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The little old log cabin in the lane

Here is an unusual little tune that I have found featuring Bob Roberts on vocals and Vess Ossman on banjo.   I have no idea of the date of…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

10 Oct 6, 2014
Reply by Hal Allert

Music Recommendations

I've been playing classic banjo for a couple of weeks now and I'm happy to report that I'm making progress.  I've found a setup and sound t…

Started by John Cohen in Classic Banjo

4 Oct 4, 2014
Reply by carrie horgan

Fred Van Eps Solos now in TUTOR BOOK downloads

Joel has kindly sent me a PDF scan of his recent purchase, a nice copy of the 1923 "Van Eps Banjo Solos in C Notation" You will notice tha…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

23 Oct 3, 2014
Reply by thereallyniceman

"Whistling Rufus" on 2014 Edison cylinder recording

Good evening everyone, It's been awhile since I've posted anything to this site (life's a little too busy). The following link will take yo…

Started by Greg Adams in Classic Banjo

2 Oct 3, 2014
Reply by thereallyniceman

Try This at Home

In its continuing effort to make rare and previously unpublished banjo scores available, the ABF will include a special supplement in the n…

Started by Shawn McSweeny in Classic Banjo

5 Sep 25, 2014
Reply by Trapdoor2

Don’t try this at home !!

Here is a fine example of instant Repetitive Strain Injury. Tremolo playing was popular among some early players of the Classic Style and o…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

20 Sep 22, 2014
Reply by F. Chris Ware

Different string gauges

This is a topic that's been covered here in the past, and I've used the search function to read all about it.  That said, I'm having some t…

Started by John Cohen in Classic Banjo

7 Sep 19, 2014
Reply by thereallyniceman

Zither-Banjo Rarity

Zither-Banjo alert, especially for those on the east side of the Atlantic, especially for those near Yorkshire. There's something I've neve…

Started by Jody Stecher in Classic Banjo

2 Sep 19, 2014
Reply by David Wade

Who said that there was no money to be made in banjo playing?

There is always work for a Classic Banjoist, even a rubbish one like me. :-)

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

0 Sep 17, 2014

Buy only a WEAVER

I like to keep my eye on banjos for sale on Ebay (as you can never own enough banjos). and today Ebay popped up a notification: I don't qu…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

6 Sep 17, 2014
Reply by skip sail

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