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Happy October 2022
Boogie Woogie Guitar Lesson 1
Don’t Panic-play music!
Here in Seattle, all my next few weeks’ gigs are cancelled-no nightclubs, no workshops, no parties. At least we have ukuleles!
Here’s a song you can learn, Little Dog Blues. If you enjoy the lesson and have some spare cash, tip me at Paypal.me/Hobemianrecords
McCabes Guitar Store
Finally got to play there! With my friend the engaging and blue storyteller and songwriter Kristina Olsen. Great sound from Wayne and everyone lovely to work with. What fun!
At The xmas ball
My favorite Xmas song. Originally done by Bessie Smith, this one is sung by Suzy Thompson from our 2017 album “Communique” on Hobemian Records. Matt Weiner on bass, me on guitar. Happy Holidays! Del Rey
Augusta Blues Swing and Oldtime.
I love the Bushwick Bookclub
Here’s my song The Mouse Loves The Cat
from the October 2017 Bushwick show on Grimm’s Fairytales. These shows are great-check out more atthebushwickbookclubseattle.com/
Memphis Minnie DVD
My DVD showing everything I know about how Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe played guitar is out on Homespun. Here’s a sample:
You can get it via instant download at Homespun or a DVD fromĀ Hobemian Records.
Do you play house concerts?
I love house concerts.
Music sounds best when it’s close to you. At a house concert, I get to prance around as if I was using thousands of dollars worth of expensive cord-less equipment with personalized in-ear monitors, a whisper-quiet pickup system and a sensitive sound person listening for my every nuance-free!
Some house concerts are long-running very organized events that maintain a mailing list and pay better than a public gig. Others are sponsored by people who live off the beaten path but love acoustic music, so they bring the show to them. Basically all you need to get is about 20 friends and neighbors, a pleasant space and the right musicians and you can be like Madame Verdurin and enjoy the prestige of a musical salon in your own home.
You’d be surprised who will come play at your house if they have the night free and are passing through. Just ask for more details.