Tunes For The Times of Antebellum America

[Al Smitley]

I've created another self-published book of 89 tunes (no songs in this one) with titles reflecting persons, topics, or events in American history, 1820-1861.  The tunes are not meant specifically for the banjo and I accept that merging music with history is an inclination not necessarily shared by others.  Regardless, if anyone wants a free PDF copy, send me your email address.

[Michael Cypret]

I would like a copy!  [e-mail]. Thanks much!

[Michael Cypret]

I just finished perusing your book. Awesome! An awful lot of work went into this book. Thanks!

[Al Smitley]

I'd be interested if you find anything you particularly like.

[Michael Cypret]

I’ve only reviewed it quickly. What I like is the correlation between the tunes and historical events. People writing tunes about these. The paintings and photographs are great. I wonder if the Documentary Maker Ken Burns would consider making a series about this tied together with Minstrel banjo?

[Al Smitley]

I suspect that one tune in particular (perhaps others) already existed and the publisher took it, slapped a title of a current event on it (Santa Anna's Retreat from Cerro Gordo) and figured he'd make a quick buck.  If you recognize the tune, please let me know what it is.  I've tried to find it and have thus far failed.

[John Masciale]

Al, send me a copy at [e-mail].  Thanks!

[Trapdoor2]

I would enjoy a copy, Al. [e-mail]

Thanks!

===Marc

[Dave Vinci]

Hi, I would very much like a copy.  dj.vinci@frontier,com

Thanks.

Dave

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[Al Smitley]

On my way to a base ball meeting, Dave.  Will get it to you later tonight or in the morning.

[Adam Cripps]

Sent a PM

-Adam

[Josh Bushey]

Is it too late to get a copy? [e-mail]

Thanks!

[Rob Mohr]

Hopefully it’s not too late to get a copy...

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