Re: College of Chord Knowledge

2008-10-14 Thread Nelson
scale, making it the relative minor of Eb, not Bb. What I am missing? Thanks, Nelson On Oct 13, 6:57 pm, mistertaterbug [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Val, I got the tune off a list of tunes in ABC format. If you go to the link included, you'll notice it takes you to a website that has a sizeable

Re: Your listening suggestions...

2008-11-12 Thread Nelson
Getting back to this topic, I am finding it almost pointless to even search anymore. I have gone through a bunch of bands, and just don't see many that excite me. When I do find one that plays close to the old way, I end up thinking Why not just listen to the original guys I know I appreciate

Re: Foghorn stringband

2008-11-14 Thread Nelson
On Nov 14, 8:44 am, Sally and Nelson Peddycoart  wrote: I am liking these guys... http://www.foghornstringband.com/ http://www.amazon.com/s/qid=1226673843/ref=sr_nr_i_0?ie=UTF8rs=keyword s=foghorn%20stringbandrh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Afoghorn%20stringband%2Ci%3Adigit al-music- Hide quoted text

First Recorded Mandolinist

2008-11-18 Thread Nelson
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Re: First Recorded Mandolinist

2008-11-18 Thread Nelson
I forgot to askis there a monster anthology which has a lot of this stuff in it? Maybe a Bear Family or Smithsonian set? On Nov 18, 10:04 am, Mike Hoffmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mandolin players of note (country string band and blues only) R.O. Mosely - Leake County Revelers Taylor

Old Time Herald Magazine

2008-11-20 Thread Nelson
I was looking for Old-Time resources and found this today: http://www.oldtimeherald.org/index.html. It is a magazine dedicated to old-time music. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Taterbugmando group.

Re: Monroe Camp 2009

2009-01-21 Thread Nelson
: Prairie Ramblers, Mac and Bob, etc., Arnold Schultz. I would love to see Bobby Osborne come back. I knew of the Osborne Brothers and new a few tunes by them, but was really taken by his vocals. Nelson On Jan 21, 11:11 am, 14strings perrypale...@gmail.com wrote: Since you asked.. I thinking

Re: You Be The Judge

2009-01-27 Thread Nelson
I have a great disc by Dave Brubeck called Old Tiger and Young Lions or something like that. On each track is a guest artist for whom Brubeck wrote a melody. Each melody was suggested by the name of the guest. In many cases, Dave wrote the melody out on the way to the studio, sitting in back

Monroe Camp Faculty

2009-01-29 Thread Nelson
Tater, Do you have a guess as to when the faculty will be finalized? Nelson --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Taterbugmando group. To post to this group, send email to taterbugmando@googlegroups.com

Building a repertoire

2009-02-03 Thread Nelson
Good morning, all, What would you all say are the must know tunes for a basic bluegrass mandolin player's basic repertoire? I am looking for fiddle tunes, whether Monroe himself played them or not. Thanks, Nelson --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message

Re: Building a repertoire

2009-02-04 Thread Nelson
Dutch Girl (which Sadie Compton does a nice version of) and Squirrel Heads And Gravy (which I'm finding difficult to transfer to mandolin). Brian On Feb 3, 1:16 pm, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Nelson, It seems to me that the list varies depending on where a person hangs

Re: Building a repertoire

2009-02-04 Thread Nelson
For more info on The Merry Blacksmith, see http://www.ibiblio.org/fiddlers/MER_MIC.htm. On Feb 4, 5:09 pm, Chris Thomas christopher.s.tho...@cox.net wrote: What would you all say are the must know tunes for a basic bluegrass mandolin player's basic repertoire?  I am looking for fiddle

Re: Building a repertoire

2009-02-05 Thread Nelson
the tune back to it's origin. Nelson On Feb 5, 1:01 pm, sec...@bellsouth.net wrote:  I agree wholeheartedly about the rewards in doing this. Collecting some obscure fiddle tunes has been something of a hobby for me, lately. The Digital Library of Appalachia is an excellent source. Try Polish My

