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Andy Hatfield and Solly Burton mp3s

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:02:14 CST

Hey all--

Just posted some cool mp3's on my website from a concert I played a couple weeks ago with 2-time national mando champ Solly Burton. Check em out, and let me know what you think! Thanks, Andy

www.mandohat.com

Kaufman Kamp starts June 10 and June 17

http://www.flatpik.com/Steve-Kaufman-Acoustic-Kamp

Texas gales

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 07:36:34 CST

Arranged by

Chris Luquette :)

Played on my Cort 200, dead strings :/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEWPI75a7_8

Will the Circle Be Unbroken (Key Changes, Crosspicked Guitar)

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 09:48:16 CST

Since "Sunny Side of the Mountain" introduced me to so many friends on here, here's another "Crosspicked" guitar song, the old classic "Will the Circle Be Unbroken".....I'm playing this in the key of Long A, then D, then jumping up to G. Hope you all like it, thanks so much for listening!

my version of salt creek

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 08:10:08 CST

This is my first flat picking tune. I played electric guitar for a number of years and then quit playing for 8 yrs!

When i first checked out bluegrass 2 months ago i was blown away by flat picked guitar. It inspired me to try to play again! This is my first attempt at my interpretation of Salt Creek. I'll apologize ahead of time for the terrible sound quality and I'd appreciate any feedback when you have time. Thanks in advance, Randall

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98kwa1aMg8Q&context=C3d805caADOEgsToPDskLR6Zcx_VkwFz8O9hMbc0OA

John Prine - Paradise

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 07:18:43 CST

Had to make a cover of this song, now its one of my favorite to play haha :p

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq6NPKb5aDM

I´ll fly away (song)

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:41:26 CST

Hope it doesn´t sound to bad. . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWO8ugq3tN0

Martin Lifespan Contest entry

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:45:41 CST

Here is my entry into the contest at:
http://lifespan.venturaassociates.net/gallerydetails.php?vid=145

Check out some of the other videos in the gallery as there are quite a few good songs. If you do decide to vote on mine or any others, please note the following
(1) The validation email link doesn’t work (at least it hasn’t for us now or in the past voting for others)
(2) the part that IS highlighted will take you to a page that says “Thank you for your interest. We have validated your vote previously.” and your vote will NOT count!
(3) if you copy and paste everything IN between < and > (including the final “}” which doesn’t look hot-linked), you will get “Thank you for validating your vote.” and the vote tally changes immediately for the song of your choice.

Enjoy. Jim

You are my sunshine with song

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:11:01 CST

Okey, i know i post alot. But this is when im try to sing to. Im NOT a singer, but its fun to sing sometimes to :) I try to crosspick, its my own arrangement .

Also, i forgot the lyrics so i laugh a bit :P

http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?q=hi&songID=9984336

Salt creek playing with my self -.-

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:23:41 CST

Okey, so this is the hardest i have ever tried! It was almost impossible to sync it correct. Using Sony Vegas 10 for the first time, the beginning is a little bit off sorry for that, i will practice more.

Hope you listen to it and give me some feedback.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_cHZTULeyg

So what i did, i used my Canon EOS1100D, then i first recorded the rhythm, upload to my computer..

Then i listened to the rhythm when i recorded the lead. is there any better way to do it? .

Gravel Road To Grainger's

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Mon, 9 Jan 2012 19:32:16 CST

This is a tune I conjured up in respect of my friend and luthier , Jim Grainger. On my many trips to Jim's shop, and riding up his long driveway up the mountain , its just the kind of place that inspires.

http://www.hangoutstorage.com/flatpickerhangout.com/storage/audio/77/gravel-roa-7704-382623132009.mp3

My Fellow Flatpickers!

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 3 Jan 2012 19:33:01 CST

Howdy my fellow flatpickers!

If you guys have time please check out my progressive bluegrass/jazz/funk band on Facebook! Just search for Rick & Najj and you should find us! We are one banjo, one guitar, and two singing fools! We are trying to get as much feedback/suggestions/fans as we can! We have been playing together for a while but just recently decided to start taking our music seriously and it would be greatly appreciated if our fellow musicians would take a listen!

I've included a sample attached to this, so you guys can give it a listen!

Thank you my brothas and sistas for your time!

