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Topic: A Memory of Jeff Newman |
Jim Saunders
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Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
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Posted 23 Dec 2017 7:14 am |
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I was at the Dallas show in 2002 and one morning, after breakfast I wandered into the Peavey room. The room was empty except for Jeff Newman, who was playing a Carter. He was playing Mansion on A Hill in open E with his right hand only. His bar seldom touched the strings. I sat down, unnoticed and marveled at Jeff's style and tone!
I really miss him at the shows. What a stylist! |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 23 Dec 2017 10:02 am
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I know the feeling Jim.  |
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Dan Robinson
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2017 10:47 am Jeff Newman 1990 ISGC
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I came late to the fray, never saw Jeff in person, but this 1990 ISGC Super Jam Together Again video (thanks Bill Ferguson!) is a favorite.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBhMLjIawcM
Jeff's joy, creativity and playfulness made an impression that still inspires me. |
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John Sluszny
From:
Brussels, Belgium
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Posted 23 Dec 2017 11:56 am Re: Jeff Newman 1990 ISGC
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| Dan Robinson wrote: |
Jeff's joy, creativity and playfulness made an impression that still inspires me. |
...and sense of humor too ! |
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Pete Burak
From:
Portland, OR USA
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Jim Saunders
From:
Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
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Posted 24 Dec 2017 6:53 am A Memory of Jeff Newman
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Jeff played an incredible version of Johnny paychecks hit, "Someone To Your Love To". Watch how he presses the strings from behind the bridge.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1s054PrC-o |
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Barry Coker
From:
Bagley Alabama, USA
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Posted 24 Dec 2017 6:06 pm A Memory of Jeff Newman
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I met Jeff & Fran at a Seminar he did in Birmingham Al. about a year before he started the week long classes at his collage.
I was a kid in my early 20's and not only did his talent as a player amaze me but his style and communication ability as a Teacher was beyond simple words.
I read on the Forum a post that said Emmons & Newman may have been the two greatest influences on the PSG. community that ever were.
Buddy showed us what to play and Jeff showed us how to play it. |
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Chris Templeton
From:
The Green Mountain State
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John Sluszny
From:
Brussels, Belgium
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Posted 25 Dec 2017 11:46 am
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What guitar brand is it ? Thanks ? |
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John Sluszny
From:
Brussels, Belgium
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Posted 25 Dec 2017 11:46 am
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What guitar brand is this ? Thanks ? |
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John De Maille
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On a Mountain in Upstate Halcottsville, N.Y.
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Posted 25 Dec 2017 12:04 pm
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| Looks like a Thomas single 10. |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 25 Dec 2017 12:05 pm
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Thomas. I believe the builder was Barry Thomas out of California. There were quite a few of this brand built and still some floating around here on the forum from time to time.
As I recall, they were very slick playing and well built.
I believe it's Jeff's usual 7+4 12 string Uni setup there judging by the # of pedal rods I can see and some of the low notes I'm hearing. |
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Roger Crawford
From:
Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 1 Jan 2018 7:14 pm
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| And another Jeff Newman story. I was one of Jeff’s student, having gone to a couple of his week long classes. Over the years, I got to know Jeff and Fran really well. I was scheduled to play a show that Jeff was the headliner on. While I was playing, I noticed what I thought was the range finding light on a digital camera dancing on my chest. I kept hoping they would go ahead and take the picture and let me concentrate on playing. I finally realized it was Jeff in the back of the room with a laser pointer! |
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Pete Burak
From:
Portland, OR USA
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Posted 1 Jan 2018 7:26 pm
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| Jerry Overstreet wrote: |
Thomas. I believe the builder was Barry Thomas out of California. There were quite a few of this brand built and still some floating around here on the forum from time to time.
As I recall, they were very slick playing and well built.
I believe it's Jeff's usual 7+4 12 string Uni setup there judging by the # of pedal rods I can see and some of the low notes I'm hearing. |
I think Jerry is correct.
I learned this song from Jeff, and I try to play it pretty much just like him.
I love the main riff! |
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Jeffery Self
From:
Spring City,Tennessee, USA
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Posted 2 Jan 2018 6:38 am
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_________________
If it's a penny for your thoughts!!!
Why must everyone put in their two cents worth???
Remembering Larry Self (1936-2014) |
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