We always start out with a song that not only is enjoyable to the audience, but it helps us get our "nervous bugs" out. Usually a mid-speed tune. Something that sort of gets you comfortable and...
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We always start out with a song that not only is enjoyable to the audience, but it helps us get our "nervous bugs" out. Usually a mid-speed tune. Something that sort of gets you comfortable and...
Two weeks ago, I had to play with an incredible toothache, on a Friday night. The next morning I had a root canal scheduled. Holy cow, didn't think I was gonna make it but I did thanks to vicodin!...
Very awesome..I totally enjoyed it.
Sorry you had to be there for that one. Sheesh, not to mention he did this in front of other folks. Pretty soon he'll be sittin on that front porch all alone.
That's it, thanks a bunch.
Hi - Learning Country Roads (John Denver) in the key of A. I have seen it usually in the key of G. When I work thru the chords I come up with A, next chord I don't know what it is suppose to be, then...
Thanks for all the suggestions..I'm taking them all in...
Our group is in need of new ideas to talk about between songs. We talk about some of the songs and at some point introduce each member of the group. I know we don't have to talk between every song,...
I was 42, and a lady to boot. Now I'm 52 and still at it playing in a gospel bluegrass group. Oh yeah babe!
Our group almost always practices every week. Usually at least 3 hours each time. As I read the other posts on this subject, I agree with most all of them. I try to practice during the week before...
Greetings from West Michigan- Trying to learn Heroes by The Isaacs. It seems to be in the key of F. I can't figure out some of the chords and sure would be grateful if someone out there could help me...
That's the one!!
Hi! I'm wondering if anyone out there has heard of the radio commercials for Gander Mountain. In Michigan, this is a sporting goods (mainly hunting and fishing) chain store.
Their theme song is a...
Hi All, I've noticed that most bands take off their hats when doing a gospel tune. Is this new or this has always been the case? Thanks for your comments.
There is a band in the West Michigan area, called Schlitz Creek, they do a superb job on Bob Seger's tune, "Turn the Page"..I'll tell you what..Bob would be proud....
How do I remember tunes? Well, since I'm 50 now, I started to take Ginko Biloba, man o mister, that stuff really works for me!! LOL..Well, I do have a list. But I sure do like the index card...
Sheesh..this is so sad..I can't imagine these people think they're going to be able to sell this equipment ANYWHERE. I guess this should be a reminder to all of us to keep an eye on our...
I've only been to one jam and that was years ago. Here I'm in a bluegrass band, sing all over the place..but too shy to go to a jam (now try to figure that one out..)I play mandolin (of course)...
You keep picks in your pockets, your purse-(in my case), in each room of the house, in your car..you never know when you'll need them.
I think that's awesome Jack. I hope it sparked some of those kids to seek out playing mandolin rather than listen to some of that Um...stuff-- on the radio..Keep it goin...
Happy Birthday Saska..I'll be turning 50 in July. It's a funny thing, when I turned 30 I cried, when I turned 40 I had a huge party with friends and have enjoyed my 40's..now when I turn 50..I know...
I'm so sorry to hear the news. May God bless you and your family and give you all that you stand in need of. And may you feel the comfort of the Lord's arms at this time.
I think one of my favorite bluegrass gospel CD's is Ricky Skaggs "Soldier of the Cross". There are a collection of 14 gospel favorites. There is also an audio clip of Billy Graham that opens the song...
Every time I hear this song, it sends chills up my spine. Yes, it's in the key of C. You might want to purchase the song or CD and give "Best Practice Slow Downer" a try. It's a free download. It...
From another West Michigan small town girl. May we all play more mandolin this year =0)