@ronoc931 Thank you for your comment. I have heard this before. Unfortunately, I do not have his acting abilities or his cash either. LOL Happy Holidays. Enjoy.
Sir I'm trying to get into the Delta Blues scene, and my problem starts where I just have one guitar and I can't decide weather I should stick to Open G or Open D. I just keep changing tunings, busting strings and not learning anything at all.
What's the best tuning to get in the Delta style in your opinion?
@MrFranciscoFidalgo Thank you for your interest and question. I would suggest starting with Open D. Once you get the coordination of alternating bass strings 6 and 4 with your thumb while picking notes on the high strings, moving on to Open G tuning will be easier. Additionally on my instructional video CD 3, I compare these two tunings and explain the relativity that makes it easier to move music from one tuning to the other thus expanding your abilities. Enjoy. Visit ebay / search: keni lee
@mrrich5th Thank you for your interest and question. Most definitely. My lessons start from the ground up as I present the authentic techniques and methods used to play this style. Not only do I teach traditional songs, but I also demonstrate clearly how to figure out songs and create your own arrangements. CD 1 - CD 3 offers a comprehensive course. I believe you will find them very helpful in your practice. You can also contact me if any questions arise as you work through the lessons. Enjoy.
@LookOutForThatSquid Thank you for your kind words. Always nice to hear someone is enjoying my videos. Please check out some of the other ones by visiting my page. Enjoy.
@ZEDZOR2 I look forward to your video response. Git-fiddle is just an old time term for guitar. Remember in early America, banjos and violins (fiddles) were king. The small body Spanish parlor guitar grew in popularity later. It became more competitive volume wise with the addition of steel strings and the larger jumbo and dreadnought body sizes. Enjoy.
@KeniLeeBurgess Yeh i c wot u mean, i tend to think of this type of music as tenor music,1 guy and 1 instrument generally, totally ties in with wot ur saying,This arrangements tough as nails Keni Lee your right hand picking is so smooth in transition its tough to emulate.Loving the challenge though .tc sir.
I might post a responce 2 this Keni Lee -_- Just about got it.I totally 4got u do this with nylon strings,i tried on my classical yesterday but without a cone it sounded dead.Although this is a 3 part minuette the picking and timing make this arrangement a fair challenge.tc.
i hope you know better than to listen to negative and not constructive criticism! daddy stovepipe and you are the best two contemporary bluesmen in all of youtube land... This like so many others, is amazing
@gutcassidy Thank you for your comment. Yes, constructive responses are always welcome here, but you quickly learn if you are an artist to always evaluate the source of the comment. No highly trained and experienced expert will ripe you to shreds. Most commments here are simply a matter of personal taste. In general, I have been highly supported by the youtube community. BTW, I agree with you, Daddy Stovepipe is a wonderful player and singer too. Enjoy.
i actually found this to be considerably more exciting to listen to than most youtube vidoes out there. the playing is very fluid and soulful and the sound quality is decent too. i would like to hear the vocals a bit better, i thought they were too far in the back to hear properly. I'm interested in taking up slide myself, would you recommend CBG over a regular electric for a longtime player with no slide experience?
@donnysanders Thank you for your comment. There is definitely a very low fi homemade quality to my videos. I hope to upgrade to a camera with an external mic soon. Beginning slide either way, on a 6 string or a 3 or 4 string CBG is fine. Taking your time and just enjoying your practice is the real key. Feel free to write if you have any further questions. Enjoy.
@Wayfarer8 Thank you for your comment. Sorry to hear you found my song boring. Please post a video of yourself playing and show me how to improve my performance. I am always interested in constructive criticism. Enjoy.
@skaterxant Thank you for your comment. Glad to hear you enjoyed my rendition. Sorry about the delayed reponse. I just returned from a 15 day trip to China. Happy Hoildays. Enjoy, Keni Lee
@hardtimeblues Thank you for your comment. I am glad you are enjoying the videos. Please consider supporting my efforts here on youtube by purchasing my instructional CDs that are available for sale on ebay by searching: keni lee
I believe you will find them very helpful for understanding the musical theory and techniques I used to create my renditions of these classic songs. Enjoy.
@Lockschmitt Thank you for your comment. I have a small programable drum machine. It takes time to program it bar by bar, but it definitely seems to add a nice percussion to the performance. Enjoy.
@sisistar Thank you for your comment. Yes, it is quite strange and amazing. My dog, Onyx must have been a show dog before I rescued him from a local shelter. Every time I set up the camera, he is there. Enjoy.
@LeeVaiM Thank you for your comment. This guitar was built by James Millinchuk, a professional builder who has built guitars for performers like Sting and Bruce Springsteen. Enjoy.
@0Reilly08 Thank you for your comment. I am using a small drum machine. It is capable of programing a whole arrangement bar by bar. It is a little tedious but the final product comes out nice. Enjoy.
@irit8in Thank you for your comment. I believe this song dates back to his early 1930s recordings. The video footage and songs that most people are familiar with are from the 1960s Folk Revival period. Enjoy.
