Just a quick note to say how thankful I am for this group as I believe we are collectively making an important contribution to conversations about banjo history.
I have just started playing the banjo and this site has been invaluable! I don't know what I would've done without the instruction and insight from you all!
I am constantly amazed by the quality of our participants, and the contributions and discussions that we have. Thanks to everyone for making this site what it is!
For me I appreciate this site because it explores more than just the Music. I want to learn to play this style very much , but beyond that I want to learn , hear and feel what it was like to live in those times. I'm not one of those who say they were born into the wrong century , but I will say that if I'd been born into earlier times , I would have enjoyed my life very much.