And if you like us, shoot us an email at rickandnaj@yahoo.com

Rick & Najj

A Rose For Jesus (Our Family Band)

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 09:07:12 CST

This is a song my grandparents and I wrote......my grandfather wrote the first verse, my grandmother the 2nd verse, and I wrote the chorus......I enjoy my grandparents harmony on this....I tried to play my guitar break as soulful as they sang it.....thanks alot for listening, hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!!!!

Gold rush

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:59:23 CST

So, its something wrong with my Canon, can only record 5-30 sek.. Anyway here is my version of Gold Rush hope you like it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQTMkcFpwW0

Red haired boy

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:06:07 CST

Hi guys, im new here. Just found about this forum. i love playing bluegrass music and learning new things everyday. Wish i just had someone to jam with. Becuase i dont have anyone to jam with i use backin track.

Critic are welcome.

':)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDsG291ifG4

here is Whiskey before breakfast

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeBCFm0YZXM

Armstrong Clawhammer

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Fri, 9 Dec 2011 23:27:41 CST

Here's another song for you guys, it's called "Sang my Song" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp98NJrcz0s. If you like it let us know, or go to our facebook and give us a like.https://www.facebook.com/armstrongclawhammer

Armstrong Clawhammer

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 1 Dec 2011 15:52:02 CST

Here is another original, it;s called People Just Don't Change, help spread the word! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9koxQCirSZM Hope you guys like it! Also here is our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/armstrongclawhammer , not saying you have to go and like us, but it would be much appreciated, and remember, Don't just get hammered, get Armstrong Clawhammered!!

Spanish Fandango - thanks, Tom

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:42:01 CST

I've posted a video for Spanish Fandango on my Youtube page. http://youtu.be/im8xtQY6XM4

Thanks to Tom for the tab that allowed me to get into the tune, which I first heard on Mike Seeger's CD "True Vine."

Finger style guitar in open D (DADF#AD) tuning.

Christmas Tune

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:57:40 CST

Hello All,

Here's a Christmas tune to get the season started!

God Bless,

Stan

Whiskey Before Breakfast (Beginner)

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:48:18 CST

Hi, I am new here. I have been playing guitar for a few years mostly just boom chucking and singing with occasional attempts at Carter style melody. In the last month or so I have decided I should try to learn some fiddle tunes and take it somewhat "seriously." I worked out an arrangement of Whiskey Before Breakfast using Norman Blake's arrangement from homespun for the A part and making up my own for the B part. I've been practicing it real slow with a metronome from 80 bpm up to 128 bpm (that's 4/4 not 2/4). I can't really play it any faster yet.

Listening to my recording I can hear that it has that rigid, deliberate feel typical of beginners with inconsistent timing, but I assume that will be unavoidable for quite a while. I would like some advice on what you think I should do next. Should I stick with the one tune trying to get it up in speed or should I learn more tunes and bring them all up to speed together?

Also, is this the appropriate forum or should I post in Playing Advice?

Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town cover

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:24:30 CST

Here's my attempt at the Mel Tillis song 'Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town' Hope you all like it !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1brybtEGxAU&feature=feedu

On Stage With Ronnie Reno at Renofest (Video)

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:28:16 CST

I uploaded a video today of an appearance my grandfather and I did with Ronnie Reno and the Reno tradition a few years back. I'm just now getting around to uploading it! lol.......This sure was fun and this video, to me, is a great souvenir of a great memory. We're playing "Don't Let Your Sweet Love Die", and I really like the way Ronnie Reno's tenor vocals sound with my grandpa's lead. Hope you all like it! Thanks for giving it a whirl. Here's the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_plMj-dEf7M

Tennessee blues - getting started

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:24:54 CST

Here is a first take at recording this song. I've been tabbing it out slowly using a slow down program.

Thanks for listening, I need to learn how to end the song now :)

Sunny Side of the Mountain (Full Band, Crosspicked Guitar)

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:56:45 CST

Hello all......I've uploaded an MP3 of the family band playing "Sunny Side of the Mountain"....I'm playing some cross-picked style guitar on this one. I'd love to know what everyone thinks about it.......thanks for listening and hope you all like it!

Salt Creek

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:07:16 CST

Thought I'd try out the new (old - eBay !) guitar:

http://www.flatpickerhangout.com/myhangout/music.asp?id=20091&musicid=9180

This arrangement is lifted directly from Steve Kaufman's PLP vol 1. Not quite at his pace yet so I'm sticking with his beginner's chorus. The guitar is a Tanglewood TW60 Grand Auditorium. I bought it for fingerstyle more than flat-picking but it's so much easier to play than the old Yammie that it seemed a shame not to at least do a little flat-picking on it.

