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Temlett Zither Banjo

Does anyone know if or how I can date my Temlett banjo that I've recently acquired? It has a number: 3824 stamped on it. Any help appreciat…

Started by John Lawrence in Classic Banjo

8 Aug 3, 2013
Reply by John Lawrence

Vess Ossman "ALittle Bit Of Everything"

any known tab available for this song? Or has anyone a video of your version? I have never been able to figure out the fast part. Not had m…

Started by chad flory in Classic Banjo

5 Jul 31, 2013
Reply by Richard William Ineson

Jack MacGarvey - The All Irish Banjo Champion!

Ray Jones has sent me an email regarding Jack MacGarvey.  Ray is still in contact with Kathleen MacGarvey, Jack’s daughter.   Now in her…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

11 Jul 29, 2013
Reply by Richard William Ineson

Ottawa March, by Morley. Any recordings?

I have been learning this one and it doesn't sound at all like a march after the first few measures. It is nice, but in my hands it just do…

Started by OK-4 in Classic Banjo

3 Jul 29, 2013
Reply by Trapdoor2

THE JOVIAL HUNTSMAN by Olly Oakley... and how to play it!

Here is a track performed by Olly Oakley. I do not know the year, but it has been suggested that it was recorded around 1916. Maybe Dave Wa…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

3 Jul 22, 2013
Reply by Alan Sims

Dakota Rag (1899)..re-worked.

I've reworked one of my earlier arrangements, the new version and midi are now in the library. It's an interesting tune to play as it's in…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Jul 22, 2013

Old recordings of banjo orchestras?

Are there any from the period? I have heard plenty of old recordings featuring a banjo backed up by brass bands, but I can't recall any of…

Started by OK-4 in Classic Banjo

5 Jul 17, 2013
Reply by thereallyniceman

Olly Oakley Strikes Again !

Here is another 78rpm recording from Olly Oakley. This one was recorded a little earlier than Jovial Huntsman, in around 1912 for Parlophon…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

6 Jul 16, 2013
Reply by Jody Stecher

The Fascinator (1903) by James Scott

This is another great ragtime march/two step by James Scott. It has some interesting and challenging harmonies in the second part. The pian…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Jul 14, 2013

Photos of FVE and Bill Bowen

Hi folks, Here are two nicely framed photos of Fred Van Eps and Bill Bowen.   Looks like they are both playing SSS banjos. http://www.ebay

Started by Joel Hooks in Classic Banjo

1 Jul 9, 2013
Reply by Eric STEFANELLI

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