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Garland
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Playing guitar since: off and on since 1960, a lot more off than on

this open mic thang Jan 20, 2022 14:43:07 GMT -5 Derick and seagullplayer like this

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Post by Garland on Jan 20, 2022 14:43:07 GMT -5

Getting back up to speed on songs I know and/or learnin new songs is tough given the lack of time between dates... I'm just about through my entire familiar repertoire already.... I mentioned that to the host/organizer and he said; so, start over with what you know...

.... well, duh! I guess I could look at it like I am playin to a different crowd every nigh, since, for the most part I am.... sometimes I scare me self with me grasp of the obvious

Playin at playin guitar-

SO MANY GUITARS/SONGS, SO LITTLE TIME

Guild D140 Natural
Epiphone Dove Pro (limited edition)Alpine White
Luna Artwood Vintage Distressed Folk Body
Washburn HG75SEG-0 (gave to my youngest son)
Gretsch 5420T in Aspen Green
Orangewood Ava w/LR Baggs Lyric
Martin 00015M w/LR Baggs Lyric
Lag T118ASCE-BLK
Guild D240E
A-M-I J45 clone
Squier Affinity Telecaster in White

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Location: Southern Indiana
Playing guitar since: Long enough I should be better at it...

this open mic thang Jan 20, 2022 16:54:36 GMT -5 Derick and Garland like this

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Post by seagullplayer on Jan 20, 2022 16:54:36 GMT -5

We had our monthly nursing home gig for nearly 14 years.

About 16 songs a set. We had about 8 we did every month. About 20 others we would work in and out for other part of the set. I tried really hard to have at least one brand new song every month. Some of the new ones would work their way into the sets and some where a one off.

I found people come to expect some of the songs they think we did well, and would be disappointed not to hear them. I would think you could read the crowd and know what songs they will come to expect from you every visit.

If you go see a favored artist, you would be disappointed not to hear some of his biggest hits. You said your family already had some favorites you do...

Gibson J45 Studio Walnut Burst
Epiphone Masterbilt AJ45-ME
Epiphone Masterbilt AJ500ME NS
Epiphone Hummingbird Pro
Seagull M6 Spruce
Gibson J40 (1972 era)
Yamaha 365S (1980 ish)
Taylor 110, 2004
Martin DC-160GTE

Garland
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Posts: 4,661
AKA: Gdjjr Thistime
Location: Texas!
Playing guitar since: off and on since 1960, a lot more off than on

this open mic thang Jan 20, 2022 18:02:30 GMT -5 seagullplayer likes this

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Post by Garland on Jan 20, 2022 18:02:30 GMT -5

seagullplayer , Yessir! But, family can't be there every time. Oldest son is goin huntin this weekend and taking his 9 year old son.... youngest son's wife is under the weather and they had to cancel their oldest daughters number 3 birthday party til next weekend- my niece lives north of Dallas and her husband and mom ain't doin too hot- both are gettin defibrillators installed ( I had to look up how to spell that-LOL)....in-laws and ex and her husband don't care

I will have to revert to doin songs I've done already after this weekend- which is okay I guess if I look at it the right way

but, nobody to record it. LOL will probably be the best sets I've done to date

Listen to the song I posted by Dolly-

acousticguitarcabin.boards.net/thread/3212/dolly-hit-nail-head-song?page=1&scrollTo=42827

I have to learn it! Have to and the sooner the better- anxious for next week already so I can get started on it - and at 74, wantin the time to hurry and go by ain't real smart

Last Edit: Jan 20, 2022 18:05:11 GMT -5 by Garland

Playin at playin guitar-

SO MANY GUITARS/SONGS, SO LITTLE TIME

Guild D140 Natural
Epiphone Dove Pro (limited edition)Alpine White
Luna Artwood Vintage Distressed Folk Body
Washburn HG75SEG-0 (gave to my youngest son)
Gretsch 5420T in Aspen Green
Orangewood Ava w/LR Baggs Lyric
Martin 00015M w/LR Baggs Lyric
Lag T118ASCE-BLK
Guild D240E
A-M-I J45 clone
Squier Affinity Telecaster in White

WELCOME TO THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR CABIN!!!

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