PM
"Java Jam" at Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
I'll be playing guitar for the "Java Jam" at Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company!
The Java Jam is an invitational jam session that takes place at Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company every Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Both amateur and professional Bluegrass musicians submit their names and respective instruments, and an algorithm puts together a different “band” each week!
The lineup for December 11th is:
Guitar: Alex Mayers
Banjo: Sonia Shell
Mandolin: Dan Mazer (BanjerDan)
Fiddle: Gail Reese
Bass: Kyla Kent
To learn more about the “Java Jam” and other invitational Bluegrass events in the Bay Area, check out: http://jambot.org/
Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company, 101 W. Main St., Los Gatos, CA 95030; (408) 354-3263 • lgcrc.com/
"LOS GATOS COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY has been specializing in sourcing and roasting the finest coffees of the world since its inception in 1982. Additionally, the coffeehouse is known as the central gathering place for locals to enjoy coffee, conversation and camaraderie.
"As an independent craft roaster pioneering in the specialty coffee industry, Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company is known for setting high-quality standards with its award-winning coffees. In addition, the coffeehouse features award winning local mountain wines, craft beers and live music and entertainment on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 7pm to 9pm.”
Wednesday, 12/17/25, 5:00 PM
Private event, Salinas, CA
Thursday, 12/18/25, 7:00 PM
"Java Jam" at Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
I'll be playing guitar for the "Java Jam" at Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company!
The Java Jam is an invitational jam session that takes place at Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company every Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Both amateur and professional Bluegrass musicians submit their names and respective instruments, and an algorithm puts together a different “band” each week!
The lineup for November 13th is:
Guitar: Yvonne Walbroehl
Banjo: Sonia Shell
Mandolin: Dan Mazer (BanjerDan)
Fiddle: Gail Reese
Bass: Kyla Kent
To learn more about the “Java Jam” and other invitational Bluegrass events in the Bay Area, check out: http://jambot.org/
Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company, 101 W. Main St., Los Gatos, CA 95030; (408) 354-3263 • lgcrc.com/
"LOS GATOS COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY has been specializing in sourcing and roasting the finest coffees of the world since its inception in 1982. Additionally, the coffeehouse is known as the central gathering place for locals to enjoy coffee, conversation and camaraderie.
"As an independent craft roaster pioneering in the specialty coffee industry, Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company is known for setting high-quality standards with its award-winning coffees. In addition, the coffeehouse features award winning local mountain wines, craft beers and live music and entertainment on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 7pm to 9pm."
Saturday, 12/20/25, 9:00 AM
Morgan Hill Farmers’ Market, Morgan Hill, CA (BanjerDan solo)
BanjerDan (Dan Mazer) brings his banjo to the Morgan Hill Farmers' Market on Saturday, January 20th, 2024, at 9:00 PM. for a fun-filled day of"Music for Children and Other Young People!"
http://cafarmersmkts.com/morgan-hill-farmers-market/
Sunday, 12/21/25, 9:00 AM
Mountain View Farmers’ Market, Mountain View, CA (BanjerDan solo)
Mountain View Caltrain Station, 600 West Evelyn Ave., Mountain View, CA 94041
https://cafarmersmkts.com/mountain-view-farmers-market/
Tuesday, 1/13/26, 6:00 PM
Wildcat Mountain Ramblers at Sam’s Bar-B-Que, with BanjerDan on mandolin! (Reservations strongly suggested!)
The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers are Robert and Suzanne Cornelius on banjo and bass, with guitarist Alex Mayers and a rotating cast of hot pickers on mandolin and fiddle. Throughout it all they feature fun and spontaneous performances of high-energy Bluegrass and beyond. Requests, audience participation, dancing, joy, laughter, and even tears. Y'all come!”
https://facebook.com/wildcatmountainramblers/
“The Carlino Family has been providing Food service to the Santa Clara Valley for over 75 years. Sam's Bar-B-Que is proud to continue the tradition.”
Sam’s Bar-B-Que, 1110 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA 95128; (408) 297-9151 • https://samsbbq.com/
Saturday, 1/17/26, 5:00 PM
"Greet your senses with the vibrant flavors of American and Mexican cuisine at Señor Chilaquiles, where recipes passed down for over three decades create unforgettable dining experiences. Savor our signature green and red chilaquiles, and stay tuned for our upcoming mole chilaquiles! Join us in Soquel, CA, for a culinary journey that’s as heartfelt as it is delicious."
