Here is a little story that fell through the cracks. It's been syndicated by AP, but I saw it at CNN:
http://cnn.com/2007/US/09/29/civilwar.bands.ap/index.html?iref=newssearch
"With darkness settling over the battlefield and soldiers bedding down for the night, the familiar lyrics rose -- music and voices blending from both Union and Confederate camps."
You get the picture. It was disappointing to find out that this little piece of publicity did not convert into visits on the websites of these good bands, particularly 2nd South Carolina String band. I am totally partial to it. So, I will shamelessly plug it right here:
