The Banjo In 19thC Edinburgh - Sweeny, Briggs and Christy's Minstrels

[Rob MacKillop]

I'm sorry the images are not as clear as they could be, but I'm sure you will find it interesting. See PDF attachment below:

Rob MacKillop

[John Masciale]

Rob,

What a delightful set of clippings. It is interesting to read the response of reviewers unfamiliar with the banjo. Thank you so much for posting this!

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, John. I found it interesting that Christy's Minstrels were playing for at least 12 nights. They must have been hugely poular. It seems that Sweeny was the trailblazer.

[Tim Twiss]

"More powerful and more melodious" than the guitar....I love it

[Trapdoor2]

Very cool, Rob.

Interesting to see Mr. Mackney show up. A lady from Oz sent me copies of his tutor a while back. I can't recall when it was published, I'll have to dig around and see if I can find it.

Thank you for posting this stuff!

===Marc