@healthnbeauty1 Thank you for your comment. I would enjoy the opportunity to study acting, but there are way too many irons in the fire already. In the future, I would like to do a music video that contains some acting too. Enjoy.
You have great videos, guitars and music. Love it!
I have build my own (cigar) box guitar. In Europe/Belgium a Cuban cigar box is hard to find, and European cigars are much smaller too.. So I build a guitar from an old fruit box.
Im a bad guitar player, but my shaky video respons is still dedicated to you.
@termoking Thank you so much for your comments. They say, imitation is the greatest form of flattery. I am gald I was able to influence you into exploring the wonderful world of cigar box guitars. Thank you for your feedback. Enjoy.
@dirtystrings Thank you for your comment. The hammer on / slap is a Bukka White signature lick called "Slap the Baby". See his song Aberdeen Mississippi Blues here on youtube. I am also playing against a programmable drum machine. Enjoy.
Keni is a such a great teacher....I just got the first instructional CD and it is great..
Keni, do you plan on teaching this tune? And also do you like any one particular 'brand' of strings? I know you like heavier gage for slide...lighter for fingerpicking?
@chunter5100 Thank you for your kind endorsement. I hope at some point to tab out my arrangements, but please keep digging into CD1. It will help you get stronger with the foundational material to make figuring out this song by yourself easier. I like Martin Nickel Resonator Bluegrass strings for lower tunings like Open G and D. Enjoy.
Thank you for your kind words. I don't quite understand it, but my dog, Onyx is fasinated by the camera. Set it up and he makes sure to get front row and center. LOL Enjoy.
Man, do I LOVE this one Kenni, of all of the songs you do, this is just the one I always go back to... I share it a lot on Fb too ;) I hope all is well in your life. Much love always~ Cecily☼
@endofdays212 Thank you for your comment and encouragement. Of all the videos I have posted over the years, this performance is one of my favorites too. Onyx is the best. Enjoy.
You're channeling Bukka W. Keep on, please. This is the music that first reached my soul as a lonely high school misfit ca. 1959. When I heard Dylan singing "You Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond" in 1962 I was glad to discover, isolated as I was in the wilds of SoCal that I was not the only white boy who dug the raw sort of blues, hollers and moans.
Thank you for your comment. The early blues masters lived lives under a great economic depression and social injustice far beyond I have ever experienced. In some way I have always identified with their causes and the civil activism required to change it. There is a purity to their style. Even in their happiness, you know there is an underlining rage against the machine. Glad I could take you back. Happy Holidays. Enjoy.
Thank you for your kind words and encouraging thoughts. Yes, folk art is really the art of common everyday people. If you can find a medium to express yourself, art can be a sanctuary from the turmoil of your life, It usally does not cost alot. Definately cheaper than going out to have other artists entertain you. Broadway tickets!!! You work on your craft because you enjoy the practice. The fruit appears because you did the planting. It truly is a labor of love. Enjoy.
Thank you for your question. If you are looking for cones, they can be purchased from Frank at Republic guitars. For a small 3 or 4 string CBG you can use a ukulele cone. Enjoy.
Thank you. This guitar was made by a local guitar builder here in New Jersey, James Millinchuk. You should visit Cigar Box Nation. There are many CBG builders there that will offer advise on building. Enjoy.
Fantastic! I have been really busy studying at university for the last few years and have not been playing guitar very much but I graduated last month so no excuse not to now. I will definitely be buying your instructional cd as soon as I get a job. Thanks very much for the videos they are all great but this is my favourite.
Thank you for your comment and congratulations on your graduation. Best Wishes for finding a job...it certainly is a Mean Old World out there right now. The nice thing though about playing the guitar is that it is a very inexpensive hobby, offering hours of entertainment and satisfaction. Please feel free to write if any questions arise as you work through the lessons. Enjoy.
Thank you. I rescued him from the local dog pound when he was one. He is a regular circus dog. When I set up the camera, he will sit right down in front of me. Go figure? Enjoy.
Thank you. I use Martin Nickel Resonator Bluegrass strings. 16-56 Resonators are a little tricky in that if the strings are too loose, you get rattles and the cone is not driven correctly. If they are too heavy the pressure locks the cone and can cause it to crush in. Enjoy,
Thank you for your comment. If you are interested in learning this style, please consider purchasing my instructional video CDs that are available on ebay. Search: Keni Lee They are reasonably priced and will provide a clear understanding of the theory and technique behind Bottleneck Slide guitar. Enjoy.
Great playing! My first exposure to you. Where have I been to have missed such a great talent. Rest assured, I'll play catch up ball from here on out, though I may not tackle building a cigar box guitar. Learning to play one like that would be plenty for me! Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your comments. Please check out my instructional video CDs that are for sale on ebay. Search: Keni Lee If you are interested in cigar box guitars, make sure you visit cigarboxnation. Enjoy.
HA HA!! Onyx wants to be famous too LOL!!! Nice dog Keni! My beagle Snoopy likes sitting with me every time I pick up my guitar ( He's a daddy's boy). Also, a quick update, I'm currently gathering materials for my cigar box guitar, I'm thinking of building 2 of them: 1 acoustic and the other electric. Thanks for the video keni, You are the MAN!!!
