Sleepy Man Banjo Boys: Bluegrass virtuosity from ... New Jersey?

Sleepy Man Banjo Boys: Bluegrass virtuosity from ... New Jersey?

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Performing Arts

11th Grade - University

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The video features three brothers from New Jersey who form a band called Sleepy Man Banjo Boys. They express their love for Bluegrass music and introduce their original song 'Time Lapse'. The band members, Tommy, Jonny, and Robbie, are introduced along with their respective instruments. The origin of the band's name is explained, highlighting a childhood story about Jonny playing the banjo while appearing to be asleep.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are the three brothers originally from?

California

Tennessee

New Jersey

Kentucky

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the title of the song introduced by the band?

Banjo Beats

Bluegrass Melody

Time Lapse

Fiddle Tune

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who plays the guitar in the band?

Robbie

Jonny

None of them

Tommy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What instrument does Robbie play?

Fiddle

Banjo

Guitar

Drums

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many different keys do the brothers play their songs in?

Four

Three

Two

One

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique way did Jonny play the banjo when he was younger?

With one hand

While dancing

On his back with eyes closed

Standing up

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired the name 'Sleepy Man Banjo Boys'?

A family tradition

Their hometown

A famous Bluegrass song

Jonny's sleepy appearance while playing