Monthly Archives: September 2008

Bruce Cockburn Youtube Acoustic Guitar

Bruce Cockburn is a brilliant acoustic guitarist from Canada, very famous over there and also in some parts of the world.  Many of the younger guitar players may not know of him so I’ve decided to post about another youtube … Continue reading

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Seals and Crofts Youtube

The Early Seventies was a great period for acoustic music, both commercially and in smaller environments such as small concert halls, cafes and bars.  Seals and Crofts were one of my favourite duos, along with Batdorf and Rodney; they had … Continue reading

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McGowan Guitars Virginia

McGowan Guitar I LOVE BEAUTIFUL GUITARS I’ve stated a number of times in this guitar blog site that what I’m trying to do is raise the standard of guitar playing by making available resources, inspirational videos of great players, guitar … Continue reading

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Guitar Tip at Electric Guitarist

I’ve just written a very lengthy guitar tip at one of my othet guitar blog sites.  It is very sensible and is really worth a read if you are keen about being a better guitar player. For more information go … Continue reading

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Bruce Cockburn Youtube in Mali

Bruce Cockburn has always been an exceptional guitar player with odd twists in his playing and has worked with numerous musicians of different styles.  To hear Bruce playing with the Kora master Mamadou Diabate is a treat. The kora is a … Continue reading

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Richard Wright from Pink Floyd Dies

NEWS FLASH Richard Wright one of the founding members of Pink Floyd has passed away.  Richard was a keyboard player and although this blog site is dedicated to Acoustic guitar, Richard Wright’s contribution to contemporary music needs to be acknowledged.  … Continue reading

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Bruce Cockburn and Rick Emmett Youtube

Bruce Cockburn and Rick Emmett are both Canadian guitar players, this youtube video is from 1981.  You may be aware of Rick from his work with the band Triumph and his exposure through Gguitar Player magazine.  Bruce Cockburn has been … Continue reading

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Acoustic Hall and Oates Youtube

Most people would know Darryl Hall and John Oates as a pop band / duet and may not be aware of their acoustic roots.  Amongst musicians Hall and Oates were held i high regard as an acoustic duo before their … Continue reading

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Acoustic Guitarist goes Electric Guitarist

As of yesterday this Acoustic Guitarist Blog Website has had 50,000 visitors in the last 12 months.  Due to the success of both this site and my other site The Acoustic Guitar and my experience as an electric player, I decided to start … Continue reading

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Weissenborn Lap Steel Guitar Making Youtube

When I saw this short youtube of a Weissenborn lap steel guitar being made by Ellis guitars, I just had to post a short article about it.  These days you’ll notice that Ben Harper has resurrected them and many of … Continue reading

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Jerry Reed Youtube Jammin’Beyond

NEWS FLASH – Jerry Reed Dies Jerry Reed, the great country guitar legend has gone to the great jam in the sky.  As a tribute to the brilliant guitar player I’ve posted about this guitar youtube. To read more information, … Continue reading

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