Re: Building a repertoire

2009-02-05 Thread Nelson
with the arrangement and listen to the tune at different tempos, etc. On Feb 5, 2:00 pm, Mike Hoffmann mikehoffma...@gmail.com wrote: nelson, can you say same page!ha! Mike - Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because

Re: Success is the best revenge

2009-02-12 Thread Nelson
I have the Krauss/Plant disc and IMHO it blows. I was excited about the prospects of the two singers and the producer working together, but it got nowhere near my expectations. 'Nuff said there I also have the Skaggs disc and like it. When you pick something like a tribute to Mr. Monroe

Re: Success is the best revenge

2009-02-12 Thread Nelson
. These days, I'd have to say I admire the courage. On Feb 12, 8:07 pm, MinnesotaMandolin eberr...@gmail.com wrote: This maybe is more for the You be the judge thread, but in my band we call Mr. Skaggs Darth Skaggs, because he uses his awesome powers for the dark side. erik On Feb 12, 7:33 pm, Nelson

Facebook

2009-02-14 Thread Nelson
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Re: Facebook

2009-02-15 Thread Nelson
it is closed, but not exclusive obviously. I got accepted. Then again, maybe they just don't know me yet. On Feb 15, 4:57 pm, mandoho...@comcast.net wrote: I think I'm the one who crossed the threads, but it's okay, I'm old and confused most of the time. Clyde Clevenger Just My Opinion,

Re: regionalism (long-winded and rambling)

2009-02-16 Thread Nelson
I abdicate the throne... On Feb 16, 4:48 pm, MinnesotaMandolin eberr...@gmail.com wrote: So, this is idea here is not a specific question, more of a half- formed idea of mine I'm sharing for discussion because I'm curious what other people think. The other day I was listening to Jawbone

Re: regionalism (long-winded and rambling)

2009-02-17 Thread Nelson
That is one of the main reasons I read biographies (where available) of the folks I listen to alot. I think that for alot of my favorites, the main muse is one of the human emotions that is maginified by environmental issues growing up. Look at Monroe and his feelings of loneliness. To me, it

Re: regionalism (long-winded and rambling)

2009-02-18 Thread Nelson
How appropriate that I am reading this as a pot of greens cooks down on my stove. They might be foreign to some of you, but they are one of the best foods for your body that you can find on earth. Gonna add some Great Northern beans and mashed taters to go along. On Feb 18, 3:10 pm, Robin

Re: regionalism (long-winded and rambling)

2009-02-18 Thread Nelson
If there isn't there should be. On Feb 18, 4:23 pm, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Aha, now I get it. Sorry, but it's hard for me to think about more than one thing at a time like you young college whippersnappers. So, New Jersey was a mecca for banjo enthusiasts in the early

Shenandoah Breakdown

2009-03-03 Thread Nelson
I have been listening to this track in the Bear Family 1959-1969 set, and it is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. Call me crazy, but there is a section of the second (mandolin) part that faintly brings Buddy Holly to mind. It has a feel that is similar to the way Buddy vocally approached the

Re: Shenandoah Breakdown

2009-03-03 Thread Nelson
that reminds me of Holly, and probably can find the song that it brings to mind. On Mar 3, 5:55 pm, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Nelson, You're the second person in as many days who has mentioned they heard Buddy Holly in a Monroe song. What is it I'm missing? Do you have

Re: Shenandoah Breakdown

2009-03-03 Thread Nelson
. ... I have been a big Holly fan for years, and have read a biography on him, but had not read of that influence before. On Mar 3, 7:43 pm, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net wrote: I don't know.  I'll give it a listen and see if I can tell.  It is a strong possibility that I won't be able to. What

Re: Shenandoah Breakdown

2009-03-04 Thread Nelson
in Peggy Sue was derived from Bluegrass singing. On Mar 4, 8:08 am, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Buddy Holly and the Bluegrass Boys. Was it True Life Blues or True Love Ways? Taterbub On Mar 3, 7:47 pm, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net wrote: From Wikipedia..During

