Links
Banjo Links
Classical Banjo
This site contains a great deal of information regarding classic banjos from the period of the 1890s when banjos were the instrument of choice for parlor player in Victorian times.
HDS Music
Hank Schwartz in a great, old timey banjo player and his website contains an abundance of information about A. C. Fairbanks banjos.
Jazz Banjo
John Mumford's excellent website for tenor and plectrum jazz banjo banjo enthusiasts
Mike Iverson Clawhammer banjo
Clawhammer Banjo Tablature & Instruction
Pre WWII Gibson Banjos
Greg Earnest has complied this listing with photos, of Gibson banjos. The information =and pictures are supplied from people all over the world.
Instrument Makers
Anthony Klassen
Anthony builds the very best reproductions of classic era flat top guitar in the style of Larson Brothers and others. We are proud to carry them.
David Nichols
David Nichols has been a luthier for longer than most people can reckon. Hidden in the foot hills of the Adirondack Mountains and the northern most reaches of New York State, Nichols and his lovely wife Nadine run a business of guitar building, pearl inlay and making music. He is a true icon in the American, fretted instrument world.
Tom Cussen
We have known Tom Cussen for 30 years. He plays and make Irish Banjos for the world market.
Mandolin Links
David Grisman
The "Dawg" needs no introduction. His name is synonymous for the instrument and his work is the definitive directory of everything mandolin.
Mandolin Cafe
This is the hangout for most mandolinist. There is lots of information and music.
Musicians
Bob Sneider
Guitarist/composer/educator Bob Sneider is currently the Jazz Guitar Professor at the world-renowned Eastman School of Music. Sneider performs a multi-faceted role at Eastman as Instructor of Jazz Guitar at the Eastman's Community Education Division and Jazz & Contemporary Media Department.
Buddy Wachter
The defining musican for the 4 string banjo. Buddy is the greatest player of all time. Visit his site and buy his instruction and CDs
Clarke Buehling and The Skirtlifters
We have known Clarke Buehling for years. In fact, he baby sat for me when I had my second date with Julie!. He is an excellent oldtime musician and a classical banjo player as well.
Don Van Palta
Don is one of the great masters of the plectrum banjo and gives lesson by mail. Learn from a master
Eddy Davis
The Manhattan Minstrel a great performer with a fantastic new website.
Gerry O'Connor
If you thought you knew the meaning of Irish tenor, think again. Gerry is a musician who whose playing is so electrifying you will think you are listening to an entire ensemble.
Greg Miner
Greg is a multi instrumentalist and collector. When it comes to the unusual, Greg is no stranger. How about Christmas Carrols on the Sitar!
Jay and Molly Ungar
Jay Ungar and Molly Mason are great musicians from the Catskill Mts. They run the Ashokan Dance Camp. Their tune, Ashokan Farewell, was used by filmmaker Ken Burns in his Civil War masterpiece.
Kinloch Nelson
Kinloch is a local treasure.He is a solo guitarist/singer who presents a synthesis of jazz, classical, folk, American popular music, and original compositions.
Larry Sugarman
Larry, banjoist, is our family pediatrician and an old timey music buddy. Check his website out.
The Campbell Brothers
These people are a true, local treasure and National treasure. Their brand of musicianship eminates from the heart and soul. They are sought after internationally as masters of the steel guitar. Visit their church for a special, spiritual retreat.
Walt Koken
A great deal of the revival of Appalachian Music during the 1970s evolved from Ithaca NY. Specifically, the Highwood String banjo was one of the most influential bands of the day.
Wayne Erbsen
multi instrumentalist, old timey music from Appalachia, Civil War, Railroad
Wild Asparagus
Check out this great music from New England.
Windsor Folk Family
This is the house band for Bernunzio Uptown Music and the can be seen performing here on the first Friday of each month, or working in the store most weekdays!
Products
Eastman Guitars and Mandolins
handmade instruments of supberb quality and a great value for the price.
Goldtone
offering a large variety of instruments from banjos to tenor guitar. If we do not have it in stock we can order in for you.
Kiwaya Ukuleles
Fine ukuleles at a reasonable price. Julie's favorite!!
Koolau Ukuleles
specializing in fine, ukuleles and guitars hand made in Hawaii from native wood.
Nash Guitars
Bill Nash creates fine replica solid body guitars with a beautifully aged and played look. They look and feel right and are fairly priced.
