Wayne Henderson - bluegrass guitar - August 4, 2008

[occams99]

Good medicine.

[joeylodes]

Great stuff!!!

[NewEnglandgardening]

That was great. Thanks

[johnnyrocksable]

The Steel Guitar Rag was one of my Uncle Louie's favorite songs. But when you put a loud speaker on you house at Christmas to play music for the neighbors then come home feelin your oats at 3:00 in the mornin. Well all I can say is the neighbors didn't want to hear the Steel Guitar Rag at 3:00 in the morning and the Police responded. They were nicer back then and asked him to please stop. He did and no jail time was served. He would have loved your Guitar playing Wayne!

[pax2001]

really liked it a lot. Thaks

[Brynnium]

My goodness, that's good picking!

[TheRedneckSwede]

Ahh i remember this one.

Still amazing!!

Thanks

Chris

[suuzzee5]

@TheRedneckSwede Thanks, Chris. He's an astounding musician, I agree.

[Hoopermazing]

Wow, that is some crazy inlay on the fretboard of that flat-top. It's almost as fancy as a Martin D-100.

[suuzzee5]

@Hoopermazing Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your leaving a comment. Suze

[MisterSchlomah]

Interesting way to pick a guitar. Kinda like Lester Flatt, only he didn't do leads.

[suuzzee5]

@MisterSchlomah Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your comment.

[odingr]

whats this song?

[suuzzee5]

@odingr There were several songs played, so I'm not certain which one you need the name of. I appreciate your stopping by and leaving a comment. Suze

[LostOzarkRambler]

@odingr First tune that he played was Steel Guitar Rag. The others have the title before the tune. Take care.

[PonchoVillaPolkaBand]

Song 1: The Steel Guitar Rag

Song 2: Turkey in the Straw

Song 3: Take me out to the Ballpark.

[owsleyforkmusic]

@odingr This song is titled "steel guitar rag" hope i helped.

[lvpeckerwood]

something about them steel strings sounds so right,great pickin,YEEEEEEEEEEEEHAW!!

[suuzzee5]

Thanks. Everything this man plays sounds right to my ears. He's an awesome musician.

[bojangles285]

Very nice pickin' and a really nice guitar.

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much.  I couldn't agree with you more.

[pldileo1]

I'm not american and I play this music

( ...I try..! )

[suuzzee5]

This type of music is wonderful and your nationality or culture do not matter one bit. Music is of the heart, it knows no national boundaries. Bless you, my friend, for playing beautiful music from any part of the world! Hugs ~ Suze

[Aldren88]

i'm not American, but i feel i don't have to be American to see the beauty in this music, just and simply beautiful

[suuzzee5]

Music knows no international boundaries. It is our most beautiful shared language, the language of the heart. Thank you so much for your enjoyment.

[Aldren88]

thanks to you for making this language real!

[suuzzee5]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching and listening. Suze

[plowhand247]

Wayne is a true master luthier and picker. I met him at the 2009 Wayne Henderson festival and he is a character. My family migrated to South Carolina, from Old Rag mountain area in 1792. Beats me why they left.

[suuzzee5]

I was there for that festival also and just loved the music and everything about the park. I suppose your family, like others, left in search of work, money and a better life. Trouble is, it doesn't much better than the mountains. Peace, love and light to you ~ Suze

[mbortnick]

so dope totally my style check out my response i think youll like it

[suuzzee5]

Thanks, man. You're a good musician...just checked out your tunes.

[ronerin]

Absolutely incredible musicianship! Thanks for this video, Suze.

ron

[suuzzee5]

I agree wholeheartedly, Ron. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Much appreciated. Suze

[CodyCEngdahl]

That guitar is so beautiful!

[suuzzee5]

It truly is! Thanks so much for stopping by. Suze

[blueridger28]

He comes out to the resturuant I work at from time to time hes tight

[suuzzee5]

That's so cool! He's a real friendly, regular sorta fellow. Down home....

[bigd522524]

WOW !:D

[suuzzee5]

I won't argue with that. :) Thanks for stopping by.

[perillah1]

If you haven't already i'd reccomend reading the book "Clapton's Guitar". it goes into great depth about wayne henderson. its a great book for anyone who loves guitars.

[suuzzee5]

Thanks for stopping by and thanks also for the recommendation! It's wonderful that Wayne Henderson gets honored for the amazing craftsman and musician that he is.

[ib2fast]

10 kinds of Awesome! *****

[suuzzee5]

Thanks for stopping in. 