YouTube Videos

2009-03-05 Thread Nelson
I am working up my first submission to YouTube. Found some Groucho Glasses/Nose on Ebay. Might as well do it in style! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Taterbugmando group. To post to this group,

Re: YouTube Videos

2009-03-06 Thread Nelson
jnpjr. I started working up some Hank Williams tunes last night. Jambalaya should be ready this weekend. On Mar 6, 6:53 am, Mando Chef saltydogli...@gmail.com wrote: Whats yer handle on youtube? Say the secret woid and win a hundred dollars? On Mar 5, 11:10 pm, Nelson nelsonpeddyco

Re: Rich DelGrosso Workshop in Austin

2009-03-06 Thread Nelson
LOL...Taterbugger sounds like a derisive term from the UK... On Mar 6, 12:23 pm, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: Any of you taterbuggers headed to Austin tomorrow for this workshop at Fiddler's Green? Mark --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message

Re: FFCP

2009-03-07 Thread Nelson
John, Thanks. Sometimes those jazzy folks can get a bit out of hand. On Mar 7, 8:14 am, Mandoyak jthil...@insightbb.com wrote: Nelson, As a method of learning the fretboard Ted's FFCP method is great. Once you have the 4 positions under your fingers then moving a tune around the fretboard

Skillet Licker Tunes

2009-03-14 Thread Nelson
All, Does anyone play Rocky Pallet or Ride Old Buck To Water? I'd like to have the mandolin or fiddle tab/transcription and I am being lazy today. Thanks, Nelson --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: Skillet Licker Tunes

2009-03-17 Thread Nelson
of it for the Fiddler's Convention. On Mar 14, 3:42 pm, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net wrote: All, Does anyone play Rocky Pallet or Ride Old Buck To Water?  I'd like to have the mandolin or fiddle tab/transcription and I am being lazy today. Thanks, Nelson

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

2009-03-17 Thread Nelson
I found an interesting Irish curse this morning: Go n-ithe an cat thú is go n-ithe an diabhal an cat. It means May the cat eat you, then may the Devil eat the cat. Happy Saint Patrick's Day! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are

Re: Happy Saint Patrick's Day

2009-03-17 Thread Nelson
@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 11:04:18 AM Subject: Re: Happy Saint Patrick's Day I have just been talking to my boss, and I believe I have found a suitable recipient Robin On Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 3:56 PM, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net wrote: I found an interesting Irish

Grigsby's Hornpipe

2009-03-20 Thread Nelson
I was listening to some Eck Robertson stuff today and encountered this tune. Fiddler's Companion tells me only slightly less than Eck himself on the recording interview. Anyone know anything about this tune? Thanks, Nelson --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received

Re: Grigsby's Hornpipe

2009-03-20 Thread Nelson
Further research shows that Eck played it in Calico (AEAC#) tuning. Has anyone messed around with this tuning? On Mar 20, 10:26 pm, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net wrote: I was listening to some Eck Robertson stuff today and encountered this tune.  Fiddler's Companion tells me only

Re: Grigsby's Hornpipe

2009-03-21 Thread Nelson
adobeinthepi...@gmail.com wrote: Just when I was getting comfortable with GDGD tuning. On Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 7:18 AM, Val Mindel vmin...@gmail.com wrote: Happy Hollow (from Tater) is in that tuning... On Mar 21, 12:11 am, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net wrote: Further

Re: Tater on the Cafe

2009-03-21 Thread Nelson
for a road stories and playing philosophy book on your own style. I might even know a very good candidate for a ghost writer if you were to go that route and need to interview some for the task. I know at least one or two others out here agree with me. Nelson On Mar 21, 11:30 pm, Don Grieser

Re: Tater on the Cafe

2009-03-24 Thread Nelson
When most of us got married we became men of few words Yes, Honey. I'm sorry...What did I do? On Mar 23, 12:36 pm, diptanshu roy diptanshu@gmail.com wrote: haha... but i am getting back to monroe and tater soon! :p On Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 10:34 PM, Mando Chef

