Noam Pikelny

About

Award-winning banjoist known for his work in bands like The Punch Brothers, The John Cowan Band, and Leftover Salmon.

Before Fame

He was in Leftover Salmon from 2002 2004 and left to join The John Cowan Band.

Trivia

He won the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass in 2010.

Family Life

He was inspired to pursue music after seeing his brother take mandolin lessons.

Associated With

He played a unique version of Dueling Banjos on The Late Show with David Letterman in 2010.