You'll get no arguments from me.... :)

[spenserspenser25]

Thank you for posting. Having just read the book "Clapton's Guitar" it is great to see the man playing.

Do you think he would put me on his list?

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much for stopping in. Isn't he astounding! I feel certain he would put you on his list... Peace....Suze

[irateproduction]

I just read that book too!

[suuzzee5]

Cool! Gonna have to find that book!

[psych0p4t3]

I read it too, i wish i had the money and time to get one of his guitars.

[suuzzee5]

I'd like to have one of his guitars too, and I don't even play. ;)

[melodykentucky]

I like your comment about music being like icecream.  :D

This is really fantastic music. Thanks for sharing it!

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much for stopping by. It doesn't get any better than Mr. Wayne Henderson. :) And as for ice cream...it's the only food group that really counts. Cheers!! :)

[IBG67]

That old wayne henderson might get good if he keeps practicing. HAHA!

[suuzzee5]

LOL! Isn't he something?!

[justmusicandme]

Loved the music. Loved the story about guitar-building in your "more info" too!

[suuzzee5]

You have some amazing songs favorited on your channel. I'm going to have to brew a cuppa tea and come over for a listen fest. :) Thanks for watching this video...Wayne Henderson is as good as it gets. Suze

[kiaweking]

Sweet sounding music. I'm going to check out his site now.

Aloha from Hawaii,

Thomas

[suuzzee5]

Aloha from Virginia....or as we would say here in the hills.... howdy ya'll ! :)) Wayne Henderson is a local legend and a world class musician.  So glad you enjoyed this video! Suze :)

[TonyR2282]

I cant belive its the man himself!, Such a beutiful guitar.. Only a musican such as Wayne henderson could play such an instrument.... Its one of those guitars that if you played it badly it would hate you forever.

I bet that dosnt happen to him much :)

[suuzzee5]

lol  GREAT comment!! I'm sure that never happens to him.... :)

[1wiesehoefer1]

great playing

[suuzzee5]

He's awesome, isn't he! :)

[NiftyGriftySwifty]

Great guy, great guitars and gotta say great camerawork, I can actually see where he's fretting - not that it helps me much :-(

Ah well, back to practising for the next 70 years, I suppose :-)

[suuzzee5]

lol I know what you mean.... Wayne Henderson is in a class by himself. You just keep doing YOUR thing. Doesn't mean it's not as good as his... it will just be different. Music is like ice cream... you can't have too many flavors! Thanks so much for stopping in and leaving such a wonderful comment. You made me smile. :))

[beseeingyou6]

do you know the name of the first song he played?

[suuzzee5]

"Steel Guitar Rag" or "Guitar Rag" ... it goes by both names. Thanks for listening!

[lankles]

this is awesome a great find on youtube

[suuzzee5]

Thanks for watching, man. I agree...he's awesome!  :)

[ClupeGuitar]

my uncle has one of the henderson guitars

[suuzzee5]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing that.... would love to have one also.

[MistyMountaineers]

Well Done!!!!

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much! Appreciate your stopping in.

[johntrik]

This is the best sounding steel-string i've heard in a long time!!!!

[suuzzee5]

He's awesome, isn't he?  :) Thanks for listening!

[MartinRaetzJr]

Banjo-technique on guitar? Genial.

[suuzzee5]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I see that Wayne Henderson is already a favorite of yours... and yes, he is a genius.

[gtrherohashhead01]

do u no steve kilby he is 1 of waynes frineds he teach me how 2 play the guitar

[suuzzee5]

No, I don't know Steve Kilby. I was just at the benefit where Wayne Henderson played and decided to film him ... :) Maybe you will make a video soon and play that guitar for us. Please let me know if you decide to upload something. Would love to hear you! Thanks so much for stopping by!! Suze

[anon2U224]

As usual I am a day late and a dollar short watching this.

I agree with what you wrote in the sidebar. Definitely 5 stars.

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much for watching this fine musician's video. And it's great to see you here again! Thanks also for all those stars... :)

[km1951]

Great music love blue grass 5*********+

Thanks for posting

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting... and thanks for all those many stars!!! He deserves every one of them!!

[dabiribd]

just awesome

thanks for sharing

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much... I think he and his wife are both awesome!

[HermanHanauer]

Wayne i first listened today.You`re marvellous.thank you Suzee--and your wife plays beautiful violin.

[suuzzee5]

Glad you enjoyed the video, Herman...thanks for stopping by!

