Different Approaches

Hi folks, its me again. I don't have a new Whisky Hill video today but I just thought I would check in with the blog world briefly and say a few things about the music and the band. We had a "regular" practice on Friday night and it was our second in a row when it wasn't actually a real regular practice. By that I mean we didn't go over our material list like we normally do. It turned out to be a sort of jam session. We went over a few songs that we have tried before and put on the back burner, and then it happened again. We were standing around talking mechanics of a song ( I forget which one) and usually at least one of us kinda plucks around a little while we're talking. I started to play the opening notes to Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash and our bass player (who knows ALL those old country songs) just jumped aboard, followed by the drummer and then the rest of the guys. We ended up going through it a couple of times, experimenting along the way like probably all bands do. When you have 2 (or more) guitars you really need them playing something different that still fits. That's kinda how it works in the studio too. You layer your guitars, and or all instruments on different tracks. But that's all for another blog post one day maybe.

So anyway, after going through it, experimenting and getting our parts down to our own satisfaction we played it a couple more times just for the hell of it and practice sake and it sounds BAD ASS the way we do it. We put the Whiskey Hill mojo on that song baby! Our bass player is designated lead singer for this tune and our lead singer is going to sing harmonies on it. I've saw a lot of rock bands cover this tune over the years and I've saw my share of country bands do it too. I can honestly say that to this date I have never heard it done quite like we did it. I'm not going to give it away right now either. Sorry about that but I'd rather just get a video of us doing it and let the music do the talking. As soon as I get a video I will post it here on my blog before posting it anywhere but youtube of course. I'm super excited about it. I know its a genuine oldie that every band and their brother has covered but I think our version is going to have a small unique aspect to it. At least I hope so. Until then I'll leave you good folks a video from one of the great musicians that I am subscribed to on youtue. He goes by "tonedr" there and works hard and regularly at being a great guitar player and teacher. He is in a band called Big River Band, and another by the name Lexington Lab Band, and also does shows with the beautiful and talented Lauren Mink, who was also a contestant on American Idol. If you click on that little youtube button at the bottom right hand side of the video player you can watch it on youtube directly. From there you can check out his channel and find 525 videos and counting. I promise you there's a lot of good music to be found on (tonedr) Dales channel.

Until next time, much love and peace to everyone.