Author Archives: CanJoe*John

About CanJoe*John

CanJoe*John began making and marketing the authentic 'canjoe' instruments from their origin. Introduced to them by their creator, Herschel R. Brown, in the early 1990s, John, from the beginning, helped Herschel manufacture them in Herschel's shop. John relocated back to his home state of TN in 1993 and continued, initially with Herschel's direct assistance, to make and market them, establishing the licensed sole proprietorship, the CanJoe Company, in 1994. As a professional musician CanJoe*John became billed as the "world's most unique musician, playing the world's most unique musical instrument, the canjoe" (aka, canjo). Always with his own personal canjoe instrument in hand he was awarded the adult "2007 Male Bluegrass Instrumentalist of the Year" by the North American Country Music Association International (NACMAI), and now having the distinction of being the first and only canjoe picker to ever perform on the Grand Ole Opry, has literally taken the one-stringed thing to the outer limits! CanJoe*John is a master craftsman and artist who designs, creates and crafts these instruments as custom works of musical fine art for those who respect and require the best of the best, truly genuine, original one-stringed musical instruments. He can be reached via email at canjoe@canjoe.com, or by phone at 423-612-4320.

A Little Feed Back

Posted on August 6, 2013 by CanJoe*John

CanJoe*John, sole proprietor of the CanJoe Company of Blountville, TN, is the world recognized artist, designer, maker, and provider of the authentic one-stringed canjoe musical instrument who recently custom created a beautiful canjoe instrument to be sold as a benefit … Continue reading →

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Fact: The Truth of the Canjoe Instrument History

Posted on May 23, 2013 by CanJoe*John

The story posted below is a direct copy taken from the published issue of “Our State” magazine; the official magazine of the state of North Carolina. The direct link to this article is highlighted in blue and can be reached … Continue reading →

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More Fun Than a Barrel of Monkeys

Posted on May 5, 2013 by CanJoe*John

The authentic, original CanJoe Company one-stringed thing, the CANJOE musical instrument is so fun to play that even a monkey can learn how! Each new instrument includes a detailed large print book of tablature (number notation) music that anyone can … Continue reading →

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About Custom Designing

Posted on April 25, 2013 by CanJoe*John

Many who call to inquire about ordering their own instruments have specific desires as to what cans will go on their instruments. The CanJoe Company specializes in providing only custom created musical works of art and ALL CanJoe Company instruments … Continue reading →

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Guit-Art Project

Posted on March 16, 2013 by CanJoe*John

Though the CanJoe Company pioneered and specializes in creating the cool one-stringed musical instruments that it’s world famous for, occasionally other musical stringed instruments are created as functional hand crafted art, or in this special case, hand painted. Tennessee’s oldest … Continue reading →

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“Turkey-Jo”, electric 3 stringer

Posted on March 10, 2013 by CanJoe*John

The world’s only “Turkey-Jo” is an electric three-stringed musical instrument made nearly entirely from wood and created to be sold at auction to benefit the Kingsport, TN Bays Mt Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF). It is … Continue reading →

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In With the New, Out With the Old

Posted on December 31, 2012 by CanJoe*John

Now that this year of 2012 is nearly over, it is time to thank all who have visited this blog site and the CanJoe Company official web site, www.canjoe.com. This coming new year of 2013 begins the 19th consecutive year … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Sampler

Posted on December 23, 2012 by CanJoe*John

. These are a few of the Christmas orders for those who will be opening theirs for the first time on this upcoming Christmas morning, 2012. For viewing details, click on each image to enlarge. For all orders, inquiries, prices, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Orders Update

Posted on December 6, 2012 by CanJoe*John

So, why do folks choose to own the CanJoe Company one-stringed musical creations? Below are a few reasons listed: 1. The CanJoe Company became established and licensed in the year 1994. Offering these hand crafted one-stringed musical instruments on the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Orders

Posted on November 18, 2012 by CanJoe*John

The authentic, original one-stringed musical instrument, the CANJOE, makes for the most ‘CANTASTIC’ Christmas and holiday gifts on this planet! Each year, folks from all over and everywhere are seeking out special gifts to give, or will be wanting to … Continue reading →

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