Banjo Astro After Dark

Where Art and Science Meet

We are a community of local musicians, song writers, scientists, and everyday people who wonder about our beautiful & terrifying universe, seeking beauty where songs and science collide.

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Experience the Cosmos through Music

Here’s a sampling of what we do, celebrating the interplay between science, art, and our lives.

Original Music & Astronomy Performances

Unforgettable live shows where singer-songwriters share original music inspired by an astronomy theme, blended seemlessly with short astronomy reflections exploring the resonances between the hard science of the universe and our lives.

Science and Art Jams!

Participate in epic free association jams where songs inspire facts about nature which in turn remind us of songs to call!

Creativity Workshops and Lessons

Join songwriting classes and interactive workshops designed to fuel your artistic and scientific curiosity, deeping our wonder at the cosmos around us.

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Discover upcoming Banjo Astro After Dark events, where music meets astronomy in unforgettable nights filled with song, science, and community connection.

Upcoming Events!

  • The Cosmic Distant Ladder – BAAD at Borellis

    November 8, 2025, 7:00pm at Borelli’s Pizza! An amazing night of music, science and pizza! We’ll have performances of 7 original songs by local song writers, interspersed with short mediations from Dr. Luke Leisman on the astronomical theme of the Cosmic Distance Ladder. It’s one… Learn More!

  • Songs and Science Retreat

    May 15-17, 2026 at White Oak Savanna Join us for Songs & Science, a three-day retreat celebrating creativity in nature. Write songs under open skies, explore the wonders of the cosmos, and connect art and discovery through workshops, performances, and hands-on science. Participants in the… Learn More!

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Explore our latest stories and insights where music meets the stars, sparking creativity and curiosity about the universe.

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