This item is for the Guitar-geeks.
When you see rockabilly bands you think Gretsch-guitars. Nearly every guitar-players dream is,... to own a Gretsch ... someday. The warm tone of the Gretsch and its smooth Bigsby is really great to play.
But I'm a Fender geek and I love my telecaster. It produces a complete different bright, biting sound, something we chicken pickers love. The disadvantage a Fender has over the Gretsch is the lack of that nice Bigsby Vibrato.
But there are alternatives. Why not combine the best of two worlds ...
I have modified two tele's. On one tele I mounted a Bigsby B5, on the other a B16.
The B5 is good, but a bit on the stiff side, ... continue reading
Added : 24/3/2005
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Guitar-legend Walter "Hank" Garland has died at the age of 74
In Nashville, guitar-legend Walter "Hank" Garland has died at the age of 74.
Garland started playing guitar at the age of six and by 12 was regularly appearing on radio shows.
When he was 19, Hank had a million selling hit with the country tune ’Sugar Foot Rag’.
Later he played with The Everly Brothers’, Roy Orbinson, Patsy Cline and Elvis Presley.
With Elvis he recorded songs as ‘Little sister’ and ‘Big Hunk of Love’.
In addition to performing with Elvis and other Nashville stars, Garland was at the forefront
of the rock 'n' roll movement and enjoyed a successful career as ... continue reading
Added : 4/1/2005
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CAJUN CORNER
Don't forget to check Yvieboy's Cajun Corner regularly, it's really worth your visite !!! Quite a masterpiece, bro !!!!
Added : 20/12/2004
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Phillipe Dupont
Phillipe Dupont, rocker to the bone, and regular visitor of The Cruise Inn, died on Saturday, 11th December at the age of 45..
He's leavin' two kids behind... May he rest in peace!!!!
Added : 17/12/2004
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'Beverly Hillbillies' Singer Scoggins Dies in L.A.
Country and Western singer Jerry Scoggins, whose baritone rendition of the theme song of "The Beverly Hillbillies" became one of television's favorite tunes, has died in Los Angeles at age 93, his family said on Thursday.
The Texas-born Scoggins, who as a member of the Cass County Boys backed up singing cowboy Gene Autry in movies, radio and television, was working as a stockbroker and singing only on weekends when he was approached by the show's producers to sing "The Ballad of Jed Clampett" for the "Hillbillies" pilot in 1962
The song, which also featured bluegrass musicians Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, made the national Hit Parade. ... continue reading
Added : 11/12/2004
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Belgian Dixie Kings !!!
Belgium is very proud, and justifiably, of its chocolate, its beer, Clijsters and Hénin!!!
Well, I can assure you there is much more than that!! Take my wisdom, for example, ... hum, let's skip that one... How about The Belgian Dixie Kings??
Four damn good top musicians, Frank, Danny, Patrick and Carlo formed a dixieland-band. They dress themselves in very original New Orleans outfit, and make you travel through the time, back to the 20's.
Visit their website, and keep an eye on their moves...
more info on : http://www.belgiandixiekings.com
Added : 24/10/2004
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Hackberry Ramblers bass player dead at 79
John A. "Johnny" Faulk, bass player from the Hackberry Ramblers, died Sunday at a Lake Charles Hospital after falling ill unexpectedly earlier in the week. The Hackberry Ramblers exist since 1933, but Faulk joined around 1979. Although the band celebrated its 70th anniversary last year, it won national acclaim in more recent years, with a Grammy nomination and a film on PBS earlier this year, "Make'em Dance: the Hackberry Ramblers Story."
Faulk had performed as recently as last weekend in New Orleans when the band played a fais-do-do at Tipitina's dance hall and at the Prytania Theatre, following a showing of the film.He was one of the youngest ... continue reading
more info on : http://www.hackberryramblers.com/
Added : 20/10/2004
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TWO TONS OF STEEL
The Texas Honkiest Tonkiest Rockabilly Band , Two Tons Of Steel play the perfect Country-Rockabilly combination , a sensational American 5-piece who blend together guitar twangin' Country Music with slap-bass driven Rockabilly. The result is a superb brand of stripped down Country-Billy Bop...
They'll be on tour next year, I'll search for more information if you ask me...
more info on : http://www.twotons.com
Added : 15/10/2004
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Mule Skinner from Austria
Mario "Mr Mule" David and his band, Mule Skinner, is looking for a label to support his band. They play a mixture of rock'nroll, country and blues...
Check 'em out !!!! Jodelahitieeeeeeeeeee
more info on : http://www.muleskinner.at/
Added : 28/9/2004
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The Be Bops
Wanna know more about the Be Bops? Or as they say : "Wanna be connected with the world of this fantastic rockabilly band?", their web site is on line from now on.
more info on : http://www.bebops.org/
Added : 10/9/2004
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