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The Gravel Rag (1908)...Charlotte Blake.

This is an interesting tune, described by the composer as a rag,( but only just!). It does have some nice syncopation in parts and I've mad…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Dec 12, 2014

Rescued from Ballantine's Tutor

Some more Ballantine's stuff to enjoy. Frank

Started by Frank Coyne in Classic Banjo

0 Dec 10, 2014

Van Eps Recording Banjos

Does anybody have experience with these, especially the earlier non-flush fret models? Are they very good banjos?

Started by John Cohen in Classic Banjo

19 Dec 9, 2014
Reply by thereallyniceman

remaking rare banjo parts-washburn imperial nuts

I have a few 1890s Washburns that are missing some of the original "Imperial" nuts. These things are completely unobtainable,so a friend of…

Started by skip sail in Classic Banjo

17 Dec 9, 2014
Reply by Jack Stevens

Gaiety School (Olly Oakley)

I wondered if anyone knows who composed the tune 'Gaiety School' as played by Olly Oakley - it is on the Jukebox here but the author is lis…

Started by carrie horgan in Classic Banjo

4 Dec 7, 2014
Reply by F. Chris Ware

New Score added to the MUSIC LIBRARY

Site member Frank Coyne has kindly sent me a score for the MUSIC LIBRARY. It is a J.E. Dallas composition that I have not seen before call…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

7 Nov 28, 2014
Reply by Trapdoor2

Fred Martin

What can you all tell me about Fred Martin?  I've read that he was a prominent banjoist and teacher in Boston, MA in the 1890s.  I've also…

Started by John Cohen in Classic Banjo

0 Nov 27, 2014

Not 'Whistlin' Rufus' but Whittling Remus (1900)..Thos. E. Broady

This is another one of those tunes that could have been written for banjo. It's a lively two-step/March with some interesting bass syncop…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

2 Nov 26, 2014
Reply by Steve Harrison

Joe Morley's Banjo for sale?

On the banjo hangout, Joe Morley's banjo for sale. http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/20790   Without wanting to offend the original po…

Started by Adam in Uncategorized

7 Nov 25, 2014
Reply by Tim Hird

So thinking of playing Plectrum Banjo?

Me too!  I can think of 18 good reasons why :-) I particularly like the girl with the musical wobbly head. I must try that in my next…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

6 Nov 25, 2014
Reply by Jocko MacNelly

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