Music was an important part of Civil War soldiers’ lives, and they typically carried along guitars, fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and harmonicas to play in camp or even on the march. The 97th Regimental String Band recreated both the men and their music just as they would have sounded 130 years ago, singing the words that expressed the moods and feelings of the soldiers. Of course, they sing the patriotic airs of both sides, their extensive repertoire covering all the emotions that soldiers experienced: longing for home, absent loved one, army food, unfair treatment by officers, love of strong drink, dancing ladies, murders and battles. 12/15 selections per volume including Johnny Comes Marching Home, Goober Peas, Cindy, Clementine, The Gypsy Rover, Saturday Night at Sea, Sail Away, Sad and Lonely, The Vacant Chair, Old Dog Tray, Camptown Races, Marching Along, Gentle Annie and Home! Sweet Home!
