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May 2010 Blog Posts (6)

tales from a long road..

Its 1972, I'm around eleven years old- I'm in a working mans' club somewhere in the north and we'd just played a set.This particular night we get told not to come out of the dressing room during the next performance as it was unsuitable for kids to see.So of course I sneak out onto the balcony.I remember peering down at the stage.I can still see the scene now in my minds eye.Theres this woman singer on stage-she is gorgeous-long…

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Added by HOLLOWBELLY on May 26, 2010 at 3:30pm — 5 Comments

arts and music festival

went to a arts and music festival over the weekend. Set up a cbg table with 7 guitars and 3 home made amps. Sold all the amps and 5 of the guitars ! ! ! My table was the hit of the show and one guitar went directly up to the stage and got played with a standing ovation ! what rush !! hahahahah. Bayou Blues Guitars is on its way !!

Added by Sonny Wentling on May 16, 2010 at 5:48am — No Comments

Back to teach musical instruments at the CCC

Hi All, It's been along time since I've posted a blog. Here is what's new. l'll begain working back at the Cs on sunday. I'll take this first day to get the Kids ( 18 to 23) used to having me there and finding out who is insterested in making musical instruments, Then to the planning stage. I've already spent close to $150 on supplies. I'll be buying on ebay so if you see (wlknstk) bidding on supplies you know it's me buying for the classes. I'll be keeping all of you updated on my classes and… Continue

Added by Larry McPheeters on May 14, 2010 at 6:06am — No Comments

Uncle Crow needs a drummer!

my band Uncle Crow now plays about once a month in local bars and restaurants, and we're getting some attention - now we need a drummer!! so far it's just Nox and I, with me on vocals and rhythm slide guitar and Nox on bass and stomp board. come on guys!!! anyone got a drum set and a little talent??? let's ROCK THIS TOWN!!!!

we're in winter haven, fl and we play the local area.

let's do this!!!!

Added by Crow on May 14, 2010 at 3:04am — No Comments

My construction blog homepage

For those looking for build details including pickup winding, check out my blog page at
http://folkcafe.com

Here I continue to update the construction of my latest project in a photo blog. Questions and comments are always welcome.

Don

Added by Don Goguen on May 9, 2010 at 12:45am — No Comments

Well, my second round of building worked out much much better than the first

I've finished the Shane Speal Outlaw series and even if I do say so myself I think they came out pretty good.

First off I want to thank Shane for giving me the go ahead to use his pictures on these puppies. I figure he was the guy that got me hooked on this stuff so it was fitting to do a little tribute to the guy. Plus I'm hoping his mug raises the sales value on them LOL They are on E bay if anyone would care to have a gander. Or you can see pics of them on my page.

The piezo trick… Continue

Added by Brian " BigB " Saunders on May 5, 2010 at 6:09am — No Comments