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Country Blues Licks and Tricks
Level 3
This workshop will focus on licks and tricks developed by some of the country blues guitar masters of the 1920's and 30's, some of whom mentored Roy directly, in the 1960's. Roy tries to "spiral" each special chord or trick into subsequent tunes so the students become accustomed to applying the finger positions in different keys. We will study many turn-arounds, endings and chord inversions. Much of what we will work on can be used in "jazzing up" tunes that you already play. Says Roy "Although I travelled and studied with The Rev. Gary Davis and gained inspiration from his style, I do not really sound like him. But was a great influence on my playing. It is important for each player to develop his own sound, but it doesn't hurt to borrow from the past and share in an important legacy."
- 10/22/10 – 10/25/10
- Tribute to the Rev. Gary Davis
- FULL
- 10/15/11 – 10/18/11
- Tribute to the Rev. Gary Davis
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About Roy Book Binder
Roy has been described as a guitar pickin' hillbilly bluesman. Back in the 60's he began his career, traveling and learning guitar from the legendary Rev. Gary Davis and Pink Anderson, a medicine show entertainer who recorded back in 1928. Book Binder has recorded five albums and has performed at most major blues and folk festivals in the U.S. and Europe, including Merlefest. He has toured with Bonnie Raitt, and has shared the stage with many great bluesmen including; BB King, John Jackson, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee. Roy has appeared regularly on Nashville Now, a national cable TV show and has been included in Sheldon Harris' book, The Blues who's who. Roy is a veteran teacher whose engaging style of music and storyteller have enraptured his students at many workshops nationally. He is a regular at the Fur Peace Ranch. www.roybookbinder.com
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