I remember reading an interview with Southside Johnny, a New Jersey shore
R&B singer years ago where he was talking about how he hated singing in the
studio because he kept having to go back and do parts over because he was
flat. He said "who cares about shit like that when you're singing?" I alway
Far be it from me to argue with a per-fesh-un-al such as yerself, but I
still think when it comes to music, when you think about it too much, you
lose part of the soul. I suspicion that most of us hang around here more for
the inspiration we derive from your music than from your good looks, charm
a
o either. There are some pretty ineffective
> grips out there. I think if you study up a bit you'll see that there
> are a lot of common traits about great technique. It's not haphazard.
>
> And then there's Thumbs Carlisle...
> TB
>
> On Jan 11, 2:07 pm, Bill Burn
I think all this stuff about pick grip is much ado about nothing. Lots of
great pickers hold their picks all different ways. I've never thought much
about how I hold it- I had to look when this thread started. Seems to me to
be an individual comfort thing... there's no way I could hold my pick the
>> > > > --
> > >> > > > *From:* Trey Young
> > >> > > > *To:* taterbugmando@googlegroups.com
> > >> > > > *Sent:* Sun, January 3, 2010 11:50:57 AM
> > >> > > > *Subject:* Re:
s out of high school.
> >
> > > Clyde Clevenger
> > > Just My Opinion, But It's Right
> > > Salem, Oregon
> > > Old Circle <http://www.myspace.com/oldcircle>
> >
> > > - Original Message -
> > > From: "Terry Har
Very impressive.
Bill in Nashville
On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 4:30 AM, wrote:
> This ain't exactly like Tater or Bill would have played this, but it was
> fun to see tonight.
>
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMMK3QI4VHg
>
> Clyde Clevenger
> Just My Opinion, But It's Right
> Salem, Oregon
> O
Happy new year to all, and thanks for letting me be a part of the group. I
enjoy hearing other's viewpoints on all things mando, whether we agree or
disagree. My new year's mando resolution is to go out and play jams-
something I've never done.
Bill in Nashville
On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 6:39 AM, M
I agree with Mike, it's not likely that starting out as an adult with adult
obligations, most folks are going to be playing like Chris Thile, or Sam
Bush or Mike Compton. However, it's all relative- lots of folks don't think
much of Thile's (insert other names here) playing. I hear people diss peop
I hate to admit it, but I've been thinking of something with 5 strings for
Christmas... I think 8 is too many for me. :)
Bill in Nashville
On Thu, Dec 17, 2009 at 8:05 PM, Linda wrote:
> ps it has 8 strings but i say no more..
>
> On Dec 18, 1:04 pm, Linda wrote:
> > I am bidding on something
Ha! I guess you could just keep playing mandolin better than I'll ever be
able to...
Bill in Nashville
On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 1:13 PM, mistertaterbug wrote:
> Thanks Bill,
> What would us morons do without guys like you?
>
> Riding in the short bus,
> TBug
>
> On Dec
Use the first link- not the long one. That will take you to the files area.
Right click on the file and choose "save link as" or save target as"
depending on your browser, then choose where you want to save it on your
computer and save it. That will download the whole file.
Bill in Nashville
On T
Very nice instrumental...
Bill in Nashville
On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 5:10 PM, Don wrote:
> Mike, I like your tune a lot and your band plays it well. Nice groove.
> The downstrokes work too. Haunting.
>
> --
>
> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups
> "Taterbugm
this is an example of a young guy with a similar technique- Andy McKee- but
to my ears this is much more melodic- and well, musical:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsD6uEZsIsU
Bill in Nashville
On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 3:05 PM, Mark Seale wrote:
> Should be this: http://www.candyrat.com/
>
> M
>
That clip of Tony Rice from "Bluegrass Journey" is audio heaven.
Bill in Nashville
On Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at 1:43 PM, Dennis Fehling wrote:
> and this is who all inspire to be, my guitar hero.. the one and only...
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xswwXOPhoTU
>
>
> Dennis
>
>
> www.friendsforlife
ah melody... sweet melody.
On Sun, Dec 6, 2009 at 1:25 PM, Dennis Fehling wrote:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY9jLqIpMIM
>
>
> this is mastery of the instrument.
>
>
> Dennis
>
>
> www.friendsforlifedogtraining.com
>
>
> When will the madness stop. Spay and Neuter your pets
>
>
>
>
> [im
My son was doing that kind of stuff with the tapping when he was in college
8-9 years ago- except on much more melodic tunes he had composed.
Bill in Nashville
On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 6:13 PM, wrote:
> Yes. I can see what you are saying
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
> -Original
I think it's fairly common to be surprised how you sound on tape- and most
people don't like it. I read a quote years ago from Vince Gill saying
something to the effect that part of becoming a great singer is becoming
comfortable with the sound of your own voice. I'm not there- I doubt I ever
will
Damn, there goes one of my excuses for not being as good a picker as I want
to be...
Bill in Nashville
On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 11:07 AM, mistertaterbug wrote:
> I had the opportunity to get up close and personal with an embossing
> press some dozen years ago. Thanks to a faulty switch, the thing
Definitely see a Dr.- I was working on my bike a couple of weeks ago and
jabbed a sharp pick into my right index finger- entry
was just below the first knucke and the thing went all the way down into the
webbing between the fingers. The next day it was very swollen and sore as
hell. I went to the D
t; > Hell yeah!
>> >
>> > And check out the picture--upper left--during the interview about
>> > 25:00. :)
>> >
>> > These boys are the shiznit. I'm glad they're adding more shows.
>> >
>> > B
>> >
>&
http://video.pbs.org/video/1305414196
On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 3:27 PM, Jason Kindall wrote:
> Is there a copy available somewhere online?
