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Latest Activity: Feb 28

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What was your introduction to bluegrass music, and what is your current involvement? 9 Replies

   Since I am introducing this topic, I suppose I should lead by example and answer my own question.  My entre into bluegrass was probably just the reverse of most folks.  My experience with others…Continue

Started by Ken Bellingham. Last reply by Daniel David Trent Sep 12, 2012.

Learning Bluegrass Tunes - Resources, Links, and Advice... 4 Replies

Though I've been exposed to bluegrass music most of my life, I really never learned how to really play it.  I don't have a lot of interaction with Bluegrass players, and find myself on the 'needy'…Continue

Started by Phil Manuel. Last reply by Phil Manuel Jul 19, 2012.

Martin and Bluegrass ... Why? 10 Replies

Just looking for input on a question that I get asked frequently.Why is it that probably 98% of all Bluegrass pickers play either a Martin or a specially made Martin clone?Thanks to Doc Watson, you…Continue

Started by Jud Hair. Last reply by Michael S. Jackson Jun 10, 2012.

Earl 2 Replies

MARCH 29, 2012 Dear Diary – I awoke a bit earlier than usual today because it is my birthday. Not that I look forward to getting older, now that I have significantly fewer Winters in front of me than…Continue

Tags: Banjo, Bluegrass, Gibson, Scruggs, Earl

Started by Michael S. Jackson. Last reply by Michael S. Jackson May 10, 2012.

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Comment by SJ Hollman on February 28, 2013 at 12:32pm

I've checked all these sites - done Bing/Google and any other thing I can think of and it's not on any of these sites.  That's why I thought perhaps someone here might have what I'm looking for - I guess no one does this song at jams or as a solo -

Comment by Tom Butler on February 27, 2013 at 6:36pm

Just Google "Good Corn Liquior" Steel Drivers. If it's out there, it should come up. Ultimate Guitar Tabs, Country Tabs, Rough Country, are usually good ones. Chordie and EChords are pretty good to.

Comment by SJ Hollman on February 27, 2013 at 7:01am

Hi folks,

Not much activity on this site so I hope someone can help.  I'm trying to find either the chords or tabs for Steeldrivers song "Good Corn Liquor". Any help would be appreciated.

Comment by Michael S. Jackson on May 31, 2012 at 9:41am

Though my heart is on the ground, thanks for letting us know. I had not heard about Doc. I truly hope he is with Merle, Doug, and Earl - playing to their hearts' content.

Comment by Adriaan N Roggeveen on May 30, 2012 at 4:01pm

Then the Legacy they left behind will have to pass to those left behind, as they did for so many years. "Time Will End, when the Pickin' Stops!" Put  that on your T-shirts.

Comment by Kent Babcock on May 30, 2012 at 3:54pm

Sadly, now Doc has gone home, as I'm sure most have heard.  We can be grateful for his long life and the great music he leaves us with, not to mention the inspiration to be derived from trying to approach his playing.  Me, I'm writing this with a tear or two for him. 

Comment by Michael S. Jackson on May 25, 2012 at 8:31am

Hmmm... Four "banjo killers" and one banjo. Which one comes through loudest? Man, this is both a pleasure and a sadness to watch and listen to. Earl, Merle, and now Doc is in the hospital. Makes you wonder about the future, huh?

Thanks, Jud. This is great stuff!

Comment by Jud Hair on May 24, 2012 at 2:07pm

Happier times ...

Doc and Merle Watson with Earl Scruggs ... Enjoy

Comment by Jud Hair on May 24, 2012 at 12:56pm

... and now it's not looking good for Doc Watson :-(

Doc Watson Hospitalized

Comment by Michael S. Jackson on May 17, 2012 at 9:58am

First Earl; now Doug. Bad news every time I turn around (found out yesterday that my wife is critically ill).

I have always admired Doug. He was a huge influence on John McEuen. Doug's Tune is one of my all time favorites. Notice how he picks almost in a completely verticle finger position? I've been told he rested his pinky on the bridge. Very unusual, but it allowed a clean, even sound. If you have not picked up their video, do so. Their rise to "stardom" is fascinating and it's a good documentary of life in the Ozarks.

My heart is on the ground. Thank you, Doug, for all you have given.

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