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For enthusiasts of early banjo
A resource and gathering site for people interested in playing and constructing early banjos, and the history of minstrel music in America.
The Resources Page
The Resources page has now been added to the menu! Under this you can find Lessons, Books and references of different types, websites, and additional documents.
Photos
Videos
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Blue Eagle Jail.
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Beethoven Banjo
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R. Bishop's Hornpipe
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Verbena Waltz
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KEEP A HAMMERIN'
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Elzic's Farewell
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Events
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Ridgeview Senior Living Community
April 9, 2014 from 2pm to 3pm – Ridgeview/The Views
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Table Mound Elementary
April 15, 2014 from 2pm to 2:45pm – Table Mound Elementary School
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Latest Activity
John posted a discussionNew banjo!
I have been looking for a smaller late 19th century banjo to play stroke style tunes on when traveling to places with humidity problems or for when I don't feel like lugging my Boucher around. Over the last few weeks, I've probably played forty banjos from this time frame, and all of them were lacking in my opinion, although I play stroke style only and haven't had prior experience with these banjos, so I'm biased towards the sound of the early minstrel banjos. Today I finally found the…See More
"Here is another copy:
http://www.forumrarebooks.com/Perry-Matthew-Calbraith-Ethiopian-united-states-steam-frigate.html
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Tony Thomas replied to Samurai banjo's discussion I found unconfirmed Yokohama minstrel tune in 1854."Samarai I asked before what is the provenance of this menu. Where does it come from. I am writing a referenced article on Picayune Butler for Oxford University press and refer to it, but I need a better sourcing than it being posted on a…"
Rob Morrison replied to James Pentecost's discussion Unique Banjo"James and Lisa--Those banjos have been on the Vintage Instruments website for at least the past seven years or so. The English six-string that I posted pictures of and played in a video were right along side those several years ago. I…"
James Pentecost replied to James Pentecost's discussion Unique Banjo"Lisa,
I don't know much about them.
They are for sale at Vintage Instruments: http://vintage-instruments.com/"
Strumelia replied to James Pentecost's discussion Interesting Banjo"Wow, made from a knothole in a tree?"
Nicholas A Bechtel replied to James Pentecost's discussion Interesting Banjo"wow, that looks like a solid piece of wood, can't tell. Wish I could hear what it sounds like."
Dan'l commented on Bob Sayers's photo
Mystery Banjo (?)
"If the correct translation is: "The American Bouffes Parisiens Concerts" I would guess it's advertising for a show run at the Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens in Paris, which was founded in 1855. If that…"
Strumelia commented on Bob Sayers's photoMystery Banjo (?)
"I just saw this on Ebay- it reminds me a bit of the photo instrument, but shorter scale and maybe not as old:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261420204296
Has a gourd back and a flat wooden top with the hole."
Strumelia replied to Tim Twiss's discussion Music - Evolution, development, and interpretation"
Well, everyone has their own views and definitions of things. That's about all I can add at this point.
Oh- and I wasn't referring to myself as "Traipsin' Woman"- it was a reference to Jean Thomas.
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Forum
New banjo!
Started by John in Uncategorized. Last reply by John 2 minutes ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I found unconfirmed Yokohama minstrel tune in 1854.
Started by Samurai banjo in Uncategorized. Last reply by John Masciale 57 minutes ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Unique Banjo
Started by James Pentecost in Uncategorized. Last reply by Rob Morrison 17 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Interesting Banjo
Started by James Pentecost in Uncategorized. Last reply by Strumelia 18 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Music - Evolution, development, and interpretation
Started by Tim Twiss in Uncategorized. Last reply by Strumelia yesterday. 34 Replies 0 Likes
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