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"Wes, maybe the "Rose Tree" that you and I are undoubtedly referring to is not the sa…"

Al Smitley replied May 15, 2014 to NPR article on origin of racist ice cream truck song...

 22 May 17, 2014
Reply by Wes Merchant

"I've never noticed a similarity between "Zip Coon/Turkey in the Straw" and "Rose Tre…"

Al Smitley replied May 14, 2014 to NPR article on origin of racist ice cream truck song...

 22 May 17, 2014
Reply by Wes Merchant

"I hope you can make it to Antietam this year, Canaan.  Think of how much more you'll…"

Al Smitley replied May 12, 2014 to May attend AEBG

 3 May 13, 2014
Reply by Andy Chase

"When I was trying to sing more, I would often find that the key that worked best on…"

Al Smitley replied May 9, 2014 to Look Ma! No Thumb String!

 91 May 10, 2014
Reply by Leonidas (Lee) Jones

"Genford, I'm not responding with any knowledge or insight but simply to state that I…"

Al Smitley replied May 8, 2014 to Long time, no see!/ Banjo vs Fiddle: How did they play together in the Olden days?

 4 May 8, 2014
Reply by Strumelia

"Joseph, your posting furthers my confusion about keys and octaves.  I like to explor…"

Al Smitley replied May 8, 2014 to Look Ma! No Thumb String!

 91 May 10, 2014
Reply by Leonidas (Lee) Jones

"I'll take the last three titles (5 CDs).  I can drop off $25 cash at the store if th…"

Al Smitley replied May 7, 2014 to Banjo Recordings at AEBG

 14 May 13, 2014
Reply by Tim Twiss

"Yes, the audience is not always a good judge.  I remember when I was more into Irish…"

Al Smitley replied May 7, 2014 to 2nd SC at Wilderness

 10 May 7, 2014
Reply by Al Smitley

"I think I have them through Converse 1865.  I'll purchase the ones I don't have.  Th…"

Al Smitley replied May 7, 2014 to Banjo Recordings at AEBG

 14 May 13, 2014
Reply by Tim Twiss

"Maybe I should restate what I said as I don't want to offend banjoists.  While it is…"

Al Smitley replied May 6, 2014 to How to play with a fiddle in minstrel tuning?

 8 May 6, 2014
Reply by Strumelia

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