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Mike Moss - Posted - 04/03/2013: 03:20:50
As with the "Palladium Rag", the title of this piece reminds us of when Joe Morley led a troupe of 34 banjoists in the "London Palladium Minstrel Show" when the minstrel show was revived in the London Palladium in 1912, eight years after the closing of St James's Hall in 1904. During this time which harkened to the halcyon days when Morley played with the Moore and Burgess (former Christy) Minstrels, Joe featured as a soloist and dazzled audiences with some of his most impressive showpieces. The show eventually disbanded and Morley entertained the troops during the war in Alec Huber's concert party, "The Jesters".
You can hear the piece played by the master himself (recorded after the war, as a duet with Olly Oakley) here: youtube.com/watch?v=SIi4W-kZmaM
This style of playing is known as Classic Banjo. For more information visit: classic-banjo.ning.com/
P.S.: The "other" Palladium-themed piece, Palladium Rag, was masterfully arranged and recorded by the late Dave Hum in his own unique style. Like Dave, Joe spent many years busking in Salisbury, Wilts and became fascinated with his compositions, producing several brilliant versions before his death.
Edited by - Mike Moss on 04/03/2013 03:22:26
 The Palladium March (Weaver banjo) |  VIDEO: The Palladium March - Morley - New Weaver Banjo (click to view) |
Mike Moss - Posted - 04/04/2013: 03:38:56
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Originally posted by trapdoor2
Bravo! Another great clip, Mike. You're evolving into a great player and it has been fun watching/hearing that happen...keep it up!
Thanks Marc. If anything, I would like the videos of my clumsy, comical beginnings to act as an inspiration for anyone struggling to learn classic style 
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