"Eight Banjo Eccentricities" by Ellis.

Does anyone have a copy of this floating around? Thanks in advance, -Joel

Started by Joel Hooks in Classic Banjo

The great Fred Van Eps “Stars” again

Only three more tracks to go on my posting of the very rare copy of the final “5 string Banjo” recording made by Fred Van Eps in the late 1…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

Abbot Amboyna photos and story

Old banjos have had time to accumulate a history. Sometimes the history is just a story but it adheres to the banjo all the same. Through…

Started by Jody Stecher in Classic Banjo

JE Dallas Zither-Banjo photos

Started by Jody Stecher in Classic Banjo

For everyone who enjoyed Jody’s zither banjo playing.

Carrie, I am pleased you like Olly Oakley recordings too. Unfortunately many that are available are of a very poor quality, but I now have…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

Clifford Essex Regal

Hi folks...it has been a while, I know, but can you help me? A new student turned up today with a beautiful Clifford Essex Regal banjo in…

Started by Rob MacKillop in Classic Banjo

What has happened to William J Ball on Youtube

Does anyone know why there are no longer any videos of Bill Ball on Youtube?  All of the videos were there the other day when I was searchi…

Started by Mike Redman in Classic Banjo

The Cannon Ball (1905)..Jos.Northrup

Yet another obscure early ragtime tune given a fresh airing. It's got some interesting chord sequences in the third section making this a…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

Heard CUPID’S ARROW? Well, prepare to be amazed!

My friend Rainier Lanselle has sent me probably the rarest find that I have posted on this website.   All enthusiasts of Fred Van Eps will…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo