Buddy Griffin is an entertainer that has spread the happy sound of the tenor banjo and his unique style of humor across the world.  He has make suest appearances on the Lawrence Welk Show, at the Branson Belle, and other local and national venues and television shows.  His musical repertoire covers a wide range of styles. 

Griffin established the Bayou Banjo Band and directed it for 14 years.  He founded and directed the Jubilee Banjo Band for 20 years and is the founder and director of the All Stars youth banjo band.  He founded and directed the Happy Time Strummers, a senior adult ukulele band.  He wrote and published a ukulele method and instructional video.

Griffin has served on the board of directors of the National Four-String Banjo Hall of Fame Museum, and is past Dean of the International Banjo College.