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Very nice @mark_h I have a Tonewood amp also. They are really cool to play with.

OK, keep in mind I am a nerd. Civil War A Narrative Book 3 by Shelby Foote.

RIP Nokie. Glad I got to see him at least once.

@Randy120 I like the NYXL's because they seem more flexible then the Elixers that I have tried, which makes them easier to bend. @Dave White I have tried the acoustic version and don't like them as well. I usually use the Martin SP on my acoustics. Last time I had @Greg Voros set up my Martin he put DR strings on it. They are ok but not as flexible as I like.

Well done @Wim VD that is a fun song.

Thanks for for all your work on this forum @Steve Krenz it is so much better than the old forum. The transition was very fast and easy. Great job as always.

This month's theme comes to us from @V7#5b9 Theme: “Play Me Some Blues!” Description: Acoustic or electric guitar, standard form or variation, minimum one chorus of rhythm, lead, or both. Use a jam track or collaborate with someone. Make it simple and use licks you’ve learned, or get as creative as you like! Above all, have fun! *** For less experienced players: If you think it may be a deterrent and newbies are less likely to participate, just go with an “Open Mic” theme. Deadline: 11:59 PM PST March 31, 2018 1. @Wim VD - "Baby Elephant Walk" 2. @mark_h - "Stormy Monday" 3. @Randy120 - "San Francisco Bay Blues" ------------------< RULES >-------------------------SUBMITTING: To complete the challenge, record an eligible song and reply to this thread with your your direct-linked or embedded track (Soundcloud's great) before the end of the month.GUITAR REQUIREMENT: You must play at least one real guitar track heard in the mix.GEAR: All content must be recorded with your home studio equipment. You may use BIAB or loops as long as you play the majority of the song with your real guitar. This is a guitar playing challenge not a sampling/recording challenge so keep that in mind.TIME: A recording made at any time before the entry deadline counts, but do not enter a recording in more than one challenge.ONE ENTRY per person or collaboration. But, I doubt anybody will complain if you want to share another on-theme track too.NEXT THEME: The person to choose next month's theme will be chosen randomly from those who complete this challenge. -----------------------------------------------------Have fun, try something new, and give us something to listen to!

@Nutty1 that sounded pretty good to me. Thanks for sharing.

@Late Starter first off welcome to the forum. Most bluegrass is flatpicking. Your best bet for fingerstyle bluegrass/traditional would be to find anything by Doc Watson. Doc did a lot of fingerstyle playing but mostly traditional tunes rather than bluegrass but they are very similar.

@matonanjin better have a recorder handy so we can hear it!!!

Indeed @matonanjin I think it is a "Great Plains" thing.

Don't move to Wichita, Kansas. We get the best (or worst) of both worlds. During the summer we get 80% humidity with 100+ temps. During the winter we 5% humidity with 0 degree temps and a 40 mph wind out of the north. This morning we had 3" of sleet over 1/2 inch of ice from a thunderstorm over night. Seriously thunder, lightning and sleet all at the same time. But as they say around here "If you don't like the weather, just wait an hour it will change." Monday it was 63 when I woke up and 28 when I got home from work. Tomorrow we are back in the 60's. Gotta love Kansas.

Dean uses a lipstick style pickup to pick up the strings and a Piezo under the bridge. My recommendation would be go to Guitar Center or someplace that has one and play it and see if you like the way it sounds. If so it wouldn't be too hard to hook up either or both pickups.

Nicely done @IanD very good. I like that song but here in the US they use it on an TV advertisement for ASPCA and they show a bunch of sad dogs and cats while it is playing so it always makes me sad when I hear it.

Props @PatIam and @matonanjin very nice gift.

Wow @NeilES335 that is a really nice guitar. Congratulations.

@rkl312 I would recommend not worrying too much about a perfect strumming pattern. Play what sounds right. It is OK if the strumming pattern varies throughout the song.

@Grog I am not sure what happens if you try to use the flow chart backwards.

Finally the secret formula The Beatles used for all their hit songs has been revealed to the public. Here is one example.

LOL. Punk is my favorite because it is completely accurate, especially the ending.

Wow we are off to a great start for this month's challenge it is the second day of the month and already we have entries from @mark_h, @WATSON43, @V7#5b9 and @Wim VD, great job everyone, keep them coming!

@WATSON43 Great job. Well played and great singing.

Not sure. @Cindy or @Steve Krenz do you know how to embed the file so it will play native to the page rather than download?

@mark_h Great start to the month. Very nice sound and I really like the outdoor venue.

@matonanjin Thanks for sharing and great job! The new guitar sounds great. You were a little past the deadline but we will still take it. Don't be shy to post next month or whenever you feel like it.