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Michael, if you haven't seen this, or you are not familiar with Snowy White, do yourself a big favour and watch this master show how minor pentatonics can be done. You're welcome.

I'll continue my uploads of Canadian artists who deserve more shine! Daniel Romano is a gem. A true shapeshifter. This is from his country phase: a straight up commitment to the genre with great songwriting and execution. And Aaron Goldstein kills it on the petal steel. Would love to hear your breakdown of what elements of this (progression, phrasing, harmony, etc.) give it such a distinctive old-school country feel.

Found this band a little while ago. They got everything! voice, lead guitar, drummer is nuts! Enjoy

Heard this and immediately thought of your channel. A must watch. Thank you all for making the music that is connected with so many memories!

Always a hit but this time with a beautiful acoustic intro and big finish.

Incredible playing by Steve Winwood and the band (killer drumming!) on this Traffic classic.

Hey Michael. Have you heard of HighFade? If not here you go.

Hi Michael,

First off, love guitargate, your content, and all of it. It inspires me to not only play but leads me to so many new musicians that really bring forth emotion. Stephen Wilson Jr I think you'll find to be one of those guys.

This song (I'm a song) was served up to me today while listening to music and working. I literally needed to stop everything I was doing and just revel in the emotion behind it. The song, the feel, and voice all grasp at the soul while a less than conventional approach to the guitar leaves you wondering how one guy with a guitar can make you feel all he does. Please give it a listen, and more than anyone else, keep doing what you're doing man.

All the best,
Doug

I just started taking your beginner's classes. This is one of my favorite songs and his guitar playing has always sounded like some magical alchemy to me. I think I read somewhere that he uses some unconventional tuning. I'd be interested in hearing you explain what he's doing. I'd love to be able to play this someday. Thank you.

Dude, you've got to do this one. Stephen Wilson Jr. is one of the best up and coming singer/songwriters out there. I've been listening to him for awhile now and love his music. He just debuted this song and played it on "Live at the Print Shop" very recently. It's a powerful song and one that I believe you'd love.

Thanks,
Brian Bullard

I mean the name of the song says it all. Haunting with anxiety.

The steadiest bass player I've ever seen, a metronome on the drums and then these two gentlemen: it doesn't get much better.

This is my first upload! I am only going to suggest Canadian artists, as there are so many great artists here that need some shine. This great tune is by Tim Baker from St. John's Newfoundland. Awesome song for beginners to learn - diatonic, but he uses different voicings and flourishes (susses and 7th) to add flavour and uses dynamics well to propel the song along.