I Love ‘American Roots Music’

[Big Mamma Thornton]

#23838

Celtic music was transformed in Appalachia, African and Caribbean sounds came in through the US South, every immigrant culture brought their own sound and it all mashed up and gave birth to American Folk, Gospel, Country, Bluegrass, Blues, Jazz, Blues Rock. I want to devour it all and pour it back out.

I’ve played the tin whistle in the past, and dabbled in wooden flute out of the same love of the sound. Now it’s harmonica time (no website name drop intended).

I know I’m never going to be Todd Parrott, but if I could work out a similar country/gospel/blues chops fusion at my level, I’d be very happy.

Good luck to us all, and cheers!

-Michael

[Freddie]

#23840

Well said Michael… I look forward to hearing that fusion! And good luck as well!

[CC]

#23844

Hello Michael,

Welcome aboard! With your love of music, you will add the harp to your list in no time. I look forward to hearing you play.

CC

[Big Mamma Thornton]

#23880

Thanks all! I had a surprise appendectomy (I’m alright now), so almost immediately after I made this post I had to knock off practice for four weeks. Diaphragm support was a ‘no go’ with holes in my abdominal wall. Itching to get back!

[Freddie]

#23892

Wow glad to hear you are all right… life’s turns Can be so crazy sometimes! I bet it’s gonna feel good to get back to life again and be able to play. Good luck on your healing!

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