Thank you for your comments. Yes, he always makes sure to be around when I set up the camera. lol. A regular show dog. Please contact me when you finish your CBGs. I would love to see and hear them. So, I guess I will be seeing you soon at Cigar Box Nation. Enjoy.
I am going to Ebay to buy your cd and I am going to let my folks know as well, I grew up on bluegrass festivals and cajun fastivals and the twelve bar blues I am really digging this....SO GOOD!!! You are a real talent Keni!!! Please keep it up!!!! :)
Thank you. The auctions are up and running now. I believe they are going to end soon. If you have any trouble finding them, just understand I'm in between auctions and I will have the new auctions relisted shortly. Thank you for your support. Enjoy.
Wow! What a fantastic performance! I see a lot of guys who really mimic old blues players, but it's obvious this is YOUR personality coming through and it's really fun to watch. All the best!
Thank you. Yes, I'm not consciously trying to copy the early blues Masters, but I guess if you listen to enough of these old recordings and consider these men as your teachers, it is only natural your performances will be heavily influenced by their style. Enjoy.
I am absolutely in love with you now after this song.....man......what a goodie, i love it...it get's stuck in my head sometime's. You have a great talent and it is so wonderful that you share it so freely!!!
Thank you for all your kind comments. I love playing in this Old Blues style and it is nice to have youtube available to be able to connect to so many people from different parts of the planet. Enjoy.
Sound as a pound!! Spot on. The Mutts nuts. Call it what you will. Man That is inspirational. (dont like the pants tho lol)But the Tunes is Finger-Lickin guuuuud. Kepp up the good work Man .and Thank you. :)
Thank you for the kind words. I get your point, but is that pound really sound today? Does that expression refer to weight or money? lol. My dog, Onyx was definately a show dog in a former life. Set up a camera and he is there! The pants are actually my pajamas. Might as well be comfy. Enjoy.
Hey man. Pound; Sound? who cares, Its Just great hearing your music man. I left a message on your myspace page. Play like that and there is a pot of gold waitin for you here in England. Keep doin good stuff KeniLee :)
Thank you for the encouragement. I am fascinated by the Open tuned guitar style of the Delta, fingerpicking and slide. The possibilities are endless. Enjoy.
Nowdays, it's hard to find someone to teach you the finger-slap of on Son House, the slide of B.W.Johnsson and the (Texas)finger-style pentatonic of Gary Davis I 'm trying to learn.
Thank you. I understand your frustration. If you cannot find a Country Blues teacher in your location, consider finding a summer musical camp or weekend seminar. I also train in martial arts for health, so I travel to Canada annually for instruction. A good workshop can give you enough to work on for a year. Also consider my instructional CDs. I will gladly answer any questions you ask. I know this is not as good as one on one, but if there is a will, there is a way. Happy Holidays. Enjoy.
I though I would also tell you, for martial arts training, I have traveled internationally to China, and Brasil. Every two years, the Association I belong to has a Director's Seminar in a different part of the world where a school is located. There are future plans to visit a school is Greece. So, don't be afraid to travel to study whatever interest you.
Thanks for the info, I 'm intrested in music, so I couldn't agree more that the best way to learn something is to travel and dig up music from the root where it is born.
Nevertheless, if any seminar that would involve blues visit Greece, I would be more than thankful to learn about it...Grettings from Greece
Great performance Keni, I especially love the beat you play during the lick where you slide up to the 12th fret over and over... man that sounds great! Also your dog is hilarious, he/she pops up from behind you right on queue when the song is over :)
Thank you. I'm using a small BOSS programmable drum machine. It takes some time to program bar by bar, but the changes make the finished production sound better. Practicing with it is sure a great way to tighten up your timing, especially if you spend most of your time playing solo. My dog Onyx always comes around when I set up the camera and tripod. Maybe he was a TV star in a former life. lol. Happy Holidays! Enjoy.
Thank you for your comment. BOTTLENECK SLIDE GUITAR is based on an early one string folk instrument called the Diddley-Bow, and the traditional playing style of Hawaiian Guitar. The early Blues Masters of the 1920s and 30s, would place a bottleneck from a wine bottle, or a short piece of metal pipe on their finger.
Using this as a slide, they could move up and down along the strings of a guitar imitating singing or the cries and moans of the human voice. Please check out my other videos. Enjoy.
just discovered your vid whilst searching through you tube. Excellent guitar work. I've always loved this song but have never ever played it myself. keep up the great work.
Thank you. I always loved this song too. It took me awhile to figure out the "Slap the Baby" lick, but it was well worth it. All it reallys needs now is Sam playing the Washboard! Enjoy.
Thank you for your comment. Please go to my page and see the video that describes my CBG. I was told this was a large retail size box that a store owner would use to display cigars.
From the side you look like nicolas cage
ronoc931 1 month ago
@ronoc931 Thank you for your comment. I have heard this before. Unfortunately, I do not have his acting abilities or his cash either. LOL Happy Holidays. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 month ago
my favorite blues song , and probably the best version on the web !! very good job !
xavierstein 8 months ago
@xavierstein Thank you for your kind and generous comment. I am glad to hear you enjoyed my rendition and I greatly appreciate your encouragement.
