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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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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.

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.