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At 10:22am on January 30, 2013, Bad Finger (Eric) said…

Sounds good, Ron.  I'm out of commission for a couple days myself.  Stuck a box cutter through my right index finger this afternoon.  I was on a customer site so it was a job to get myself patched up without having to file an accident report.  4 bandages and a nitrile glove!

At 8:26am on January 30, 2013, turtlehead said…

That's funny.  I knew I heard Zep influences in there!  These last couple batches of instrumentals have really made me think about the possibilities of opening up the fretboard and I'm starting on my own.  So thanks for the inspiration and keep em coming...

At 6:26pm on January 29, 2013, turtlehead said…

Both of these new tunes are great.  Gypsy Caravan is impressive. It might be your Stairway to Heaven.

At 8:59am on January 29, 2013, Bad Finger (Eric) said…

The title idea came from the desire to sort of pass the riff around rather than everyone playing over top of each other.  The inspiration is thinking what if three CBG players met on the same subway platform and played the same instrumental tune taking turns.  Not sure that idea will catch on for a collaboration though.  I'd like to think someday it would be possible on a Boston T platform.  We'll see.

At 8:36am on January 29, 2013, Bad Finger (Eric) said…

Keep the original, "extended cut" of missing link.  Good office groove or, like you said, running tune.

BTW, mega blister on my ring finger is finally hardening over.  I can almost play normal again.  I'm thinking of changing the title of my collab project to "Don't Bogart that Riff".  Whaddaya think?

At 3:44am on January 29, 2013, Bad Finger (Eric) said…

Hey Ron.  Finally got a chance to listen to Missing Link.  Sounds great!  I love the background riff.

Gypsy Caravan has a perfect title.  Love them both!

At 8:59am on January 24, 2013, the anonymous pick said…

cool  ,  can't wait .

At 6:09am on January 24, 2013, South Paw,Davey said…

Great stuff man. Oh and thanks for the Kobo tuning link I saved it so i can give it a go;-)

At 5:47am on January 24, 2013, James said…

that's cool oily ! that's why we  got the song player , i guess , again very nice work  from you !!!

At 5:26am on January 24, 2013, James said…

i agree  with uncle john great stuff !!!

At 5:18am on January 24, 2013, Uncle John said…

Wow,   Got some good things going on those new songs!

At 6:44pm on January 23, 2013, the anonymous pick said…

awsome   missing link swamp  witch guitar      tune  !!!  .. gypsy  was sweet  too  !!!  

At 6:40pm on January 23, 2013, RTZGUITARS said…

That getting to be a very cool list of songs Ron the last 2 really are differant. The Caravan is not played on a cbg is it?

At 5:35am on December 21, 2012, Jamie MacBlues said…

Aha, thought ye knew re the KISS, Ron, ma man! lol 

"16 years, 16 banners united over the field"? !  (now where have ah heard thatline  before, Ron. Help ma Bob! lol

At 12:34am on December 21, 2012, Jamie MacBlues said…
Lol Ron. Ta for good wishes. Btw ya know FULL WELL what s GLASOW KISS REALLY IS, AHM ASSUMING! Lol lol
At 7:23am on December 15, 2012, Calim said…

like your new tracks sir;  graverobbers moon is stunning and hogfather makes me thinks of chet atkins..(but in you own sound and style for sure)  

At 9:28am on December 13, 2012, Jamie MacBlues said…

Chhers, Oily, ma man. BTW, Sir Terry might appreciate a touch of Irish jig in it (he holds Irish AND UK citizenship) lol

At 1:59pm on December 10, 2012, Jamie MacBlues said…

Hogfather great melody/s, Oily. Sounds like something from era of Fitzwilliam Virginal book, with a crossover of German folk music, and Morris Dance music. Just ma humble opinion lol Nice one

At 4:02am on December 6, 2012, Rob (Uker) Porras said…

Hey Oily, You got some great stuff goin on here. I'm diggin NV. I'm a huge Ventures fan.

Keep it comin.

At 4:27am on November 30, 2012, turtlehead said…

Yo Oily- Sweet picking on both of these tunes.  Gandy Dancer captures a train feel for sure and the tone on Graverobber is right on.  You have some fast fingers.

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