Posted by Drew in Blues Who's Who on 27. Feb, 2010 | 1 Comment
Sam Maghett – better known as Magic Sam – is one of the great unsung heroes of Chicago blues. His distinctive style bridged the gap between the classic, stripped down sound of Chicago blues and the more polished R&B sounds of the 1960s. The result was an energetic and charismatic style that was unforgettable.
Tried and true? Yes. Boring? Maybe, but the trusty old “E shape” movable major triad is an indispensable tool in any guitarist’s toolbox; one that can save you when you’d otherwise be lost in the woods. This grip will serve you well for Blues, Folk, Rock, and Country music.
The thing that makes movable chord [...]
To quote Muddy Waters, “The blues had a baby, and they named it rock and roll.” While most fans of the latter are generally aware of this fact, it’s often surprising to discover that so few have actually explored the roots of their favorite music. For many, the blues start with Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, [...]
Posted by Drew in Journal on 01. Mar, 2010 | No Comments
I’m playing some gigs again this month with Laguna Slim and Satin Blue. Those shows are always a hoot. Three guys show up, lock in; general revelry ensues. If you’re going to be in the neighborhood, I hope you can stop by and check us out.
The gig in Temecula should be fun. Since it’s a [...]
Posted by Drew in Gear on 26. Feb, 2010 | 1 Comment
This here’s the Gypsy Moth: a Martin parlor guitar, model 5-16GT; also referred to as a “size 5 guitar” or a “terz guitar”. They call it a terz because the guitar was originally intended to be tuned up a minor third (three half-steps) from standard tuning — so the low E string would actually be [...]
Posted by Drew in Journal on 23. Feb, 2010 | No Comments
The Blue Girl adventure continues. As posted on TDPRI earlier today:
So I contacted the Guitar Shoppe and sent them photos. They’ve told me they can’t fix it, due to the polyurethane finish; the best they can do is seal it and prevent further damage.
They said that the only real “repair” option would be [...]
Posted by Drew in Journal on 22. Feb, 2010 | 2 Comments
So, it’s closing time at the homestead last night. I’ve got my blue-skinned beauty, and a glass of water in each hand; heading for the stairs to put the blue girl to bed, then jump in the sack with the missus. I get two steps away from the carpet and the back [...]
