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Happy Land of Canaan

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John Masciale posted a video

Happy Land of Canaan

A popular song from 1859, known as a banjo piece.

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Joel Hooks commented on Paul Draper's video

Weston’s Great Minor Jig.

"Share this on the Classic Banjo site-- it is legit."

yesterday

Paul Draper commented on Paul Draper's video

Weston’s Great Minor Jig.

"Thanks, Joel. I’d been wanting to learn it for a while, and then the 5-Stringer arrived"

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Joel Hooks liked Paul Draper's video

Weston’s Great Minor Jig.

Tuesday

Joel Hooks commented on Paul Draper's video

Weston’s Great Minor Jig.

"Nice job! This one is tricky, and SO many variations means practically anything goes. I’m glad you worked this one up. It is pretty obvious that I am obsessed with it."

Tuesday

Tom Taggart liked Paul Draper's video

Weston’s Great Minor Jig.

Monday

Tom Taggart liked Andy Chase's video

Weston’s Great Minor Jig.

Composition by Horace Weston, from S. S. Stewart 1883; reprinted in the ABF 5-Stringer, No. 218.

Monday

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Andy Chase posted a video

The Pet Polka

Credited to Chas. Harris, from Frank Converse's 1872 "The Banjo and How to Play it."

Monday

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Timothy Twiss commented on Timothy Twiss's photo

Coming this summer.....

"Coming soon to a Gathering near you."

Monday

Rob Mohr commented on Timothy Twiss's photo

Coming this summer.....

"Sharp logo!! I like it...now how do we get tshirts?? Lol"

Sunday

Timothy Twiss posted a photo

Coming this summer.....

The revival of the Early Banjo Gathering.

Sunday

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Trapdoor2 commented on John Masciale's event An Early Banjo Gathering

"I'm so glad to hear Kristina has put her research into book form! Her and Pete's discoveries and presentations at the Banjo Collector's Gatherings over the past few years have been amazing and exciting. If she has copies there,…"

Saturday

Kevin Taylor commented on John Masciale's event An Early Banjo Gathering

"Got this on my calendar now. Obviously everything is TBD for me at the moment, but at least I know about it and have it down. Thanks for organizing."

Saturday

Kevin Taylor might attend John Masciale's event

An Early Banjo Gathering at Renfrew Museum and Park

June 26, 2020 at 7pm to June 28, 2020 at 1pm

We are hosting an Early American Banjo gathering. The committee for this event are John and Elaine Masciale, Tim Twiss, Al Smitley, and Andy Chase. At the end of the last gathering there was a lot of interest in continuing with the gathering, but we needed a new venue. After a lot of searching we are pleased to announce that Renfrew Museum is willing to host us.Our goals are:!. To educate about and create an appreciation for the early American banjo, its musical repertoire, and its role in…See More

Saturday

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Rob Mohr commented on Paul Draper's video

Grape-Vine Twist

"Great! Thanks, Tim! I'll check it out..."

Saturday

Timothy Twiss commented on Paul Draper's video

Grape-Vine Twist

"If you go to my Youtube site and find a playlist called "Fiddle Tunes"....you will find 94 arrangements not found in the Tutors"

Saturday

Rob Mohr commented on Paul Draper's video

Grape-Vine Twist

"Thanks, Tim! Good to know. I didn't want to buy it and have a "non-useful" book, since I don't play fiddle."

Friday

Timothy Twiss commented on Paul Draper's video

Grape-Vine Twist

"Fiddle music is a very good source of material. Many of the early banjo players also played fiddle, so the integration was logical. When choosing a fiddle tune for banjo, almost ANY will work.....but some are better than others. I look for the…"

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