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In this podcast our good friend Tim May interviews Pat Flynn. Many of you will know Pat from his years with the New Grass Revival, his involvement in many studio projects in Los Angeles and Nashville, his touring and recording as a solo artist, or his popular flatpicking instructional video. In this podcast Tim is talking with Pat about his new CD titled "reNew." This is the third recording in a trilogy of Pat Flynn CDs. The first two CDs were titled "reQuest" and "reVision." You will also get to hear a cut from the new CD.
FGM Podcast 59 with Eli West
In this podcast Flatpicking Guitar Magazine editor Dan Miller caught up with Eli West at the Grand Targhee Music Camp back in August of 2014. Eli was featured in the November/December 2012 issue of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine. Since that time he has continued to perform and record with his musical partner Cahalen Morrison, but he is also now involved with Jayme Stone's Lomax Project. Dan and Eli talk about this new project and more during their visit and you'll get to hear a cut from his newest CD with Cahalen. I hope you enjoy this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast.
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Flatpicking Guitar Tab Index
At the request of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine readers, we've updated our FGM Tab Index and have formated it as an easy-to-navigate PDF file (all tunes listed in alphabetical order with alphabet links from the first page).
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best way to practice to learn bluegrass solo breaks 1 Reply
I've searched high and low to find the "key" to practice and learning bluegrass brakes.. I've been playing for 35 years and still can't quite put the solos together...Continue
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What brand do you play? 211 Replies
Hey everyone, I would like to perform a simple survey of all that will reply to this. I am very curious what brand and model of guitar is the most popular among the flatpickers here. There are…Continue
Started by Todd McFarland. Last reply by Ken Richardson Dec 4, 2014.
World's Fastest Flatpicker? 3 Replies
Even so in my childhood and now adulthood, I've kept wondering and asking those about me; just who is the world's fastest flatpicker? I've grown up hearing some intricate melodic weaving, yet still…Continue
Started by April Ruth Jordan. Last reply by Mike Bunting Nov 29, 2014.
My Music in and around the 60's 2 Replies
Yes, I was there and, yes I remember it. I was playing a few clubs here in the UK and festivals. I also carried a camera and recorded some events, friends also took photos of me. Mainly Cambridge…Continue
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Guitar straps and end pin jacks 10 Replies
Anyone else have problems fitting the guitar strap over the electric end pin jack on acoustic/electric guitars? I've asked music stores and strap manufacturers and neither seem to think it's a…Continue
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You Don't see many of those around? 1 Reply
Levin Guitars that is. My first real guitar was a blonde Levin Goliath. This supposedly is Beth OrtonContinue
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I'm looking for a good pick to get sterted with. Anyone have any thoughts on blue chip verses red bear ?Continue
Started by Daniel J Thomack. Last reply by Jim Yates Oct 13, 2014.
What is the best right hand position for flatpicking 24 Replies
i rest my hand on the bridge but then its hard to reach different strings
Started by matthew. Last reply by Mike Lowell Sep 11, 2014.
Tabs for "Going Home" by Norman Blake and Rich O'Brien?
Hello,This song is so beautiful! It's on Norman and Rich's "Be Ready" album, and someone is playing in a dropped/open tuning.Any have tabs for this? Or an idea on the tuning?Continue
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Started by Alan Ernest Stanley Judson Sep 3, 2014.
National Flatpick champ Robin Kessinger needs your help!!!
Hi all!Please help us make our new album by backing us on KickStarter!Karl Hepler here - I'm working with Robin Kessinger to finish a new album, but about halfway through we ran out of time and…Continue
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