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The Buskars Band History
In days of yore, which came just after once upon a time, "busking" was the name given to the art of street performing in the British Isles and Ireland. Musicians, jugglers, artists, actors and otherwise "disreputable" characters who made their living in this manner were called "buskars."
These traditions continue today throughout the world and the mantle has been taken up by a group of musicians who call themselves "The Buskars Band" or "Buskars" for short.
"Buskars" music is described as a sub-genre of Celtic-Americana-Roots music ranging from traditional Scottish and Irish folk tunes which led to America's early mountain music to the lyrical songs of Stephen Foster and beyond. "Buskars" also go a step further with original music written in the traditional folk style.
The musicians in the band are Rick Grove on guitars and 6 string banjo; Tim Reinhard on mandolin, banjo, tin whistles, djembe drum and Scottish smallpipes; and Michael Fitch on fiddle, low whistles, banjo, guitar, bodhran and Scottish smallpipes. Vocals are shared among the group.
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