Civil War Music

A Tribute To Valor - CD

Experience the life of a Confederate soldier as this audio CD intermingles 15 tracks of entertaining narrative with Confederate songs centered around the lives of the "ordinary soldier," the unsung heroes of the War Between the States. It's a spellbinding program that was originally presented to the National Assembly of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Violins of Valor - CD

Relive the most intriguing period in American history with the songs that still resound to this day. You will hear orchestrated versions of the most beautiful and popular songs of the era with a heavy Celtic flare. Patriotic and military favorites include Shenandoah, Yankee Doodle, Yellow Rose of Texas, Dixie, Oh Susanna, Amazing Grace, When Johnny Comes Marching Home, The Gettysburg Waltz, Stonewall Jackson's Way and many more. 45 minutes.

Heritage & Honor - CD

This third volume in the Civil War series is a wonderful orchestrated collection of some of the oldest Irish tunes sung by the fighting men as they sat around the campfire. Songs include The Monastery at Kilmacduagh, Maggie, Melissa's Eyes, Salley Garden, Back to Shetland Isle, Enduring Young Charms, Carrik Fergus, Nearer My God to Thee, The Bonnie Blue Flag, As I Roved Out and more. 56 minutes.

Reminiscence - CD

Randall Messina. The haunting melodies on this second volume in the Civil War series allow you to feel what the families of the lost soldiers must have felt once they realized that their loved one wasn't ever going to return home. Hear favorites such as The Vacant Chair, All Quiet on the Potomac, Southern Soldier Boy, The Highlander Song, Shiloh Hill and many more. Also includes the only orchestrated version of Ashokan Farewell, the theme song of Ken Burns' The Civil War.

Civil War Military Music - CD

Regimental bands of the Confederacy and Union armies served their units in many ways. They were highly effective in attracting new recruits and were morale boosters of the first magnitude - playing lively marches and quicksteps to lift the spirits of war-weary soldiers on the march and to inspire them before and during battle. Step back in time as you listen to the same music performed on authentic period instruments by The Heritage Americana Brass Band and The Fife & Drums of Musick Virginia. 59 minutes.

Saturday Night at Sea - CD

Seafaring Songs of the Sailing Days. The 97th Regimental String Band performs this collection of 19th century nautical music. Capturing the essence of the great sailing ships and men who sailed them, these favorites include Shenandoah, Drunken Sailor, The Alabama, Leave Her Johnny and many more. 50 minutes total

Battlefields and Campfires - CD

Volume 1.
The 97th Regimental String Band recreates an actual string band of the Civil War era singing a wide variety of traditional American songs in authentic "living history" style. These are popular songs of the 19th century - the old-time musical heritage that became today's bluegrass, folk and country-western music that is still a familiar part of Americana. Singing and playing just as they would have 130 years ago, the band's rich vocal harmonies are accompanied by guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, bass fiddle, bones and tambourine. 45 minutes.

Dixie and Other Love Songs - CD

Volume 2.
The 97th Regimental String Band recreates an actual string band of the Civil War era singing a wide variety of traditional American songs in authentic "living history" style. These are popular songs of the 19th century - the old-time musical heritage that became today's bluegrass, folk and country-western music that is still a familiar part of Americana. Singing and playing just as they would have 130 years ago, the band's rich vocal harmonies are accompanied by guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, bass fiddle, bones and tambourine. 45 minutes.

Chantey Irish - CD

Volume 3.
The 97th Regimental String Band recreates an actual string band of the Civil War era singing a wide variety of traditional American songs in authentic "living history" style. These are popular songs of the 19th century - the old-time musical heritage that became today's bluegrass, folk and country-western music that is still a familiar part of Americana. Singing and playing just as they would have 130 years ago, the band's rich vocal harmonies are accompanied by guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, bass fiddle, bones and tambourine. 60 minutes.

Tenting and the Old Campground - CD

Volume 4
The 97th Regimental String Band recreates an actual string band of the Civil War era singing a wide variety of traditional American songs in authentic "living history" style. These are popular songs of the 19th century - the old-time musical heritage that became today's bluegrass, folk and country-western music that is still a familiar part of Americana. Singing and playing just as they would have 130 years ago, the band's rich vocal harmonies are accompanied by guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, bass fiddle, bones and tambourine. 50 minutes.

Raise a Ruckus - CD

Volume 5.
The 97th Regimental String Band recreates an actual string band of the Civil War era singing a wide variety of traditional American songs in authentic "living history" style. These are popular songs of the 19th century - the old-time musical heritage that became today's bluegrass, folk and country-western music that is still a familiar part of Americana. Singing and playing just as they would have 130 years ago, the band's rich vocal harmonies are accompanied by guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, bass fiddle, bones and tambourine. 45 minutes.

Marching Along

Volume 6.
The 97th Regimental String Band recreates an actual string band of the Civil War era singing a wide variety of traditional American songs in authentic "living history" style. These are popular songs of the 19th century - the old-time musical heritage that became today's bluegrass, folk and country-western music that is still a familiar part of Americana. Singing and playing just as they would have 130 years ago, the band's rich vocal harmonies are accompanied by guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, bass fiddle, bones and tambourine. Audio CD. 45 minutes.

Brass-Mounted Army - CD

Volume 7. The 97th Regimental String Band recreates an actual string band of the Civil War era singing a wide variety of traditional American songs in authentic "living history" style. These are popular songs of the 19th century - the old-time musical heritage that became today's bluegrass, folk and country-western music that is still a familiar part of Americana. Singing and playing just as they would have 130 years ago, the band's rich vocal harmonies are accompanied by guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, bass fiddle, bones and tambourine. 50 minutes.

The American War

1861-1865. Drew Reid. Played using only period instruments, the songs on this CD recreate the sounds of music in camp during the precious leisure time between marches and duty - perhaps around a blazing fire. You will hear vocal melodies accompanied by guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and harmonica on favorites such as Sullivan Ballou, Lee Crossing the Potomac, Kennesaw Line, Cruel War, Home Sweet Home and many more. 55 minutes.

Olde Towne Brass Live - CD

The Olde Towne Brass performs in the manner of early American bands, playing original scores on actual Civil War instruments. Theirs is a musical repertoire of Confederate and Union songs, compiled from various resources across the country including the Library of Congress and the Museum of the Confederacy, played just as they were more than 140 years ago. So sit back and enjoy the music of this very talented group.