"It's Hard To Love" taught by Jody Stecher

[excoasterboy]

I had Jody's wife and performing partner Kate Brislin, for a teacher once at music camp, and I can tell you she has chops to spare also. These guys so effectively capture the ancientness and soul of this early regional American music. To me there is nothing like it, for something real and essential.

[coolanddark]

Hot damn thats some bad azz flatpickin! GREAT singing to! Im a new big fan!

[tcat9999]

been a fan a long time - pretty much every song he plays turns to gold, like this one

[alexovenden]

Jody is such a great singer, and not too bad on any instrument he picks up. Why isn't he more famous? He is far from a household name, which is a very great shame.

[cpsteele64]

he looks like don vito, does he not?

[Patriksundvik]

@cpsteele64 hahah ya kinda!

[randyflats]

Jody Stecher kicks ass..........If you like his playing, he and Kate Brislin have several tapes and CD's out. He is equally talented on mandolin and banjo..........

[acousticbill]

This is song also called "Pig in a Pen," right? Or perhaps they're close cousins?

[flatpick650]

If there is an older version of a tune out there, Jody will play it instead of the 'newfangled' version, count on it :-D

[joebubbit]

Nice.

What brand of guitar is that?

[taylor355]

I think it's a Santa Cruz.

[Patriksundvik]

@taylor355 Santa cruz 12 fret D

[patricksongs]

This is great and I love the song & the playing