Tampa Red Boogie Woogie Dance Bottleneck Blues Slide Guitar

[AllKindsaGirls]

you inspired me man. been thinking about getting one of these 6 string banjos. i don't want to play bluegrass so much on it. mostly blues stuff because thats mostly what i play on guitar. any suggestions before i make the purchase?

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@AllKindsaGirls Thank you for your comment and question. This Deering banjo has fantastic tone. Unfortunately, they are not cheap. Actually, I no longer own it. It was very heavy (even heavier than my National Resophonic guitar). Sitting with it for a long time was too uncomfortable. I really don't know much about banjitars. All I could suggest is beware of cheap imported asia models. There is a guitar company called elderly instruments that might be able to help. Google for more info. Enjoy.

[distar10]

you are very talented....for sure..

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you for the encouragement. Enjoy.

[By1git1]

Great Job!!! Keep up the good work!

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you for the encouragement. Enjoy.

[nvanzoeren]

I liked it!!

I live in Galway, Ireland.

So i see banjo's enough!!! ;)

[fearfultom]

;-) get yourself a resonator - and hit the streets - I would out a buck in your case.

Take care and keep on picking - you put a smile on my face.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you for your support and encouragement. Enjoy!

[faithfuldissenter]

great sound !!!

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you.

[lenaspieltblues]

Love and admire Tampa Red's blues for decades. Boogie Woogie Dance, Bumble Bee Blues and Denver Blues are my favorites. I like the way you change the instrumental to a rough blues song very much. And I love the sound of your banjo, great song! :=))

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you for your comment. I agree Tampa Red is the master of the single string Bottleneck style. Lately, I've been interested in the sound of the clarinet. When I was a teenager studying guitar, my teacher had me sight reading clarinet solos. I have to get back to this practice. I really love that depression era sound that is produced by the clarinet. The minor keys especially. I recorded a song recently using this approach. I will post it soon.

[lenaspieltblues]

I'm very curious about it!

[cinderellalifestyle]

Yep Great Stuff! Neat to hear the banjo sound--I love and equate to true americana,...

KeniLee--just received your Good and Evil CD via ebay purchase and am delighted and tickled with ALL the tunes and quality and overall feel, from serious to playful! a happy addition to the d line up here at home. Keep up the good werks!;-)and thankyou.....!

Laurieleec

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you are enjoying my Good & Evil CD. It was truely a labor of love. Sometimes very fustrating, but most of the time a lot of fun to make. I learned a lot throughout it's production. I wanted to create an album that was interesting to listen to, by making sure the songs were all different. Many different musicians and a variety of instruments created several different moods. Thanks again for the support. I'm looking forward to your first CD.

[fendermac]

Great stuff.Thank you.

Why banjitar?..No vellum?

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you. I enjoy playing this banjitar, but it is extremely heavy due to the brass tone ring. In the future, I wouldn't mind owning a vintage open back gut string banjitar. My friend, Gil playes gut banjo. I really like that sound. He played it on my CD during, You're going to need someone on your bond.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you for your comment.

[kokoro86]

Love the attack you're getting on the banjo!

Makes me wanna get a straw hat and a stalk of wheat!

I've already got the sitting idly by part down pat...

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you. Ya, the banjitar is great for certain songs. It has that sharp attack and quick delay. It puts you in the mood for an old fashion country dance hoe down. All we need is a little brown jug!

[kokoro86]

No brown jug for me sir! I have to go teetotal as long as I'm on antibiotics for strep.

Last time I was on antibiotics and drank(Day after prescription finished but still had lots of antibiotic in my system)the alcohol's effect was magnified to something roughly akin to jet-fuel.

Also, penicillin and booze hangover is the stuff of legends.

At least that's the way MY body interacts with the two...

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Well, you can always just play the jug.

[kokoro86]

I guess there is that... ;)

[gregks08]

Wow, you really outdid yourself on this one. What fun! Keep em coming.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you. Programing the Drum machine takes some time, but it is a lot of fun to play with the guitar. Eventually, I would like to upgrade to a model with more realistic sounds.

[goyatley]

No need for too much electro there, me thinks. Would you try a stompbox? Just curious, mwehehe, I'm on the brink of buying one.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I just saw your question. A stomp box would be fun, but the only time I play with electric toys like my drum machine is in the house. When I go busking it is a totally acoustic experience. A Green Machine. Reduce your carbon footprint.

[davensonya]

Yes!!!!! Not only is little brother blues great at playing, singin and teachin music, his website has enough info on it to do your own resonator set up! cheers!!!!!

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you for the information.

[davensonya]

I have this song stuck in my head 90% of the time, but the version without vocals from some old Tampa Red (i think) recording! Sweet!

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you. You are correct sir! Boogie Woogie Dance by Tampa Red. I got the idea for the vocals from LittleBrotherBlues. Check him out. He is a great player and teacher.