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“It’s Okay to Sound Different from the Record”: Ry Cooder Reveals His Stage and Studio Secrets By Jimmy Leslie published 3 June 22 Discover the source of the authentic guitar tones heard on his new album with Taj Mahal, ‘Get On Board: The Songs of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.’
Learn to Play Slide Like Bonnie Raitt By Jeff Jacobson last updated 5 May 22 An in-depth look at the subtle artistic and technical elements behind her celebrated and highly emotive slide playing.
Acoustic Blues Musings, Part 5: Choosing Strings & Slides By Jimmy Leslie published 4 February 22 Sonny Landreth, Leo Kottke and Roy Rogers share their expert tips on slide playing and explain why materials matter.
