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For those who got their start in the '50s and '60s and continue to embrace folk music today.
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Harps and racks... 18 Replies
I know there's a group for real harp players, but I'm not in that class. However, since finding my old harp rack, and one of my harmonicas, I decided I'd start using them again when playing some of my favorite folk tunes.Any other of you folks using…Continue
Started by Phil Manuel. Last reply by Phil Manuel Aug 28, 2012.
Back into writing protest songs....
http://youtu.be/9nH5BcwLIkkContinue
Started by Lon Milo DuQuette Aug 14, 2012.
Guitar Army 3 Replies
I live in Punta Gorda, Florida (between Sarasota and Fort Myers). Every Thursday evening for years, and ever-growing bunch of musicians gather in Gilchrist Park (on Charlotte Harbor), naturally congregate into groups, and play/sing all sorts of…Continue
Started by Steve Widmeyer. Last reply by Jud Hair May 17, 2012.
Ok, THIS group is definitely for me. 1 Reply
I started playing back in the 60's and it has always been mostly PP&M, John Denver, Kingston Trio, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, Everley Bros., I could go on. Now days it is mostly John and PPM with a lot of Suzie Bogguss thrown in. If you're not…Continue
Started by Mike Bishop. Last reply by Blues Agent Apr 21, 2012.
I've waited 45 years for this! 6 Replies
O my gosh!! Even though I'd grown up on traditional folk tunes, my acute awareness of music didn't come of age until 1962. I was eleven years old by then, but could absolutely NOT get enough of P,P&M, Kingston Trio, Weavers, Highwaymen, Terry…Continue
Started by J. D. Woods. Last reply by Blues Agent Apr 19, 2012.
Old folky refusing to lay down n die. 2 Replies
Old folky refusing to lay down n die.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlqzF2vK-GU&feature=shareContinue
Started by Lon Milo DuQuette. Last reply by Lon Milo DuQuette Jan 10, 2012.
Jap P. ? 3 Replies
Where did you go to school upstate? I was at SUNY Platttsburgh. Did you ever hear or know of the Chapin Brothers? They were big in my area and Tom. the oldest made it nationally as you and others probably know.
Started by Lou. Last reply by Lou Aug 26, 2011.
Cult Movie? 2 Replies
Believe I sent this to the wrong place at first but just a brief comment on one of my favorite movies, "A Mighty Wind". Pretty good movie, makes me laugh and I even like the music.
Started by Lou. Last reply by Lou Apr 19, 2012.
63 and still kicking 4 Replies
I hope you'll take a moment to view and listen to these three songs of mine and let me know what you think. This was shot last Sunday at Father's Pub in Santa Ana California at an 'Acoustic Songwriter's Showcase.…Continue
Started by Lon Milo DuQuette. Last reply by Harald Kliem Dec 8, 2011.
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Comment by Jay P. on September 3, 2011 at 1:14pm -
Edward,
Splendid Edward, simply splendid. But, then again, that was what I expected my friend.
Jay P.
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Comment by MÁRIO RIBEIRO on September 2, 2011 at 7:27pm -
Dear Friends,
TICO TICO ( composed by Zéquinha Abreu...long ago,belongs nowadays to brazilian folk repertoire ).
Here the IMPOSSIBLE......becomes POSSIBLE......!!!!!!!
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Comment by TheValleyGirl on September 1, 2011 at 8:25am -
Thanks, I'm working at it. I LOVE the Run River Run Video!!!! I would love to learn to play the Mandolin, I have one, but I just working on learning guitar right now. I really would like to have someone to play guitar with so I could learn faster than watching youtube videos :)
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Comment by Edward Sparks on August 31, 2011 at 12:54pm -
Valleygirl, it's never too late! You will enjoy it I am sure!
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Comment by Steve Widmeyer on August 31, 2011 at 11:21am -
Welcome Aboard, ValleyGirl
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Comment by TheValleyGirl on August 31, 2011 at 10:39am
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Started playing at 57!!
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Comment by Edward Sparks on August 31, 2011 at 6:21am
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Thanks! I have been wanting to do this for while and just never asked anyone how to do it! What a great video...who are those guys! Edward
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Comment by Ken Brodie on August 30, 2011 at 9:18pm -
Ok Ok - here goes.1. Go to your you tube video. 2. Select the share button underneath the video 3. Select the embed button 4. Copy the code. 5. Select the media icon as you suggested and paste the code in and voila. Hope you don't mind but it's a beautiful version.
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Comment by Edward Sparks on August 30, 2011 at 6:36pm
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Okay, so it worked but I still don't know what to do...give brother give!
;-) Thanks, Edward
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Comment by Ken Brodie on August 30, 2011 at 4:56pm
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Yay it worked:-)
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