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Chris Grotewohl
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Kansas City (Roeland Park)
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Posted 17 Apr 2006 11:56 am |
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Hey folks, hard at it for a year and getting chapped like I did the first time around. Anyhow I'm a banjo guy http://irish5string.homestead.com/steel_1.mp3
I'd like serious crits on what I'm doing wrong if ya get a chance. I made this one up from the few licks I know. Thanks, Chris G
ps. It is hard to post something like this but what the heck[This message was edited by Chris Grotewohl on 19 April 2006 at 08:04 AM.] |
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Bobby Lee
From:
Cloverdale, California, USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2006 3:15 pm
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| Hey Chris, you scared me when you said "I'm a banjo guy" but I won't hold that against you. Cool little recording sorta reminds me of Jerry Garcia in a way. He was a banjo player too. |
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 18 Apr 2006 2:56 am
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Hey Chris, sounds like you got the Pedals ON and Pedals OFF thing going on real well, which is requirement #1 for this Instrument..
I hear lots of early New Riders ( Cage) and as b0b says Garcia goin on.
Thanks for posting, great job.
Keep up the good work..
oh, and b0b, you'll be pleased to know that I sold my Banjo. 
t[This message was edited by Tony Prior on 18 April 2006 at 03:57 AM.] |
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Tracy Sheehan
From:
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2006 3:31 am
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| Hey Tony and Chris.Be careful what you say about bangos.b0b is afraid some one might play one better than him,and after all this is his board.Tracy :O |
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Robert Porri
From:
Windsor, Connecticut, USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2006 11:14 am
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I'm not one to judge Chris, but it sounded good to me. I agree about the possible influences mentioned.
Bob P. |
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Bob Hoffnar
From:
Austin, Tx
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Posted 18 Apr 2006 12:12 pm
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Sounds great ! Keep up the good work.
I was wondering from the sound if you are resting your right hand on the bridge or maybe hooking your pinky around it as you pick ?
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Bob
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[This message was edited by Bob Hoffnar on 18 April 2006 at 01:14 PM.] |
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Chris Grotewohl
From:
Kansas City (Roeland Park)
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Posted 18 Apr 2006 2:04 pm
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| thanks guys, I used a cheap mic to a laptop. Bob H,good guess I hook my pinkie for support. I can't get the curl like some because of 35 yrs of banjo. Appreciate it folks, Chrs |
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Bob Carlucci
From:
Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 19 Apr 2006 1:08 am
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Chris.. as you know, I LIKE your playing... Your style is right in line with the style that turned my head around 30+ years ago....Its still how I play and it has served me well.
your recording does have that old school country rock type vibe, along with some west coast elements..
put some bass, drums, rythmn guitar on that ditty and it would be VERY cool... oh geez, sure stick some banjer on it too [not too much !!] ...
I do hear a little JG type feel in there as did the others... Intentional or not, I would wear it as a badge of honor. Always loved his playing... You have come a VERY long way since the first time I heard your playing Chris... fine job!! bob |
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