About Banjo Astro After Dark: On Songs and Science!

Banjo Astro After Dark celebrates the interplay between science and art. We are a community of local musicians, song writers, scientists, and everyday people who engage practices of wonder and hope, who celebrate mystery, and the ways both music and science open us up to infinity.

The highlight of what we do are evening events where local singer-songwriters share original songs written to explore the connections between a specific astrophysical theme and our lives. We weave these songs with short presentations about astronomy, digging deeper into the mysteries of the night.

In addition to concerts and shows, we offer workshops, a blog, song writing lessons, and lots of other awesome ways for people to engage both their inner artist and scientist, and increase our wonder.

Meet the people behind Banjo Astro After Dark.

Dr. Luke Leisman

Astronomer & Author

Luke combines a love for storytelling with deep knowledge of astrophysics to create immersive cosmic experiences.
lukeleisman.com

Jonas Friddle

Artistic Director & Lead Facilitator

Jonas brings community together, as MC, coordinator, workshop facilitator, and guide in cosmic creativity.
jonasfriddle.com

Borelli’s Pizza

Location Host and Sponsor

Thanks to Mark Borelli for believing in the vision, and making this possible

Past Performers

  • Chuck Cox
  • Jess Baldissero
  • Amelia Mason
  • John Paulett
  • Peggy Browning
  • Deborah Lader
  • Elise Duskin
  • Matthew Yanny-Tillar
  • Rebecca Jasso
  • Jim Riner
  • Marian Runk
  • Juliann Wang
  • Emma Lazar
  • Gary Glazner
  • Jacob Parker
  • Katelyn Leisman
  • Rachel Kazez