Introduction from Alan in Texas

AcousticAl
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Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:46 pm

Hi from near Toronto, Alan.
I won't fault you for spelling your name wrong. :)

See you on the site!


Allan


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Sat Oct 23, 2010 10:08 am

Hi Allan,

I'm like you a Fresh Boarder and I've received such a warm welcome wich I'd like to pass on to you, welcome here at TG and have fun, wich I'm sure you will!

All the best,

Vanessa (also from the Netherlands)


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Sat Oct 23, 2010 12:31 pm

Hi Pierre,
Probably more of a middle of the road fan of the Dead. I've met enough DeadHeads to know the difference. I don't have a hard drive full of live shows and I couldn't tell you the best live performance of Terrapin Station into Alabama Getaway. But I wish I had a nickel for every time I've listened to Europe '72 . I never saw a show, although I did see Phil play a set with Ryan Adams & the Cardinals and they dusted off a nice version of Wharf Rat. So I guess I know quite a bit of their catalog but it's a long way from being bona fide DeadHead.

Ripple intro gave me fits too. I played it differently for so long with an alternating bass that I had to relearn a few things to get down Neil's version. And picking out the melody in rhythm was a bit of a challenge. I'm still probably somewhere in between my version and Neil's which is probably fine since it still captures the vibe. Concentrating on a few fake taps to the body of the guitar and missed strums helped me get it down. Good luck with it. It's a great tune and worth adding to your list.

Best regards,
Alan


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Sat Oct 23, 2010 2:37 pm

Hi Alan,
Thanks for your insightful introduction. You have discovered some of the same great things as I have also about TG, an excellent teacher in Neil and his detailed way of presentation in the lessons, and a very supportive community of guitar enthusiasts. So I add my welcome from Seattle, WA. You will fit right in here. I had a few enjoyable years in Austin at UT. Good luck.

Wally


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