KeniLeeBurgess 8 months ago
Listen to the lyrics, they matter, as does the melody, and a bit faster, please.)
There's lots worse versions around. * )
Get the real riff too man, this aint no jam.
JTheRiffer 8 months ago
@JTheRiffer Thank you for your comment. I appreciate your interest and sharing your opinion. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 8 months ago
@JTheRiffer After a comment like that I think we are all dying to hear your version ;)
JustinGoodyer 5 months ago
@JTheRiffer After a comment like that I think we are all dying to hear your version.
JustinGoodyer 5 months ago
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JustinGoodyer 5 months ago
@JTheRiffer after a comment like that we are all dying to hear your version.
JustinGoodyer 5 months ago
Sir I'm trying to get into the Delta Blues scene, and my problem starts where I just have one guitar and I can't decide weather I should stick to Open G or Open D. I just keep changing tunings, busting strings and not learning anything at all.
What's the best tuning to get in the Delta style in your opinion?
MrFranciscoFidalgo 9 months ago
@MrFranciscoFidalgo Thank you for your interest and question. I would suggest starting with Open D. Once you get the coordination of alternating bass strings 6 and 4 with your thumb while picking notes on the high strings, moving on to Open G tuning will be easier. Additionally on my instructional video CD 3, I compare these two tunings and explain the relativity that makes it easier to move music from one tuning to the other thus expanding your abilities. Enjoy. Visit ebay / search: keni lee
KeniLeeBurgess 9 months ago
Can I learn stuff like this from your lessons? Really like the the rootsiness.
mrrich5th 10 months ago
@mrrich5th Thank you for your interest and question. Most definitely. My lessons start from the ground up as I present the authentic techniques and methods used to play this style. Not only do I teach traditional songs, but I also demonstrate clearly how to figure out songs and create your own arrangements. CD 1 - CD 3 offers a comprehensive course. I believe you will find them very helpful in your practice. You can also contact me if any questions arise as you work through the lessons. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 10 months ago
This is one of the most beautiful songs I've heard in a long time. Thanks for the music, Mr. Burgess!
LookOutForThatSquid 11 months ago
@LookOutForThatSquid Thank you for your kind words. Always nice to hear someone is enjoying my videos. Please check out some of the other ones by visiting my page. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 11 months ago
I misinterpreted guit-fiddle disregard that nylon string stuff ;0]
ZEDZOR2 11 months ago
@ZEDZOR2 I look forward to your video response. Git-fiddle is just an old time term for guitar. Remember in early America, banjos and violins (fiddles) were king. The small body Spanish parlor guitar grew in popularity later. It became more competitive volume wise with the addition of steel strings and the larger jumbo and dreadnought body sizes. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 11 months ago
@KeniLeeBurgess Yeh i c wot u mean, i tend to think of this type of music as tenor music,1 guy and 1 instrument generally, totally ties in with wot ur saying,This arrangements tough as nails Keni Lee your right hand picking is so smooth in transition its tough to emulate.Loving the challenge though .tc sir.
ZEDZOR2 11 months ago
@ZEDZOR2 Thank you for your comment. Ya, after playing it a 1000 times or more on the street, it is bound to get tight. LOL Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 11 months ago
@KeniLeeBurgess I know im reaching 4 the stars but i might reach the moon ;0]
ZEDZOR2 11 months ago
I might post a responce 2 this Keni Lee -_- Just about got it.I totally 4got u do this with nylon strings,i tried on my classical yesterday but without a cone it sounded dead.Although this is a 3 part minuette the picking and timing make this arrangement a fair challenge.tc.
ZEDZOR2 11 months ago
I had been trying to figure out how to play this song - the video helped a ton. Thanks, and great playing (as always)!
ojnabieoot 11 months ago
@ojnabieoot Thank you for your comment. Glad to hear you found my video helpful. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 11 months ago
White man has no business playin the blues........but I think an exception can be made here. Enjoyed this very much
xBarcadiasxe 11 months ago
@xBarcadiasxe Thank you for your comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 11 months ago
i hope you know better than to listen to negative and not constructive criticism! daddy stovepipe and you are the best two contemporary bluesmen in all of youtube land... This like so many others, is amazing
gutcassidy 11 months ago
@gutcassidy Thank you for your comment. Yes, constructive responses are always welcome here, but you quickly learn if you are an artist to always evaluate the source of the comment. No highly trained and experienced expert will ripe you to shreds. Most commments here are simply a matter of personal taste. In general, I have been highly supported by the youtube community. BTW, I agree with you, Daddy Stovepipe is a wonderful player and singer too. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 11 months ago
i actually found this to be considerably more exciting to listen to than most youtube vidoes out there. the playing is very fluid and soulful and the sound quality is decent too. i would like to hear the vocals a bit better, i thought they were too far in the back to hear properly. I'm interested in taking up slide myself, would you recommend CBG over a regular electric for a longtime player with no slide experience?
donnysanders 11 months ago
@donnysanders Thank you for your comment. There is definitely a very low fi homemade quality to my videos. I hope to upgrade to a camera with an external mic soon. Beginning slide either way, on a 6 string or a 3 or 4 string CBG is fine. Taking your time and just enjoying your practice is the real key. Feel free to write if you have any further questions. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 11 months ago
One melody 2.36 long, not bat but boring.
