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Favorite Flatpickers: Steve Kaufman, Brad Davis, Tony Rice, Norman Blake - Don't know all the names of the musicians whose work I enjoy..

Favorite Flatpicking Tunes: Temperance Reel, Black Mountain Rag, Blackberry Blossom, Red Haired Boy, Billy in the Lowground, Mighty Dark to Travel

Favorite Guitars: Old Gibson and Takamine

Tell us more about yourself (place a Bio here if you wish): I love to write poetry. Lately I've been writing a craft column and an arts column for the local newspaper. Was editor of local arts alliance newsletter for 2 years. Now I'm crazy about learning to flatpick. I first heard it when Steve Kaufman came to a local music festival. For a few years I was content to listen to it, but now I gotta play!

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South Heart (Poem by Nanessence)

Who picks and strums my old guitar picking out the fiddle tunes I half remember from some ancient time? Who's twisting in the writhing wind swaying with the blowing trees shaping shifts and shimmers in that eastern mountain sound? Oh, the sound, south hearted sound a ringing tang and metal twang a thumping bass beast rising like a pulsing heart beneath its wooden skin! Who knows this gives to quiet truth the ringing force of heaven's voice makes music of the rain that splashing pounds upon my… Continue

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At 4:36am on June 13th, 2008, Anita Hammond said…: You should try writing songs, if you haven't already. Put that poetry to music.

At 7:31pm on June 9th, 2008, Ben Clark said…: Great poem. Keep on picking.

At 3:53pm on June 4th, 2008, Charlie Merriman said…: Nanessence,
I think your friends grandson will really enjoy the video. You know you could post it.
Your right I am lucky to be in and area where there are so many really good flatpickers but not many of them are into the teaching side. If I can get some lessons and improve enough to make the Kamp worthwhile I may see you there. Until then keep making new strings old.
Charlie

At 9:23am on June 4th, 2008, Charlie Merriman said…: Nanessence,
Thanks for accepting. I just thought since we are both members of the Beginner Flatpicker and Kaufman Kamp groups we might as well be friends too. I live about 25 minutes from Maryville College so I'll be at Steve's Kamp at least a couple of nights for the concerts and the late night, under the oak tree's, jam sessions.
Save your money and get your fingers in shape for the all night pickin sessions....hope to see you here next year!
Make today a special day!!
Charlie

At 9:49am on May 14th, 2008, Roberto Dalla Vecchia said…: Thank you Nanessence!
Have a great day
Roberto

At 9:47am on May 12th, 2008, Orrin Star said…: Glad you're enjoying the Rhythm DVD; I try and make things fun
as well as interesting.

Orrin

At 6:02am on May 10th, 2008, Steve Kaufman said…: Hi Nanessence
Thanks for reminding me. That was a great festival. Were you there the year I was picking a set with Byron Berline. What a night!. Is that festival still going on?
Have fun
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