DABanjo.com is the homepage of musician and instructor Dave Asti.

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Hailing from Charles Town, West Virginia, Dave Asti has been performing live music for over 20 years. As a founding member of the critically acclaimed group, The Hillbilly Gypsies, Dave entertained audiences far and wide with his unique and energetic style. A multi-instrumentalist and entertainer, his versatile technique is influenced by many genres. From Blues to Bluegrass, Swing to Rock, and beyond, there are no boundaries in his approach to musical sensibility. 

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-Founding member of West Virginia's award winning bluegrass band "The Hillbilly Gypsies" 2001-2016

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-Voted best WV band 2014 

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-Voted 2015 Most Innovative Musician by WV Division of Tourism 

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-Notable television performances:
    WV Mountain Stage - PBS 
    Song of the Mountains - PBS
    Ulster Scots Santer Documentary BBC 
    Woodsongs

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-Notable live performaces:
    Poppy Mountain Bluegrass Festival 2005-2015
    Outer Banks Bluegrass - 2013-2014
    Gettysburg Bluegrass
    Carter Family Fold 2009-2015
    IBMA World of Bluegrass 

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-West Virginia State Banjo Champion, Vandalia 2008

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Operating from Ellsworth School of Music in Ranson WV, private lessons

are available for:

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Guitar - Acoustic and Electric

Banjo - 3 Finger (Bluegrass) and Clawhammer (Old-Time)

Mandolin

Fiddle

Bass - Upright and Electric

 

Styles included, but not limited to: Folk, Blues, Rock n Roll, Bluegrass, Country, Funk, Swing, Old Time, Heavy Metal (Hard Rock), Classic Rock and everything in between. 

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All levels and ages welcome! From complete beginner to advanced workshops, there will be something for everyone. You are never too old to pick up a new hobby! 

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Feel free to contact anytime: daveasti@gmail.com 

 

Free lessons, tabs, music, articles, insights, and much more will be available here. Please check back weekly for updates!

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