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sliding bill
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Posted 26 Mar 2000 4:21 pm |
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No - not the West Yorkshire Wakefield
I have just got back from watching Jeremy Wakefield playing a twin neck 195-? Rickenbacker --- C6 and E13 ?
Astounding interplay between him and Dave Biller on lead guitar.
Please try and see them with Wayne Hancock -- not enough sliding in the UK.
Bill |
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Iain
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Posted 29 Mar 2000 12:27 am
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Hi
I saw them play in Edinburgh. Nice surprise that both biller and Wakefield were there, as I have the album. I, too, wondered about the tunings, as I couldn't see the steel really well (he sits low!). Anyone know? Also, what WAS his steel?
Good playing by both guys
Iain |
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Michael Johnstone
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Sylmar,Ca. USA
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Posted 29 Mar 2000 1:26 pm
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sliding bill
From:
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Posted 29 Mar 2000 1:39 pm
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I managed to ask him about the Bigsby.
He said that it was a bit bulky for carrying around.
Sounds pretty damn good though -- try the Biller and Wakefield album --- it's on Deke Dickersons label I think.
All the best
Mind you -- have a listen to Lloyd Maines on the last 2 (?) Wayne Hancock albums -- nice
Bill |
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Paul Paterson
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Edinburgh, bonnie Scotland
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Posted 31 Mar 2000 10:20 am
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I saw them in Glasgow, Newcastle and Edinburgh. What a groupie! LOL
Jeremy Wakefield uses A standard C6 on his furthest neck with a Bflat instead of low A. The other neck is standard E13. With all 8 strings tuned to E. At least thats what he told me. ha ha.
The amazing thing about him is he doesn't use a volume pedal. All that control comes from the picking plus the volume and tone knobs. He also fitted an intermittent switch to cut the sound in and out on those big slides up the neck. He also does a neat organ like vibrato on some chords. It's all in the wrist.
p.s. They were brilliant. Cheers to Wayne and the guys for a great tour. |
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sliding bill
From:
UK
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Posted 31 Mar 2000 2:02 pm
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I believe that BBC are filming some country stuff in the near future. Wayne Hancocks bass player was telling me he was returning to the UK in a few weeks for filming.
Keep ears and eyes open.
Also I hear that there will be an "alternative country" festival in Stockport in the Autumn. I suppose "alternative" is to tell the locals that it won't be a line dancing jamboree !
I will post around when I find out details.
We may be lucky to see some snazzy steelers.
All the best to you all.
Bill Dalton
Bolton
England
On the deck tonight--- again
Joe Goldmark -- All hat , No cattle and the Goldmark Roundup (an excellent find --- thanks b0b)
Astounding work and it just makes me smile and smile. |
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