Minstrel Banjo

For enthusiasts of early banjo

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  • Rumsey's Jig

    Rumsey's Jig

    Sheesham and Lotus and Son with Rick Ceballos at Walkover Gallery in Bristol VT 1/21/12. A little d… rick Ceballos Feb 6, 2012 100 views

  • Alabama Walk Around

    Alabama Walk Around

    This comes from the Converse 1886 Book. It is pretty much the same as "Cotton Pod Walk Around" from… Tim Twiss Feb 2, 2012 110 views

  • Circus Jig

    Circus Jig

    A little performance of Briggs' Circus Jig with Rhiannon Giddens on banjo and Hubby Jenkins on bone… Rhiannon Giddens Jan 27, 2012 304 views

  • Jumbo Reel

    Jumbo Reel

    This comes from the Converse Analytical of 1887. It was not in the 1886 edition. Old style Stroke t… Tim Twiss Jan 27, 2012 57 views

  • Boatman's Dance 1886

    Boatman's Dance 1886

    This is the Frank Converse version of the old 1840's tune "Boatman's Dance. One section is actually… Tim Twiss Jan 20, 2012 108 views

  • Dearest Mae

    Dearest Mae

    This was a very popular song from the Minstrel era, and was frequently seen on the playbills from 1… Tim Twiss Jan 19, 2012 112 views

  • Walk Into De Parlor   Converse 1886

    Walk Into De Parlor Converse 1886

    This version, although similar to earlier versions, comes from the Converse Analytical Banjo Method… Tim Twiss Jan 15, 2012 59 views

  • Alabama Joe

    Alabama Joe

    Commonly found as an instrumental in the Briggs' banjo Instructor of 1855. It's main popularity was… Tim Twiss Jan 15, 2012 255 views

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