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This is one of my favorite covers by Cody. He is the best performer I have ever seen from his live concerts to acoustic covers like this one. His lead guitarist Jake is also an animal on the guitar. Cody is real Country Music! Check it out!!

Don’t let the unpronounceable name fool you! This trio out of Texas lays down some very original sounds. The drummer has remarkable timing, the bass is incredible and the guitarists “earworms” and tone give this band a unique and refreshing sound. I’d love to get a reaction to this tune. Keep up the great work!
-Lucky Gallops Wilmington, NC

Classic Dylan song Jerry style. Unbelievable control of the sustain on his effects during 2nd solo.
My 5th or 6th JGB show. Great little theater.

This was the first video I saw that convinced me that acoustic guitars are not just strummy sing-along instruments.
There is so much going on technically here it blows my mind how one person can have the cognitive power to do all of this at once.

Hi Michael, do you know Tom Misch yet?
I think he is one of the most talented producers/musicians out there.
In this video he plays a 'tiny' set of 3 songs and I would love to see you listen and break down the second song: 'I Wish' (starts at 4:34). Whole set is awesome though.

Michael, you gosh darn legend! I know you dig Shakey Graves...These guys are pretty solid! Americana Folk... Really think you will dig the Lyrics, guy has a KILLER voice too. Somewhat simple guitar playing + banjo, but really beautiful and picks up towards the end. The Outro makes gives me CHILLS!

Fine rhythm behind some smoking vocals.

Ok- so I'm a pre-1980s Dead Head, as far as, listening goes even though my first show wasn't until 1/11/79. Jerry's playing was just superior to me than the post-1980. Just my opinion.
The Jerry Garcia Band hasn't gotten any love on here. I saw them over 100x between '79-'95. They were always good, but '80-'81 are my favorite years, for the most part, because of the energy he brought. Don't get me wrong- of course, there were great shows and years and are exceptions to my rule. Expressway to my Heart, Lonely Ave. '72, Keystone '73 shows, Tough Mama '76, Gomorrah/Dixie Down/Mission '78, etc.

The Tangled Up In Blues from 1981 really illustrate what I mean by energy. They were fast and powerful.
He played them a little too slow for me pre-'79 and later slowed them down way too much for me. His soloing is masterful and the closing solo is as hard rock-ish as Jerry got. Good stuff.
I'd love to see what other people have to say and post as far as JGB goes.

Michael, you said you loved Julia's voice, so here's another song that is somewhat haunting. They are brother and sister from Australia.

This is a group that slipped under my radar for years, but if you love that classic southern rock sound they are worth a listen.

I know there are plenty of better players (and certainly better singers) out there, but Johnny Marr was one of the ones that got me into guitar in the first place. I definitely feel like his solo material, and old work with The Smiths, is worth a listen.

Killer Improv section in the middle of this awesome song. Chicken Pickin', some rockin, some rollin.

Micheal I thought I would share this delightful melodic bass driven doozie, with some lovely chords and phrasings...just has a real happy feel about it...cheers...take care...Peace...

"Hope ya'll know what I'm talkin' about
The way they wiggle that thing, it really knocks me out
I'm gettin' high all the time, hope ya'll are too
Come on a little closer, gonna do it to you
Rock and roll, Hoochie Koo
Lawdy mama light my fuse
Rock and roll, Hoochie Koo
Truck on out and spread the news!"

Would still love to see a reaction to Mateus playing!

Martin Sexton's voice is incredible and his playing seems effortless. I know you're on a singer-songwriter kick right now, and he will not disappoint. He's the epitome.

Really enjoy Jackie Greene's take on this old Traffic tune. I saw him play with Phil and Friends at Bonnaroo 2008 and loved his playing and vocals, but kind of forgot about him until recently. He is extraordinarily versatile, simple and passionate, which is inspiring as someone who likes to mess around with a number of instruments. Sound and production on this one is great, and a solo from each guitarist showcases some different styles. Thanks!
~ ScottysHobbys

Hey Mike- I'd love to see you react to this. If by the end of your video I can't play like this I'm canceling my subscription.

New subscriber here - I've never gotten a good handle on hybrid picking. Looking forward to your lessons on it. In the meantime - would love to see your reaction to what Richard Thompson is doing with it in this song, particularly the insane pedal steel bend stuff he gets into. Thanks for what you do!

This is a very good version of the song

Fun tune! Thanks for reacting to A Tear For Eddie, Michael!

Personally, I feel like John Mayer is an extremely underrated guitar player in the general publics eyes. He's Extremely well known for his radio stuff, but not nearly as well known for his incredible guitar playing.
This song is the perfect example, the skill it takes it to play these lines and sing along with a full band is ridiculous. Check it out, You won't be dissapointed, I promise.