As ever, comments welcome.

Kind regards,

Derek

Forked Deer

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:43:29 CST

Just messing around with this so it's rough around the edges. I just wanted to record something on the D35. I got this guitar when I was 10 years old, it was used and about a year and a half old when I got it. It is a 1973 D35 My parents toted me with my guitar all over half the country to pick with whoever would pick with me. I put many hours on this guitar and many miles. It hardly gets played much anymore mostly because it doesn't mic as well as some other guitars I own, but just sitting in the room with it, it's hard to beat it. It has a pretty nice growl (I think) for a D35. Hope you enjoy the sound of this guitar.

http://youtu.be/1qI5-qKVuqM

Mary did you know (instrumental)

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:28:18 CST

i really like this song hope you do to! that and i worked really hard on recording and getting everything just right haha. still not sure if im happy wit the bass. i was bowing thee old kay. ha this is kinda my own version of it that i just made up. let me know how you like it!

http://www.hangoutstorage.com/jukebox.asp?site=Flatpicker+Hangout&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eflatpickerhangout%2Ecom%2Fmyhangout%2Fmedia%2Dplayer%2Faudio%5Fplayer%2Easp%3Fisjukebox%3Dno%26musicID%3D9114

A bunch of Flatpicked Fiddle Tunes

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:22:23 CST

I've been working on a new homebrew CD and have posted mp3's of Arkansas Traveller, Angeline the Baker, Blackberry Blossom, Cherokee Shuffle, Forked Deer, Liberty, and Turkey in the Straw on my FPHO page.

All were recorded with my Zoom and are basically a rhythm track and a melody track although one or two have a third track for some embellishments.

Any critique or suggestions for improvement are appreciated.

Here's a link to my page: http://www.flatpickerhangout.com/myhangout/music.asp?id=4529

Cluck Old Hen

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:43:37 CST

My attempt at a flatpicking solo on this tune. I think my timing might be a little off, but let me know what you think.

John Brown's Dream

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 08:31:01 CST

Another recording with guitar and banjo (fretless this time). Let me know what you think. Thanks!

Over the Waterfall

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 6 Sep 2011 23:26:49 CST

Banjo, mando, and guitar

Cripple Creek

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 1 Sep 2011 07:12:24 CST

Short version with banjo and mando

Take That Train

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:39:51 CST

I'm mainly a banjo player - I play banjo for several central IL bands. I post mainly on banjo hangout, but I wanted to show off our guitar player in this one. The band is Illinois Rail. I've been messin' around with this Pro Tools software again, and ran across a song we did on our latest CD. I totally remixed the thing. I wanted to call to attention the guitar lead in the song done by Dave, who also did rhythm. Dave is a great guitar player and played really tastefully on this one. He kicks the song off, and also does the last break. Hope you enjoy it, here's Take That Train.

Trying out multitrack home recording: Norwegian Wood

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:47:46 CST

Another experiment in multitrack home recording. Banjo, mando, and guitar take the melody, with 12-string guitar plus soprano and tenor uke playing chords. Let me know what you think!

Angelina Baker

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:54:01 CST

Another version of this tune, with me playing clawhammer banjo, mandolin, and guitar.

Pick demo, including V-Picks, Wegen and Gravity Picks!

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:31:08 CST

Howdy,

Here's a guitar pick demo that I did a few days ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h8r7sJVizM

I just discovered this forum and I thought I'd kick it off by showing myself.

Next stop in this department may be Red Bear. Blue Chip is just foo far from my bed, haha.

Hope you'll enjoy.

Forked Deer

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Mon, 8 Aug 2011 19:34:00 CST

Here's my short rendition of Forded Deer. http://www.hangoutstorage.com/jukebox.asp?site=Flatpicker+Hangout&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eflatpickerhangout%2Ecom%2Fmyhangout%2Fmedia-player%2Faudio_player%2Easp%3Fisjukebox%3Dno%26musicID%3D8966

It's just 2 tracks, rhythm and melody, into my Zoom recorder played straight through with no effects added.

Any critique is welcome.

"Nowhere but Down"

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:16:53 CST

Kind of a classic country sound. Rough demo version...

http://www.flatpickerhangout.com/myhangout/music.asp?id=26145&musicid=8920&ie6fix=1#addcomment

"Don't Tell Daddy"

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:41:16 CST

Rough demo of new song of mine I am working on.