Wayfarer8 1 year ago
@Wayfarer8 Thank you for your comment. Sorry to hear you found my song boring. Please post a video of yourself playing and show me how to improve my performance. I am always interested in constructive criticism. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Instant fan waiting for more ..
heroncarver1 1 year ago
@heroncarver1 Thank you for your interest. You already watched all 230 of my videos? LOL Lucky for me, I just posted a new one. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Always loved this song, thanks for sharing it man. Built two cbgs so far and learning as fast as I can. Thanks again!
skaterxant 1 year ago
@skaterxant Thank you for your comment. Glad to hear you enjoyed my rendition. Sorry about the delayed reponse. I just returned from a 15 day trip to China. Happy Hoildays. Enjoy, Keni Lee
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
@skaterxant CBGG'S ARE COOL!!!!
micmoable 1 year ago
@micmoable Thank you for your comment. Yes, I highly agree. Have you been to cigarboxnation? Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
@KeniLeeBurgess Never have but I will look into cigarboxnation soon
micmoable 1 year ago
that is the weirdest guitar i have ever seen
losbol6 1 year ago
@losbol6 Thank you for your interest and comment. Yes, it is quite unique. Please visit cigarboxnation to see more unusual guitars. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
just sat 2 hours learning your version of "fishin blues" the other day. this will definitely be my next goal. awesome.
hardtimeblues 1 year ago
@hardtimeblues Thank you for your comment. I am glad you are enjoying the videos. Please consider supporting my efforts here on youtube by purchasing my instructional CDs that are available for sale on ebay by searching: keni lee
I believe you will find them very helpful for understanding the musical theory and techniques I used to create my renditions of these classic songs. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
This is one of favorite videos on YouTube! Thanks Keni!
scottievmusic 1 year ago
@scottievmusic Thank you for your interest and kind words. I am glad to hear you like my rendition. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Great job, dug the handslapping!
Lockschmitt 1 year ago
@Lockschmitt Thank you for your comment. I have a small programable drum machine. It takes time to program it bar by bar, but it definitely seems to add a nice percussion to the performance. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
could be a dumb question.. but how are you making the drum machine sound :58 to 1:04
iamelvisman68 1 year ago
@iamelvisman68 Thank you for your question. Thats it exactly! I am playing against a programmable drum machine. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
oh my god, that dog come in the end !! thats funny, and crazy, verry nice playng
sisistar 1 year ago
@sisistar Thank you for your comment. Yes, it is quite strange and amazing. My dog, Onyx must have been a show dog before I rescued him from a local shelter. Every time I set up the camera, he is there. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Yes!
rwdtk000000 1 year ago
@rwdtk000000 Thank you for your comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Love the way your dog pops out at the end. Choreographed that way?
Aspley1990 1 year ago
@Aspley1990 Thank you for your comment. I only wish I could train him to perform like this on command. We would be on The Tonight Show. LOL. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Vraiment trop cool! En plus l'instrument fait-maison.. vraiment génial!!
theworldisour 1 year ago
@theworldisour Thank you for your comment and kind words. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Thats a beautiful guitar
LeeVaiM 1 year ago
@LeeVaiM Thank you for your comment. This guitar was built by James Millinchuk, a professional builder who has built guitars for performers like Sting and Bruce Springsteen. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Great version! Do you have a rub board on a foot pedal?
0Reilly08 1 year ago
@0Reilly08 Thank you for your comment. I am using a small drum machine. It is capable of programing a whole arrangement bar by bar. It is a little tedious but the final product comes out nice. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Absolutely beautiful!
neonbladedotcom 1 year ago
@neonbladedotcom Thank you for your kind words. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
this is awesome
hardtimeblues 1 year ago
@hardtimeblues Thank you for your comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Wow...great song. Well done. I've read about Bukka White in some blues books and this is the first time I've heard his music...
irit8in 1 year ago
@irit8in Thank you for your comment. I believe this song dates back to his early 1930s recordings. The video footage and songs that most people are familiar with are from the 1960s Folk Revival period. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
I think you'd be a good actor!! Have you also thought of going into acting too?
healthnbeauty1 1 year ago
@healthnbeauty1 Thank you for your comment. I would enjoy the opportunity to study acting, but there are way too many irons in the fire already. In the future, I would like to do a music video that contains some acting too. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Mr. Burgess,
You have great videos, guitars and music. Love it!
I have build my own (cigar) box guitar. In Europe/Belgium a Cuban cigar box is hard to find, and European cigars are much smaller too.. So I build a guitar from an old fruit box.
Im a bad guitar player, but my shaky video respons is still dedicated to you.
