(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

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!" :)

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

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