[stergioskottas]

bravo. 5*

[suuzzee5]

I agree...they are great musicians!!

Thanks so much for watching.

[wweberpal]

Good Job! If you like, you can find my video on YOUTUBE under Wayne Weberpal. And my CD on EBAY. Best Wishes, Wayne

[suuzzee5]

Thank you for your comment ... much appreciated!

[classican]

A incredible musician!!! Great upload.

[suuzzee5]

I couldn't agree with you more... he's amazing. Thanks for stopping in ...

[ivmar1]

great moment!CARPE DIEM

[suuzzee5]

So glad you enjoyed this video...he's a great musician. Hugs to my favorite relative of Milou's ... Suze

[KeikoFavMusicVideo]

Nice Tune AWESOME

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ok bye take care

[suuzzee5]

Hello to Keiko!!! So wonderful to see you...always!

[lpc75]

I absolutely love this video. I could listen to this all day. Thank you Suze for sending this. Peace. - G.D'A

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much for your positive comment on this video. Its was fun to film and these folks are wonderful musicians!

[Cliffbrock]

Hi Suze, I came back to watch this agian. They might be the best ever. If not they sure can stand toe to toe with them. Thanks again for sharing this great video of this outstanding

couple. --:)Rod

[suuzzee5]

Hi Rod... You're very sweet to come back and watch this video again. These folks are very real, down to earth, country folks and their music has that honest, down home quality to it... your music has that too. Are you quite certain you're not from the mountains? :) BIG HUGS!!! Suze

[THEREDNECKPEPI64]

this is a great musician,thanks for share!

*****

big kiss.

Pepi

[suuzzee5]

PEPI!!!! I was just thinking about you yesterday. Haven't been on YT as much this past month and will soon be coming to catch up on your channel. HUGS!! Suze

[suuzzee5]

Hi Eric...so glad you enjoyed this video... it's always great to see you. I see you just posted a new one after your break... going to give a listen right now. Thanks for stopping in... don't be a stranger... :)

[genealogyy]

i love this music, his bluegrass is a dream and his guitar sounds so great.. rather like Martin. thanks for this great vid!

[Ottawarocket]

Great Vid Suze..Wayne is an amazing guitar player for sure! I love the joke about making a guitar : ) and it sure is a beautiful guitar he is playing : ) *****

Rocket

[suuzzee5]

Thanks, Rob... you're right, he is excellent. And you're the first person to make note of the guitar he's playing... of course it is one of his own... :) I'd love to hear that what that first one he made sounds like... lol

[YewPiney]

Thanks for this. Wayne is amazing.

[suuzzee5]

Thank you for watching and enjoying. You have an amazing channel... love what you're doing with the old timey music ...

[stung2973]

Hi suuzzee5.

Wow, that is some great guitar playing.

I really enjoyed that.

5*

Take care.

[suuzzee5]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Am so very glad you liked the video... he is wonderful! Lotta boys pick some mean strings here in the mountains... Wayne Henderson is one of the best.

[coolanddark]

mighty fine geetar fiddlin pickin here!thank you for sharing Suze!

[suuzzee5]

Glad you enjoyed... thanks for stopping by... :) Always great to see you!

[coomadoug]

Thanks for sending suuz

Nice to see and learn a little

[suuzzee5]

Thank you for stopping in. So glad you enjoyed the video. I filmed the performance in a manner that I thought would be meaningful to other guitar players. Hugs!!!

[anmoose]

Oh My God!! Suze, you have no idea what you've just done to me! 30 years ago, I used to jam with Wayne, Buddy Pendleton, Olen Gardner, and so many other of the world's BEST Bluegrass musicians. This hits me square between the eyes. THIS is what I miss about leaving the mountains.

Moosie

[suuzzee5]

Well, just come on back to Virginia and jam a little more... :) Wayne is playing locally again over the Labor Day weekend. If you want details, just let me know. They still jam right there on the porch in Grayson County. lol What a small world it is sometimes!! If you'd like some really clear copy of this video, just PM your email address and I'll sent the vid to you. Hugs!!!

[HarvestMoon713]

Wow they are really great, thanks for turning me on to this :o)

[jeb419]

That guitar sounds amazing. I can only imagine how it sounded in person!

[suuzzee5]

Just multiply by 100. :)

Thanks for leaving such a lovely comment. You've got a great video featured on your channel right now. Suze

[kuromijapan]

Love your positive video keep it up

[suuzzee5]

Hello to Kuromi... thank you for your positive comment! Much appreciated! Suze

[redneckswed]

Hi Suze i'm back again for another gander. This guy makes it look so easy....