Thanks for the inspiration,
Regards,
King termo.
termoking 1 year ago
@termoking Thank you so much for your comments. They say, imitation is the greatest form of flattery. I am gald I was able to influence you into exploring the wonderful world of cigar box guitars. Thank you for your feedback. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Killer performance! I especially like the hammer on with the slap.And are you tapping a hi-hat with your foot as well?
dirtystrings 1 year ago
@dirtystrings Thank you for your comment. The hammer on / slap is a Bukka White signature lick called "Slap the Baby". See his song Aberdeen Mississippi Blues here on youtube. I am also playing against a programmable drum machine. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Keni is a such a great teacher....I just got the first instructional CD and it is great..
Keni, do you plan on teaching this tune? And also do you like any one particular 'brand' of strings? I know you like heavier gage for slide...lighter for fingerpicking?
chunter5100 1 year ago
@chunter5100 Thank you for your kind endorsement. I hope at some point to tab out my arrangements, but please keep digging into CD1. It will help you get stronger with the foundational material to make figuring out this song by yourself easier. I like Martin Nickel Resonator Bluegrass strings for lower tunings like Open G and D. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Fantastic! I love it when your dog pops his head up at the end.
jeffz63 1 year ago
Thank you for your kind words. I don't quite understand it, but my dog, Onyx is fasinated by the camera. Set it up and he makes sure to get front row and center. LOL Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
Man, do I LOVE this one Kenni, of all of the songs you do, this is just the one I always go back to... I share it a lot on Fb too ;) I hope all is well in your life. Much love always~ Cecily☼
endofdays212 1 year ago
@endofdays212 Thank you for your comment and encouragement. Of all the videos I have posted over the years, this performance is one of my favorites too. Onyx is the best. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 1 year ago
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endofdays212 1 year ago
oh man what a treat...gotta check out your lessons!!
greg91040 2 years ago
@greg91040 Thank you for your comment. My video lessons are available on ebay by searching: Keni Lee
I will also email some information. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Nicely played Keni!
papasilvertooth 2 years ago
Thank you for your comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
You're channeling Bukka W. Keep on, please. This is the music that first reached my soul as a lonely high school misfit ca. 1959. When I heard Dylan singing "You Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond" in 1962 I was glad to discover, isolated as I was in the wilds of SoCal that I was not the only white boy who dug the raw sort of blues, hollers and moans.
corey949 2 years ago
Thank you for your comment. The early blues masters lived lives under a great economic depression and social injustice far beyond I have ever experienced. In some way I have always identified with their causes and the civil activism required to change it. There is a purity to their style. Even in their happiness, you know there is an underlining rage against the machine. Glad I could take you back. Happy Holidays. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
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corey949 2 years ago
Great Great
I like your Soul.!!!!!!!!!!
and your Dog ! LOL
Big Thanks from Germany
Pitbarsch 2 years ago
Thank you for your comment. Frohe Weihnachten. (I hope that is correct. LOL) Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
This is one of my favorite videos. I really like your version and your voice.
LampHarvester 2 years ago
Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. Happy Holidays. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
love the guitar. love your singing. you remind me of Ry Cooder
klocke 2 years ago
Thank you for your kind words and encouraging comparison. Happy Holidays. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Just great. This is living proof that to make good music, you only need TALENT, not expensive gear, of fast smoking fingers. Music is in the soul
Congrats my friend,
CharlyGreyWolf 2 years ago
Thank you for your kind words and encouraging thoughts. Yes, folk art is really the art of common everyday people. If you can find a medium to express yourself, art can be a sanctuary from the turmoil of your life, It usally does not cost alot. Definately cheaper than going out to have other artists entertain you. Broadway tickets!!! You work on your craft because you enjoy the practice. The fruit appears because you did the planting. It truly is a labor of love. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
WOW. Sounds so cool!!!
gnflyingv67 2 years ago
Thank you for your kind words. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
hi im trying to build my own cigar box guitar and can't fin the right size resonator cone any suggestions?
mogfogen 2 years ago
Thank you for your question. If you are looking for cones, they can be purchased from Frank at Republic guitars. For a small 3 or 4 string CBG you can use a ukulele cone. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Beautiful performance.
The sound from your guitar is extraordinary, and your voice stays with us.
Your dog comes out just at the right moment to make it a perfect picture at the end.
woodenfences 2 years ago 2
Thank you for your comment. I rescued my dog, Onyx from the shelter. He is very clever. Maybe he was a circus dog. LOL .Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
hey man! i love the guitar! was wondering if you bought it or made it from skratch? my friend and i tried making one but it failed sadly!
=] xxxxxxxx =]
TommyLeePartridge 2 years ago
Thank you. This guitar was made by a local guitar builder here in New Jersey, James Millinchuk. You should visit Cigar Box Nation. There are many CBG builders there that will offer advise on building. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Bukka would be proud, best cover of this song I've heard.
Konner 2 years ago
Thank you for your kind comment. Enjoy,
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Fantastic! I have been really busy studying at university for the last few years and have not been playing guitar very much but I graduated last month so no excuse not to now. I will definitely be buying your instructional cd as soon as I get a job. Thanks very much for the videos they are all great but this is my favourite.
