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New Old Time Blog for Kansas City area

Please come by and visit my new blog, Kansas Old Time Music Blog. I am hoping to be a point of information for those many people who love and play Old Time music in the Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri area around the KC metro. I would appreciate it if you would link my blog to any of yours as well. If you play Old Time Music in my area, come on by and say hello. Let me know what you think about it too. If you play in a jam… Continue

Added by Gary Foster on November 20, 2009 at 3:03pm — No Comments

"...the times and travels of an american bluesman."

SOUL-PATROL.com PRESS RELEASE : "As you all know, in my humble opinion, Billy Jones is one of the most compelling artists around on today's Black Blues music scene. For his latest album, he has put together a collection of his best songs on a single album called "The Billy Jones Story." This is something that I wish more artists should do with some of the outstanding music they have released and I am glad to see that Billy has taken that step. Look for 5 or 6 of these songs to make a… Continue

Added by billy jones bluez on November 17, 2009 at 11:25am — No Comments

New Podcast with Bull Harman

We've just posted a new FGM Podcast interview with Bull Harman, the creator of the St. Louis Flatpick Weekend, which will be held in March 2010 in St. Louis. In addition to talking about that weekend, he'll also talk about rhythm and lead playing , and you'll hear his original tune "Bull's Eye".Check it out! Continue

Added by Dan Miller on October 29, 2009 at 5:21pm — No Comments

Aaaa shux. Take heed.

So I will be 55 next tuesday. Last tuesday I learned I had prostate cancer.. last thursday in a consultation and after a lotta googlin , I learned my best option is surgery to remove the darn thing. We are optomistic . Bottom line, due to checkups and followups, we have a chance to get beyond this.. The finest health care system in the world cant work unless you give it a chance.. So guys.. get a checkup ! Continue

Added by Bill Startz on October 26, 2009 at 6:00pm — 3 Comments

It's Code, Not Cliché

It’s Code, Not Cliché Chuck, the owner of the local Ace Hardware, has made a practice of tapping a great, knowledgeable but inexpensive workforce -- retired old guys. One day after I had spent about forty minutes getting one of the old guys to cut me 50 feet of 1/16" cable, Chuck approached me in the aisle as I headed toward the checkout. He wanted to know if the service I got from the old guy was OK. "You know, Ed's 88." he said, "I like the idea of these guys having something to do besides… Continue

Added by John Bauman on October 22, 2009 at 3:14pm — No Comments

New Catalog, Too..

I wanted to let everyone know that I've posted a brand new version of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine catalog on the front page of the Flatpicking Mercantile site (http:www.flatpickingmercantile.com - upper right of the main page). You can simply click on the catalog image to download the PDF file to your computer. Or, you can put this link in your browser: http://flatpickingmercantile.com/Catalog_2010.pdf Enjoy!… Continue

Added by Dan Miller on October 20, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

thanks Gary Tremel

Gary was my friend (1962) whose Guitar playing interested me so much that I made playing guitar my career! My old computer died Gary, so I couldnt respond to your happy BD wish. Please email me again. Tom Theabo ttheabo@new.rr.com Continue

Added by tom theabo on October 20, 2009 at 1:28pm — No Comments

A few more songs to share

Hi friends, I've been gone a long time from the network, but looks like I'll be able to play more nowadays. I had the most fabulous week of instruction in my life when I took Russ Barenberg's Advanced Guitar class at Augusta back in August. He got me unstuck - now I know how to impove. Russ does skype lessons now - I'd encourage you to take advantage. This past year I started pickin' with a new friend, Eugene Ellis from Mebane NC. Fabulous player. I've posted a few very rough recordings (Red Hai… Continue

Added by Rick Fannin on October 20, 2009 at 7:24am — No Comments

New Podcast, New Lesson, New Issue

In our newest podcast Dan Miller and Beppe Gambetta talk about Beppe's current US tour, his latest CD, and some of his new developments in crosspicking. A Beppe Gambetta duet with Jim Hurst from Beppe's newest CD is also included. Check it out: http://flatpick.libsyn.com/ This month our e-Newsletter instructor Mickey Abraham has provided an arrangement of the Celtic tune "Maid Behind the Bar." This is one of those great old tunes that sh… Continue

Added by Dan Miller on September 29, 2009 at 5:28pm — No Comments

GuitarHelp Hotline

GuitarHelp Hotline Hello! And welcome to the new Guitar Information Hotline! For your convenience we have installed the following menu to aid you in connecting with the right help for answering those tough to answer guitar questions. If you have questions regarding major chords, please pres… Continue

Added by John Bauman on September 27, 2009 at 3:07pm — 8 Comments

Winfield Report

An incredible weeknd.. The pickin was perfect. I thought Allen had a real good first round.. tops on my scoresheet.. so go figure.. The hilite for me was an early friday morn jam I listened to at the Kessinger Camp.. Robin , Allen, Tyler Grant on mando, a gal with a bass in a tye dyed, matched to Robin t-shirt. for a half hour or so it seemed only me and Marilyn sittin and listenin.. I said at the time it was the finest seat of the weeknd.. it was.. Randy joined in and folks showed up..and it go… Continue

Added by Bill Startz on September 23, 2009 at 6:24pm — No Comments

"Uncorked - Al Stewart Live with Dave Nachmanoff" has arrived!

