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Allen Shadd Trio 7/02/09
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THE SOLDIER by Ross Edwards
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Beppe Gambetta in Corning, NY
July 11, 2009 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm – Valley Folk Club
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Beppe Gambetta in Middlebury, VT
July 14, 2009 from 7pm to 8pm – Middlebury Festival on the Green
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Orrin Star - Reno Concert
July 18, 2009 from 8pm to 10pm – Furlong's Place
Flatpicking Podcast
Podcast #20, featuring an interview with Robin Kessinger.
Welcome to the show. This is Podcast number 20. This week Dan Miller catches up with Robin Kessinger a former national flatpicking champ who is also one of the most talented flatpicking teachers in the country. Please visit this podcast at http://www.flatpick.com/podcast.htmlPodcast #19, featuring an interview with Tyler Grant.
Welcome to the show. This is Podcast number 19. This week Dan Miller catches up with Tyler Grant at the Peaceful Bend Americana Music Festival. Please visit this podcast at http://www.flatpick.com/podcast.htmlGroups
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Taking It To The Next ...
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Posted by Dan Miller on May 27, 2009 at 5:23pm — 1 Comment
FGM Fiddle Tune Issue!
The May/June 2009 Issue of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine is "The Fiddle Tune Issue"!
This issue includes 2 versions each of 20 standard fiddle tunes (one beginner's version, one intermediate/advanced version). Not a lot of text in this issue and I stripped out many of the ads.… Continue
Posted by Dan Miller on April 25, 2009 at 4:30am — 3 Comments
Flatpicking Bluegrass CD
New From FGM Records: Flatpicking Bluegrass CD
If you enjoyed Flatpicking Favorites: Hot & Spicy, you will love our new Flatpicking Bluegrass CD!
Hard core traditional bluegrass songs combined with the best singers and guitar players in the business! An aweso… Continue
Posted by Dan Miller on April 8, 2009 at 9:30am — 2 Comments
SKYPE LESSONS WITH JOHN MCGANN NOW AVAILABLE
Skype (free software at http://www.skype.com) lessons available for anyone with a fast internet connection.
Now anyone worldwide has an opportunity to meet face to face with Berklee professor John McGann
(bio at http://www.johnmcgann.com/bio.html).
Lesson content is usually student driven, based on your interests. This is a wonderful way to address technical issues such as
* right and left hand problems
• tone production
• rhythm and timing issue… Continue
Posted by John McGann on March 12, 2009 at 10:33am
Flatpicking Essentials, Volume 1: Rhythm, Bass Runs & Fill Licks
I have just released Volume 1 of the Eight Volume Essentials of Flatpic… Continue
Posted by Dan Miller on December 31, 2008 at 2:21pm — 9 Comments
Forum
Maine Pickers?
Anyone in Kennebeck County want to pick some tunes?? My wife just got a job at Colby College, and we recently moved from Boston to Hallowell Maine (right outside of Augusta), and I'm looking for fo...
Tagged: Maine
Started by Geoff Farina 3 hours ago.
where the best pickers in Winnipeg? 2 Replies
need to find the best pickers in winnipeg?
Started by Bradley. Last reply by Bradley Jul 9.
About to Buy a new guitar 11 Replies
Hey friends, hello. I am about to drop a few grand on a new Guitar. I am torn between a new Taylor (3-4 grand) or sticking with Takamine (2 grand, which I currently play and like). I like both bran...
Tagged: takamine
Started by Michael C Williams. Last reply by Making Sawdust Jul 8.
Limerock 5 Replies
Does anyone know of another recorded guitar version of the fiddle tune "Limerock" other than Dan Crary's? I am trying to work up a version of this song and I would like to hear as many versions as ...
Tagged: tune, jed, clark, fiddle, rock
Started by Jed C. Last reply by Bob Miller Jul 8.
Speed Exercises 11 Replies
Do yall have any good speed and dexterity exercises? Are there any that incorporate various bluegrass techniques ie slides, hammer ons, double stops, pull offs, ect?
Tagged: double, stops, pull, offs, ons
Started by Jared Arney. Last reply by Roger Ferguson Jul 6.
Favorite Haunts, Stores, and Luthiers 1 Reply
Everytime I go to a new city, one of the things I try to do is visit a local guitar store. After all, every guitar deserves to be seen and played :) We often talk about our favorite guitars, picks,...
Started by GhostPicker. Last reply by L.J. Mattingly Jul 4.
Fly away fingers 6 Replies
Hello to all. I got what I call fly away fingers on my left hand, by this I mean when I lift my index finger all the others want to lift also, the the index and pinky are the worst, I can't seem to...
Started by Howard Vanover. Last reply by Howard Vanover Jul 2.
Mahogany Top for bluegrass 8 Replies
Hey folks, What are your thoughts on Mahogany top guitars? I’ve recently read some reviews on Mahogany top guitars that have stated they are not ideal for bluegrass. Any thoughts on this? Many Th...
Started by YooperMichigan. Last reply by Allen Shadd Jul 1.
A Little "Semi-traditional" 6 Replies
Most of our business is building fingerstyle guitars but ocassionally we get to go back to our roots and build some more traditional looking guitars. This one shipped to TN today. Snapped a few qui...
Started by tim mcknight. Last reply by tim mcknight Jun 27.
GHS S335 Phosphor Bronze - New favorite! 2 Replies
I have noticed that GHS´s medium strings comes with a slightly thicker A and D string than other brands. .013, .017, .026, .036, .046, .056. I didn´t think this would be of any major differance so ...
Started by Stefan Jadefjord. Last reply by Stefan Jadefjord Jun 27.
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