A “NEW” Vess L Ossman recording .. It doesn’t get better than this!!!

Well here is one that you won’t have heard before! A superb recording of Vess L Ossman on a 78RPM Nassau Records Vess is playing "The Sousa…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

Lancashire Clogs

For those of you who own a set of wooden shoes (and a banjo or two), I've sent Ian the TAB for "Lancashire Clogs". Both 1st and 2nd parts a…

Started by Trapdoor2 in Classic Banjo

Thoughts on fretted instrument movements from a worldwide perspective

I got the idea for this discussion after it was asked whether or not the balalaika was relevant in the realm of Classic Banjo. This is a th…

Started by Mike Moss in Classic Banjo

Proof That I Am Wrong

Started by Jody Stecher in Classic Banjo

Evolution of the Banjo.. a new perspective?

After Mike's very interesting dissertation on the origins and development of the balalaika, Domra and banjo I thought that I would do some…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

Now, for the banjoist who has everything: A Banjo Bog

Every banjoist should have one.

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

Goodbye My Coney Island Baby

Here's another tune that Robert Dooley sent me. As a barber shop song I wasn't sure how it would fit on the banjo but my attempt and midi i…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

DON'T LOOK.. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED !!

For those who haven’t seen this…  Jan & Kjeld fortunately did not play Classic Style Banjo (and possibly not any style of banjo playing…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo

Prepare to be depressed! What have they done????

What sort of butcher could do this to two perfectly harmless banjos? Here is an Ebay link... please don't cry as I did warn you! FRANKENBA…

Started by thereallyniceman in Classic Banjo