Hi Linda & thanks for the kind rememberences & words.

"My song, should I ever finish it, seems to want a concertina accompaniment, which I had been assuming would be authentic. Reading the messages above - I guess that's a different kettle of fish to sort out!"

A friend of mine who sailed in the Baltic & Cape Horn trades from the time of WWI to sometime prior to WWII took on board sailing vessels a uke, harmonica & concertina & from how he talked about it, it seemed to be a common occurrence though I've heard others swear that concertinas didn't go to see. At least they did then.

Can't help with the banjo but I'm sure that you'll be finding out more shortly.
Good Luck & hope you'll be making the Getaway this year too. Looking foward to hearing you again.

Barry