"Uncorked" has arrived! Over the next week, we'll be turning around pre-orders (at www.davenach.com, concerts, and mail order) for 'Uncorked', which should be available at other retailers in a few weeks. A few have already received their copy. Haven't ordered yet? Go to www.davenach.com. UNCORKED - AL STEWART LIVE WITH DAVE NACHMANOFF

2009 -… Continue

Added by Dave Nachmanoff on September 20, 2009 at 12:44pm — No Comments

I love my new Tak!

I recently bought a TAN16C in Springfield Missouri. I got a great deal on the guitar and it came with a hardshell case. So far nothing but sweetness out of it I can't wait or it to "open up". Nothing more inspiring then to play such a sweet sounding instrument. The cool tube with built in tuner is fantastic as well, I know there are Taylors and Breedloves Collings and Martins that sound fantastic but for the money its hard to beat a Takamine. The split bridge gives this guitar perfect intonation… Continue

Added by Ron Warren on September 11, 2009 at 8:54pm — No Comments

My New Red Bear

Got my new Red Bear in yesterday's mail. It's got a wonderful feel and though I don't feel the "grips", it's better having them where they are than up as high as they used to be. The roundness of this "F" shape seems to make a smoother sound than the "C" I've been playing with lately. The "C" may be slightly… Continue

Added by John Bauman on September 6, 2009 at 11:53am — 1 Comment

Indian Wildlife Tourism

India the land of exotic natural beauty is also famous for its varied wildlife parks and sanctuaries. The unique geographical feature, its exotic flora & fauna and irresistible wildlife safari have attracted tourist from every corner of the world. India is the best place for wildlife lovers as the enchanting topographical feature have resulted in a number of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries all over the country. Most of the India states are famous for their respecti

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Added by meenakshi choudhary on August 10, 2009 at 11:22pm — No Comments

What's important in life

When I was a young man, I loved the guitar, self taught, 18, would play until my hands bled, then put bandages on my fingertips and play some more This should have told me something, but it didn't. I always played somewhat after that, but had to make room for career, family, church, money, so my music side took a back seat. My Martin was always there, it should have told me something then, but it didn't. I'm now 56, smitten with a passion for bluegrass, guitar, performing. I have to pace myse… Continue

Added by Walter Halliwell on August 9, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

'Uncorked' - Al Stewart with flatpicking guitarist/harmony vocalist Dave Nachmanoff

Breaking news from Dave Nachmanoff and Al Stewart - July 23, 2009

Well, I can finally share the good news! Al Stewart will be releasing, "Uncorked - Al Stewart Live with Dave Nachmanoff"! If you have ever wanted to have a live album of "Al and Dave" - an official, live release - then this is your opportunity. This CD is no bootleg or "Board Tape". Over 70 hours of work went into mixing an

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Added by Dave Nachmanoff on August 2, 2009 at 4:00am — No Comments

Selection of strings. What the best for live performing??

So many to pick from. I ve been using Martin M150. Continue

Added by Eddie Sash on July 19, 2009 at 6:27pm — No Comments

Josh Williams Band is coming to Ontario!!

AND I'M GONNA MISS IT!!! I can't believe this. For a few years now, my folks have been asking me to come to the River Valley Jamboree, which is just north of North Bay, Ontario. (Yes it's WAY out in the middle of nowhere) I was gonna go this year but I ended up getting invited to a wedding of a good friend of mine. Then just today I go on the jamboree website and what do I see? JOSH WILLIAMS BAND! I hope they play there again next year cause I'll be going, hell or high water. Josh Williams is m… Continue

Added by Warren Recoskie on July 18, 2009 at 11:36pm — 1 Comment

a little something

It's quarter to 6 in the am on Thursday. The sun is peaking up over my neighbors houses, and I can hear 2 robins, and a house finch somewhere in the yard. I find myself wishes lately that I lived somewhere further away from the city. Someplace were I can see more than a hand full of stars. Here is a great Bob Dylan song that I started to cover. Thanks for coming by Trevor

Simple Twist of Fate Continue

Added by Trevor on July 8, 2009 at 3:59am — No Comments

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