Pete Wernick Biography

Peter Wernick, also known by many as “Dr. Banjo”, has been involved in the bluegrass music scene for over three decades. He has played with Country Cooking, Hot Rize (with Tim O'Brien, Charles Sawtell, and Nick Forester) and is currently performing with the jazz combo The Live Five. He also tours with his wife Joan (Dr. and Nurse Banjo) and with Hot Rize for an occasional reunion. He is an accomplished songwriter and author of banjo instructional books and videos.