Minstrel Banjo

For enthusiasts of early banjo

A resource and gathering site for people interested in playing and constructing early banjos, and the history of minstrel music in America.

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Michael Frederick is now a member of Minstrel Banjo
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Buckley’s Best Reel

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Spring

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Spring

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Buckley’s Best Reel

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Tim and Oz....1974

"So that's when this all started.  Saw the photo before but didn't associate it."
Friday
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Tim and Oz....1974

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Back Story

Not sure if some are familiar with Back Story.  Here is what I received today.If you scan down, you should be able to listen to the 35-minute radio program.https://backstory.exposure.co/history-behind-the-headlines-corks-curlsSee More
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Buckley’s Best Reel

From Phil. Rice, 1858
Friday
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Timothy Twiss commented on Timothy Twiss's video
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PLUNK demo

"Thanks.....I put a photo up of us along time ago. Same tie style...weee"
Friday
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Tim and Oz....1974

We're sort of picking up where we left off......
Friday
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Strumelia commented on Timothy Twiss's video
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PLUNK demo

"Real nice, Tim.  :) btw i like the whitetieblackshirt/blacktiewhiteshirt thang goin' on."
Friday
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PLUNK demo

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Circus Jig

Friday
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Circus Jig

Wednesday
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Wednesday
Brice Alms posted a video

Circus Jig

Briggs 1855 banjo instructor. Played on an Circa 1870s banjo.
Wednesday
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PLUNK demo

"Ok, so here is a summary of what we are doing. Spreading the word in a new way......"
Wednesday
Timothy Twiss posted a video

PLUNK demo

Tim Twiss and Steve Osburn playing 19th Century music and original compositions on banjo and guitar. Surprising twists of beautiful melodies, rhythmically up...
Wednesday
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Hartel's New York polka

Mar 19

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Back Story

Started by Al Smitley in Uncategorized on Friday. 0 Replies

Appomattox 2019

Started by Scott Danneker in Uncategorized Mar 17. 0 Replies

Rumseys Jig sheet music for fiddle

Started by Chris Prieto in Uncategorized. Last reply by Al Smitley Mar 7. 1 Reply

Missing pages

Started by Timothy Twiss in Uncategorized. Last reply by Timothy Twiss Feb 17. 1 Reply

Minstrel Banjo in early recordings.

Started by James Tyler in Uncategorized. Last reply by Byron Thomas Feb 14. 12 Replies

 
 
 

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