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Cool......Good redirection and use of illegal shipment!

Doug- It is not fair to bring Jazz into the mix. There is no way to measure if it is a mistake!!

I washed it two nights ago. Really well done tribute to Nashville Country music and artists.

Danny- Glad to hear that things are coming together. Don't worry........people are more important than guitars!

Diane- You have such a wonderful way with words. You are a vulnerable, sensitive, honest, loving storyteller. I am still waiting for your original song, or book. Either one would be great with me. 😋 Just sayin'! Great seeing you continue to stretch and go for it! You inspire me. Mike

Ian- Great job. Since I was at the gathering and watched your performance live and then watching this video. You have made some great strides and improved tremendously. I too noticed the confidence as you progressed through the song. Your voice became stronger, stayed in pitch and in tempo. Great job Ian. Keep up the good work. So good to see you progress and not let the bumps in the road pull you back. I experienced the same nerves and trouble singing, playing and staying in tempo and loosing my place in the song while playing at the Gathering in one of the group classes. These were songs I had played hundreds of times and the only difference was, I had always played at home in the office or den and maybe my wife was the only audience. With an audience in the class, my leg started jumping, wrist started its own tempo and rhythm, and my voice found octaves i did not know I could hit. Amazing what a little pressure will do for you. I am trying to get to a place where I record myself and I have started to ask a couple people who play guitars, if they would like to practice together once a week. Trying to find a way to progress!

Chris- Diane gave great advise above. Those three pedals are a great start for beginning guitar to assist in your learning process and start working on your sound. Hang out with other musicians and listen to their pedals and pay attention to the order they have them on the board. Other sources like "Rig Rundown" from premier Guitar is a good source of information. Go to the music store and listen to pedals that they may have on display. Steve's video is essential information on setting up a board. The set up order is important to the interaction between pedals & the sound you get. I won't recommend a brand because it is so subjective. Look at professional pedal boards and you will see the whole spectrum of pedals. Have fun, it is part of the journey.

Congrats Mike- Nice pairing! Enjoy.

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What she said, except 8 of us went to Corky's for BBQ Ribs for dinner! Monday- Time Jumpers at 3rd & Linsley. Tuesday- Visiting family in Nashville area and Registration & Watermelon at Trevecca!! Wednesday- Workshops......Warm-up with Steve, Blues session & Song Writing class and jam session. Visiting with Greg Voros and gleaning guitar tech information from the master. Great Acoustic concert with three outstanding artists, Collin Hill, Van Larkin & Phil Keaggy. They all knocked it out of the park! Thursday- Finger Picking with Steve, Home Recording session, Song Writing II, Visiting with Greg Voros again....Great guy and friend. Jam session and playing and singing in front of fellow gathering friends that are very supportive of everyones playing! Fun time for all! After two days, my brain cells are floating around with musical notes, songs, guitar music, song writing notes, Blues Sessions, Home Recording information, more song writing and song critiques, 12 barre blues , finger picking, theory, jam sessions, acoustic playing and the electrical overload of Johnny Hiland! WOW & WOW backwards. Tomorrow Columbia Studio A and more workshops! I can't even think about Saturday yet....................? Thanks to all the hard work by Steve Krenz and family. These are world class friends and Guitar family! Thanks to all the Gather participants and fellow guitar players.......everyone is so friendly and helpful. This is like a little oasis in life where there is no negative, no hurting and no pain, just fun and music! This is awesome! Don't keep saying, "Next Year"! Make plans to attend. You won't regret it. Take care. Mike

Praying for a safe trip for you the rest of the way Barbara! See you tomorrow!

Great to see you again Diane.......and I got my long overdue hug! Excited to be back at the Gathering after a three year hiatus. Not only a three year disappearing act from the Gathering but also my guitar journey & destination! Time to get back on track and what better way than attending a customized, focused & concentrated music agenda orchestrated by the "One & Only" STEVE KRENZ!!

Hello All- Finally got time off, ordered airline tickets, made room reservations, reserved rental car, ordered tickets for 3rd & Lindsey Monday & Friday night......Am I forgetting anything? Oh Yah....just registered for the Gathering! See you all in 2 weeks. Mike

Karl- If it sounds anything like it looks,,,,,,,,it is a monster! Great job.

Diane- I have enjoyed your writing over the past 3-4 years..............I want to see a song that you have put to pen! Surly there is one in a folder in the file cabinet?? 😎

Great looking guitar and very interesting variations. Have not seen one of these before. Great Find Ben!

Congrats- Great looking and sounding guitar. I have a little GAS for a PRS myself. Trying to hold off because I obviously don't need one! Enjoy and have fun with this one!

Great Lesson. I enjoyed Shane's style and his excitement and love of music plus the little tips that he shared.

R.I.P. Mr, **** Dale- "Master of the Surfing Guitar". Used to listen to him on the radio growing up in California, back int he day of surfing and surf music.....**** Dale, Jan & Dean, Beach Boys, etc........

Amazing................I have 4 pedals and can't keep all the settings in my head!

I ran across this young lady and her creativity original music awoke that still small place inside of me. I love to hear talent. She has musical talent in spades! Hope you enjoy as much as I.

Nice job Neil. The tempo, tone and feeling of the song was heard and felt. I really enjoyed your version.

Greg- Always inspiring to hear the personal stories of those who step out and gig live.....great job Greg!

Diane- You are a true gem........Diamond I'd say!