Fiddle and Mandolin

2009-03-26 Thread Nelson
At some point, I would like to learn to play the fiddle. Does anyone have an experience working on them concurrently, or advice? Is it better to learn together or get as far as I want on mandolin then switch over? Thanks, Nelson --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You

Re: Fiddle and Mandolin

2009-03-26 Thread Nelson
books or DVDs that you have found useful or know are useful? I've played around with bowing and stuff, and think I can get the hang of it pretty quickly. I just don't want to form bad habits. Thanks again, Nelson On Mar 26, 10:37 pm, solofiddle solofid...@yahoo.com wrote: Go for it! Just remember

Re: Fiddle and Mandolin

2009-03-30 Thread Nelson
it to.  If you want to learn the fiddle.  Do it and the sooner the better. Mark On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 12:42 AM, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.netwrote: Thanks, everyone, for the advice.  I enjoy my mandolin and try to stay true to the fiddle side of things when I am playing old time stuff

Re: Redneck Haiku

2009-03-31 Thread Nelson
Should have known better Than to post that ugly news Wish I could delete On Mar 31, 8:24 pm, Don Christy mandolin...@gmail.com wrote: Now that's what I call a thread stopper. On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 8:15 PM, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.netwrote: Poking fun at rednecks made me

Re: Redneck Haiku

2009-03-31 Thread Nelson
I don't think so. Somewhere in the universe, there is a huge pile of garbage... On Mar 31, 8:52 pm, Don Christy mandolin...@gmail.com wrote: it's the internetnothing is ever truly deleted is it? On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 8:41 PM, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.netwrote: Should have

Re: Redneck Haiku

2009-03-31 Thread Nelson
Maybe a Japanese music form? I have been interested in Asian music for a while. I read somewhere that most of it is pentatonic. On Mar 31, 9:41 pm, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: I wonder if there is a musical form that rivals this haiku verse? I mean, is there a 5-7-5 form in

Re: Redneck Haiku

2009-03-31 Thread Nelson
Lost Haiku Mojo? Let's keep this thing a going Much more fun than work On Mar 31, 10:06 pm, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net wrote: Maybe a Japanese music form?  I have been interested in Asian music for a while.  I read somewhere that most of it is pentatonic. On Mar 31, 9:41 pm

Re: Old Time Barn Dance at the Cracker Barrel

2009-03-31 Thread Nelson
If not, I can at least get something battered, fried and buttered with a heap of cheese on it. On Mar 31, 10:52 pm, lj...@intas.net.au wrote: And.you can have catfish for breakfast. On Apr 1, 2:27 pm, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net wrote: Cracker Barrel's inventory seems to vary

Re: Redneck Haiku

2009-04-02 Thread Nelson
, 2009 at 12:15 PM, Mark Seale mark.se...@gmail.com   wrote: Copenhagen spit cup Sittin in my cup holder Not Dr. Pepper On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 10:08 PM, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net wrote: Lost Haiku Mojo? Let's keep this thing a going Much more fun than work On Mar 31

Re: Redneck Haiku

2009-04-05 Thread Nelson
that this is the year Chicago Cubs On Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 7:15 PM,  mark.se...@gmail.com wrote: Seven dollar beer Forty-two dollar tickets It's opening day Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net Date: Sat, 4 Apr 2009 18:11:28

Re: Cold Remedy

2009-04-13 Thread Nelson
My longstanding treatment for throat ailments: Hot water Lemon juice Whiskey Honey Directions: Pour about 2 or 3 fingers of your favorite whiskey into a glass (the bigger diameter of the glass the better). Dispose of all other ingredients Drink the whiskey Repeat as long as able Nelson

Beaumont Rag

2009-04-13 Thread Nelson
Anyone have an arrangement of this they like and would care to share? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Taterbugmando group. To post to this group, send email to taterbugmando@googlegroups.com To

