Joel Walker Sweeney was, in essence, the Elvis Presley of the 1840s. A professional banjo player,...

String band music is most commonly associated with the mountains of North Carolina and other rura...

Tells the story of New York's playing grounds, teams, and ballparks of yesteryear.

When the story of banjo superstar Earl Scruggs is told, the rich musical environment that produce...

My Memories of John Hartford is a memoir about author Bob Carlin's years working alongside singer...

My Memories of John Hartford is a memoir about author Bob Carlin's years working alongside singer...

An illustrated history of the banjo in its many forms, and those who play it.

(Book). Regal Musical Instruments: 1895-1955 is the only book to trace the history of the Chicago...

Renowned instructor and Grammy nominee Bob Carlin is one of the best-known banjoists performing t...

(Book). From the late 19th century through the 1950s, Chicago was the powerhouse of American musi...

It's clobberin' time as the Fantastic Four's ever-lovin', blue-eyed idol o' millions goes solo! J...