JustinGoodyer 2 years ago
Thank you for your comment and congratulations on your graduation. Best Wishes for finding a job...it certainly is a Mean Old World out there right now. The nice thing though about playing the guitar is that it is a very inexpensive hobby, offering hours of entertainment and satisfaction. Please feel free to write if any questions arise as you work through the lessons. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
I love how the dog knows when to take a bow at the end. Love the song too.
chunkMunky123 2 years ago
Thank you. I rescued him from the local dog pound when he was one. He is a regular circus dog. When I set up the camera, he will sit right down in front of me. Go figure? Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Very cool.
What gauge strings do you use? Must be pretty tough to be able to tune as low as C and still get that big sound.
FloydBeaumont 2 years ago
Thank you. I use Martin Nickel Resonator Bluegrass strings. 16-56 Resonators are a little tricky in that if the strings are too loose, you get rattles and the cone is not driven correctly. If they are too heavy the pressure locks the cone and can cause it to crush in. Enjoy,
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
woooooo! I'm sure Bukka is tapping his foot up in the sky man. Really nice rendition you have here.
JojahBoy 2 years ago
Thank you. Playing along with a small programmable drum machine really helps to keep it tight. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Great performance!!
healthnbeauty1 2 years ago
Thank you.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Man I love this song! Keni Lee you really rock, this record is almost better than the original!
CoffeMan 2 years ago
Thank you for the kind words. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
cool hope i can learn bottelneck that good:P
nice job
Axel9108 2 years ago
Thank you for your comment. If you are interested in learning this style, please consider purchasing my instructional video CDs that are available on ebay. Search: Keni Lee They are reasonably priced and will provide a clear understanding of the theory and technique behind Bottleneck Slide guitar. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Damn son you got that soul!
brenjimen 2 years ago
Thank you for your kind words. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
üper dostlar:)
lasthope28 2 years ago
Thank you for your comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Great playing! My first exposure to you. Where have I been to have missed such a great talent. Rest assured, I'll play catch up ball from here on out, though I may not tackle building a cigar box guitar. Learning to play one like that would be plenty for me! Keep up the good work.
shoutingthomas 2 years ago
Thank you for your comments. Please check out my instructional video CDs that are for sale on ebay. Search: Keni Lee If you are interested in cigar box guitars, make sure you visit cigarboxnation. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
HA HA!! Onyx wants to be famous too LOL!!! Nice dog Keni! My beagle Snoopy likes sitting with me every time I pick up my guitar ( He's a daddy's boy). Also, a quick update, I'm currently gathering materials for my cigar box guitar, I'm thinking of building 2 of them: 1 acoustic and the other electric. Thanks for the video keni, You are the MAN!!!
Bushbanger02 2 years ago
Thank you for your comments. Yes, he always makes sure to be around when I set up the camera. lol. A regular show dog. Please contact me when you finish your CBGs. I would love to see and hear them. So, I guess I will be seeing you soon at Cigar Box Nation. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Okay the dog popping out right at the end made this a perfect 5 stars. Great playing!
cephalic 2 years ago
Thank you. Ya, isn't that crazy. I don't understand why, but if I set up my camera, my dog Onyx will be sure to be there. lol. Enjoy
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
I am going to Ebay to buy your cd and I am going to let my folks know as well, I grew up on bluegrass festivals and cajun fastivals and the twelve bar blues I am really digging this....SO GOOD!!! You are a real talent Keni!!! Please keep it up!!!! :)
endofdays212 2 years ago
Thank you. The auctions are up and running now. I believe they are going to end soon. If you have any trouble finding them, just understand I'm in between auctions and I will have the new auctions relisted shortly. Thank you for your support. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
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endofdays212 2 years ago
Wow! What a fantastic performance! I see a lot of guys who really mimic old blues players, but it's obvious this is YOUR personality coming through and it's really fun to watch. All the best!
RockabillyMike5120 2 years ago
Thank you. Yes, I'm not consciously trying to copy the early blues Masters, but I guess if you listen to enough of these old recordings and consider these men as your teachers, it is only natural your performances will be heavily influenced by their style. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
I am absolutely in love with you now after this song.....man......what a goodie, i love it...it get's stuck in my head sometime's. You have a great talent and it is so wonderful that you share it so freely!!!
endofdays212 2 years ago
Thank you for all your kind comments. I love playing in this Old Blues style and it is nice to have youtube available to be able to connect to so many people from different parts of the planet. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
I enjoy your style Keni Lee, and thanks for your lessons too, they have helped me allot, as I am a beginner. Thanks for sharing.
perchdinner 2 years ago
Thank you. Please feel free to write if you have any questions. I'm glad you are enjoying my page.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Awesome!
