"Hi Karen,
I see you live in Michigan. Are you going to Midwest Banjo Camp 2018 in June?
M'lou Brubaker"
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.
Photos
Videos
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Elephant Jig
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Whoa Mule, Whoa!
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Grey Eagle Reel.
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Winan's Walk Round
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Events
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Midwest Banjo Camp
June 7, 2018 at 3pm to June 10, 2018 at 2pm – Olivet College, Olivet MI
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Latest Activity
M'lou Brubaker commented on Cornelius VanderVeen's photo
Walnut banjo neck in the rough. Drawknife from 1895.
"It might be a good idea to remove some excess material before drying. Choose a length, and rough out the shape a bit to facilitate the drying process? I roughed out my neck with a band saw and let it sit for a whole summer,though that was not my…"
Leonidas (Lee) Jones commented on John Masciale's event An Evening with the Early Banjo"I agree with Strum, Harrisburg is about 5 hours for me as well. I have friends in Michigan, but the timing on this one is just not there. "
Leonidas (Lee) Jones posted a videoOld Johnny Boker
Song by Old Joe Sweeney, played on a Bell Sweenet banjo.
Brice Alms replied to Timothy Twiss's discussion Elegant Plunk"I've been listening to your album, I really like it Tim. I think my favorite is Hartle's New York Polka."
Brian Kimerer commented on Cornelius VanderVeen's photoWalnut banjo neck in the rough. Drawknife from 1895.
"Wow. That really is starting from scratch. I have built several Boucher necks, but I always started with kiln dried lumber.
Do keep posting your progress. This should be interesting."
Forum
Elegant Plunk
Started by Timothy Twiss in Uncategorized. Last reply by Timothy Twiss yesterday. 9 Replies 1 Like
For sale Prat's fretless banjo.
Started by francisco molina muñoz in Classified May 13. 0 Replies 0 Likes
new book on last survivor of a slave ship
Started by Strumelia in Uncategorized May 11. 0 Replies 1 Like
Are there Videos or photos of early banjos in the 20 century?
Started by Brice Alms in Uncategorized. Last reply by Chris Prieto May 8. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Double C
Started by Rob Mohr in Uncategorized. Last reply by John Masciale Apr 30. 13 Replies 0 Likes
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