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Category Archives: Guitar
Heading to the Delta .. With the Blues in Mind
I recently attended a guitar and bass workshop at the Crossroads, the cradle of the Delta Blues in Clarksdale Mississippi. I have never been a big blues guy, not that I disliked it, just never overly exposed to the … Continue reading
A Musical Journey In Phoenix
A trip to Arizona for spring training baseball offered my buddy Jim and I the opportunity to visit the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix last week. It was our first visit there, but certainly not our last. Located just north … Continue reading
Leo Fender – “Quiet Giant Heard Around The World”
A Memory-Filled Journey Into The Life Of Guitar Legend Leo Fender On November 1, 2017, a new book entitled “Leo Fender: The Quiet Giant Heard Around the World” will be released. I have had the chance to briefly review this … Continue reading
Country Music Hall of Fame
The Country Music Hall of Fame A Visit Down Memory Lane My wife and I spent the weekend in Nashville for our anniversary. We live an hour and a half south and believe it or not, had never been to … Continue reading
Posted in Banjo, Fiddle, Guest Columns, Guitar, History, Mandolin
Tagged Bill Monroe, Country Music Hall of Fame, earl scruggs, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Nashville, Tennessee
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Meeting The King of The Blues
The Night I Met the King of the Blues I remember it as though it was yesterday. On April 2, 1992, an old friend and I attended the BB King concert at the now defunct Carefree Theatre, located in West … Continue reading
Posted in Concerts & Festivals, Guitar, News & Events
Tagged BB King, King of the Blues, Lucille
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Jingle Jammin’
It’s Not Too Early … To Learn Holiday Tunes That time of year is right around the corner. The Christmas holidays are fast approaching and while you may be asking why I am writing about it so early, it is … Continue reading
Posted in Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Music Technique
Tagged Acoustic Christmas Music
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Slowhand Still Up To Speed
The latest feature for Fretmentor’s Blog is to hear about the experience of other music lovers, students and performers . Today, I have invited a guest (Andy Baumann) to contribute his review of the Eric Clapton concert he attended recently. … Continue reading
Posted in Concerts & Festivals, Guest Columns, Guitar
Tagged Blues, Cream, Derek and the Dominoes, Eric Clapton
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Six More Strings Silenced
Guitar Legend Doc Watson Passes Away Not everyone gets to claim the title of being a living national treasure. Yet, Doc Watson was a true American artist who made significant contributions to the development of bluegrass and folk music. Sadly, … Continue reading
Posted in Guitar, History
Tagged Doc Watson, Merle Watson, Merlefest, Newport Folk Festival, Will The Circle Be Unbroken
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Keb Mo – A Night of Blues
Some recording artists know how to give you your money’s worth. I think it cliche’ to say that the concert I just attended was the best I have ever seen. After all, I have seen quite a few and you … Continue reading
Posted in Concerts & Festivals, Guitar, News & Events
Tagged blues guitarists, keb mo, resonator guitar, stratocaster
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Day 1 – Fretmentor’s Workshop 2012
The first day of Fretmentor’s 3rd Annual Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar and Mandolin Workshop, featuring Alan Munde, Jim Hurst and Byron Berline, was a memorable one. Approximately 50 attendees arrived from as far as England, New York, Georgia and various communities … Continue reading
Fretmentor’s 3rd Annual Workshop – A Bucket List Item
Alan Munde, Byron Berline & Jim Hurst Fretmentor’s Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, & Mandolin Workshop Lake Worth, Florida Almost everyone has a bucket list and I guess you can add my first meeting with Alan Munde, Byron Berline and Jim Hurst … Continue reading
Posted in Banjo, Fiddle, Fretmentor News, Guitar, Mandolin, News & Events, Uncategorized
Tagged Alan Munde, Banjo, Byron Berline, Fiddle, Fretmentor Workshop, Guitar, Jim Hurst, Mandolin
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Music Festivals – While On The Road
Are You a Fan of Music Festivals? If so, I have something for you. Keep reading to learn more. In Southeast Florida, each summer there is a popular waterfront music festival that attracts people from all over the country and … Continue reading
Recitals, Video & Nerves
Does A Videotaped Music Recital Assist A Student? I remember when I was in high school and had to give a demonstration speech. It was videotaped. Right from the beginning, I hated the thought of having to demonstrate something in … Continue reading