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George Thorogood version of "Memphis Tennessee" I know this is old thread but hopefully it still gets browsed, Anyone given this a go, it is a great version, i love the thorogood sound. G… Started by jim ryan	0	Apr 1, 2014
Local Production Guitars - Malawi I found this over on Google+ and wanted to share. I make my CBGs at my kitchen table with basic tools. (The most advanced tool I use is a p… Started by Jon Clemence	0	Dec 18, 2013
PUT YOUR REQUESTS HERE After an old recording you used to have, but now miss? Maybe some live stuff or bootlegs of a particular band you like? Put your requests h… Started by Graham	199	Nov 14, 2013 Reply by David T
Here is a free cd It is an all cigar box guitars and violin thing called Ax Murder Hollow. You can pay any price you like or take it all for free I just want… Started by Matthew Borczon	0	Sep 30, 2013
Landfill Harmonic Orchestra Received this in an email this AM. Had to share it. Inspiring. Poor people making instruments from landfill materials http://www.youtu… Started by PhilUSAFRet	0	Jun 24, 2013
BYRON BLUESFEST 2013 I thought it'd be a great idea to put the latest albums up from the artists playing at Bluesfest - so those of you lucky enough to go can c… Started by Graham	97	Feb 27, 2013 Reply by Graham
take me to your sound files id love to listen to your sound files on your home page. i got a bunch of songs on my page. the player is cool heres my page http://www.c… Started by Ice Bob	0	Jan 19, 2012 Reply by Matthew Borczon
The Who - August 10, 1968 When I was still in high school, The Who played a stop on their US Tour in St. Charles Illinois. The opening act was the New Blue Cheer. I… Started by Dan Sleep	1	Dec 31, 2011 Reply by Graham
That Special Summer 8 track or Cassette!!!!!!!!!! Now I know everyone remembers that special summer!!!!! Yu know!!......that special summer where you had one or two 8 tracks or cassettes t… Started by mike hardwick	8	Oct 3, 2011 Reply by Silent Jim

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George Thorogood version of "Memphis Tennessee"

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Local Production Guitars - Malawi

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PUT YOUR REQUESTS HERE

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Here is a free cd

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Landfill Harmonic Orchestra

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BYRON BLUESFEST 2013

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take me to your sound files

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The Who - August 10, 1968

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That Special Summer 8 track or Cassette!!!!!!!!!!

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