FOLKS.... DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME!!!!! YOU'LL BE DISSAPOINTED.

IT AIN'T THAT EASY

Awesome awesome awesome

Thanks Suze

Chris

[suuzzee5]

Hey Chris... so glad you liked this music enough to return for more. He has CDs out... :) He's very famous in lutiers' circles and on the bluegrass circuit... :)

You tried this, didn't you?! lol

[Noviere]

Hey so is this song called bluegrass guitar? or is there another name, my buddy and I are gonna try and play it.

[suuzzee5]

Hey, thanks so much for stopping in! "Steel Guitar Rag" or "Guitar Rag" is the name of the first song in the video. Please let me know if you and your friend upload it... would love to hear your version!

[Cliffbrock]

Hi Suze, I think Wayne Henderson and his wife are the Valedictorians of Bluegrass and any other music they might want to play. 5 stars ***** --:)Rod

[suuzzee5]

Hi Rod...how are you this morning? :) It's such a treat to hear what you really amazing pickers have had to say about the music in this video. I like your description a lot... "the Valedictorians of Bluegrass" ... :) 5 star comment! HUGS! Suze

[nondepouk]

that's guitar youpee!!! fantastic fiddle too;

thanks so much Suze to show us.

HOBOSEAN (Jean)

[suuzzee5]

Hi there, Jean! So glad you enjoyed the guitar and the fiddle. Helen White also has one of the most beautiful voices in the mountains... It's said that the songbirds stop and listen when she sings... :)

[RAWArtifacts]

Enjoyed "Turkey in the Straw", I haven't heard that one in a long time. Being from Western Mass I also enjoyed the referance to the Boston Red Sox in "Take me out to the Ballgame" Definitely a Favorite. Cheers! Robert RAW

[suuzzee5]

Hi Robert... so glad you enjoyed the video! Boston has a great team!! I'll have to tell a sad tale here... :) At the same time I was putting the Henderson video together, I was also talking with a friend on the telephone about the White Sox situation... and accidentally typed White Sox onto this video instead of Red Sox. Had it not been for Danny Knapp calling it to my attention, I might not have caught the error and pulled that first video... Talk about embarrassing yourself... lol :)

[robertpina99]

I've always had a lot of respect for musicians that make their own instruments. A lot of love goes into making the music, playing it and sharing it.

[suuzzee5]

That's such an astute observation... I agree with you completely. Thanks for coming by and enjoying Mr. Henderson's music and his beautiful guitars.

[DieselBodine]

This Cat's wailin'! Mighty fine... 8-)

[suuzzee5]

:) I think you're mighty fine, Mr. Bodeeeeeene! :)

[DieselBodine]

Hoooo-Weeee! XD

[ghostgal30e]

Refreshing thanks for sharing.

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much for coming by. I just visited your channel...Boxcar Willie is AWESOME! :)

[katybrewer1]

wonderful playing. love it!!!

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much for coming by, Katy. So glad you enjoyed this music! :)

[harleyhawgn]

Thanks Suzzee, I really enjoyed this 5* posting. A perfect example of bluegrass guitar for sure. THANKS, YOUR FRIEND, C.W.

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much for stopping by, C.W. I love to get the take of you really good musicians on this video. It's cool to hear what you think.  Thanks!

[emifolk]

just fantastic what a great player

deserves all the stars

thanks to Suuzzee for sending this

[suuzzee5]

{{{Folker}}} How are you and your family doing these days? Haven't been watching as many videos as usual but I've saved all of yours and will catch up soon. I agree... great player and worthy of all stars. Thanks so much for coming by the channel!  HUGS to you and yours!!!

[emifolk]

well we're all feeling fine go to vacation with Emilia at sunday we'll stay in France by friends of us for 2 weeks hope you enjoy the summer Suze

all the best greetings from us all hugs and love and peace to you

[suuzzee5]

Sounds like a great vacation, Folker. Go safely and make us some more of that beautiful music when you get back.  :)

[flatted5th]

this is fabulous Suzzee- wow!

[suuzzee5]

Hello there, Richard. It's always so great to see you!! Thanks for watching and yeah, it is fabulous. I agree. :)

[nllleonard]

Well I thought you were just teasing us Suze! ;) I kept trying to see this and each time it said the user had removed the video! I'm so glad it finally did take! Silly youtube! WOW...wonderful music!!! Oh joy just about covers it! And I'm pretty sure I know Wayne from Merlefest! I think I remember somebody there telling the Eric Clapton story on him! Great stuff! Thanks!