I'm new to the forum.

Thanks for listening.

http://www.flatpickerhangout.com/myhangout/music.asp?id=26145#

Bluegrass on teh guitar

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:45:26 CST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIgzkuPt8rk

Shady Grove

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 5 Jul 2011 10:27:34 CST

Howdy folks,

I've really been enjoying the jukebox here recently, so I decided to make my own contribution. Let me know what you think!

Fivestring

Black Mountain Rag

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:33:07 CST

Hi Guys and Guyettes,

Sorry I don't contribute as much as I should. I've just uploaded two mp3 files to my Members Page here, two versions of Black Mountain Rag. I'm a teacher, and the playing here is of one of my students, Evan. I decided to hit the record button to give him some indication of how he is progressing. I think he is doing really well, and he has great enthusiasm. Bluegrass is a recent passion for him, so your encouragement will go a long way.

Evan is playing the lead part, while I improvise an accompaniment, different on each take. These are the best of five attempts we made. Hope you like em.

Rob

Durang's Hornpipe

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:57:42 CST

As a member of the Flatpicker Hangout, I tend to post a self-recorded flatpicking tune from time to time. It's almost always a fiddle tune of some type. I do it as a way to share my own personal flatpicking experience with others who may have similar interests. I don't expect praise. I welcome constructive criticism. I encourage others to enjoy the rewards of flatpicking. This tune was posted shortly after learning it. There are a couple of nice comments, however, I feel that one of the comments is unnecessary. Even though it is thinly disquised, I think the two implied words that I am being called are obvious - considering the writer's historical poor use of grammar and spelling. If you want another chuckle, go to the poster's home page and check out his photos. I don't have any idea about why one of them is titled Oklahoma Flatpicker unless he is trying to make some sort of statement about us poor dumb-looking Okies who like to do a little flatpicking. I'm sure it's just meant to be humorous. Kind of like being called an axx Whxxx. Anyway, here's the link to Durang's Hornpipe. http://www.hangoutstorage.com/jukebox.asp?site=Flatpicker+Hangout&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eflatpickerhangout%2Ecom%2Fmyhangout%2Fmedia%2Dplayer%2Faudio%5Fplayer%2Easp%3Fisjukebox%3Dno%26musicID%3D8714

New Railroad/ all by S. Krell

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:35:17 CST

Here is another Free contribution to enrich this site.

"Sonic Boom Killed my Chickens/ Original

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 9 Jun 2011 15:45:41 CST

Farewell Party cover by me

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Thu, 26 May 2011 22:40:49 CST

its late... i got bored.... this song came to mind.....and here is my cover of it =) haha let me know how i am doing with it. im playing all the parts. just thought id throw that in there ha ha

http://www.hangoutstorage.com/jukebox.asp?site=Flatpicker+Hangout&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eflatpickerhangout%2Ecom%2Fmyhangout%2Fmedia-player%2Faudio_player%2Easp%3Fisjukebox%3Dno%26musicID%3D8691

nortern departure link to new music

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 24 May 2011 23:48:20 CST

http://soundcloud.com/chrisluquette/ragtime-annie Northern Departure, a truly awesome Seattle bluegrass group w/ Chris Luquette doing the hot flatpick work.

"Home Sweet Home"

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 24 May 2011 01:36:33 CST

Wanted to put one up. A little "Home Sweet Home". Comments and criticisms welcome and appreciated, good, bad, or otherwise.

Thanks!

Pretty Fair Maid

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:04:57 CST

Here's me with my band Goosetown Stringband doing Pretty Fair Maid in the Garden. Key of A. Recorded a couple years ago live at a gig in Iowa City. It'd be a durn miracle if I ever make it through a song without botching the vocals. Me on flattop/singing lead; Marc Janssen, mando; Melissa Moreton, washtub; and Brian Gotwals on 5 string.

Thanks for listening.

Slow Creek

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:11:53 CST

This is a Beppe Gambetta tune.....thanks for watching!

guitar - Collings AT-16

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...=channel_video_title

my first bluegrass tune

eric@flatpickerhangout.com — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:00:43 CST

found a vid i made in the fall about 2 or 3 weeks after starting to get into acoustic flatpickin ....been playing alot of bass lately but i gotta get back into it ...flatpickin is too cool!

http://www.youtube.com/user/sammyp1971?feature=mhum#p/a/u/1/P_Mq6nGsMFw