Rex McGee | Deering Live Ep. 97

Rex McGee is one of the most creative and technically able players of the 5-string banjo alive today, though his non-musical career as a pharmacist has kept him largely anonymous from a larger audience.

Rex McGee is known by 3-finger style banjo players all over the world as a leading innovator for the instrument. He holds a high reputation amongst his musical peers and this extends to other instruments including fiddle and guitar. His performance skills are complimented by his creative composing and sought-after teaching skills.

He has played a number of the most prestigious performing arts centers and festival stages in the country including Telluride and Merlefest, and festivals in Canada and Ireland.

There is a cult following for his 2001 record “24 Creations For Solo Banjo”. An incredible piece of work that is a must-listen for any fan of modern acoustic instrumental music and showcases what a solo 5-string banjo can really do.

Rex was a mentor for 3-finger banjo wiz Ryan Cavanaugh. Ryan says ”I wouldn’t be the player I am today if it weren’t for him.”