>
> Jason
>
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 14:47, malagrass wrote:
>
>>
>> Did anyone catch Austin City Limits on PBS this weekend. I just came
>> back from a
I either learn a new tune by picking it out from a record, or play all the
stuff I've already picked out. I have no patience with scales and arpeggios
and stuff like that. I just want to play- to make music. Some will say
that's not practicing- they may be right. I'd probably be better at
improvisi
He even gets his share on the politically correct "oh-we're-all-so-nice"
Mandolin Cafe forum. I'm too opinionated and cynical to spend much time on
that forum, but I've seen posts dissing picky Ricky. I'm certainly no fan
the man if what I've heard about him personally is true- and I've heard it
fa
I can sit down and pick out just about anything if I work at it long enough-
but I often notice a few weeks later if I go back and play with the record
after playing a solo on my own for awhile, I'm playing it a little
differently- not better for sure, but not necessarily worse I don't think. I
thi
Not music really, but I rode my bike up to Rosine today and visited the old
home place on Jerusalem Ridge. A spiritual experience.
Bill in Nashville
On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 3:06 PM, mistertaterbug wrote:
>
> You better play it right, boy...
> Bugs
>
> On Oct 9, 2:22 pm, Brian Ray wrote:
> > I'l
Ah Haa! Love it!
Bill in Nashville
On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 10:15 PM, wrote:
> Here's a pretty good mostly family band -- they don't seem too creepy:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/QuebeSistersBand
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Mike Hoffmann
> To: taterbugmando@googlegroups.co
imar wrote:
>
> On Oct 6, 8:08 am, Bill Burnette wrote:
> >
> > Haven't taken any lessons since- not sure I agree with his
> > assessment though- still seems I'm missing something...
> >
> > Bill
>
>
> My bet is you could still learn a LO
s, group size, whether the participants know each
> > other or not, you name it.
> >
> > David Grier is a very bright individual who has a low tolerance for
> > folks who seek the answers without putting in the time and work he
> > did. I have no idea what the questio
u have to admit, your comment was more of an assertion rather than an
> observation. By all means, deny yourself David's music. It just leaves an
> extra seat for those of us who can see beyond these sorts of things.
>
>
> Miles
>
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 6, 2009 at 9:11 AM, B
ggest to you that you might look deeper at the individual you
> ridicule. Or not, it's not up to me to make excuses for the man.
>
> Glad to hear your team of techs is polite. I run into all sorts of
> people that don't give a damn about their jobs or customer relations,
&g
know David to be ultimately fair and accommodating with people
> who are making an effort to be responsible for their own progress
> instead of looking for shortcuts to flash and dash.
>
> Tbugs
>
> On Oct 1, 12:46 pm, Bill Burnette wrote:
> > I have to say based on my one
I find it kinda strange. Like Cherryholmes- I read that the father basically
decided they were going to be a band and instructed everyone they're going
to learn an instrument. "Uh, but Dad, I want to play football!" "Shut up and
practice your fiddle!" I've never really seen one that was anything to
I have to say based on my one experience, I'm not a fan of David Grier the
man. I attended a workshop at IBMA a couple of years ago and he acted like
it was the last place he wanted to be. Whenever someone asked him a
question, he acted like it was the stupidest question he'd ever heard. Other
memb
at on a cheeto.
> Talk about highjacking a thread
> for more on Roy D -- http://www.roydmercer.com/main.htm
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Bill Burnette
> To: taterbugmando@googlegroups.com
> Sent: Mon, Sep 28, 2009 3:09 pm
> Subject: Re: Alms for the
Roy D. Mercer- that's right Roy Damn Mercer!
Bill in Nashville
On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 2:35 PM, wrote:
> How long's it been since you had a good ole country a$$ whoopin? Roy D By
> God Mercer
> Thats M-E-R-C-E-R
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Mando Chef
> To: Taterbugmando
Glad to see I'm not the only one- I'm an agnostic as far as religious
beliefs but also a lover of old-time bluegrass gospel. My wife says it's
sacriligious when I sing and play it- but hey- I'm not religious so I don't
care. :). I just spent 2 weeks picking out Mr. Compton's version of "I'll
Fly Aw
Skaggs' mando solos are hit and miss for me- but I can't agree that his
playing is utter shit- the mando solo to "Highway 40 Blues" is brilliant- I
assume he played it- someone correct me if I'm wrong. And, I love the intro
to "Walls of Time".
Bill in Nashville
On Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 9:17 AM, Da
people jump on skaggs so easily, but to each
> his own...
>
> And, Bill, don't assume everyone wears the same drawers you do.
>
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
> --
> *From*: Bill Burnette
> *Date*: Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:18:44 -0
On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 4:58 PM, mistertaterbug wrote:
>
> >>SNIP< people that Ricky was downright rude to them in face to face
> situations, not to mention him talking down to an entire crowd. One
> member of this group was called "sonny" by Skaggs once in very
> condescending manner.<<
>
Does
Wow, I have mostly been lurking for a few weeks- posted once or twice, but
I've been following this thread and I must say I can't see what got your
panties in such a bunch.
Bill in Nashville
On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 5:39 PM, wrote:
> Take me off your lessons calendar. I don't need this hit.
> S
12th fret, crown of fret to bottom of strings.
On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 9:09 PM, Trey Young wrote:
> Ok, so I've never really messed with adjusting the bridge to a certain
> number and now I'm curious. Do you measure from the actual fret board to
> the string (I'll assume the bottom of the strin
Love that record! Elvis is a helluva songwriter.
On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 4:58 PM, Mike wrote:
>
> I'm looking forward to hearing your comments about touring on the
> popstar level. Elvis is pretty cool. And is it true what they say
> about the girls in Ypsilanti? Was it difficult to play your st
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