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Mark the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War with Native Ground's Books & CDs
Wayne Erbsen's books and recordings of music of the Civil War draw heavily on his training and experience as a professional historian, teacher, Civil War reenactor, author and musician. He is a master of a number of stringed instruments including clawhammer banjo, fiddle, guitar and mandolin and has written many instruction books on these instruments. Among the notable musicians who accompanied Wayne on many of his Civil War recordings is David Holt, who played harmonica, mouth bow, Jew's harp, bones, spoons, hambone, tamborine, drums and accordion (not all at the same time). Wayne's Civil War music was used in the soundtrack of the movie "Gods and Generals," and numerous educational CDroms including Time/Life and Microsoft's Encarta. Ballads & Songs of the Civil War (CD)
by Wayne Erbsen
CD $14.95 
A stirring collection of Civil War music from both sides of the conflict performed on historic instruments by Wayne Erbsen. Featured in NPR's Wireless® catalog, the "American Heritage"® CD-ROM on the Civil War, "Time-Life's®" History Book Club and Microsoft's® Encarta 2000. Features David Holt on harmonica, spoons, washboard, tambourine. 50 minutes, 12 vocals, 2 instrumentals.
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by Wayne Erbsen
Book $5.95
Here are the songs and stories that made history. Includes lyrics, music, chords, song histories, trivia, humor plus 100 Civil War photographs and illustrations. 5½" x 8½", 72 pages. A perfect way to mark the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War.
Read more: Rousing Songs & True Tales of the Civil War (book)
Ballads and Songs of the Civil War Songbook
by Jerry Silverman
Book $24.95
This 272 page book contains 107 selections and captures the tragedy and hopes of the Civil War in song. Arranged for voice with piano, Guitar chords included. Vintage photographs and brief historical introductions compliment the songs. The perfect companion to the Ballads and Songs of the Civil War recording (above).
Read more: Ballads and Songs of the Civil War SongbookBattlefield Ballads of the Civil War (CD & Tape)
by Wayne Erbsen
CD $14.95
Tape $9.95 NOW ON SALE for $5.99!
On his newest recording of music of the Civil War, Wayne Erbsen gives moving performances of the historic songs that were inspired even as the smoke of battle still filled the air. More than a dusty textbook ever could, these songs reveal the heart-felt emotions of soldiers who endured America’s greatest tragedy. 40 minutes; 8 vocals, 5 instrumentals played on banjo, fiddle & guitar.
Read more: Battlefield Ballads of the Civil War (CD & Tape)Love Songs of the Civil War (CD & Tape)
by Wayne Erbsen
CD $14.95
Tape $9.95 NOW ON SALE for $5.99!
These are the songs that were on the lips and in the hearts of soldiers and home folks on both sides of our greatest conflict. The 8 page CD booklet has a brief history of each song. Instruments include 5 and 6 string banjos, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, harmonica, jew's harp, spoons, tambourine. 48 minutes, 13 vocals, 1 instrumental.
Southern Soldier Boy - 16 Authentic Tunes of the Civil War (CD & Tape)
by Wayne Erbsen
CD $14.95
Tape $9.95 NOW ON SALE for $5.99!
A popular collection of music played by common soldiers during the war. Includes spirited rallying songs, mournful laments, popular pieces of the day and even a lively buckdance tune. Historic instruments include banjo, fiddle, harmonica, bones, hambone, washboard, tambourine, dulcimer, mouth bow, accordion and jew's harp. Cassette insert includes words to all the songs. 45 minutes, 4 vocals, 12 instrumentals.
Read more: Southern Soldier Boy - 16 Authentic Tunes of the Civil War (CD & Tape)The Home Front - 17 Authentic Tunes of the Civil War (CD & Tape)
by Wayne Erbsen
CD $14.95
Tape $9.95 NOW ON SALE for $5.99!
Better than a faded diary or a tattered photo, this fine collection captures the spirit of those who stayed at home. Included are both Union and Confederate patriotic tunes, sentimental pieces, minstrel songs, popular tunes of the day, songs of returning soldiers and runaway slaves. Cassette insert includes words to all the songs. 45 minutes, 13 instrumentals, 4 vocals.
Read more: The Home Front - 17 Authentic Tunes of the Civil War (CD & Tape)
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