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For banjo history and performance related to the Classic (not classical) banjo.

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From Carpentier on 8/17/2013 8:36:10 PM

Hi all,

I have had a lot of fun thanks to the banjo tutorials that I have been using all these months. However I wasn´t be able to find information about the authors of these tutorials. I would to like know more aspects (photographs, biographies) about my beloved "teachers" WM. C. Stahl, J.E. Agnew and H.J. Ellis.

I think it is fair to acknowledge their promotion to classic banjo...of course besides of playing their tunes.

Any historical data for sharing?

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	Chris Stetson says: 9/9/2013 11:07:49 AM Hi, Carpentier and all, I don't have any historic information to hand, but I know that Stahl, at least, was quite active in the BMG movement of the late 1890's and 1900's. I have downloads of his methods for both mandolin and guitar. The former has several trios that we regularly perform. I believe J. E. Agnew is also represented in that repertoire. You could check in Jeffrey Noonan's book "The Guitar in America: Victorian Era to Jazz Age." Despite the title, he covers the entire movement, and has quite a bit of info on a lot of otherwise obscure folks. Best to all, and keep playing! C.
	Carpentier says: 10/13/2013 10:28:51 PM Hi Chris, I really sorry because my completely delayed answer....sometimes I forget how to use my page at banjohangout. I will give a try to the book you recommend me! I just love read about the golden time of the banjo (the culture, the players, etc). On the other hand, I practice and practice...the banjo is just amazing! and I am completely love with it! Kind regards.
	Chris Stetson says: 5/7/2015 9:23:21 AM Hi, Carpentier. No problem about the delay, and I share your emotions about the choice between reading or playing. "B" wins every time when possible. Maybe you can get it and take it on a trip? :-) Anyway, have fun discovering, and talk soon.
	abarten says: 5/23/2017 9:03:31 AM I was about to start a classic banjo group when I discovered there already is one and (embarrassed) am already a member. I guess you could say there isn't much traffic here. I just got back from my second ABF rally in Newark, NY (USA). We had a great time and a good turnout. I'm still learning the ropes, but felt very much at home. Even played four pieces in the round robins.
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