Re: Disney Bluegrass Album

2009-04-14 Thread Nelson
I found O Mickey Where Art Thou for less than $2 on Ebay. #5 on it is Supercalifagilissticsexpalidocious, or however you spell it. On Apr 14, 10:13 pm, Mike mikebunt...@shaw.ca wrote: What  album, what's #5? On Apr 14, 11:36 am, Mando Chef saltydogli...@gmail.com wrote: If ya'll haven't

Re: rocky pallet

2009-04-19 Thread Nelson
Send me your email address and I'll send. On Apr 19, 2:14 pm, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net wrote: I have it. On Apr 19, 9:40 am, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Boy, I've got every other kind of rocky, but not this one. Fixin' to git it though... Taterboy

Re: rocky pallet

2009-04-19 Thread Nelson
nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net On Apr 19, 2:16 pm, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net wrote: Send me your email address and I'll send. On Apr 19, 2:14 pm, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net wrote: I have it. On Apr 19, 9:40 am, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Boy

Re: Personal YouTube Videos

2009-04-22 Thread Nelson
I haven't tried many scotch whiskies, mainly being a mash fan. I have to say that I recently found a Kentucky whiskey that has become my favorite: Knob Creek. I find it hard to believe that such a good sipping whiskey could come from the folks at Jim Beam. On Apr 22, 8:03 am, mistertaterbug

Re: Personal YouTube Videos

2009-04-22 Thread Nelson
, when you're feeling a little cash flush, if you like Knob Creek, you'll love Baker's (from the same small batch Beam distillery.)  I'm a bourbon man myself. Mark On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 10:04 AM, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.netwrote: I haven't tried many scotch whiskies, mainly

Re: Georgie Buck

2009-04-23 Thread Nelson
Young email_t...@yahoo.com wrote: I don't think the CCD uses the instrument in question on that track, that is one great album though and I sure would like to see those guys live...     From: Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net To: Taterbugmando

Book Reference

2009-04-28 Thread Nelson
All, I have found a book that I really like and wanted to pass the information along to everyone. It is the Craig Duncan Master Fiddle Solo Collection http://www.amazon.com/Craig-Duncan-Master-Fiddle-Collection/dp/0786633875/ref=cm_lmf_tit_14_rsrsrs0. I am enjoying this one a lot. Nelson

Re: Book Reference

2009-04-28 Thread Nelson
That looks like a good one, too. Too many books, too little shelf space! Thanks. On Apr 28, 3:51 pm, 14strings perrypale...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Nelson Thanks for the tip; looks like a good book. Gonna add that to the 'ol wish list. Along the same lines is a Mark O'Connor's book by Stacy

Re: Another Cracker Barrel CD

2009-05-05 Thread Nelson
seems to vary per store. Nelson On May 5, 7:45 am, 14strings perrypale...@gmail.com wrote: I've tried in the past to track these down with no luck. The CB website has no info; I did manage to find the record company once but they were unreachable. I'd love to get a copy of the Old Barn Dance CD

Re: Where's everybody gone?

2009-05-11 Thread Nelson
The oddest thing happend here at workI got covered in stuff to get done! Other than that, I am working on my lesson stuff plus Tennesse Waltz and a few old gospel tunes. One day (when I can focus on one thing long enough), I'll record a video. The challenge will be to find a time when it

Re: Where's everybody gone?

2009-05-11 Thread Nelson
I get all the bacon I need watching CSPAN. I am enjoying the lessons. I feel like I am learning stuff that makes me a better player by improving my confidence and my knowledge. My wife says that my playing sounds much better. As usual, I agree with her when she says something I want to hear!

