123rd anniversary of Parke Hunter's visit to Brighton

Started by Richard William Ineson in Classic Banjo

What strings are people using?

Curious as to what strings people prefer? I have some La Bella 17 Classics on the way. Are there other strings that I should tried?

Started by Milwaukee Matzen in Classic Banjo

Hurricane Rag (1911)..Frederick Green Johnson

After Thunderbolt Rag, this is another weather themed tune. I could find nothing about the composer which is a pity because this definitely…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

Reuben Reubens Paper Collection Released

All Classic Banjo Ning Fans I 'm Satoshi Hara (Samurai Banjo), a Japanese banjo player and member of the Classic Banjo Ning. I 'm always l…

Started by Satoshi Hara in Classic Banjo

Dynamite Rag (1908)...Samuel J. Stokes.

This is the second of SJS,s four published rags and as with my previously posted Thunderbolt Rag, it's a well written composition. I've com…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

Thunderbolt Rag (1912)..Samuel J. Stokes

After my A.J.Weidt march, it's back to the ragtime. This is a well written piece and ticks all the ragtime boxes. I've arranged it in G fro…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

Here They Come 1924 (a march)...A.J.Weidt.

This is another good march to add to the AJW files. The piano score was taken from the Melody magazine of July, 1924. It makes a good banjo…

Started by Steve Harrison in Classic Banjo

Books on history of classic banjo? And, CD’s of classic banjo music?

Hi everyone, Any recommendations on books that include a history of classic banjo? I am also looking for suggestions on classic banjo CD’s…

Started by Milwaukee Matzen in Classic Banjo

What everyone needs for Christmas?

What everyone needs for Christmas. Or maybe not. An automatic banjo that will take up more room than you ever imagined a banjo would. ht…

Started by Jody Stecher in Classic Banjo