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Batchelder's Minstrels of Boston?

Started Nov 9, 2019 0 Replies

Has anyone run across any mention of Batchelder's Minstrels of Boston? This group was mentioned in an obituary in The Boston Weekly Globe, Jan. 8, 1890 (page 8):“James Powers, a prominent old-time…Continue

Batchelder's "Imitation of the Banjo for piano"

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wes Merchant May 23, 2014. 6 Replies

This piece from the early 1850s contains versions of Brigg's Power of Music and Brigg's Favorite Jig. These two sections are scored as though written (without transposing) for a banjo tuned…Continue

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Batchelder's Minstrels of Boston?

Has anyone run across any mention of Batchelder's Minstrels of Boston? This group was mentioned in an obituary in The Boston Weekly Globe, Jan. 8, 1890 (page 8):“James Powers, a prominent old-time minstrel, died in Boston Wednesday, aged 64 years. He travelled for a number of years, acting as end man for Bryant’s minstrels, Ordway’s minstrels of Boston, Batchelder’s minstrels of Boston, and was the composer of several popular pieces of music for the piano and guitar.”I am curious when this…See More
Nov 9, 2019

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Since early 1980s.
What kind of banjo(s) do you own?
Bell minstrel Boucher-style

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