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The Midlands Banjo Festival 2022 at Hilton, Derbyshire, UK. DE65 5GP

October 22, 2022 from 12am to 7pm
The Midlands Banjo Festival will be held this year at:The Hilton House Hotel, Hilton, Derbyshire, UK. DE65 5GPon Saturday 22nd October. 2022For details please contact:Keith Wilson: 01132 588243or Email: keithwilson59@talktalk.netSee More
Oct 10, 2022
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Clowne Classic Banjo Rally at Clowne Community Centre

May 7, 2022 from 12am to 5pm
Clowne Banjo Rally for this year, will be on May, 7th 2022at Clowne Community Centre, Villa Park, Recreation Close, Clowne , S43 4PLDoors open at 12 noon, with Banjo playing from 2pm until 5pmPlenty of Banjos and Music for sale.Contact- Keith Wilson, Tel number 01132 588243See More
Mar 20, 2022
John King and Keith Wilson are now friends
Feb 9, 2022
John King commented on John King's blog post Herbert J Ellis Banjo Tutor
"There isn't much consistency about the prices people ask. I will have to be patient until a nice restored one comes up, either on ebay or elsewhere. "
Aug 16, 2021
Rob MacKillop commented on John King's blog post Herbert J Ellis Banjo Tutor
"Sorry, I've just noticed it is "collection only" There's another for £600, but doesn't look as good as the above. "
Aug 16, 2021
Rob MacKillop commented on John King's blog post Herbert J Ellis Banjo Tutor
"I don't know how good you regard "good quality", John, but there's a few of them on eBay right now. In fact there's always a few of them on eBay. After a quick look, this one seems decent enough if that crack in the varnish…"
Aug 16, 2021
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With my son Phil

Phil plays keyboard while I play a very basic fingerstyle on this openback Windsor No.1. I am offering this for sale however as I would prefer a zither banjo like my father played.
Jul 13, 2021
John King commented on John King's blog post Herbert J Ellis Banjo Tutor
"Thanks for your response. No, I don't suppose there would be any reason to record them. Next time there is a physical meeting I could play what I remember to see if anyone recognises. them. Very likely they would be from the 'Thorough…"
Jul 11, 2021
Trapdoor2 commented on John King's blog post Herbert J Ellis Banjo Tutor
"Do you know which Ellis tutor these exercises came from? That would be helpful. He published a variety of tutors. Ellis' "Thorough School" has 6 beginner's exercises and then 12 "easy lessons" which use commonly known…"
Jul 11, 2021
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Herbert J Ellis Banjo Tutor

I am keen to find any recordings of the introductory exercises from Herbert J Ellis, that I heard my father play on his zither banjo, and attempted to learn myself. Unfortunately I don't know the names of these pieces.Also interested in purchasing a good quality zither banjo. I am in Stratford-upon-AvonSee More
Jul 11, 2021
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Jul 11, 2021

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Herbert J Ellis Banjo Tutor

I am keen to find any recordings of the introductory exercises from Herbert J Ellis, that I heard my father play on his zither banjo, and attempted to learn myself. Unfortunately I don't know the names of these pieces.

Also interested in purchasing a good quality zither banjo. I am in Stratford-upon-Avon

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