126 Reply by hummin n strummin

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

Thanks jerome, that is one less thing to worry myself about while getting ready for this. The getting ready part is the hardest with set lists, what equipment to bring,and all the little things playing out entails for a solo guy. There is no one else to help remember the little things. The easy part will be when I start playing!

Amy, thanks for the kind words. I would have no worries at all if I could sing like you! When the time comes you will be awesome. I've spent countless hours just like many people here learning songs and guitar. I still consider myself a hobbyist at best. But I do love to play for people and have fun! Each time out gets a bit easier and helps build the conference a little more.

Thanks again to all of you!
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127 Reply by hummin n strummin

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

Hey thats rock star material there!! Very cool indeed!!

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128 Reply by hummin n strummin

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

Thank you all very much for the encouragement,tips and advice. This site is far and away the best there is for info and the quality of it's membership.
blue...Thanks. I always have fun:-}
NELA...For sure I don't want any trouble with the tax man or music police.I hear both can be a real pain! Thanks I never thought of that end of it.
Tyson...You hit it right on that is really what I needed. Thanks very much!!
topdown... thanks!!! Coming from a player like you it means a lot. I'll keep you updated good and bad. thanks again!
Grah...Thank you for taking the time to give someone with much less experience some good advice.
Artie...I know i will have a blast and hope it caries over to those listening. Thank you.
zguitar...I thought the same thing,4 hours is a lot of playing for a weekly thing. But that is what they want. I'm hoping there will be other acts to alternate and keep it fresh. I do have between 4 and 5 hundred songs tabbed and worked out that I can play. I have been doing this for awhile and practice and learn new songs all the time. I will try to keep it fresh. Thank you sir!

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129 Topic by hummin n strummin

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

I have been doing my solo acoustic gigs for a few years now. Played lots of partys and small bars for free,small donations or tips. And thats cool I had a blast and learned from each one of them.

Last fall I was asked to play a political party get toether for a friend that was running for office. I'm not really into politics all that much but I do like to play out when given the opportunity. And it was being held at a fancy restaurant/bar on a nearby lake. I donated my time of course, but made out really good on tips and played for about three hundred people. That was huge for me! I had an awesome time and met some new people and the gig went really well.

As I was packing up the owner came over and asked if I would like to come back to play for them sometime and
I said sure, and that was the last I heard from them. Until today!

I'll be playing every Friday night till after labor day on the dining room, deck area from 6 to 10. And to top it off they will be paying me more than I ever made playing before! I'm very excited and a bit nervous too. Hopefully I can pull this off!

Any advice from you guys out there would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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130 Reply by hummin n strummin

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

Tip of the hat and happy birthday to you Topdown!!!

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131 Reply by hummin n strummin

(33 replies, posted in Acoustic)

I'm sure you will love your K&K Amy. A friend who comes over to play from time to time uses one with his Guild. It sounds awesome when he plugs into my pa. Of course it sounds really good unplugged too. Good luck and have fun!!

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132 Reply by hummin n strummin

(40 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Russ,you know as I get a little older I seem to look deeper into the lyrics of songs. You are a master at writing something others can feel. You and some others on this site truly inspire me. This is another example of your wonderful craftmanship. Thanks so much for sharing with us!

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133 Reply by hummin n strummin

(41 replies, posted in Electric)

I'll bet it will sound like heaven too Russ. Can't wait to hear your first recording with her!
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134 Reply by hummin n strummin

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Well written and performed. I liked this very much. The writing style reminds me of Richard Shindell. And as dino said I hear a bit of Lou Reed in the vocals as well. But you are very original and did a great job with this one! Thank you for sharing it with us!

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135 Reply by hummin n strummin

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hey there All1 song. I liked your song very much. A lot of emotion there. It brought me to a place that most all of us have been at least once in our lives. When you can write and perform a song that will reach out and touch someone. That is when music is at it's best! Great job!

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136 Reply by hummin n strummin

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Nice job  TIG, I agree with dino. It does fit with all that is going on around us these days. Very well done!

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137 Reply by hummin n strummin

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hey there deadstring. I liked your song very much. It was wonderfully written and felt the words came from the heart. Your playing and singing were very good as well. A great job indeed!

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138 Reply by hummin n strummin

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Another amazing song Phill. Couldn't help but to toe tap while listening. The vocals and playing sounded just fine to me. I really liked this one!
You're on a real musical roll, keep it rolling. Can't wait to hear what's next!
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139 Reply by hummin n strummin

(15 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Very nicely done TIGLJK. I had this perspective thirty years ago. I have it still with my wife today. Great feel to this one.
Perhaps a recording soon? Would like to hear your version.
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140 Reply by hummin n strummin

(27 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Great job Amy! Sounds really good. You have a wonderful tone to your voice. I'll be hummin this one next week while on family vacation in Myrtle Beach!

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141 Reply by hummin n strummin

(36 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Russell,I am awestruck. Great job,well written and arranged,the singing very well done and your playing is fantastic! Did I hear a little slide guitar in there as well? I enjoyed this one very much. Keep em coming!

I checked out some of your other songs and all were very good. I could learn a lot from you!
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142 Reply by hummin n strummin

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

You have a real beauty there Russell. In my humble opinion, nothing beats somthing built with your own two hands. I hope you have many years enjoyment playing your own one of a kind guitar. I also very much look forward to seeing and hearing your new song /video.
           
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143 Reply by hummin n strummin

(27 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I really like your song Amy. Can't wait to hear you sing it. You have been on a musical mission as of late. Keep it going,it's all good!

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144 Reply by hummin n strummin

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

A happy birthday to you Roger!!

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145 Reply by hummin n strummin

(13 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Very nice guitar Guss.I'll bet she plays and sounds as good as she looks.
Just curious, what amp do you use with her? What pedals if any?

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146 Reply by hummin n strummin

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

Roger I'll bet your students think you are the best guitar teacher on earth. They may be right!! That was very generous of you. I hope the "new" guitars inspire them to greater heights.

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147 Reply by hummin n strummin

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

Ok Amy I took your dare and I'm glad I did! That was fantastic. So heartfelt,the singing and guitar playing was spot on. I got the feeling you poured your soul into that performance. Top notch for sure!!

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148 Reply by hummin n strummin

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

KAP, you have gained a huge fan here! That was outstanding. The emotion you put in a song goes so well with what you have written.

I look forward to hearing more!

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149 Reply by hummin n strummin

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

That was really good! I liked the song, production, playing and singing. Great job arkady.

The talent of the members from this site amazes me!

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150 Reply by hummin n strummin

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

Hey UncleJoe. You have some real nice guitars there. I bet they sound as good as they look. The old ones have many stories I'm sure.

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