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I got it BAS, and that ain't good

(B.A.S. - banjo acquisition syndrome)



Like some other folks on this site (ahem - Rob - ahem) I seem always to be on the lookout for yet another banjo. Bernunzio's site is looked at weekly - more often if I'm especially covetous. I also check out a shop that is relatively local to me called Buffalo Bros ... Recently I went up to their shop to check out 4 different banjos (pics on the BB site): a 1920s Van Eps; a Fairbanks &… Continue

Added by Adam on March 13, 2010 at 2:48 — 3 Comments

Bill Evans playing a banjola

Here's a link to Bill Evans playing Frank Converse's arrangement (with variations) of Home Sweet Home ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ESpG1obQgs

I've watched it about 6 times now ...

I believe the kids today would say he "shreds!" :)

Added by Adam on March 4, 2010 at 6:35 — No Comments

Syncopatin' Shuffle

Hi All,



About 3 years ago there was a program presented by Julian Vincent on BBC Radio 4 called Syncopatin' Shuffle. I have a copy of this program and listened to it again this week. I think it's a wonderful show and think some of you will enjoy it too. It's not strictly about classic banjo - it covers minstrel/stroke-style, classic, bluegrass and clawhammer.



I contacted Mr Vincent and while he is not the copyright holder (the BBC is) he had no issue with me making it… Continue

Added by Adam on February 28, 2010 at 17:37 — No Comments

Marmion Schottiche

Attached is a version of Marmion Schottiche from Clarke Buehling's "Choice Music for Banjo and Banjeaurine." I play it in eAEG#B rather than standard C. It's played on my ca. 1880s Morrison with nylgut strings.



It's a rough recording - both in its playing and actual recording. But had I decided to wait for perfection I'd never post anything ... :)



Feel free to advise, criticize, or comment.



Finally, what do you folks use to record your tunes? If anyone has… Continue

Added by Adam on June 22, 2009 at 14:37 — 6 Comments

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