What a showman too.Ah, the great Roy Smeck. He was also something else! He’s got a handful of cool vids on the YouTube’s.
It annoys me when a guy is better on four strings than I am on six.
I need to cut down on my string collection
What a showman too.Ah, the great Roy Smeck. He was also something else! He’s got a handful of cool vids on the YouTube’s.
It's very cliche, but for myself the calm music is Bob Marley, Peter Tosh. Relaxed.Just trying to calm this chaotic-as-fuck day with a little Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers.
Got em on shuffle play - spotify
Listening now.
You were young and you were hungryListening now.
Reminds me of the great Townes Van Zandt.
Honest, solo acoustic with heartfelt vocals.
Simple, pleasant story.
I love songs that tell a story. He was a cut man...
That is indeed an ugly tuning. I’ve seen some of that dudes stuff though, he’s clearly got some chops.
It's just so galling to be proud of something you learned, and then see some kid play beyond any skills you'll ever develop ...and do it effortlessly.That is indeed an ugly tuning. I’ve seen some of that dudes stuff though, he’s clearly got some chops.
as far as hating talented people, I agree. I still have a lot to learn in first and second position lol
A wonderful classic. One of the earliest concept albums.
View: https://youtu.be/wuyzrqEA2DQ
IIRC he gathered the record company execs together and performed the whole album as his pitch.
This is a perfect album, not a clunker.
Yes.A wonderful classic. One of the earliest concept albums.
Have you seen the movie he starred in that revolved around the story of this album? Early 80s I think.
Corrected to Townes Van ZandtMerle Haggard, Willie Nelson