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by BigBear
Wed Jan 10, 2018 2:03 am
Forum: Music Collaborations & Buskers
Topic: Watching and waiting
Replies: 15
Views: 6183

Re: Watching and waiting

<t>I think you have to be an Englishman to sing that song, that well. And of course, Corina adds so much texture to it. Well done you two!<br/> <br/> I am saddened by the passing this week of Ray Thomas. His rich voice added so much to all the Moodies songs. Thanks for you timing!!<br/> <br/> All th...
by BigBear
Wed Jan 10, 2018 1:55 am
Forum: Music Collaborations & Buskers
Topic: Busking Paul Desmond Take Five
Replies: 14
Views: 10050

Re: Busking Paul Desmond Take Five

Ron- that was simply fantastic!!! Well, done. Your timing was perfect and as you got into the song your timing shifted to more of the feel of Dave Brubeck's classic song.

Thanks for sharing!!

The Bear aka Rick
by BigBear
Mon Oct 02, 2017 5:20 pm
Forum: Life Outside of Music
Topic: Another Wilbury gone
Replies: 5
Views: 3166

Re: Another Wilbury gone

Very sad news. At least Neil won't have to do anymore Tom Petty lessons!! :(
by BigBear
Tue Sep 12, 2017 2:28 pm
Forum: Music Collaborations & Buskers
Topic: Busking John Fogerty - Centerfield
Replies: 13
Views: 13963

Re: Busking John Fogerty - Centerfield

Wonderful to see you back and playing. I have missed you and your incredible knowledge of songs!

Maybe I'll see you again at IGC 2018.

All the best,

Rick
by BigBear
Sun Sep 03, 2017 2:30 pm
Forum: Off The Beaten Path
Topic: New Collings Guitar. Pete Huttlinger Signature Model
Replies: 11
Views: 4822

Re: New Collings Guitar. Pete Huttlinger Signature Model

<t>Bart- that is just stunning! Congrats on the new addition to your "Guitar Family". I came very close to buying a Collings SG but they don't make their necks with a wider profile for my 'bear paws". But they play like a dream.<br/> <br/> On a side note, owning a Pete Huttlinger Model is special. P...
by BigBear
Fri Mar 03, 2017 2:41 pm
Forum: Music Collaborations & Buskers
Topic: Scarborough Fair Canticle by Chris & Corina
Replies: 23
Views: 6645

Re: Scarborough Fair Canticle by Chris & Corina

Well done you two! Especially considering you probably hadn't played that together very long. I really enjoyed it.

Thanks for sharing!

Tchuβ!
by BigBear
Fri Feb 24, 2017 4:52 pm
Forum: Gear Heads Corner
Topic: I love playing guitar when ...
Replies: 26
Views: 13934

Re: I love playing guitar when ...

...when I'm happy and enjoying life. Probably explains why I've hardly touched my guitars in the last year. Time to get back to it!!
by BigBear
Wed Feb 22, 2017 3:15 pm
Forum: Music Collaborations & Buskers
Topic: Busking John Denver — For Baby
Replies: 31
Views: 7151

Re: Busking John Denver — For Baby

<t>Mark- Really nice job! You've certainly improved a lot!! May I humbly suggest backing off your attack somewhat? The guitar is there to support your vocals not the other way around. When you are stressed out by performing there is a natural tendency to start banging on the guitar. And all we hear ...
by BigBear
Sat Feb 11, 2017 3:55 pm
Forum: Music Collaborations & Buskers
Topic: Midnight Confessions
Replies: 12
Views: 3717

Re: Midnight Confessions

Daryl- Great job! And very nice Rob Grill vocals. One of the great songs of the 60's!!

Cheers!

Rick
by BigBear
Mon Jan 09, 2017 2:05 am
Forum: Announcements and Info
Topic: On A Personal Note...
Replies: 27
Views: 37250

Re: On A Personal Note...

Neil- I had the pleasure of sharing a meal with your Mom at IGC. What a delightful woman and so proud fo you.

Lucille and your whole family will be in my prayers. May the Lord grant you all love and peace during a difficult time.

Be well my friend.

Rick