Re: Garfield's Blackberry Blossom

2009-05-12 Thread Nelson
All, I just uploaded a transcription of Ed Hayley's Garfield's Blackberry Blossom. It was transcribed by a fiddler who lives here in Huntsville. I haven't looked at what is already there, so this may be a duplicate. Nelson On May 12, 7:26 am, Mike Romkey mrom...@mac.com wrote: I like

Re: Garfield's Blackberry Blossom

2009-05-12 Thread Nelson
Dang, I should have looked first. It is the same transcription that Tater had already put out there. The guy who did it has a number of Hayley transcriptions on his website. On May 12, 12:34 pm, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net wrote: All, I just uploaded a transcription of Ed Hayley's

Re: Anne-Hathaway Wallpapers

2009-05-13 Thread Nelson
All discussion of men in thongs should hereby be banned from this group (by gentlemen's agreement)The same would go for any discussion of men in chaps without any drawers on, too. On May 13, 10:37 am, Don Grieser adobeinthepi...@gmail.com wrote: You're absolutely right that that's

Re: Who needs another fiddle tune book?

2009-05-15 Thread Nelson
I always am on the lookout for a new one. Now I have to look up the difference in a song and a ditty. On May 14, 3:38 pm, Fred fkel...@scicable.net wrote: I got this'n last year--good stuff!  The 3-CD set released in conjunction (must be purchased separately IIRC) is also valuable.

Re: Lounge Room Lizard?

2009-05-18 Thread Nelson
About a month or so ago, I bought a Michael Kelly A model to take to work. I didn't want to transport my regular instrument and risk having it stolen or subjected to the Alabama heat. I shut my office door every day at lunch and spend my lunch hour practicing. It has helped alot. In fact, it

Re: IMovie Mac help

2009-05-19 Thread Nelson
it into an editable project On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 9:42 PM, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.netwrote: Sorry...I am a PC.  I can rip it and do just about anything you want to it, but on my Dell. On May 19, 2:27 pm, 14strings perrypale...@gmail.com wrote: Howdy Any Mac power users out

Re: sound advice

2009-05-27 Thread Nelson
In Sam Bush's DVD, he uses a bridge pickup and a mic combo; I believe it is a clip-on mic. As I remember, it sounds pretty good. I have look for a clip-on mic for acoustic instruments and haven't had any luck finding one I thought would work. I had an MK with a Fishman bridge pickup a while

Lead Belly

2009-05-27 Thread Nelson
For some unknown reason, I started hearing Pick A Bale Of Cotton playing on the mandolin while I was eating lunch today. Has anyone played around with Lead Belly's tunes much? Seems like a few nuggets are there. Nelson --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received

Re: Costello Show

2009-06-01 Thread Nelson
Cool. The man has written some great songs. On Jun 1, 11:59 am, mistertaterbug taterbugmu...@gmail.com wrote: Nelson, My Aim is True is on the list of prospects...and about 40 more. Taterbrain On Jun 1, 9:40 am, nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net wrote: I am raring to go now.  I just booked

Re: Secrets, Profane Sugarcane

2009-06-02 Thread Nelson
I picked this disc up this morning, and have listened to it (interrupted several times) once. I like it so far. The Crooked Line is one of my favorites. On Jun 2, 8:47 am, lj...@intas.net.au wrote: Twice in recent days we have heard various tracks from this new CD on our Australian National

Re: Costello Tour Attire

2009-06-03 Thread Nelson
I was going to say Nudie Overalls, but knowing this group, things would get outta hand pretty fast. On Jun 3, 11:29 am, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net wrote: Tater, Are you acting as fashion consultant to Elvis on these tour dates? I'd like to know where one might buy a pair of sequined

Blues (Broonzy)

2009-06-09 Thread Nelson
I have become interested in translating some blues to the mandolin lately and have been listening to artists whose work might might translate well. Has anyone worked with adapting any Broonzy to the mandolin? A few tunes like Long Tall Mama stand out as good candidates.

