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American Patrol (1885) Frank White Meacham.

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Clifford Essex professional 14 Replies

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1891 Clifford Essex Concert Programme for sale on eBay

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Well, here is a way to get rich! 1 Reply

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John Willis RIP 6 Replies

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Alfred W. Lane's "Usual Tune"? 4 Replies

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CE Special (wood-hoop) - question 22 Replies

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Master Classic Banjo Without Notes... In only a few Minutes! 11 Replies

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Old Faithful (1907)...A march by Abe Holzmann

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Yokohama Banjo Festival 2020 Now live streaming!! 2 Replies

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Damn! Or, thanks?

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National Self Teacher for Banjo (With Finger Board Chart). 19 Replies

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Black Wasp Rag (A stinger!) 1911...H.A.Fischler.

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo Jun 15.

Home "button"? 8 Replies

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Chilli Sauce Rag (1910)..H. A. Fischler 2 Replies

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Hot Scotch Rag (1911)...H.A.Fischler 2 Replies

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Griffin banjo for sale 2 Replies

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Dixieland (Old Black Joe) 1902..Chauncey Haines

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A Colored Promenade, J. G. Liddicoat 3 Replies

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Frank Fairfield

Frank Fairfield on banjo. Wowzers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGu9VrLprXA

Posted by carrie horgan on July 4, 2020 at 13:30

Clarke Buehling interview

Just thought I'd share this on a youtube site 'Old Time Central'. He plays: Lone Star Quickstep, Hot Foot Ike cakewalk and a twisty tune I'm not familiar with, The Hartford Jig.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJeDxalXMPs&t=326s

Posted by carrie horgan on June 6, 2020 at 7:30 — 2 Comments

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Steve Harrison posted a discussion

American Patrol (1885) Frank White Meacham.

This iconic American March is currently my favourite out of all my recent march arrangements. I've taken it from an original piano arrangement in which is included Edward Berg's 'Red White And Blue'. I've trimmed it down it and have arrived at a…See More

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Jerron Paxton posted a video

Climbing Rose (Tyro Mazurka)

Some friend asked for some easier tunes to express clear melodies and would be a good warm up for learning ragtime. The songs in 3/4 time are my favorite. Th...

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Joel Hooks replied to carrie horgan's discussion Clifford Essex professional

"Sell one, buy one. That is the work around. I think it is a little high (like $150 too high). The finish on the back of the neck is rough I am confused by the damage inside the rim (how does that happen?). The photos are…"

10 hours ago

Anthony Douglas Day and Peter Farrer joined Classic-Banjo

16 hours ago

Trapdoor2 replied to carrie horgan's discussion Clifford Essex professional

"Not a bad price either. Nah...Miz Diane would lop off a limb if I bought a banjo right now. ;-)"

19 hours ago

Brett Lowe posted a discussion

1891 Clifford Essex Concert Programme for sale on eBay

I just came across this on eBay and thought someone here might be interested - if you haven't already seen it...…See More

23 hours ago

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carrie horgan replied to carrie horgan's discussion Clifford Essex professional

"In case anyone is interested, there is Professional for sale of Gumtree UK (this has been on before): https://www.gumtree.com/p/banjos/clifford-essex-professional-no-147-classic/1377645039"

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German David Patarroyo commented on German David Patarroyo's video

A Morley special

"Thank you Richard. Despite the austral winter here in Brazil (I miss so much my Colombian climate), I will continue sharing videos for a while. The paintings of Sorolla are so beautiful"

yesterday

German David Patarroyo commented on German David Patarroyo's video

A Morley special

"Thanks, Carrie!"

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Trapdoor2 replied to thereallyniceman's discussion Well, here is a way to get rich!

"I have done this with originals...with all the sheets intact. The frame is worth more than the sheetmusic..."

yesterday

thereallyniceman posted a discussion

Well, here is a way to get rich!

BANJO SHEET MUSIC COVERS. VERY OLD. FRAMED. THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ALL BANJOISTS.…See More

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Shelley Davies is now a member of Classic-Banjo

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Keith Wilson replied to David Wade's discussion John Willis RIP

"Very sad to hear of the passing of John. We always enjoyed his company and playing at our Clowne Banjo Rally. He will be greatly missed .RIP John."

yesterday

Richard William Ineson commented on German David Patarroyo's video

A Morley special

"Well played, it is good to know that someone is playing the banjo in Brazil. Lovely paintings."

Sunday

carrie horgan commented on German David Patarroyo's video

A Morley special

"Lovely playing German"

Sunday

German David Patarroyo posted a video

A Morley special

A small homage to one of the biggest banjo players in the classic fingerstyle. 00:02 Mazurka Paintings of Joaquín Sorolla (1863-1923) Niños a la orilla del m...

Sunday

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carrie horgan posted a blog post

Frank Fairfield

Frank Fairfield on banjo. Wowzers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGu9VrLprXA See More

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Richard William Ineson replied to David Wade's discussion John Willis RIP

"He'd been around along time, a nice bloke and man of many talents, I shall miss seeing hime in the many venues where our paths have crossed over the years but particularly in Whitby where he would do a bit of busking during the Whitby Folk…"

Friday

carrie horgan replied to David Wade's discussion John Willis RIP

"Sad news indeed. I remember meeting him at the Clowne Rally and asking him about the banjo he was playing - he had made it! Hopefully we will all make it to the Clowne Rally next year and play some of his tunes in his memory. "

Friday

thereallyniceman replied to David Wade's discussion John Willis RIP

"Sad news indeed Dave. RIP John. Here is John playing one of his own compositions. UNCLE ALBERT’S CURE played by John Willis We are all getting older.. but where are the youngsters?"

Friday