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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Old Uncle Ned
Added by Tom Berghan 4 Comments 9 Likes
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Spanish Fandango
Added by Richard Katz 0 Comments 5 Likes
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Root Hog Or Die
Added by Paul Draper 2 Comments 3 Likes
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Old Dominion Reel
Added by Mark Weems 1 Comment 6 Likes
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Briggs Remix
Added by Donovan Murphy 1 Comment 4 Likes
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Keemo Kimo
Added by Donovan Murphy 6 Comments 8 Likes
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Mrs McClouds Reel
Added by Sonny Bryan 6 Comments 5 Likes
Announcements
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Latest Activity
Strumelia replied to Meade A. Breese's discussion Bell Banjos"Will, is that the banjo shown in your avatar? If so... what a beauty! You should post a photo of it for us. :)"
Will Bickart replied to Meade A. Breese's discussion Bell Banjos"Just bought a used Bell Boucher today. I am new to minstrel but it sounds deep and loud, and well built too. Terry Bell is a fine craftsman. AI am going to enjoy leaning to play this elegant machine."
Andy Chase replied to Paul Certo's discussion AEBG"I believe that Jake Wynn, who replaced George Wunderlich as the director at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine (which oversees the Pry House, where AEBG was held) had said at one point that they were looking into resurrecting the Antietam…"
Tom Taggart left a comment for Will Bickart"Welcome to the site. Lots of good folks and music here."
Tom Berghan commented on Tom Berghan's video
Old Uncle Ned
"Dear Friends and Gentle Hearts, I really appreciate your kind words and your friendship. Best Wishes, Tom"
Strumelia commented on Tom Berghan's videoOld Uncle Ned
"I really like how you adapted this for todays' settings Tom. Nice version and nice 'fond lament' tempo! :)"
Tom Berghan posted a videoOld Uncle Ned
Written by Stephen Foster, Published 1848. Lyrics and Melody Adapted by Tom Berghan. Minstrel Banjo by James Hartel after Joel Sweeney, 1840
Richard Katz posted a videoSpanish Fandango
Spanish Fandango played on a 1900 S.S. Stewart presentation banjo with nylon strings tuned in G.
Forum
Bell Banjos
Started by Meade A. Breese in Uncategorized. Last reply by Strumelia yesterday. 13 Replies 0 Likes
AEBG
Started by Paul Certo in Uncategorized. Last reply by Timothy Twiss on Wednesday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Harmonica Used by Minstrel Performers?
Started by Tom Taggart in Uncategorized. Last reply by Tom Taggart on Sunday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Jenny Get Your Hoecake Done
Started by Judith in Uncategorized. Last reply by Chris Prieto Jun 1. 4 Replies 0 Likes
A historically appropriate capo for your banjo
Started by Tom Berghan in Uncategorized. Last reply by Tom Berghan Jun 1. 8 Replies 3 Likes
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