Paul Blankenship is a multi-instrumentalist who has enjoyed a lifetime of playing, performing, and creating with numerous instruments and bands across disparate genres.

As a clawhammer banjo performer (who often plays a suitcase drum and blasts a kazoo, too), he calls on that repertoire of musical experience to bring a distinct flavor and energy to old-time music.

He is not a flashy, polished, bluegrass virtuoso; rather, he provides a raucous, rough, and raw approach. With originals, high-energy renditions of memorable favorites, and a sprinkling of contemporary covers reimagined, Paul emphasizes contagious, fun, and interactive sing-along vibes — which embodies his belief that music is meant to be participatory and communal.

Paul has performed at The Ridglea Theatre, The Rustic, Stage West Theatre, Second Rodeo, The Truck Yard, Grackle Art Studio, The Hive, Lost ‘n’ Sound, Arts Goggle, and untold other venues. He has played for community events, churches, retirement homes. He has participated in and hosted numerous jams, including those by Black Rose Acoustic Society and Fort Worth Pickers and Percussion. He has countless hours of busking, performing, and teaching under his belt, and he is ready and excited to share the benefits of that experience with crowds of all sorts.