When I worked as a forklift operator, there was a little tradition in the factory to treat your coworkers with doughnuts on the day of your own birthday. That's right...you would buy your own treats and give them to everyone else in your warehouse.
I always liked that idea because it seemed to make the person say "I'm glad I was born and I'm glad I met you." It was the person celebrating his or her own birth because the people around them made their life better.
Today is my birthday. I brought "doughnuts."
I turned 43 this morning and I don't think I've ever been happier in my life. I play music for a living, I have an incredible family and you guys are the biggest blessing to me. So, if you don't mind, I've prepared a little treat for you. (It ain't much.)
I've just uploaded three new "How to Play Cigar Box Guitar" videos for you:
How to Play Mid-Eastern Ragas On a Cigar Box Guitar (pt. 1)
A pretty little riff to learn on a 3-string cigar box.
New tuning: EBF# !!!
Like I said, it ain't much...but I just thought a lot of you could use a few new tricks to use in your playing.
Thank you for making my life awesome. You guys rock.
- Shane
CONCERTS THIS WEEK:
Tuesday night, 8pm-11pm: The Cove Nightclub, 1500 S. George St., York, PA. Musicians are encouraged to bring instruments and become part of my band! Note: I will be ending my residency at The Cove next week. It was a great run, but I feel the need to start doing more shows outside of the York PA area. I'll be hitting open mics in the Mid Atlantic States (US) in the next few weeks as a way of auditioning for gigs in those clubs.
Wednesday night, 9:30pm-1am: Shane's Open Mic at First Capital Dispensing Co., 57 N. Pershing Ave., York PA. This is the most creative...and insane open stage anywhere.
CHECK OUT SHANE'S NEWLY RE-DESIGNED CIGAR BOX GUITAR ONLINE STORE!
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So where the hell is my chocolate creme-filled doughnut?
Thanks for all the wishes. Had an awesome day with Melissa and the kids yesterday. Got a new Kindle Fire, too! (Cigar Box Nation looks awesome on the kindle).
Hope you guys like the videos
shane
happy returns Shane,those video 'doughnuts' are much more to my taste, thankyou...
Life just gets better donut ?Shane, you make our lives just as enriched by what you do.you,too.You are a connstant are an inspiration to us all as a player, a generous,generous teacher,a cheerleader for CBG,u have been, dare I say......instrumental......in helpin get the word at,not to mention you are as accessible as a neighbor as a person.So,I hope you had a superb BDay...Shine on.....You Crazy Diamond
Thank you so much. The cigar box guitar is an awesome instrument, but hanging out with you guys is even awesom-er!
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