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6/27 sat Yokohama Banjo Fest. 2020 Remote LIVE from Japan
Last week we held a Banjo Festival in Yokohama Japan. Archive video is being delivered. [Yokohama… Samurai banjo on Tuesday 2 views
The Cure.
A simple little tune from Buckley, 1868 Paul Draper Jun 27 5 views
Essence of old Virginny / Green Corn
Mid-19th century dance tunes in the air. Alyson - fiddle; Paul - banjo. Paul Draper Jun 1 12 views
Old King Crow
A “comic” song by A. F. Winnemore, published 1847. Banjo arrangement mostly from Briggs, 1855. Perf… Paul Draper May 29 19 views
"Jim Brown" on a Bay State Banjo
First printed in 1837 as a quadrille, this version comes from Elias Howe's Complete Preceptor for t… Mark Weems May 27 3 views
Isabella Doane Schottische
From Howe’s Quintuple Musician’s Omnibus, by way of Tim Twiss’s Gourd Banjo Music. Paul Draper May 21 4 views
Darkey's Jig
This is one of those....the slower you play it , the more it comes alive. Wish it was a year ago...… Timothy Twiss May 19 3 views
John Brown’s Dance
Seen here: My favourite jacket made from Heaven only knows how many dead 70’s couches Matthew Menice May 15 7 views
Jordan - Grape Vine Twist
Paul Draper - banjo and bones; photos from the William Sidney Mount exhibit, Fenimore Art Museum, C… Paul Draper May 9 2 views
Kate Kearny Waltz
From Buckley, 1868 Paul Draper May 6 4 views
Far South Reel Medley
A rainy afternoon project Paul Draper May 2 3 views
Old Dan Tucker
Richard Katz Apr 28 11 views
Briggs “ Corn Shuckin’ Jig”.
Played on a James Hartel “ Boucher” copy. Richard Katz Apr 28 17 views
Lotus Jig - 1883
Played on a Barry Sholder gourd banjo. Richard Katz Apr 28 12 views
James Buckley’s Fancy Solo
From James Who-Else-Could-lt-Be Buckley, 1860. The jump to the 10th fret is always a leap of faith.… Paul Draper Apr 18 29 views
The Gazelle Polka (Banjo, 1872)
By Frank B. Converse, from his 1872 book 'The Banjo and How to Play It.' #banjo #earlybanjo Andy Chase Apr 15 4 views
Happy Land of Canaan
A popular song from 1859, known as a banjo piece. John Masciale Apr 7 12 views
Weston’s Great Minor Jig.
Composition by Horace Weston, from S. S. Stewart 1883; reprinted in the ABF 5-Stringer, No. 218. Paul Draper Apr 6 21 views
The Pet Polka
Credited to Chas. Harris, from Frank Converse's 1872 "The Banjo and How to Play it." Andy Chase Apr 5 4 views
Grape-Vine Twist
From Ryan’s Mammoth Collection, by way of Tim Twiss’ Gourd Banjo Music. Paul Draper Apr 2 40 views
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