Well I got the T-shirt. Was not one of the two to move on but I had a lot of fun and met some really fine guitarists. A special thanks to EJ and Shelly, for coming out and offering their support.
Lots of really good guitarists out there. These past years winners have been phenomenal. That was really great you met EJ, and made some good memories. So is he as scary looking in person? :shock: He looks like he could have taken care of all your competition, by just sitting in the front row and glaring at them....gnawing on a toothpick.
Sorry to hear about it Mike, but I can just about assure you that the odds are stacked against everybody...(I figured it out and it's like 6400 guitarists competing in this thing..)...
Glad you had a good time and got to meet the Jammer..Both you guys are great guitarists, and lets get em next year...
Trying to remember what was played, I think two Gibson Les Paul guitars, four Strats, one telecaster, an Ibanez, and me and my Washburn.
It seemed the amp of choice was a Fender Deluxe with 2 twelve's, I used my GNX-3 on the Eric Johnson green channel, with the Sparkle Drive, 35 percent gain, as my stompbox. The lead off player, one of the Les Paul guitars, was the one lone player who opted for a Marshall head and half stack.
Of the two that moved on, one was playing an Eric Clapton Strat, sounded like the midrange boost was active, the other was playing the Ibanez.
Already I wish it was next year.
Oh by the way the senior guitar players held their own.
From my point of view EJ is a solid individual. When I finished he said you played great brother. Listen if a person rides on two wheels and plays guitar, well that's a-1 to me. Of course big rig drivers can be ok too I guess, if they have too.
The guy who kicked it all off looked like he was a walk in. Just grabbed a LP off the wall and said \"I'm in!\". He didn't even stick around for anyone else to play. Looked like he bailed as soon as he unplugged.
I thought the two guys who moved on both played Strats? The last kid on the tobacco sunburst and the 2nd player of the night, older guy, dark sleeveless shirt, micro-cut hair, earring...didn't catch his name. He played with a lot of expression, both in his style, and in his face (he grimaced a lot! . LP's and Strats were definitely the ax of choice for the evening. Next year I'll play either my 96 American Standard Deluxe (Lace Sensors, roller nut, 50th Anniversary model) or my souped up Epi LP Custom (EMG's). If I get a wild hair I may do it with my Schecter C7FR Hellraiser and see if I can get some raised eyebrows just by my choice of guitars. A 7 string with EMG's and a Floyd...in a BLUES challenge? Heh!
What was really amazing...while we were all standing around waiting to hear the results there was this young kid, couldn't have been more than 16 or 17 at the most, just wailing on a Fat Strat. This kid had feel and technique. Curious why he didn't enter.
It was a fun time and I'll definitely check it out again next year, if not enter myself.
Mani...I'm just a big teddy bear. I look like this so I don't *have* to be mean. Not that I can't be, just that I choose not to be. Ok, well...most of the time.
Great job on entering the contest. It must have been a great experience. Win or lose, you still come out ahead from the experience. Plus, it sounds like you got to see some great guitarists. I eat humble pie everytime I go out to hear another band....
Yo Manitou, no problems from this side. :roll: I should have used LOL or the emoticons. I have always got a chuckle from your jokes and such.
No offense intended to you or your profession. :oops:
peace
Thanks. I'm not driving truck right now, and would give anything to have a job. I know I am only one of millions out of work, but it is both scary and stressful.
Anyway, this is about smilies....so... ...and 8)
A smile increases your face value.
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May you survive to the next round. 8)
I made it through the 1st round, and play in the store finals next week.
It would be wild if we both got out of store, and met each other at the district level...
Good Luck..
P.S.
You might want to check out this site, of which I'm a member of..
http://burlapandblues.com/
The whole thing is about blues and KOTB. Formed by a bunch of KOTB refugees, after the 2007 contest..
Way to go Tal, we be pullin for you.
G Jammer, I look forward to meeting you.
peace
I will do this again next year!
peace
Next year you'll have some company in the competition. We'll make a stand together to represent the forums.
Glad you had a good time and got to meet the Jammer..Both you guys are great guitarists, and lets get em next year...
It seemed the amp of choice was a Fender Deluxe with 2 twelve's, I used my GNX-3 on the Eric Johnson green channel, with the Sparkle Drive, 35 percent gain, as my stompbox. The lead off player, one of the Les Paul guitars, was the one lone player who opted for a Marshall head and half stack.
Of the two that moved on, one was playing an Eric Clapton Strat, sounded like the midrange boost was active, the other was playing the Ibanez.
Already I wish it was next year.
Oh by the way the senior guitar players held their own.
From my point of view EJ is a solid individual. When I finished he said you played great brother. Listen if a person rides on two wheels and plays guitar, well that's a-1 to me. Of course big rig drivers can be ok too I guess, if they have too.
peace
been riding in the wind myself since 1974. :roll:
oh fuk it ...whatever.
The guy who kicked it all off looked like he was a walk in. Just grabbed a LP off the wall and said \"I'm in!\". He didn't even stick around for anyone else to play. Looked like he bailed as soon as he unplugged.
I thought the two guys who moved on both played Strats? The last kid on the tobacco sunburst and the 2nd player of the night, older guy, dark sleeveless shirt, micro-cut hair, earring...didn't catch his name. He played with a lot of expression, both in his style, and in his face (he grimaced a lot!
What was really amazing...while we were all standing around waiting to hear the results there was this young kid, couldn't have been more than 16 or 17 at the most, just wailing on a Fat Strat. This kid had feel and technique. Curious why he didn't enter.
It was a fun time and I'll definitely check it out again next year, if not enter myself.
Mani...I'm just a big teddy bear. I look like this so I don't *have* to be mean. Not that I can't be, just that I choose not to be. Ok, well...most of the time.
No offense intended to you or your profession. :oops:
peace
I'm driving a beat up old f150...Does that count..
peace
Anyway, this is about smilies....so...
A smile increases your face value.
God Bless.
On to the District on the 30th of September....Hopefully get a vid up tomorrow...
peace
Waitin' on the vid!
I'll keep you guys updated again on the 30th...