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Kakuda (1914)..Felix Arndt

This another tune that was recorded by FVE, it's a delightful oriental two step and typical of the many novelty compositions by Felix Arndt…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

2 Sep 4, 2015
Reply by Trapdoor2

High Yellow (1910)...Frank Henri Klickman

This is one of the many tunes recorded by Fred Van Eps, I've included two arrangements, one in Em C which follows the FVE recording with a…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

3 Sep 4, 2015
Reply by Steve Harrison

A Very Special Banjo

I'd like to share a recent addition to my banjo herd- the only known Paramount Style E 5-string.  The banjo was custom ordered by the class…

Started by John Cohen in Classic Banjo

7 Sep 4, 2015
Reply by thereallyniceman

"The Zither Banjo Hints on the Right Hand"... from Rhythm Magazine 1927

I have been hunting through my heaps of old mags trying to locate early BMG mags for Joel, but they are proving to be illusive! One mag th…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

4 Sep 3, 2015
Reply by Hal Allert

“The Works of Joe Morley Page” ... UPDATED

30 new solos added to the list.   Behind the scenes Rev. Anthony Peabody and I have been continuing with the mammoth task of creating audio…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

3 Sep 3, 2015
Reply by Hal Allert

Napoleon's Last Charge (1910)...Edward Ellis.

This is an epic 6/8 march commemorating Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo. Each part has a short written narrative, taken from the piano score,…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

1 Sep 2, 2015
Reply by Steve Harrison

What happened to FRETWIRE Magazine?

I was being taught Classic Banjo in the 1970s-1980 by Chris Sands here in the UK and at that time there was a magazine called FRETWIRE. The…

Started by thereallyniceman in Uncategorized

16 Aug 30, 2015
Reply by Andy Spencer

A mega-rare Sam Collins recording for us to enjoy!

Late last year we had a discussion post about Syd Turner, friend of Morley, Tarrant Bailey Snr. Clifford Essex et. al.   Syd Turner recordi…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

12 Aug 27, 2015
Reply by Jody Stecher

Rob's Workshop @ Whitby

Excellent turn out for Rob's workshop yesterday morning. Lots of new faces and great to see Helmut and Tom (with his new Weaver). We worked…

Started by David Wade in Classic Banjo

0 Aug 27, 2015

Old B.M.Gs

Hi Folks, I recently came into (temporally) possession of thee issues of the BMG from the mid 20s (March 1926, April 1926 and November 1925…

Started by Joel Hooks in Classic Banjo

5 Aug 27, 2015
Reply by Joel Hooks

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