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Uncle Silas (Some Rube)..1913..Abe Losch aka Harry Lincoln

I would say that this falls into the category of a barn dance. It's a well written tune that suits the banjo very well. The piano score was…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Apr 8

Keith Wilson

Have recently found out that Keith is in hospital does anyone else ring him for a conversation i am sure he would appreciate a call

Started by Clive hughes in Classic Banjo

0 Apr 5

Silly Ass..1907..Jean-Baptiste Lefrenier

The composer was born in Quebec, Canada in 1874 where he lived his entire life. He was a composer, piano teacher and choir master. In 1912,…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Apr 1

Finding a good (modern) hard case?

I'm trying to find a good, practical hard case to fit these old banjos. It seems to be hard to find a modern case that isn't far too big. I…

Started by Steven Watson in Classic Banjo

8 Mar 31
Reply by Joel Hooks

Cameos by Olly Oakley.

Here is one that is not in the library here, complete with all parts and title sheet: https://archive.org/details/cameos-olly-oakley/mode/

Started by Joel Hooks in Classic Banjo

1 Mar 30
Reply by Trapdoor2

Practical Hints On Modern Banjo Playing

I was reading through this book on the archive and found it quite interesting! I was curious if modern techniques for the banjo in 1897 wer…

Started by Byron Thomas in Classic Banjo

4 Mar 30
Reply by Byron Thomas

60 Bradbury Manuscripts Added!

Over the weekend I scanned 60 Frank C. Bradbury manuscript arrangements for banjo. Most are what I like to call "Bradbury Derangements".  B…

Started by Joel Hooks in Classic Banjo

4 Mar 26
Reply by Byron Thomas

Battle Creek..1897..Characteristic Two-Step, March or Polka...Paul Rubens.

This is the earliest known composition by Paul Rubens. It has a great melody with a very folksy feel. The title may have some connection wi…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

2 Mar 23
Reply by Steve Harrison

Dance Of The Taffy Possums..1909..Harold Orlob

Harold Orlob was a successful Composer, lyricist, director and film producer in the early part of the 20th. century. He wrote the scores to…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

0 Mar 21

Neat Vess Ossman Title Sheet.

That is all, I just liked this title sheet and wanted to share it. 

Started by Joel Hooks in Classic Banjo

0 Mar 20

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