guitar: Stop Singing the Blues...But Go Listen to Some at the Raleigh Blues Festival Feb. 15th! - 01/28/09 08:47 AM
For those of you who know me, or for those who have read my posts, you know that when I grow up I want to be a black Bluesman like BB King or Robert Johnson. I can assure you that's not going to be an easy task for a short, skinny white kid originally from New York City!!! But I have dreams and ambitions so stop laughing!!!
Anyway, as I struggle to learn to play guitar, something I'm determined to do this year, the next best thing is to go and see the greats perform.
On Sunday February 15th, at … (27 comments)
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guitar: Happy Birthday Jimi Hendrix - 11/27/08 09:47 AM
Jimi Hendrix
November 27, 1942 - September 18, 1970
Jimi Hendrix, a perennial #1 in nearly every "Greatest Rock Guitarists of All Time" lists, was born on this day in 1942 in Seattle, WA. The left handed guitar virtuoso garnered an early interest in music taking influence from legendary blues greats such as B. B. King, Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson.
Entirely self taught and unable to read music, Jimi Hendrix relied on the sound of the music to teach himself. He received his first guitar from his father when he was 16 and joined his … (35 comments)
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guitar: Eat a Peach for Peace - Happy Birthday Duane Allman - 11/20/08 07:05 AM
Duane Allman
Nov. 20, 1946 – Oct. 29, 1971
Duane Allman was born in Nashville, Tennessee on this day in 1946. He would have been 62 today had he not tragically been killed in a motorcycle crash on his way to his home in Macon, Georgia.
Arguably the greatest slide guitarist to have ever lived, Duane Allman was best known for his role alongside his brother Greg, in the Allman Brothers Band. Duane Allman was also a well respected studio musician having recorded with the likes of Clarence Carter, Aretha Franklin, Otis Rush, and most notably with Eric … (13 comments)
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guitar: Happy Birthday To the King of the Blues! - 09/16/08 07:36 AM
Happy Birthday B. B. King!
B. B. King is without question the King of the Blues. And today the king celebrates his 83rd birthday! (Shameless plug moment: Other famous people who share September 16th as their special day: Lauren Bacall, Peter Falk and Craig Rutman too!)
Born September 16, 1925, on a plantation in Itta Bena, Mississippi, Riley B. King played on street corners for dimes, and would sometimes play in as many as four towns a night. In 1947, he hitchhiked to Memphis, TN, to pursue his music career.
The rest, as they say, is history!
With one of … (2 comments)
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guitar: Help My Brother Eat! - 07/18/08 09:04 AM
Hey all,
My brother is hungry!
His new CD is out and it's really very good music...
If you like guitar oriented Jazz Rock Fusion then read on...........
From Knoxville, TN, the Mitch Rutman Group is a 5-piece Jazz - Rock Fusion band featuring some of the areas finest players. The individual talents of the band members are highlighted throughout an evening of high energy instrumental music rooted in contemporary jazz, but hinting at Latin, Reggae, Blues, and Funk grooves. Guitarist and Composer Mitch Rutman is a Berklee College of Music graduate with extensive live and studio performances to his … (0 comments)
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guitar: The Thrill Is (NOT!) Gone... - 05/15/08 01:28 PM
Taking a break from Real Estate...... (Hey, we've got to live too!)
The undisputed King of the Blues, B. B. King, played in town the other night and we were there!
In a little theater, we fittingly enough had tickets for row "BB".
At 82 years old, B. B. might have lost a little of his onstage swagger. But none of his trademark string bending, nor any of his vocal range was among the missing. This guy's still got it!
If you've ever seen B. B. live in concert, then you know the deal. If not, here it is.........
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