Monthly Motivation-Jimmy Shirley
I’m almost ashamed to say that I’ve only found out about guitarist Jimmy Shirley earlier this year. I dig his use of the vibrato. The mix of chords and single notes with only a bass for accompaniment is perfection to me on this 1945 recording of Stardust. Now I’m on the hunt to turn up more recordings by this early electric guitar master. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
George Barnes & Early Electric Guitar Heros
Dan and the Dualtones
When I woke up to this live clip of Dan and the Dualtones doing Bee Byrd Bounce, (very reminiscent of Jimmy Rivers and the Cherokees) I was thrilled. The fact that he’s using my pickups was the icing on the cake. What a great band! Enjoy….
Monthly Motivation-Lover Come Back To Me
Every time I I hear this recording I think of what one of my Guitar teachers used to tell me…”play it like you mean it” is what he would always say. I don’t think it’s possible to play with more feeling and intention than Mr Barnes does on this one. My all time favorite guitar ballad/instrumental. Hope you enjoy it.
