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by bluesfreek
Sat May 28, 2011 3:04 pm
Forum: Blues Talk'n Web
Topic: Somebody Loan Me A Dime - Fenton Robinson
Replies: 5
Views: 6899

Somebody Loan Me A Dime - Fenton Robinson

I love Fenton Robinson's clean tone. :cool:

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by bluesfreek
Sat May 28, 2011 2:42 pm
Forum: Blues Talk'n Web
Topic: Saw Johnny Winter Last Night- Pics Inside!
Replies: 12
Views: 13388

Re: Saw Johnny Winter Last Night- Pics Inside!

Those are some pretty cool pics. :thumbsup: I saw Johnny in a club in the late 1980's when he was still standing and could still sing. Once guided to the correct spot on stage, he didn't say much but proceeded to tear into that guitar like a man posessed. I believe he was still using several Music M...
by bluesfreek
Sat May 28, 2011 2:30 pm
Forum: Blues Talk'n Web
Topic: Three generations of electric blues greats...
Replies: 6
Views: 6903

Re: Three generations of electric blues greats...

Derek Trucks = Bad Ass :music2:

Watch the look on Derek Trucks's face when Clapton starts his solo. You can see him watching Clapton and smiling even though he just blew everyone away. I saw Derek Trucks play with the ABB a few years back and I had to pick up my jaw off the ground afterwards.
by bluesfreek
Fri May 27, 2011 11:33 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: What kind of gear do you have and are you happy with it?
Replies: 45
Views: 39100

Re: What kind of gear do you have and are you happy with it?

Wow! This is a great thread. Everyone has such beautiful gear I love it! :thumbsup: For several years I played acoustic exclusively but in the last year started up an electric blues band. I currently use two electric guitars and one acoustic. Like all blues players I am chronically broke most of the...
by bluesfreek
Fri May 27, 2011 1:46 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Slide Guitar?
Replies: 18
Views: 17761

Re: Slide Guitar?

There are a lot of very good suggestions here and yes, the type of slide, your string gauge and action are all personal things. However some things remain constant. String dampening of some kind is important whether you use your picking or fretting hand. Your fretting hand should also be in control ...
by bluesfreek
Fri May 27, 2011 1:34 am
Forum: Guestbook, Site News, Admin Notes, Forum Rules
Topic: Greetings from Canada!
Replies: 13
Views: 13265

Re: Greetings from Canada!

drockadam wrote::welcome: Hello, Bonjour! I am a fellow Canadian myself. Where are you from in Canada? :handshake:
Hello drockadam. Ottawa here. :wave:
by bluesfreek
Fri May 27, 2011 1:32 am
Forum: Guestbook, Site News, Admin Notes, Forum Rules
Topic: Greetings from Canada!
Replies: 13
Views: 13265

Re: Greetings from Canada!

Thanks 12bar and to all for the kind welcome. :big_smile: To answer Strummer07's question. I play acoustic and electric blues. I have played in a duo with a harp player and now I sometimes gig for fun with an electric band. I have always loved music. Even as a youngster. When I got a bit older and a...
by bluesfreek
Thu May 26, 2011 3:26 pm
Forum: Guestbook, Site News, Admin Notes, Forum Rules
Topic: Greetings from Canada!
Replies: 13
Views: 13265

Greetings from Canada!

Greetings from Canada! I am so glad I have found this site!!! I am not new to the blues or blues guitar but I am new to this wonderful forum were I can finally be among friends. I have been enjoying listening to and playing the blues for well over 30 years now. I am looking forward to giving some ti...