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"I utilized a couple of slang books.  I suspect the name merely comes from the river'…"

Al Smitley replied Sep 5, 2014 to Tar River

 6 Sep 5, 2014
Reply by Paul Draper

"Paul wrote, "Think Pat Boone doing rock 'n' roll." as a possible comparison to Europ…"

Al Smitley replied Aug 12, 2014 to Repertoire advice? Early banjo pieces that show African influence?

 62 Sep 3, 2022
Reply by Tony Thomas

"Occasionally, while on other trips, I looked in a AAA tour book to see if there was…"

Al Smitley replied Jul 21, 2014 to Ole Dan Emmett's Home Burned

 1 Jul 21, 2014
Reply by Al Smitley

"You have a description, with enough leeway to suit your own style."

Al Smitley replied Jul 21, 2014 to Female Minstrel Players

 18 Jul 24, 2014
Reply by Strumelia

"Interesting research!"

Al Smitley replied Jul 21, 2014 to Female Minstrel Players

 18 Jul 24, 2014
Reply by Strumelia

"I can't say that I've taken heed to his suggestion, but I'm certain Joel (and Clarke…"

Al Smitley replied Jul 13, 2014 to Tune Request

 25 Jul 15, 2014
Reply by John Cohen

"If your further efforts prove successful, see if they will allow you to take photos."

Al Smitley replied Jul 12, 2014 to The Original Sweeney Banjo

 21 Jul 12, 2014
Reply by Al Smitley

"Please pardon my redundant non-insights.  I'll refrain from further blather on this…"

Al Smitley replied Jul 10, 2014 to The Original Sweeney Banjo

 21 Jul 12, 2014
Reply by Al Smitley

"Is that the original on the cover of Bob Carlin's book?  On the verso page, he gives…"

Al Smitley replied Jul 10, 2014 to The Original Sweeney Banjo

 21 Jul 12, 2014
Reply by Al Smitley

"That was, indeed, my imagination.  The photo is of him and Greg Adams comparing neck…"

Al Smitley replied Jul 10, 2014 to The Original Sweeney Banjo

 21 Jul 12, 2014
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