For enthusiasts of early banjo

James Hartel's Likes

January 2018

Ole Virginy Break Down Click Link: Ole Virginy Break Down My version of an old war horse. Very much influenced by performances of Mark Weems and Joe Ayers. Imitation is the greatest form of flattery! ;-) Discussion Ole Virginy Break Down 3 Likes

November 2017

Dance Boatman Dance Live

video Dance Boatman Dance Live 4 Likes

June 2017

Old Uncle Ned

video Old Uncle Ned 10 Likes

March 2017

The Boston Jig

video The Boston Jig 6 Likes

December 2016

Rattlesnake Jig, or Hoop de Dooden Doo.

video Rattlesnake Jig, or Hoop de Dooden Doo. 7 Likes I'se Gwine Back to Dixie

video I'se Gwine Back to Dixie 3 Likes Alabama Joe

video Alabama Joe 3 Likes

November 2015

Craft in America... Jim Hartel just sent out an e-mail announcing a new PBS series "Craft in America": <a href="http://video.pbs.org/program/craft-in-america/">http://video.pbs.org/program/craft-in-america/</a> On November 20, the topic is Music. About the makers of instruments a… Discussion Craft in America... 4 Likes CRAFT IN AMERICA: MUSIC on PBS, Nov. 20th 20… The series CRAFT IN AMERICA starts on Nov. 20th with the MUSIC episode. One of the instrument makers featured in this episode is James Hartel, with Rhiannon Giddens playing one of his instruments. He… Discussion CRAFT IN AMERICA: MUSIC on PBS, Nov. 20th 20… 2 Likes

October 2015

Jim Lee's Jig

video Jim Lee's Jig 7 Likes

September 2015

Cotton Pod Walk Around

video Cotton Pod Walk Around 6 Likes

August 2015

Prince's Jig

video Prince's Jig 6 Likes One of our members on a magazine cover I believe Rhiannon Giddens is a member -- hasn't posted in a while, but then nor have I. The current (new) issue of this North Carolina magazine features her (and a nice banjo) on the cover: http://… Discussion One of our members on a magazine cover 4 Likes

January 2015

Sam Johnson's Reel

video Sam Johnson's Reel 5 Likes

June 2014

Keemo Kimo

video Keemo Kimo 6 Likes

May 2014

Antietam Early Banjo Gathering-VII (June 20-…

event Antietam Early Banjo Gathering-VII (June 20-… 8 Likes

March 2014

EXHIBIT: Making Music: The Banjo in Baltimor… Dear Friends, What follows is the press release from the Baltimore Museum of Industry covering the exhibit I am guest co-curating with Bob Winans and Pete Ross. It will be running from April 1st thro… Discussion EXHIBIT: Making Music: The Banjo in Baltimor… 2 Likes

December 2013

My Hartel Is Nearly Done (Pictures!) Some progress pictures. Jim says it'll be done by the end of the week! Discussion My Hartel Is Nearly Done (Pictures!) 3 Likes