MissouriPicker
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9 hours ago, Murph said:
A man is looking for a parking space but he is having absolutely no luck. As he drives around he begins to desperately pray to God.
“Please God, if you find me a parking spot I promise I will go to church every Sunday and never touch a drop of alcohol again!”
A moment later the man sees a parking spot open up right next to the entrance. He gasps and heads toward it. As he pulls into the space he turns his eyes to heaven and prays,
“Never mind. Found one!”I’ve made promises like that….lol
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On 9/15/2023 at 8:03 AM, DanvillRob said:
A good guitar player can make a crappy guitar sound good, (and vice-versa...I know from experience).
Often, when someone told Chet that his guitar sure sounded great, he’d lay it on the table and ask, “How does it sound now?”
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5 hours ago, Murph said:
If the New Madric quakes "just right" I could have oceanfront property here in Southern Illinois...
If you have oceanfront property, we’ll be living on a house boat, fishing for food…….lol
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Love his book and music. A really decent guy. No big scandals, no outrageous behavior. Kept his personal life “personal.” Knew how to make a human connection with his songs. A quiet superstar.
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If you like the guitar, don’t sweat what anyone else is saying. Just play it and enjoy.
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Sorry, my knowledge for rock is greatly lacking after the mid-70’s onward. Never heard of Warrant. Aside from a handful of names/groups, I just didn’t listen. In regards to RAP, it created its own reputation. No one did it but the rappers and the money behind them. I agree on the “groupies.” I’ve got a few when I play Wilshire Rehab Center & Retirement. I figure that we all listen to what we enjoy.
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On 8/31/2023 at 10:31 AM, Larsongs said:
I think if a Band or Artist comes along who is “truly” Great everyone will know.. You won’t have to search..
There's no money in Music today.. Kids are smarter today. There isn’t a lot of motivation to invest 10,000 hours doing something that most likely doesn’t pay.. Most Gigs don’t pay enough to cover your expenses. Some don’t pay at all. You gotta be crazy to be a musician! Better off getting a good Education & become an Engineer or whatever..
Nothing really revolutionary has come along since the 60’s.. Unless you call Hip Hop revolutionary.. So young Bands that do exist will play a lot of that music.. Sprinkled with some 70’s, 80’s, 90’s & a few newer ones..
Whether it’s a blessing or a curse.. I don’t know.. But, if it’s in your blood there’s nothing you can do about…. Play for the music..
I play because I love playing. My weekly coffeehouse gig pays me and feeds me, but I would do it for nothing, simply because I love to play. My days of being the next Dylan or Cash are long gone. Besides, I never had anywhere near the needed talent or drive…….I just have a blast playing. Has nothing to do with making money. It’s about doing what I enjoy.
On 8/31/2023 at 11:22 AM, Sgt. Pepper said:Hip Hop is a bit of "C" and a lot of "Rap" and if you put the two together you get . . .
Exactly! In addition, a lot of it degrades women and celebrates violence. No doubt, the “generation gap” plays a part in this, but what’s too often promoted in Rap and Hip Hop is very different from the way I view life.
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Loved reading his book and loved his music. He was a “one of a kind” songwriter and performer. RIP and God Bless.
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I love this, Lars! I recall it from the past and I really like how you’ve changed. The intro grabbed my attention. I like somber and warm sounds. Then the vocals really pulled us along. Very, very nice.
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I play like that (in my dreams)!……………I imagine that guitar may have been passed-around at many of the guitar jams at Johnny and June’s house. Marty likely has some stories about the guitar. Great stuff! Thank you!
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I try to separate the talent from their politics or personal lives. However, some of them are so outrageous and stupid that it’s often hard to do.
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On 8/24/2023 at 6:32 PM, Sgt. Pepper said:
Beggars, Let It Bleed and Sticky Fingers is all you need. I do like Some Girls too.
I agree!..>I really like The Stones, but I’ve reached an age where my memories are more important than ever before. I won’t listen much to the new stuff, but I love the songs that made them The Stones. I don’t doubt their abilities and talent. Keith can still play, Ron Wood has been a guitar wizard for years, and Jagger can still “not” sing and run all over the stadium, but I like the older stuff. I hope they play and/or tour as long as they like, but I hope they are also enjoying their families. God bless The Stones!
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On 8/27/2023 at 5:09 AM, Sheepdog1969 said:
It's weird being the same age as Old People.
Yeah, ain’t that weird?
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Congrats! Have a blast! Do what you do on here and they’ll love it……….Mix-in a few of David Alan Coe’s naughty songs and you’ll get lots of attention.
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My doctor told me why I have all these aches and pains. He said I’m suffering from a Chinese ailment known as Yung No Mo.
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Not being a conspiracy person, but AI is going to be more than horrible in the hands of the wrong people….and it will happen.
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On 8/9/2023 at 7:57 AM, merciful-evans said:
but he'd be 30 miles away by then
Maybe 31 miles if he can do a lot of coasting.
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7 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said:
We elect officials to be our voice, but it’s really their voice. They are rich and you are not. Boo f- in hoo. We lose , they win. Way it goes.
They make the laws that apply to us, but not to them.
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15 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said:
Seriously who here has she inspired to play? Joke of a joke wrapped in joke sandwich.
You? Doubt it.
Carrie Underwood inspires me to play! ……….Oh wait! Sorry, I forgot that we’re talking about guitars.
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It looks and reads pretty much like a Standard bird (which is great to begin with). I could probably live with a blue guitar, but I’ve already got a great bird.
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On 8/4/2023 at 8:28 AM, DanvillRob said:
I just hate that our government is taking choices away from us at a rapid pace.... you already can't get gas stoves in many parts of California..... next will be water heaters...... and Air Conditioners..... if you think light bulbs is the end....you're sadly mistaken.
I don't mind the LED lights in some places....but I also like the soft-yellow of incandescent bulbs in other places.....but I HATE that government officials want to make that choice for me.
I agree 1000%!
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Daddy, I get some of the same symptoms you mention. For years, I had none of this stuff going-on, but I guess it’s unavoidable if we live long enough. I still play guitar everyday and don’t have much issue with that, but I think I’ve got some carpal tunnel in both hands. I play a bit more on my squareneck guitars than before, just in case it ever gets too painful to play a straight acoustic. I’m determined to play, no matter what…….Getting old ain’t for sissies.
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Yes, if you’re just playing at home, you don’t need an amp. However, some people just want one, so there’s no harm in that either. I use a Roland Street Cube EX. Got it several (8-9)) years ago and I use it every single week. Sometimes 2-5 times per seek. Fifty watts of power. Plenty of sound for outdoor busking or just playing gently in coffeehouses.
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I already hide too many musical instruments (many I’ve never played) from my wife. I sure-as-hell don’t need one that will “Tele” on me.
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Hannibal Mo...
in The Gibson Lounge
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Yeah, it’s a pretty sweet place…….. Sadly, I’ve met folks who don’t know who Mark Twain is.