Costello Show

2009-06-15 Thread Nelson
Has anyone caught a show, yet? We are heading up to Nashville tomorrow to catch one. Looking forward to it. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Taterbugmando group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: Costello Show

2009-06-17 Thread Nelson
sure that I am leaving out something important. The guys went from ballad to blues to rock and rowdy. When the fellas tore loose in a jam, it was amazing. I have never seen such a jam with a guy rocking the accordian! My hat is off to them. It was an evening well spent! Nelson On Jun 17, 8:54

Re: Costello Show

2009-06-17 Thread Nelson
:42 pm, Mike O m...@att.net wrote: I was at the show at the Ryman, too.  It was great... and Nelson has accurately accounted the experience.  the band was great and really played as an ensemble... completely in the service of the song (but really more in service of the story of each song. Nelson

Re: photos

2009-06-19 Thread Nelson
Thanks for the link. Great photos. One tune I forgot to mention that they played was Femme Fatale by the Velet Underground. The full sound of the ensemble really worked well on it as opposed to the sparse treatment it normally gets. On Jun 19, 8:12 am, Mando Chef saltydogli...@gmail.com

The Wilders

2009-06-19 Thread Nelson
I bought the new disc by this group on Amazon (download) last night. They are an interesting group of folks, that is for sure. Anyone else listen to them? Nelson --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: Correction!! Costello/Tater on the Tonight Show!!! 6/23 Tonight

2009-06-24 Thread Nelson
has registered for the camp in Owensboro? Nelson On Jun 24, 8:50 am, Don Grieser adobeinthepi...@gmail.com wrote: I got a close look at Telluride. I think it's the Fishman M300 which has the pickup sensors in the base of the bridge. The M100 and M200 had them embedded in the bridge saddle. He

That dude on the mandolin ripped it!

2009-06-25 Thread Nelson
I was reading comments online from folks that attended the Amoeba Music show in Hollywood, and found this one. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Taterbugmando group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: That dude on the mandolin ripped it!

2009-06-25 Thread Nelson
That dude on the mandolin ripped it! On Jun 25, 3:02 pm, Don Christy mandolin...@gmail.com wrote: I think the subject line must have been the quote. On Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 2:50 PM, Mike mikebunt...@shaw.ca wrote: On Jun 25, 1:00 pm, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net wrote: I

Ear Training

2009-07-14 Thread Nelson
I need some help, please. My ability to hear/identify pitches is awful. Does anyone know of a surefire method for improving it or am I stuck with it as is? Thanks, --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: need me a new Taterbug Special

2009-07-15 Thread Nelson
...@intas.net.au wrote: Here in Tasmania we have roos' getting into the farmer's poppy fields...having a good feed, then going off their faces...and collapsing..wonder just how this would/could translate into some special jerky. On Jul 15, 3:54 am, Nelson nelsonpeddyco...@knology.net wrote

Re: jump start?

2009-07-15 Thread Nelson
? Maybe they would let you borrow a floor model since they are doing a good bit of work for you. Nelson On Jul 15, 9:15 am, Don Grieser adobeinthepi...@gmail.com wrote: It takes a lot less muscle strength to fret a note than we all normally use. Remember that and you'll be fine. On Wed, Jul 15

Re: Ear Training

2009-07-15 Thread Nelson
of Windows programs that claim they can to that, but did not have much luck with them. I am going to keep looking. Nelson On Jul 14, 10:45 pm, Dawn Bradbury bluegrassdes...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.good-ear.com/http://www.happynote.com/ear-training.htmlhttp://www.perfectpitch.com/ http

Re: need me a new Taterbug Special

2009-07-15 Thread Nelson
Do I have to? :) On Jul 15, 9:47 am, Robin Gravina robin.grav...@gmail.com wrote: I figure you dry that opiated roo meat out in the Australian sun for a week and it will get hard as it needs... just look at Keith Richards... On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 4:39 PM, Nelson nelsonpeddyco

Re: Maiden's Prayer - Bob Wills

2009-07-17 Thread Nelson
I am nearly certain that I have what you are looking for. I will gather up my BW Maiden's Prayer mp3s and see. There is a book for sale by Stacy Phillips called Texas Swing Fiddle or something like that on his webpage. The book includes several transcriptions of Maiden's Prayer in it. On Jul

Banjo Anachronism

2009-07-20 Thread Nelson
I was watching an episode of The Waltons last week in which John Boy took a date to his first college dance. The year was given as 1934. The band playing was a somewhat mild stringband composed of a bass, guitar, banjo, fiddle and singer. I noticed the banjo player was playing Scruggs style.