Señor Chilaquiles, 2623 41st Ave, Soquel, CA 95073; (831) 316-7021 • senorchilaquiles. com/
Tuesday, 2/10/26, 6:00 PM
Wildcat Mountain Ramblers at Sam’s Bar-B-Que, with BanjerDan on mandolin! (Reservations strongly suggested!)
The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers are Robert and Suzanne Cornelius on banjo and bass, with guitarist Alex Mayers and a rotating cast of hot pickers on mandolin and fiddle. Throughout it all they feature fun and spontaneous performances of high-energy Bluegrass and beyond. Requests, audience participation, dancing, joy, laughter, and even tears. Y'all come!”
https://facebook.com/wildcatmountainramblers/
“The Carlino Family has been providing Food service to the Santa Clara Valley for over 75 years. Sam's Bar-B-Que is proud to continue the tradition.”
Sam’s Bar-B-Que, 1110 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA 95128; (408) 297-9151 • https://samsbbq.com/
Tuesday, 3/10/26, 6:00 PM
Wildcat Mountain Ramblers at Sam’s Bar-B-Que, with BanjerDan on mandolin! (Reservations strongly suggested!)
The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers are Robert and Suzanne Cornelius on banjo and bass, with guitarist Alex Mayers and a rotating cast of hot pickers on mandolin and fiddle. Throughout it all they feature fun and spontaneous performances of high-energy Bluegrass and beyond. Requests, audience participation, dancing, joy, laughter, and even tears. Y'all come!”
https://facebook.com/wildcatmountainramblers/
“The Carlino Family has been providing Food service to the Santa Clara Valley for over 75 years. Sam's Bar-B-Que is proud to continue the tradition.”
Sam’s Bar-B-Que, 1110 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA 95128; (408) 297-9151 • https://samsbbq.com/
Tuesday, 4/14/26, 6:00 PM
Wildcat Mountain Ramblers at Sam’s Bar-B-Que, with BanjerDan on mandolin! (Reservations strongly suggested!)
The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers are Robert and Suzanne Cornelius on banjo and bass, with guitarist Alex Mayers and a rotating cast of hot pickers on mandolin and fiddle. Throughout it all they feature fun and spontaneous performances of high-energy Bluegrass and beyond. Requests, audience participation, dancing, joy, laughter, and even tears. Y'all come!”
https://facebook.com/wildcatmountainramblers/
“The Carlino Family has been providing Food service to the Santa Clara Valley for over 75 years. Sam's Bar-B-Que is proud to continue the tradition.”
Sam’s Bar-B-Que, 1110 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA 95128; (408) 297-9151 • https://samsbbq.com/
Tuesday, 5/12/26, 6:00 PM
Wildcat Mountain Ramblers at Sam’s Bar-B-Que, with BanjerDan on mandolin! (Reservations strongly suggested!)
The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers are Robert and Suzanne Cornelius on banjo and bass, with guitarist Alex Mayers and a rotating cast of hot pickers on mandolin and fiddle. Throughout it all they feature fun and spontaneous performances of high-energy Bluegrass and beyond. Requests, audience participation, dancing, joy, laughter, and even tears. Y'all come!”
https://facebook.com/wildcatmountainramblers/
“The Carlino Family has been providing Food service to the Santa Clara Valley for over 75 years. Sam's Bar-B-Que is proud to continue the tradition.”
Sam’s Bar-B-Que, 1110 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA 95128; (408) 297-9151 • https://samsbbq.com/
Saturday, 5/23/26, Noon
Two Day Town Festival, Livermore, CA
twodaytown.com/
“Leave No Trace Family Camping and Community Music
Pioneered by Two Day Town for 25 years at Lake Del Valle in Livermore California these low key, easy to produce, limited risk events serve the broader local population in a number of important ways.”
Saturday, 5/23/26, 8:00 PM
Eric Burman’s Brookdale Bluegrass Band at Pick and Gather Festival, Livingston, CA (BanjerDan on banjo)
Riverdance Organic Farms, 12230 Livingston Cressey Road Livingston, CA 95334, (Farm Gate ~ 1/2 mile NE across from 11801), Livingston, CA 95334
https://facebook.com/riverdancefarmsorganics/
“Our certified organic farm is nestled along the beautiful Merced River. We grow a wide range of fruits, nuts and vegetables. We are the home of the annual Pick & Gather Festival that includes u-pick crops, camping, music, art, and river activities.”