551

(5 replies, posted in Song requests)

F and C7. Toward the very end there is one Bb.
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552

(10 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

See if this works, MKM.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= … .693083233

553

(231 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Steelstrings, when you're hot you're hot. You on fire, bud.
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554

(12 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Great song done with a tender feeling. I enjoyed your rendition so much. Good on ya, sir.
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555

(10 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Hi Gang. Please allow me to update my fun trip to Florida. We had a great time and the hospitality was superb.
Our friend Jeff (Topdown) came out to the Friendly Fisherman to join us. What a treat. After our gig, topdown led us to the Holiday Inn where we could see Toney Hall (Southpaw41L) play at his gig. Topdown was so right about Toney. That man is inspiring, fun and a bundle of positive energy. He was kind to visit with us at our table. Toney is much beloved by the employees at his venue as well as his audience. Toney invited John Reno to join him onstage for a tune. We were wowed by Toney's tight show and great voice. We were also impressed by Toney's looper pedal and cool guitar effects when he played lead.
The next night we returned to the Nav-A-Gator for a wild night with many friends and super cool management and employees.
On Saturday we played a pool party at a private house concert.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= … mp;theater
It was a hoot with cordial hosts, cool guests, a washtub of cold beer onstage, great food and a room for the night.
Back to Alabama the next morning - grateful to all we met for good times and sincere friendship.
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Thanks guys, Ya'll are the best.
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So proud to to announce My buddy John Reno (guitar/vocal) and John Patti (steel drum player) have made it into the top five in the Folgers Coffee jingle contest. http://bestpartofwakinup.com/folgers-jingle-contest Follow this link to see all competitors.
They will travel to New York City June 16th to compete on national T.V. for the final win. The competition will be broadcast nationwide in an "American Idol" type format with celebrity judges.  The show will also be broadcast over the huge trinitron screen at Times Square.                         The winner(s) will go to California to record a new Folgers jingle and get paid $25,000.
You better believe I will announce the time and channel of the T.V. show right here on this forum.
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558

(19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Nice, Russell. If guitar ain't fun to play, put it down until something fun comes to mind. No pressure, no obligation.
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559

(231 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

badeye wrote:

NEWS FLASH


"King Kernal Harland Saunders is dead , The Kernal kicked the bucket last nite, He was no spring chicken.

On his death bed he said "Boy's its been finger lickin good, the 11 secret herbs and spices areeeeeee!!!!

He was buried in a giant snak pak along his country chalet. After the funeral his wife went home and had a

dinner for one."



Twenty one killed in twenty one gun salut.

Loved it, Badeye. If I may offer another along the same subject line:

Colonel Sanders died and his board of directors decided to have him cremated but they haven't done it yet because they can't decide whether to do him regular or extra crispy.

Steelstrings - got an big ole attaboy for yours too.

Tyson7, A drunk walked into a bar and passed lots-o-gas. A man shouted, "How dare you do that in front of my wife." The drunk apologized saying, "I'm sorry sir, I didn't know it was her turn."



These and other stories at eleven.

560

(231 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

The recession has hit everybody really hard:

My neighbor got a pre-declined credit card in the mail.

Wives are making love with their husbands because they can't afford batteries.

C.E.O's are now playing miniature golf.

Exxon-Mobil laid off 25 congressmen.

A stripper was killed when the crowd showered her with rolls of pennies while she danced.

I saw a Mormon with only one wife.

If your bank returns your check marked "insufficient funds", you call and ask if they meant you or them.

McDonalds is selling the 1/4 ouncer.

Angelina Jolie adopted a child from America.

Parents in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and learned their children's names.

My cousin had an exorcism and couldn't afford to pay for it - they repossessed her.

A truckload of Americans was caught sneaking into Mexico.

A picture is now only worth 200 words.

When Bill and Hillary travel together, they now have to share a room.

finally,

I was so depressed last night thinking about the economy, wars, jobs, my savings, Social Security, retirement funds etc..., I called the Suicide Hotline. I got a call center in Pakistan. When I told them I was suicidal, they got all excited and asked me if I could drive a truck.

561

(18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

His previous wife could dance the two step. it just took her twice as long.

562

(11 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Mr_Apocalypse, I like your choice if your friend can cover his harmony lines.

563

(19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Ray Stevens has some thoughts on the subject:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHvF8L9u … S_OSYM5511

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTQp9713 … S_OSYM5511

564

(12 replies, posted in Acoustic)

A discussion of gigs must include house concerts. They are growing in popularity these days for good reason.
1. With the crackdown on drunk driving, a house concert enables most or many of the guests to walk home from the event or snooze until they can safely drive.
2. The expense of food, drink and entertainment is evenly shared by all and usually much less than an evening on the town.
3. Homeowners who like to entertain no longer have to bear all expenditures. More money is available to pay musicians if all attendees pay the same amount.
The homeowner starts by contacting the musicians and clearing the date for the event. He or she then sends invitations out stipulating requirements to pay ($15-$25 per person), supply a covered dish and and to bring
a chair if you wish to sit during the concert.
Musicians love this because the crowd is there to listen to the music.
John Reno and I played one this weekend at a fenced in swimming pool. The food was varied and yummy (pickers eat free). They supplied a washtub of our favorite beer and water bottles iced down on stage. They had a favorite "hooch" contest. Ten guests submitted a large jug of their favorite booze mix. Everybody got a shot cup and a ticket to write their favorite down and drop in a box.
We played three hours and joined the group to relax until we got sleepy. They had a bedroom for us and had a big breakfast and coffee with us before we left the next morning.
These are fun gigs.

srpetty wrote:

I'm seeing a lot of "if it feels and sounds good, it's good" advice.  I am not even beginning to dispute that.  However, if you don't like how a guitar looks, won't that affect your desire to play it?

I agree with the above. I need a guitar to sound good and play easily.
Looks and beauty take a distant low priority.
I'm old and beat up. I don't care if my guitar is as well.
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566

(9 replies, posted in Acoustic)

"Knocking on Heaven's Door"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw6bbTxb … re=related

Chords are:
G,D,A minor, G, D C

567

(3 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

This guy got me into guitar as an incredible instrument.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cyiq6lewgOk

568

(12 replies, posted in Acoustic)

A dinner/dance at the local golf club.

569

(2 replies, posted in Song requests)

Chords are here:

http://www.e-chords.com/chords/pirates- … /feed-jake

570

(2 replies, posted in Song requests)

Lyrics are here:

http://www.justsomelyrics.com/2086612/Pirates-of-the-Mississippi-Rollin'-Home-Lyrics

Both above are correct. He is using a "chop" rhythm with a lot of distortion. I hear him rocking back and forth from F to Bb back and forth.
Chop rhythm is very effective using all covered chords (barres).
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572

(30 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I'd rather watch the honeymoon.

573

(14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Johnny Winter was scary fast as well as scary looking:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGEUFq7jYGI

574

(1 replies, posted in Song requests)

Hi Robert, Need a link to a video, please. Can't find it on U-tube.
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575

(1 replies, posted in Acoustic)

His guitar is tuned 2 half steps below standard. Still, if you want to play this highly arbitrary tune, you can in standard tuning. He starts off in F.
he then settles down in the key of C.
His style could be folk.
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