Noam Pikelny & Steve Martin play Duelling Banjos on Letterman Nov 5 2010

Noam Pikelny is the first recipient of the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Bluegrass and Banjo. Watch him receive his $50,000 prize and then upstage Steve on the banjo.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Banjo
• bluegrass
• Punch Brothers
• Steve Martin
• Duelling Banjos
• Letterman
• Noam Pikelny.

[amynosnakah]

Moral of the story: NEVER DUAL WITH PICKLES. He will win EVERY time.

[Mandotwang]

Love this!

[SlightlyMishapen]

2:35

OMG I freaked out so hardcore when that happened. I want checks that do that.

[KatrinaMess]

OMG! Banjo to sitar to piano? He certainly deserves a big ole prize. My mind is blown- so was Steve Martins, lol!

[JANO66]

I love how Steve Martin looks at him like "Oh you didn't!"

[Obfuscation88]

I can't think of a more worthy recipient. What an amazing talent. I hope you and your fellow Punch Brothers can make it to Australia one day. It's just a short flight from the states.

[GWSFilms]

CLASSIC Steve Martin. Always throwing in magic gags with his comedy.

[cantbringmedown]

BAH HAH HAH HAH HAH, so much WIN on one stage!

[Mamasan41]

TERRIFIC!!!