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Gunter Amendts Banjo Page
A MUST SEE website for viewing the most beautiful ornamental banjos in the world
Patek Tenor Banjo
Page on 3 finger style of playing tenor banjo
History of Bluegrass
By J Pendergrass, a synopsis of Bluegrass History
Pre War Gibsons
Information and pictures of Pre War Gibson banjos
American Banjo Fraternity
ABF to perpetuate Classic Banjo 5 string style
used primarily circa 1885-1915
American Banjo Makers from 1865-1945
From Mugwumps, a list of early banjo makers
Classic Banjo Resource
Learn more about the history of banjo styles from 1840 on
A Short Banjo History
A short history of the banjo from an Irish perspective, worth a look
Uncle Bens Banjo
Excellant banjo site, lots of information, chords, instructions, clawhammer, frailing
and bluegrass banjo. A very cool site.
Banjo Hollow
Tonys Bluegrass Banjo page, new site with tab and instructions
Bill Palmers How to
How to set up your banjo, very informative page
Bluegrass Banjo Tab
Phillip Manns brainchild. A great site with lots of tablature, history of the banjo, and some pretty funny banjo jokes,
a must see for the banjo enthusiast.
Mel Bay Products
Mels website, lots of stuff to peruse including a selection of banjo books
Terrys Banjo and Bluegrass Page
David Marshalls Virtual Bluegrass Band Jim Borttoffs Banjo Page
Eric Schlanges Banjo Hangout
Banjo L Homepage
Another outstanding
banjo site, lots of information here as well. Lots of information about bluegrass and banjos in the UK and eastern Europe. Another must see site.
Back up midi files for you to play lead banjo along with. A great way to learn timing and fun.
Lots of songs to play along with, good banjo information for beginners. Lots of stuff here, dont miss out on it
Website with lots of information, lessons, extensive tablature sections.
Banjo newsletter and discussion group, tons of info, great site to visit.
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NIBA
Northern Illinois Bluegrass Association, lots of information
jams, and bands in Illinois
IAMA
Intermountain Acoustic Music Association
Hatfields Bluegrass Links
Lots of good links here many resources.
Bluegrass Connection
Performers, vendors, links, festivals
My Favorite Music Sources by Shawn Futrell
Page of links, and some music. Stop in and visit.
Old Time Music Homepage
The Old Time Music Home Page is a web site devoted to the preservation of American traditional music, especially the music of the Appalachian Mountain region. Though most popular between the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, this music is still very much alive today, thanks to a devoted community of talented musicians.
Dr.Horsehair Music Co
This is a clawhammer and minstrel style banjo website done very well. Included is
a history of the banjo page, that is almost a must reading for any banjo enthusiast. Minstrel and clawhammer
styles preceeded the bluegrass style that is embraced by many of us, its always nice to know how things
became what they are.
Bluegrass World
Lots of information here, lists of festivals, real player shows. Great site for Bluegrass enthusiasts
As I have written in a few places on this site, real player is used on thousands of sites on the web, here are some of my favorite sites that use this format. You can listen to many good shows over the web. If you havent yet downloaded the free plug in,click here. Its absolutely free and easy to use.
King Pup Radio Hour
This is one of my favorite old time country show websites. Bluegrass, Folk a real country flavor. I highly recommend this site
HOBER
New real site featuring many kinds of music including a large selection of Bluegrass artists and progressive Banjo pickers such as Bela Fleck
Into The Blue
Bluegrass Radio. Lots of information as well as several bluegrass shows to listen too.
Bluegrass World
Lots of information here, lists of festivals, real player shows. Great site for Bluegrass enthusiasts
Newsgroups are a great source of information and
contacts with many knowledgable people.
Much of the information I post here is gleaned from these newsgroups.
For those of you who may not be familiar with a newsgroup,
think of it as a bulletin board where you can post questions, or answer questions on related subjects.
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