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Cigar Box Evangelism - Spreading The Word!

About a month ago our computer was playing up, so I called Andy our 'Computer Whizz' and asked him to come round and take a look. Remembering that Andy plays guitar, I invited him to have a go on my CBGs. Well he was mightily impressed. ( Humility dictates that I confess, 'none of them were built by me!')

This morning our computer was 'having issues' again (old age!) So I made the call and Andy arrived a short time later with his bag of technical tricks AND his very own…

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Added by Paul 'PapaHogg' Smith on April 18, 2012 at 1:07am — 8 Comments

Blues Haiku!

sometimes

every note is perfect -

blue moon

 

 

Added by Paul 'PapaHogg' Smith on March 13, 2012 at 10:00pm — 24 Comments

New Website

Check out Ian MC Donald's new website. It's fantastic. Wishing you well Ian.

http://www.justplaytheblues.co.uk/

 

 

Added by Paul 'PapaHogg' Smith on January 19, 2012 at 6:14am — 6 Comments

3 String CBG (First Build)

Here are a few pics of my latest build.  Video to follow in the next day or so...…

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Added by Paul 'PapaHogg' Smith on January 15, 2012 at 6:30am — 10 Comments

LBG (Lego Box Guitar)

New Build! This LBG was built this morning by my eight year old (youngest) son. I think he's getting the bug!

Enjoy the looks but don't hold your breath for a sound check! :)

Added by Paul 'PapaHogg' Smith on January 8, 2012 at 9:12am — 3 Comments

bemuzic 'Playing (No Rules)

I received bemuzic's CD 'Playing (No Rules)' this morning and have been playing it ever since.

Beautiful voice, beautiful tunes. Belinda this is a real treat. Thank you...

 

Follow the link below to have a look/purchase it for yourselves.

 

 

 http://bemuzic.bandcamp.com/

 

 

 

 

Added by Paul 'PapaHogg' Smith on January 6, 2012 at 2:30am — 2 Comments

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