Minstrel Banjo

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. 

 

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Valerie Díaz Leroy commented on Ron's blog post please pray were being shredded here in Oklahoma
"Sending lots of warm thoughts and love your way. I wish I could do more. "
30 minutes ago
Matthew Mickletz posted a discussion

"Joe Bowers" tune

Hi all,I have a copy of lyrics for the song "Fifty Cents a Day" (got it here:  http://www.njsekela.com/OSCommerce/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=32_38&products_id=358&osCsid=rn33nrn5jccq89c48pplbn6o97), with a note of the "Tune-Joe Bowers".  Anyone have a recording of this song?  I pretty sure I know which one it is as after seeing "Joe Bowers"…See More
41 minutes ago
Matthew Mickletz commented on Ron's blog post please pray were being shredded here in Oklahoma
"The best to you and yours, Ron.  I can't imagine being in that situation."
45 minutes ago
Mark Weems and Michael Randolph are now friends
8 hours ago
Strumelia commented on Ron's blog post please pray were being shredded here in Oklahoma
"Sending hopes your way Ron...it sounds terrible."
9 hours ago
John Masciale commented on Ron's blog post please pray were being shredded here in Oklahoma
"Ron, you are in our prayers."
10 hours ago
Ron posted a blog post

please pray were being shredded here in Oklahoma

we need prayer. we're in the middle of a two day tornado outbreakRonSee More
11 hours ago
Rob Morrison commented on Mark Weems's video
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Sweeney Convergence: Dancing Old Dan Tucker

"Bryant--Had a great time playing with you at Appamattox.  Hope we can do more.  It's quite extaordinary we live in the same town and have so far played together twice__Rob"
16 hours ago
Bryant Henderson commented on Mark Weems's video
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Sweeney Convergence: Dancing Old Dan Tucker

"Totally spontaneous. Wind plays mischief with a whistle, but this was irresistible. BTW, that's THE Appommatox Courthouse in background. Joyous weekend."
23 hours ago
Tim Twiss replied to Bell Banjos's discussion Ephriam's Lament
"That's a great collection Silas. And the versions too."
yesterday
Silas Tackitt replied to Bell Banjos's discussion Ephriam's Lament
"Ephraim's Lament is in the category of songs which were so popular, there are many versions.   The traditional version can be found on pages 8-9 in my songster :…"
yesterday
Bell Banjos posted a discussion

Ephriam's Lament

Are there lyrics for this?See More
yesterday
robert matis is now a member of Minstrel Banjo
yesterday
John Masciale and Andy Gelfert are now friends
yesterday
James Pentecost replied to Carl Anderton's discussion Travels of F.B. Converse
"This is interesting reading, Carl. I ran across this same article while researching the Tuscarora Indians of North Carolina who migrated north to New York State during the 18th century to become one of the " Six Nations" of the Iroquois…"
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Carl Anderton posted a discussion
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jerry mc hugh commented on jerry mc hugh's photo
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shoes

"Rob thanks for the input.I put a new skin head on it this morning. It has 24 brackets.I'm keeping all of them and the clading.I don't have the proper hooks but i have ones to use.The other fretless i posted the other day seems to be made…"
yesterday
Rob Morrison commented on jerry mc hugh's photo
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shoes

"Jerry--Ive restored several banjos similar to this one over the years.  This one is unique in my experience in that most banjos with this type of eagle bracket shoe have fewer shoes.  Also It's the first in my experience with a metal…"
yesterday
Michael Randolph and D. Wooldridge are now friends
yesterday
Jessica Smith liked Greg Adams's event Antietam Early Banjo Gathering-VI (June 21-23, 2013)
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"Joe Bowers" tune

Started by Matthew Mickletz in Uncategorized 41 minutes ago. 0 Replies

Ephriam's Lament

Started by Bell Banjos in Uncategorized. Last reply by Tim Twiss yesterday. 2 Replies

Travels of F.B. Converse

Started by Carl Anderton in Uncategorized. Last reply by James Pentecost yesterday. 1 Reply

De Old Jaw Bone

Started by Tim Twiss in Tune of the week. Last reply by Strumelia on Saturday. 8 Replies

Uncle John Scruggs

Started by Wes Merchant in Uncategorized. Last reply by Wes Merchant on Saturday. 8 Replies

 
 
 

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