Clarke Buehling is widely recognized for his interpretations of late 19th Century, classic finger-style banjo, and is in the forefront of the recent resurgence of interest in the earlier minstrel banjo style. Much of his material is based around his extensive collection of 19th century banjo and mandolin instruction books and sheet music.
Clarke teaches banjo, fiddle, mandolin and guitar in Fayetteville, Arkansas. His group, The Skirtlifters, authentically recreates the music of the 19th century riverboat, stage and parlor, enlivened by period humor, skits, songs and percussive dance. His repertoire includes jigs, reels, rags, gallops, marches and waltzes; and his programs range from Louisiana Purchase to Civil War to early 20th century ragtime.
