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Michael, I've been following you for years but recently became a subscriber. I've greatly appreciated all the lessons and advice you've given to your followers, your site helps makes this world a better place. I'm requesting The Red Clay Strays because they are the most unique and authentic band I've seen in years. This band is such a breath of fresh air in this current world of homogenized, computer driven music. These guys have been burning up the road for years and they are just now getting the recognition they deserve. If Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash got together, there's a good chance you would end up with the Red Clay Strays. They are the best American band on the road right now and they are just getting started. I know you'll be blown away by these guys.

Just came across this tune from Joe Bonamassa and it's a little different than his usual. More of a down-home blues vibe. What really stands out is his lead in this case. SUPER greasy (starts @ 3:20) and not his usual 32 notes per measure. Don't get me wrong, I wish I could play that fast but it can get tiring after a bit.
Thanks for considering this one. Just signed up as a lifetime member. Lots to learn here so thanks for your efforts.

Let's set the scene.
Night 1: Doc Watson's 100th Birthday celebration show. Lots of fantastic guests and a beautiful tribute to the life of the great Doc Watson. A much more subdued and intimate, sit-down show than what one would typically get from Billy.

Night 2: Billy and the boys came out for blood and brought the whole house down. Meet me at the Creek is always a 10/10 banger live regardless, and thankfully, he's now doing an official live release of the song and video of the greatest performance of the song to date.

I truly hope he releases the entire show as an album, as this song is only a nugget of the greatness that happened that night. There was also a single-mic encore with none other than Tony Rice's guitar. and that was a truly magical performance as well!

It's weird having your guitar hero be just a few years younger than you, but this kid is the real deal. I've played 20+ years, but never with any real direction. My first Billy show two summers ago was the navigational beacon.. I was always the guy who had an acoustic I never played, because I was a diehard electric guy. Fastforward to now, the acoustic is all I pick up. Flatpicking has definitely been the most difficult guitar "discipline" I've tried to date, but I can also say it is the most satisfying as well.

Anyway, I'm not looking for much of a break down here, I just wanted to share what was hands down the most incredible live music experience I've ever been fortunate enough to lay my eyes and ears on. Hope you enjoy, Cheers,
Will

Amazing show, classic E Street Band keeping it tight and loose at the same time, and Chuck is so on it you can tell this song flows out of as easy as breathing.

Whenever Bruce and the band play with someone they strike the perfect balance of playing so tight, but feeling like a jam session with some mates. Always amazing energy, and most importantly they're all having a great time.