Well, I am a solo act too and last summer had a great gig playing every weekend on the deck of a local lakeside restaurant/bar. One night towards the end of the last set, I was playing an origial song and I only play a couple of them a night. I do mostly cover songs. Halfway through the song I notice this women watching me with tears streaming down her face. I'm thinking this is so bad I'm making her cry, lol! After I was done and packing up she told me that my song had "touched" her and she liked it very much. It was one of the best compliments of my music career. Knowing that though my music I was able to touch someone. It almost made up for all the flubs and gaffs that sprinkle my gigs!
26 2015-01-25 15:20:47
Re: Your Own Review(s) Of Your Gig(s)? (26 replies, posted in My local band and me)
27 2015-01-25 14:49:42
Re: Heads up on JoeyJoeyJoey (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Joey, if you read this please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hope to have you back soon.
Dave
28 2015-01-22 23:26:24
Re: Someday Has Never Come (20 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I gotta tell ya, that is top shelf stuff right there! Very, very nice! Hope to hear you play it for us soon.
29 2015-01-18 00:00:53
Re: Line 6 spider 30 (9 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Though the peavy may be a bit more complicated to set up, think of all the fun playing with it to get "your" new sound. On the other hand, familiarity is hard to beat as well. Just close your eyes and let your ears decide for you! Witch ever choice you make will be a good one. And perhaps a bit premature, but happy new amp day!
30 2015-01-15 23:58:12
Re: Hendrix acoustic Little Wing cover (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
This is an older post....but still a good one!
I agree with you Doug!
Very talented you are Graham.
31 2015-01-15 23:33:57
Re: Coal Black Sadie (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I like it very much! Can almost hear it with some blues slide guitar. And being played in a smokie honky tonk down around New Orleans. Great mental picture! As always, nice work Graham!
32 2014-12-31 00:40:16
Re: NGD (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I have found that with guitars, beauty is only skin deep. Seen some that looked like a weck but played and sounded great. Then others looked heaven then and played and sounded like hell. Never judge a book.....well you know. Happy new guitar day!
33 2014-12-30 23:33:54
Re: Back in the hospital (20 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Very sorry to hear you are in the hospital NELA. Good thing is they will get you back to feeling better in no time! Maybe someone can sneak in some KFC or some other fast food. Last time I was in that worked for me. And since you and the wife can't go to play, perhaps some players could come to you. If not against the rules, of course. Nothing wrong with bending them a little though! Feel better soon, I'll be thinking of ya!
34 2014-12-24 18:56:44
Re: XMAS (21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Merry Christmas to you badeye and to all in Chordie land.
35 2014-12-22 20:48:43
Re: NGD (18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Really sweet guitar there unclejoe! I have always thought the sg was just so cool! More so than the lp,just my opinion.
36 2014-12-22 20:42:32
Re: RIP Joe Cocker (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Leave your hat on. RIP Joe. I wore out a couple of his 8 tracks in the day! Great talent.
37 2014-12-18 23:52:11
Re: John Lennon cover, Happy Christmas (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Very nice job Pete, I think it sounded great!
I'm thinking about purchasing the Helicon Acoustic Play, how do you like yours so far? Is it easy to use and set up? I'm thinking it would be a cool addition for solo gigs. The reviews I've seen for it have been mostly good as well. Again, great job on one of my favorite Christmas songs!
38 2014-12-02 17:04:50
Re: NGD and NAD! (25 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
topdown,that is some very nice gear! Congratulations! Does this mean chordiestock will go electric?.......lol
39 2014-11-26 00:04:22
Re: The 1st Jet aircraft (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Sadly I have bombed with my spruce top guitar!
40 2014-11-25 23:57:10
Re: Worthless (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Very nicely done Graham! I like where the song comes from and your voice and guitar fit it perfectly. Great job!
41 2014-11-12 02:25:37
Re: Other Hobbies (31 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Very nice work Amy! And very scary!
My other passion besides playing music is deer hunting with bow and arrow. The last few weeks when not working. I'm up at four am, in the woods by first light and come out at dark. Needless to say, I've not been playing as much as usual lately. But will get back to playing and hopefully a winter gig in a couple of weeks.
42 2014-10-27 22:43:38
Re: Babysitting Baby (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Nice job jets, I really liked it! I tried playing and singing to the grandsons too. Didn't work out so good, they cried louder.
Dave
43 2014-10-27 22:37:21
Re: NGD for me :) (18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Happy NGD Roger! She is absolutely gorgeous! I know you will have a lot of fun playing together! Rock on!
Dave
44 2014-10-27 22:31:09
Re: Happy Birthday Chordie (21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Happy Birthday Chordie! Props to Per, Roger and all our wonderful moderators who make Chordie such a great place to visit. And to all the members who are so willing to share advice, help and talent. You all rock!!!
Dave
45 2014-10-24 15:30:11
Re: A Bit Of A Challenge (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Wow what an inspiration! I really admire his spirit and musical ability.
Thanks for sharing,unclejoesband!
Dave
46 2014-10-24 15:22:25
Re: Home alone with nothing to do (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
NELA, there is an old saying,a mans gonna do what a mans gonna do!
But the other side of the coin is if they didn't care they wouldn't give you such a hard time about doing things you know you shouldn't do.
I think playing guitar or writing a new song is a good compromise. At least until the doc's give you the go ahead to do more.
Hang in there bud,hope you feel better soon!
Dave
47 2014-10-22 18:28:23
Re: Why do you like the music you like? (24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
As I am getting a little more mature,I seem to gravitate more to the singer-songwriter type of music. It can be simple or complex,soulful or airy,fast or slow but always from the heart. Some very good artists reside right here in Chordie in fact.
Dave
48 2014-10-22 18:12:22
Re: NGD (56 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Russ,an awesome looking slice of guitar heaven!
Looking forward to seeing and hearing this played in your hands!
Hope you have many,many years of good times together.
Dave
49 2014-09-29 02:45:57
Re: Football post for 2014-2015 (206 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
The Panthers got whipped pretty bad again today. I keep waiting for Cam and company to really step it up to the next level. I don't see that happening any time soon. But Steve Smith showed his old team how to get it done today.
Dave
50 2014-09-29 02:30:48
Re: Hi from mekidsdad (24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Some really good folks here. Drop by anytime Jim!
Dave