Re: Banjo Anachronism

2009-07-20 Thread Nelson
wrote: I don't know if that is too far off base!  2-21 I'm Going To Georgia.mp3 4202KViewDownload On Jul 20, 2009, at 4:29 PM, Nelson wrote: I was watching an episode of The Waltons last week in which John Boy took a date to his first college dance.  The year was given as 1934

Re: Compton/Grier

2009-07-24 Thread Nelson
Brought to you by Liberty Overalls... On Jul 24, 11:29 am, Don Grieser adobeinthepi...@gmail.com wrote: Was that a typo? Wal-Mart Center? On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 8:29 AM, Dasspunkdassp...@gmail.com wrote: Correction: closed. Mike and Mr. Grier will be performing live, and in person,

Re: New Duff 'Dola

2009-09-16 Thread Nelson
Swet. On Sep 16, 6:59 am, Steve Cantrell sec...@bellsouth.net wrote: Holy crap, Paul Duff definitely some building chops. That's one fine-looking instrument. You'll have to post some videos once you get this one. From: The Holstein Kid

Re: I feel inclined to have sex

2009-09-21 Thread Nelson
I am more accustomed to hearing declined when I am in the mood for sex On Sep 21, 9:29 am, Anna Marley marcelojoos8...@gmail.com wrote: My name is Anna Marley, I am a girl 21 years old. Today I feel inclined to have sex. Im here, someone wants to see me?http://lupelieselot.150m.com

Re: BDSM? Whats with this bondage/sadomasochism stuff, anyway?

2009-09-21 Thread Nelson
I thought it stood for Bluegrass (is) Danged Special Music. I think I'll just use the leather strap to hold the mandolin, like I have been doing. On Sep 21, 2:55 pm, Mando Chef saltydogli...@gmail.com wrote: Jenkies! On Sep 21, 2:14 pm, Mike Romkey rom...@qconline.com wrote: Some days

Haggard at the Ryman

2009-09-23 Thread Nelson
on the Telecaster. It was a cajuney rockabilly take on it that was something else. Nelson --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Taterbugmando group. To post to this group, send email to taterbugmando

Re: New Skaggs CD

2009-09-23 Thread Nelson
Erik, He plays 12+ instruments on the disc, including the mandocello. They are all well done, especially the OT banjo, in my opinion. Nelson On Sep 23, 9:47 am, 14strings perrypale...@gmail.com wrote: I hope this is o.k. to address in this group. Nelson I guess it's not okay LOL.. I

Re: Lou Martin Newsletter

2010-06-10 Thread Nelson
I had Weber Vintage F Oval that was X-braced. Everyone told me how purty is was, but I could never get comfortable with it. I did not occur to me that the bracing might have been it. Caveat: I realize a Weber and a Gilchrist have very little in common... On Jun 10, 11:33 am, mistertaterbug

Band In A Box

2010-09-13 Thread Nelson
Taternation, Any of you use Band In A Box? I ordered it earlier today. If anyone uses it, do you have any Monroe tunes for it, and/or would you be interested in setting up a share somewhere? Gracias, Nelson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

McClanahan Mandolins

2010-09-14 Thread Nelson
Has anyone had any experience with one of these? I just watched a clip on Crossroads (wnpt.org) about this guy. His work seems top notch and really affordable. He builds them in a small shed in Goodlettsville, TN. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: Recommendations for lessons with Mike

2010-09-22 Thread Nelson
I use a Logitech webcam with Skype and it works just fine. On Sep 22, 3:55 pm, Jeff jeffrey.alexan...@louisvilleky.gov wrote: Hello all, for those of you that take video lessons with Mike, what camera/mic do you suggest, and which works for better for you, AIM/ ichat or Skype.  I use windows

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