WithTheDmeister 2 years ago
Thank you.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Sound as a pound!! Spot on. The Mutts nuts. Call it what you will. Man That is inspirational. (dont like the pants tho lol)But the Tunes is Finger-Lickin guuuuud. Kepp up the good work Man .and Thank you. :)
Barry12string 2 years ago
Thank you for the kind words. I get your point, but is that pound really sound today? Does that expression refer to weight or money? lol. My dog, Onyx was definately a show dog in a former life. Set up a camera and he is there! The pants are actually my pajamas. Might as well be comfy. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
Hey man. Pound; Sound? who cares, Its Just great hearing your music man. I left a message on your myspace page. Play like that and there is a pot of gold waitin for you here in England. Keep doin good stuff KeniLee :)
Barry12string 2 years ago
Thank you. I hope to make it to England some day. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
I'm loving your style brother. It's so good to see someone loving to play Delta these days.
asiandubfoundation 2 years ago
Thank you for the encouragement. I am fascinated by the Open tuned guitar style of the Delta, fingerpicking and slide. The possibilities are endless. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
I saw Bukka's original video.That awesome slapping.Your style is great too!
bluesol59 2 years ago
Thank you. Ya, old Bukka don't hold back. He slaps that Baby! Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 2 years ago
ohhh my god !!! great version of bukka !!!!
xavierstein 3 years ago
Thank you.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
I wish I had a teacher like you.
Nowdays, it's hard to find someone to teach you the finger-slap of on Son House, the slide of B.W.Johnsson and the (Texas)finger-style pentatonic of Gary Davis I 'm trying to learn.
JimiXpresion 3 years ago
Thank you. I understand your frustration. If you cannot find a Country Blues teacher in your location, consider finding a summer musical camp or weekend seminar. I also train in martial arts for health, so I travel to Canada annually for instruction. A good workshop can give you enough to work on for a year. Also consider my instructional CDs. I will gladly answer any questions you ask. I know this is not as good as one on one, but if there is a will, there is a way. Happy Holidays. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
I though I would also tell you, for martial arts training, I have traveled internationally to China, and Brasil. Every two years, the Association I belong to has a Director's Seminar in a different part of the world where a school is located. There are future plans to visit a school is Greece. So, don't be afraid to travel to study whatever interest you.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
Thanks for the info, I 'm intrested in music, so I couldn't agree more that the best way to learn something is to travel and dig up music from the root where it is born.
Nevertheless, if any seminar that would involve blues visit Greece, I would be more than thankful to learn about it...Grettings from Greece
JimiXpresion 3 years ago
Sounds like a solid plan. I wonder if Bob Brozman ever toured in Greece? If he comes, he would be the man to see. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
Great performance Keni, I especially love the beat you play during the lick where you slide up to the 12th fret over and over... man that sounds great! Also your dog is hilarious, he/she pops up from behind you right on queue when the song is over :)
jsarfaty 3 years ago
Thank you. I'm using a small BOSS programmable drum machine. It takes some time to program bar by bar, but the changes make the finished production sound better. Practicing with it is sure a great way to tighten up your timing, especially if you spend most of your time playing solo. My dog Onyx always comes around when I set up the camera and tripod. Maybe he was a TV star in a former life. lol. Happy Holidays! Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
I dig man...I dig.
brennonjohn 3 years ago
Thank you. Happy Holidays Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
Awesome! Such a talent!! Awesome swing on the guitar.
Riv66 3 years ago
Thank you for the kind words.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
Great talent, did ya make the box guitar yourself or ?
Very Nice sound !!!
bassfishers 3 years ago
Thank you. It was built by a professional guitar builder here in New Jersey. He is available if you are interested in a custom guitar. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
I don't understand too much of music, but you're playing even with a broke finger, you rule!
miriyaa 3 years ago
Thank you for your comment. BOTTLENECK SLIDE GUITAR is based on an early one string folk instrument called the Diddley-Bow, and the traditional playing style of Hawaiian Guitar. The early Blues Masters of the 1920s and 30s, would place a bottleneck from a wine bottle, or a short piece of metal pipe on their finger.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
Using this as a slide, they could move up and down along the strings of a guitar imitating singing or the cries and moans of the human voice. Please check out my other videos. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
the best version of jitterbug swing on youtube
jubitoftw 3 years ago
Thank you for such a nice comment. Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
This is excellent. That's some nice sound from the guitar.
BardofCornwall 3 years ago
Thank you.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
Hi there,
just discovered your vid whilst searching through you tube. Excellent guitar work. I've always loved this song but have never ever played it myself. keep up the great work.
With love from the U.K.
k8davies 3 years ago
Thank you. I always loved this song too. It took me awhile to figure out the "Slap the Baby" lick, but it was well worth it. All it reallys needs now is Sam playing the Washboard! Enjoy.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
THose must have been some hugeAss cigars
etheangel2220 3 years ago
Thank you for your comment. Please go to my page and see the video that describes my CBG. I was told this was a large retail size box that a store owner would use to display cigars.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
excellent
JohnLadas1973 3 years ago
Thank you.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
Great job man, love the pants!
joshmatica 3 years ago
Thank you. Actually, these pants are my pajamas. I affectionately refer to them as my comfy pants.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
Awsome job man. im also glad 2 see theres at least 1 other person out there besides me that plays a 6 string CBG. reall great once again
MrPo15 3 years ago
Thank you for your comment. I have this one and the Turbo Diddley 6 built by Kurt Schoen. Check him out at schoenguitars.