National Resophonic
the finest, new, "old" instrument around in looks, sound and playability
OME banjos
Ome has been in business since 1960 and their banjos have evolved into very special, heirloom instruments. We are proud be dealers for these fine banjos.
Paul Beard Guitars
making fine, resonator guitars since 1985 for professional musicians worldwide.
Republic Guitars
these are good quality resonator guitars at a price that will not give you the blues!
Rochester Links
First Friday Rochester
First Friday is a monthly citywide gallery night that encourages collaboration between non-profit, university, and commercial art venues in Rochester, NY. This initiative showcases area artists and arts institutions by promoting the First Friday evening of each month from 6-9pm as a community night for experiencing art.
Gallery Kauai
Kimo and Kaiulani, founded Gallery Kauai, located in Rochester NY. Together, they perform traditional Hawaiian Arts includes, chant, dance, slack key guitar, ukulele and story telling. They give lessons and add a bit of Pacific Culture to our fair city.
George Eastman House
This is the International Museum of Photography anf the home the film giant. With the mansion tour, the enormous photography exhibit and daily film venue, this is a must see and it lies across the street from the BVI house.
InfoRochester
One of Rochester, New York's oldest and largest city guides.
Java Cafe
The coolest place for the hottest drinks in town. Java's is around the corner from Uptown Music and a staple for Eastman students and locals alike.
Java Joe's Premium Coffee
Many coffee companies use the name Java Joe, but we are the original. There are only a few places you can buy our coffee. They are: the Public Market in Rochester N.Y., Hegedorn Grocery in Webster N.Y., at Pittsford Dairy in Pittsford N.Y. and on this website.
Memorial Art Gallery
A suprisingly fine collection for a midsized city. This is really worth visiting.
Rochester Food Network
Local food for local people, events, markets, cooking, restaurants, beer and wine, etc.
Rochester International Jazz Fest
for the past four years there has been a great, growing Jazz Festival just down the street from BVI. Trust me this is a great one
Rochester Museum and Science Center
This is a small, pleasant museum with excellent exhibits on local history.
Rochester NY History
Rochester's history, an illustrated time line. The past is pictured through photography, art, post cards and drawings.
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Since its founding by George Eastman in 1922, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra has maintained a standard of artistic excellence demonstrated by extensive touring, performances at Carnegie Hall and recording projects.
Rochester Red Wings
We have always been fans of minor league baseball where rising and fading stars mix. All Stars such as Stan Musial, Boog Powell, and Cal Ripken started here. The Frontier Field is a beautiful, small stadium.
The City of Rochester
This is the City of Rochester Offical page. It is a midsized, Northeastern city in the midst of soem dramatic changes. Pay us a visit.
The Dady Brothers
John and Joe Dady are Rochester area musicians who play fiddle, mandolin, guitar, bodhran, banjo, uilleann pipes, harmonica, and even penny whistle, while performing a wide range of music styles including country, bluegrass, folk, and Irish.
The Eastman School of Music
No longer just a place for classical training, the ESM has become a vibrant part of the community with an excellent, continuing education program.
The Landmark Society
One of New York State's first organization to work for the preservation of historic architecture.
The Refrigerator
one of the great local websites with everything from art and music to pasta and who's who
The Strong Museum
Margaret Woodbury Strong was the consumate collector. Her legacy started this fine museum which has evolved into the consummate children's museum which will delight young and old alike.
Visit Rochester
This site contains many good links to what is happening and what to do in the City of Rochester NY.
Special Friends
Tracy Bigelow
Tracy visited us recently and shared her brand of Old Timey Art. Her web site has some great prints and paintings that would interest people who are in to musical instruments.
Ukulele Links
Flea Market Music
Jim Beloff is one of the shakers and movers of the ukulele revival. He website has transformed the instrument.
Jake Shimabukuro
THE ambassado for the ukulele. He combines great musicianship with humility, somethng lacking in popular culture today.
Ukulele Diner
This is a beautiful site dedicated to the instrument, its music and history.
Guitar Links
Great Lakes Guitar Society
This newly formed organization of classical guitarists from the Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse area promises to bring together those players from the Southern Shore of Lake Ontario.
Rochester Guitar Club
The Rochester Guitar Club was formed in October 2006 with a goal of providing a social nexus through which local guitar enthusiasts can meet other enthusiasts, keep in touch, trade and play songs, and in general explore the music and many aspects of the guitar.
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Golden Link Folk Singing Society
This is the local folk music club that has been around since 1971. They promote acoustic music throughout this area and put on a fine festival in September of each year.
