For enthusiasts of early banjo
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Re-tooled Boucher. "Negro Sand Jig "
Playing "Negro Sand Jig" on a Hartel Boucher banjo, recently converted from synthetic to calfskin h… Tim Twiss Sep 19, 2011 102 views
The Sound of the Banjo.wmv
A look at the acoustic properties of the banjo John Masciale Sep 14, 2011 100 views
Another Alabama Joe
Seems like there's been an Alabama Joe trend around here lately so I figured I'd record one too. I… Andy Chase Sep 10, 2011 87 views
Carve Dat 'Possum
Clarke Buehling plays early "minstrel" banjo. "Carve Dat 'Possum" was written by Sam Lucas, arrange… Ed Womack Sep 10, 2011 108 views
Minstrel Banjo "The End Of An Era"
Bell Banjos Sep 8, 2011 120 views
JIm Along Josie.wmv
This version of the tune found in Joe Sweeney's repertoire, is taken from the Firth and Hall sheet… Tim Twiss Sep 4, 2011 120 views
Essence of Old Virginny Dance.wmv
Another Frank Converse contribution to the Rice Book of 1858. Played on that awesome Kangas Banjo w… Tim Twiss Sep 3, 2011 114 views
Gardner Banjo Demo.wmv
Demonstration of a Minstrel Banjo by Don Gardner. Tim Twiss Sep 3, 2011 120 views
Joe Ayers playing banjo at Joe Sweeney's grave
Mark Weems, JIm Pentacost, and Joe Ayers take the opportunity of Hurrican Irene's landing to vist J… Mark Weems Aug 31, 2011 174 views
Skin and Gut Part 2.wmv
Buckley's Cane-brake Jig and Converse's Grape Vine Reel doubled up on this new, earthy banjo by Jef… Tim Twiss Aug 30, 2011 106 views
RAISED BASS MEDLEY.mov
Off To California & Ladies In De Parlor - Off To California is a real old chestnut in the Irish… Ian Bell Aug 29, 2011 78 views
Darkey's Jig by a young F. Converse from the Rice 1858 book.
Marking my return to Skin and Gut with this new instrument made by Jeff Kangas. Maple neck and pot… Tim Twiss Aug 28, 2011 102 views
FOUR-STRING GOURD.mov
Freshly-made gourd banjo. Four strings including thumb string. Player loses control of instrument t… Ian Bell Aug 28, 2011 116 views
Alabama Joe - Minstrel Banjo & Concertina
Terry and Danny Bell, makers of Minstrel Banjos. Website http://bell.20m.com/banjos.html Bell Banjos Aug 25, 2011 144 views
Joe Ayers' Banjo Style.MP4
Joe Ayers playing a tune at the North Carolina School of Traditional Music, August, 2011 Mark Weems Aug 23, 2011 152 views
Georgia Medley for Classic Fingerstyle Banjo
Played on a Clifford Essex open backed banjo, here is a medley of five tunes arranged by the famous… thereallyniceman Aug 23, 2011 114 views
Congo Prince Jig
Occasional dabbling noises camera right courtesy of the ducks. Again, from Thomas Briggs' 1855 ban… Andy Chase Aug 23, 2011 104 views
Walk into de Parlor Jig
This is one of those tunes that makes your brain hurt for a while until something clicks and the rh… Andy Chase Aug 21, 2011 114 views
Git up in de mornin
From p. 14 of Briggs' 1855. Andy Chase Aug 20, 2011 104 views
Old Folks Jig.wmv
A version of the Foster tune, found in (and arranged by ) S.S. Stewart's Journal....c. 1890. Tim Twiss Aug 20, 2011 100 views
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