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Post by Riverman on Nov 1, 2019 21:11:43 GMT
And another one is biting the dust - Sounds Great Music in Heald Green. I’ve bought over a dozen guitars there over the years and, although it’s had its ups and downs (losing the Taylor franchise, stopping doing Collings when the prices went up) it’s always been, for me, the epitome of the small independent shop that was worth supporting. The owner is retiring and it’s closing at the end of the year. geddarby did you know?
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Post by Riverman on Oct 29, 2019 20:03:44 GMT
Wonderful as his instrumental stuff is, his songwriting really hit its stride on this album. This song is a masterpiece imho.
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Post by Riverman on Oct 26, 2019 12:04:46 GMT
Yeah, I believe Roger Bucknall says the same about me... Must have missed that video ... We couldn’t agree on the royalty split
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Post by Riverman on Oct 26, 2019 9:48:09 GMT
If you watch the Taran guitar videos Rory describes how working with Martin has improved his art. Yeah, I believe Roger Bucknall says the same about me...
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Post by Riverman on Oct 24, 2019 11:52:05 GMT
I noticed his Wikipedia entry says he has “a spare picking style”... I wonder whether he'll lend it to me.
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Post by Riverman on Oct 23, 2019 8:10:01 GMT
I noticed his Wikipedia entry says he has “a spare picking style”...
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Post by Riverman on Oct 11, 2019 11:15:01 GMT
No problem. That’ll be 20 quid please
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Post by Riverman on Oct 11, 2019 11:11:13 GMT
It was on ITV and is available on their catch up thingummy.
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Post by Riverman on Oct 11, 2019 7:51:25 GMT
It is different for people struggling at the bottom and I might be happier at supporting them! Thanks for the offer Andy, I’ll send you my bank details
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Post by Riverman on Oct 10, 2019 10:34:25 GMT
I imagine we’re going to see more and more of this. With seemingly the whole world turning to Spotify, how can anyone pay back the recording costs? Not from CD sales or downloads, that’s for sure. I speak from bitter experience
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Post by Riverman on Oct 7, 2019 10:14:10 GMT
This is sublime. What a pairing.
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Post by Riverman on Oct 4, 2019 17:35:11 GMT
On Saturday 12th October I’ll be making my third appearance at Acoustic Roots in Dalton, near Wigan. This time I’m supporting the wonderful Mark Harrison. www.acoustic-roots.co.uk/
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Post by Riverman on Sept 27, 2019 10:56:20 GMT
Really interesting review Ben. By way of contrast, here’s what Chris Smither’s website says about his live gear: Equipment Chris carries when he’s on the road “After years of consideration I’ve come to the conclusion that, within limits, gear is more important as a topic of conversation than as a way of making music. It’s just not that important.” – Chris Smither Pickup Who knows what they put in those things? DI Who cares? It must be said, Chris’s live guitar tone is terrible...
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Post by Riverman on Sept 25, 2019 19:08:55 GMT
I’ve found this thread fascinating, totally relevant to the style of music I play*, and not a little instructive. * I use a guitar for this, if that helps
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Post by Riverman on Sept 22, 2019 19:39:16 GMT
I see Amit’s point - it is racism in that the question is being asked purely on the basis of the colour of his skin, with the prior knowledge that he is an accomplished acoustic stringed instrumentalist. I can understand his deep frustration, but can’t fathom out if there is an “offence” there - as it is a reasonable question. But in that context it’s not a reasonable question is it? I’ve never been asked if I play the sitar. If the question is based on an assumption, and that assumption is based on skin colour, it may not have been the questioner’s intention to cause offence but if I were Amit I would have every right to feel offended.
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