@Prairiegirl5150 Thanks for your kind words. I once worked on towboats with a Canadian from the windswept prairies of Alberta, and we became close friends. I feel nothing but friendship towards your country.
all you guys talking shit about him.. need to shut up.. seriously its kinda uncalled for.. and im pretty sure you guys are a bunch of fat fucks trying to feel good about yourselfs.. all of you need your ass kicked.. i wish i could do the honors
Suppose that I'm "famous", not nationally or worldwide, but well-known in a small town. Maybe a solemn position - funeral director, pastor, or high school teacher. I wouldn't want people to know I play stuff like "Whiskey Headed Man", or of the humor I post with my videos. I had to remain anonymous.
Since I play from standing position (like bluegrass guitarists), I couldn't keep my face off camera easily, like some do from a seated position.
Well, I guess I understand your position, but speaking for myself, I would find hiding my identity with a ski mask distracting to my audience. Maybe a little unsettling. I'm glad you didn't tell me, the mask is to hide disfigurement. I think if I had no choice, I would go with a full body disguise. stuff.
I would suggest black face, but that might get you some negative comments, and it is too much work. How about mustache, beard, glasses and hat. Develop a theatrical character. You play very well. I just think this method, is hiding your talent also and rather silly. Thanks for sharing. Good stuff.
KeniLee, you play very well yourself, and I'm sure you've been doing it a while, and are probably well-versed in the lore and history of our kind of music. We must never forget that there was also a comical, clowning, silly side of performance: Hoakum - Jug Band - Medicine Show - Minstrel - String Band.
Somebody's gotta do it so the younger YouTubers will know it has variously been a part of the art form. Thanks for posting.
Ya, you got a good point there. Kind of like Charley Patton, The Masked Marvel. How about one of those Mexican wrestling masks? One with a skull face. Now you got me thinking. Watch out! Keep the faith. Thanks for sharing.
Hey hoopiejohn,
Once again, beautiful playing. Thanks for posting. Listening to you always makes me smile:) Hope you have a great day.
Prairiegirl5150 9 months ago
@Prairiegirl5150 Thanks for your kind words. I once worked on towboats with a Canadian from the windswept prairies of Alberta, and we became close friends. I feel nothing but friendship towards your country.
hoopiejohn 9 months ago
dude awesome
hensly77 1 year ago
all you guys talking shit about him.. need to shut up.. seriously its kinda uncalled for.. and im pretty sure you guys are a bunch of fat fucks trying to feel good about yourselfs.. all of you need your ass kicked.. i wish i could do the honors
FREEK0NALEESH 1 year ago
I love this man ....
if you want I do know my ex-wife. Beware , she would also sell your guitars
congratulations again for your talent
MassimoAlberto 1 year ago
Laughing my ass off u fat fuck no wonder you have 3 x wives
mistyw49686 3 years ago
I don't like the introduction
dominiqueardent 3 years ago
hey richard or should i call u DICK. u play guitar extrodinarrily well but u r FAT FAT FAT FAT FAT oh, and FAT so just give up @_@
defyence777 3 years ago
wow dude ur a fag fag fag... go fail life miserabely
wabaMAN 3 years ago
@defyence777
and you seem to a first-class asshole, could you leave your messages somewhere else...
leton53 2 years ago
Thank you nice vids
DJ0VINNEY 3 years ago
wot did ur guitar cost and is it National steel guitar
ur guitar look CooooooooooooooL
DJ0VINNEY 3 years ago
I've watched some of your videos, and you play very well, and I really enjoy your creative choices, but what about the ski mask? Thanks for sharing.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
Suppose that I'm "famous", not nationally or worldwide, but well-known in a small town. Maybe a solemn position - funeral director, pastor, or high school teacher. I wouldn't want people to know I play stuff like "Whiskey Headed Man", or of the humor I post with my videos. I had to remain anonymous.
Since I play from standing position (like bluegrass guitarists), I couldn't keep my face off camera easily, like some do from a seated position.
Further, it is useful to avoid creditors. Mask!
hoopiejohn 3 years ago
Well, I guess I understand your position, but speaking for myself, I would find hiding my identity with a ski mask distracting to my audience. Maybe a little unsettling. I'm glad you didn't tell me, the mask is to hide disfigurement. I think if I had no choice, I would go with a full body disguise. stuff.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
I would suggest black face, but that might get you some negative comments, and it is too much work. How about mustache, beard, glasses and hat. Develop a theatrical character. You play very well. I just think this method, is hiding your talent also and rather silly. Thanks for sharing. Good stuff.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
KeniLee, you play very well yourself, and I'm sure you've been doing it a while, and are probably well-versed in the lore and history of our kind of music. We must never forget that there was also a comical, clowning, silly side of performance: Hoakum - Jug Band - Medicine Show - Minstrel - String Band.
Somebody's gotta do it so the younger YouTubers will know it has variously been a part of the art form. Thanks for posting.
hoopiejohn 3 years ago
Ya, you got a good point there. Kind of like Charley Patton, The Masked Marvel. How about one of those Mexican wrestling masks? One with a skull face. Now you got me thinking. Watch out! Keep the faith. Thanks for sharing.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
rox
baranguss 3 years ago
what makes your 12-string the only one in the world - you noticed that National in my video was a one of a kind....
cmalves1 3 years ago