[suuzzee5]

Hi Nancy, I screwed something up in the first version, then YT screwed up the second version ... third time was the charm. So sorry for all the false starts and THANKS for your persistence in listening!! Wayne Henderson does play at Merlefest and other venues around and about. I go hear him any time I can.

[redneckswed]

Awesome!!! i am speachless

Thanks Suze for the share

Chris

[suuzzee5]

Hi Chris... so glad you liked this picking. I wanted people to see what our mountain boys can do. :) Wayne's at the head of the pack though... brilliant musician. Thanks for stopping in. I'm really enjoying your family's videos and music...when I can get time to watch them... that will correct itself though, it always does... Until then... HUGS to the whole lot of ya!!! :)

[Debbyturner]

Good to hear some good pickin!

Thank you for this piece.

Debby

[suuzzee5]

So glad you like it, Debby. Thing I love about Wayne...he performs just like Clapton does... just stands there, doesn't move much, watches that guitar... and smokes it! You've made a great video response you made to this one... Thanks so much for that! Suze

[mysticcynic]

That's good!

[suuzzee5]

You're good!! I just came from your channel. I'm your newest subscriber. :)

[bucknorrismusic]

Great picking for sure.

[suuzzee5]

Thanks Buck... glad you enjoyed!

[Cliffbrock]

Wow they are better than Awesome......Bluegrass Masters.

His wife can get down on the fiddle too !

These two are as good as I've ever heard and better than most.

5 stars & fav --:)Rod

[suuzzee5]

Hi Rod... I was wondering what you would think of him/them since you're such an amazing picker yourself. Thanks for the stars and fav... always appreciated! :)) Suze

[canajian]

Man that boy can pick! Great vid Suzzee!

Thanks for sharin!Looks like he makes a purdy guitar too!

*****

[suuzzee5]

Hey, Gerry! Howzit going? I agree with you, he's a great picker! So glad you came by ...thanks for all those stars!

[DrfeelgoodEH]

This was just fantastic

[suuzzee5]

The doctor is in the house! How many times have people said that to you on here? lol Thanks so much for coming by.

[MossyCove]

It's wonderful, I reaaly like the fiddle one, and yeap, the others r great too.

[suuzzee5]

HI Mossy ... it's hard to beat bluegrass... and I'm a fiddle freak myself. :)

[Boucrate]

That's cool you share this! Hey he's a Bluegrass Master indeed! Merci!

[suuzzee5]

So glad you liked this video, Boucrate. Thanks for stopping in. You're a Guitar Master yourself! Suze

[rudyvandam]

What to say about this Suze?!

[suuzzee5]

Hi Rudy... I say it's some of the best bluegrass music I've ever heard! :)

[Cantshaketheseblues]

Great stuff....thanks Suze

[suuzzee5]

Mr. Bluuuuuuesman.... :) Thanks for your nice commentary. Much appreciated! :)

[MadBadVoodo]

Killer Vid!!

5/5

[suuzzee5]

Thanks Mad... much appreciated. I really like your channel...just watched your interview... it's a hoot!

[colinjohnrudd]

Music made for joy....wish there was this kind of stuff around here!

[suuzzee5]

Hey Col ... I hear you, man.  Every time I lived away from the mountains, I just missed this type of music so much. It's so joyful and honest... Hope you're doing well... I thought I responded to you already...must be losing it. :)

[allshookup77]

Excellent! They sure do make some great music and put on quite a show! I enjoyed this video very much, thanks for sharing it.... FrAnK (5*****)

[suuzzee5]

Hi Frank...so glad you enjoyed the video! These folks are just wonderful musicians and I thought everybody might enjoy seeing a couple of our Appalachian superstars.  :) Thanks so much for a great comment and for all the stardust....

[Cameragirl803]

Great song thanks for sharing Suze:)5*****

[suuzzee5]

Hi Jane... :) Thanks for stopping by and sprinkling all those stars around... :)

[bigeeezy]

wow. excellent

[suuzzee5]

Hi James... thanks so much for watching this one. I've not been ignoring you, man... just have been really busy. Hope to catch up on some video watching, especially some of those great music vids you've been sending...

[calitch]

It is a great person!!

Thank you for teaching a very important thing, and for sharing. suuzzee!!!!

[suuzzee5]

Thanks so much calitch! So glad you enjoyed the video!