Yep, that's what I'm doing. It is a "normal" guitar (in this case, a handmade guitar by Dennis O'Neil in Minnesota) and the only difference is it has a lefty pickguard. I learned to play on my brother's old Stella, which didn't have a pickguard, so when I picked it up and taught myself to play, I didn't know I had it upside down. I just held it the way that felt natural.
Hey David, just came back for another visit and see that you tried to reply to my last comment. Never saw it until now. I think it went to Rick instead of me. Anyway, let us know if and when those Minnesota dates get booked. We are ready for a road trip. All the best. ~ Mark
What a great song....you know they should give you some kind of prize for your writing......wait, they did? Guess they did.....no surprise! Cheers David!
Thanks. In the early 1800s, there was a religious group, the Millerites, who believed the Second Coming would be in 1843. They thought they had to wear white "Ascension" gowns to get into Heaven, so white robes became a big business. Well, 1843 came and went and the world was still here, so there was a big surplus of robes. As I understand it, the sheriff thought it would be appropriate for Betsey to wear one when she rode atop her coffin (in the back of an oxcart) on her way to the gallows.
Hey David, good to see you back with a new one. And a great one, I might add. Excellent story telling, as always from your pen and your guitar. Sounds like you are still doing some touring for that CD of yours. Any chance of you getting closer to Michigan, or appearing at any summer music festivals? Karen's been talking about hitting the road to see you live and in the flesh. Take care. ~ Mark
Mark--great to hear from you and thanks for the kind words. I've got requests in to try and get booked at a couple of festivals here in Minnesota, but haven't heard back from them (or have been turned down). But you're right; I should book something there. The thing is, though, the older I get, the more of a hassle it is to put a trip together. I see why people hire booking agents. I trust all is well with you and yours....
Thanks. I'm never quite sure how I got here, either....
dhanners23 4 months ago
this is fantastic!
but i'm not quite sure how I got here.....
TheBeautyGeek1 4 months ago
from the quality of the video it seams your playing a right handed guitar, left handed. Is this true?
Tomiswetalldid 1 year ago
@Tomiswetalldid
Yep, that's what I'm doing. It is a "normal" guitar (in this case, a handmade guitar by Dennis O'Neil in Minnesota) and the only difference is it has a lefty pickguard. I learned to play on my brother's old Stella, which didn't have a pickguard, so when I picked it up and taught myself to play, I didn't know I had it upside down. I just held it the way that felt natural.
dhanners23 1 year ago
Hey David, just came back for another visit and see that you tried to reply to my last comment. Never saw it until now. I think it went to Rick instead of me. Anyway, let us know if and when those Minnesota dates get booked. We are ready for a road trip. All the best. ~ Mark
manriq47 1 year ago
What a great song....you know they should give you some kind of prize for your writing......wait, they did? Guess they did.....no surprise! Cheers David!
oldnrone 1 year ago
in her white Ascension gown....Sweet !
reliablebow 1 year ago
Thanks. In the early 1800s, there was a religious group, the Millerites, who believed the Second Coming would be in 1843. They thought they had to wear white "Ascension" gowns to get into Heaven, so white robes became a big business. Well, 1843 came and went and the world was still here, so there was a big surplus of robes. As I understand it, the sheriff thought it would be appropriate for Betsey to wear one when she rode atop her coffin (in the back of an oxcart) on her way to the gallows.
dhanners23 1 year ago
great song David. Always love hearing new ones from you.
lovacoustic 1 year ago
Hey David, good to see you back with a new one. And a great one, I might add. Excellent story telling, as always from your pen and your guitar. Sounds like you are still doing some touring for that CD of yours. Any chance of you getting closer to Michigan, or appearing at any summer music festivals? Karen's been talking about hitting the road to see you live and in the flesh. Take care. ~ Mark
manriq47 1 year ago
Good song Man!
Rick
bios36 1 year ago
Mark--great to hear from you and thanks for the kind words. I've got requests in to try and get booked at a couple of festivals here in Minnesota, but haven't heard back from them (or have been turned down). But you're right; I should book something there. The thing is, though, the older I get, the more of a hassle it is to put a trip together. I see why people hire booking agents. I trust all is well with you and yours....
dhanners23 1 year ago