You could be missing out on a whole lot of fun Brian your songs are good and your playin is too.The content is original and often humerous ,I dont know if you have folk clubs or open mic nights in NZ but I would seriously encourage you to participate,you critisize your singing voice but theres nothing wrong with it.When I visit the Uk I go to folk clubs and open mics and I find them suportive to the artists in most cases ,think about it you have some good material that should be heard.
1,252 2014-11-07 17:58:29
Topic: Resonators (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Market Place)
I've a couple of unique Ozark resonators that I would like to sell if anyone is interested .
One is a Brass bodied guitar with a single lipstick pickup the neck is inlaid with mother of pearl .I believe it was originally made as a sample for the current model on Ozarks site as it was supplied un engraved just plain gold finish .
Also I have an Ozark Nikel plated irish bouzouki resonator also unique ,The retailer told me it had been commissioned as a display model again it is not listed in Ozarks current catalogue. this is beautifully engraved and plated in Nikel silver .
Both instruments are for sale but not cheap if anyone is seriously interested please contact me and I will forward photos .
I am open to some negotiation in price .
1,253 2014-11-07 17:45:39
Re: `Apricot Pie` (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well done Brian we can always rely on something original from you ,have you performed any of these songs live or do you just put them out here and soundcloud ?
1,254 2014-11-06 18:14:34
Topic: Genie in a bottle (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Wrote this this morning hope you like it play it with a country reggae feel
Genie in a bottle
By Graham Windle
All rights reserved ©06/11/2014
C
Your just like a genie in a bottle
G
You tell me you can make my dreams come true
But some how it never seems to happen
C
And I wonder who is fooling who
C
Midnight in a down town bar I found you
G
Shining like a beacon in the night
F C
All your friends they wanted to surround you
G C
So they all could share in your lime light
F C
We talked and drank together for an hour
F C
Then you told me it was time to leave
F C
But I felt that I'd known you like forever
G C
So I kept a tight hold on your sleeve
C
Your just like a genie in a bottle
G
You tell me you can make my dreams come true
But some how it never seems to happen
C
And I wonder who is fooling who
C
When we got to your place, disappointment
G
Ma and Pa were waiting at the gate
F C
Your daddy he got angry and he shouted
G C
Told you that you shouldn’t stay out late
F C
He chased me to the corner with a shotgun
F C
Said son you’d better leave my daughter be
F C
I felt that I had been pretty lucky
G C
Sometimes it is better to be free
C
Your just like a genie in a bottle
G
You tell me you can make my dreams come true
But some how it never seems to happen
C
And I wonder who is fooling who
1,255 2014-10-27 18:54:51
Re: NGD Anniversery (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Well I got my 45 yr old EKO out of its box yesterday still plays better than any acoustic I have ever had or played It was the first proper acoustic guitar I ever had ,my parents bought it new for my 15th birthday and its gone every where with me since . I don't gig it now but maybe I should cos it sounds great .
1,256 2014-10-27 12:33:35
Re: Babysitting Baby (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I too appreciate the words in this song Jeff ,but I didn't sing ours to sleep it was usually a bed time story or a drive in the car for one until he fell asleep.
1,257 2014-10-25 12:13:16
Topic: Gwyn Ashton (1 replies, posted in My local band and me)
http://www.reverbnation.com/gwynashton
Check this guy hes great
1,258 2014-10-20 23:48:57
Re: Matala Acoustic project (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Gtx thats Luigi with the guitar these guys play at the west end of tbe island I'm not sure if its a tak he plays ,my mate Kev J who plays in York has a couple of taks a six string in the uk and a 12 here.
Phill wasnt it the new vaudeville band that did Winchester cathedral?
1,259 2014-10-20 15:28:44
Re: Why do you like the music you like? (24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I guess for me its blues because all the music I enjoyed in the 60s/70s was derived from the blues and the more I researched the deeper my interest became although a lot of my own stuff that I write now comes out a bit folky and countrified I still feel its mostly rooted in the blues .
1,260 2014-10-20 14:34:03
Re: Matala Acoustic project (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Know what you mean Nela, its coming up to moonshine time here in Crete Raki brewing starts at the end of this month .
I suspect the reason Lou has made this system is its a bit of a protest against the authority's stopping the use of amplification in bars unless they are licenced and the artists are all insured. I didn't think The west of the island had been affected but it looks now if they too have been .
Another friend who has a taverna in Sitia where we live recently had his place closed for 10 days and received a heavy fine .
Businesses are struggling to make ends meet with out the government driving the customers away, Maybe Lou has the answer.
1,261 2014-10-20 13:13:20
Topic: Matala Acoustic project (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Check out this idea for a portable PA system My friend Luigi Sirianni of Matala acoustic project has come up with its great .
1,262 2014-10-19 22:30:13
Re: Falling Star (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks dino yeah I do like the ovation its been great it stays in tune regardless of weather conditions .Ive played it in 40 degrees no problems .
I dont think it has the tone of my Eko or my Squier but for an everyday go to guitar its great.The bowl back can be awkward if you don't use a strap.
1,263 2014-10-19 14:42:14
Re: Falling Star (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
A rough demo vid of this song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GJJORG … e=youtu.be
1,264 2014-10-19 07:47:56
Re: chordie stock uk maybe? (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
No problem to a name change .Chordiefest Chordiejam any others come to mind.
What views do we have about structure ,concert format where every one gets a slot of alocated time ,folk club format where we go round the group in turn and others join in or listen.Open mic format ,3 songs and your off.
Maybe a guest pro player if we can find one wiling
1,265 2014-10-18 20:34:00
Re: chordie stock uk maybe? (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Settle gate way to the Yorkshire dales Norm but my thoughts would perhaps favour the Midlands for easy access to the motorways
1,266 2014-10-18 18:16:44
Re: Groovin' - new song (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I've just had a look at the Rascals song and lyrically there are some similarity's but maybe the same thing could be said about many blues songs using the same style of lyric .Though I do see what you mean Dino
1,267 2014-10-18 07:34:32
Topic: Falling Star (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Came up with this last night ,seems every things coming out country these days ,hope you all like it.
Falling star By Graham Windle © all rights reserved 18/10 /2014
C
I have been a rolling stone
G
and I have been a dreamer
F G C
But there’s times when I’ve, not been around.
C
One thing kept me going
G
to know you’d be there waiting
F G C
every time I'd come back into town.
Chorus
F G
Babe I’m like a falling star
C
I’m heading into darkness
F G
Burning like a beacon bright
Am
Then fade into the night
F G
Roaring like a hurricane
C
or the storm that does surround us
F G
Soaring like an aeroplane
Am
You always make me high
C
I've been wrong, I’ve been right
G
I might stay out late at night
F G C
but I'll always make my way back home
C
There’s a place that’s best for me
G
and that’s where I want to be
F G C
long as your there I wont ever roam
Chorus
F G
Babe I’m like a falling star
C
I’m heading into darkness
F G
Burning like a beacon bright
Am
Then fade into the night
F G
Roaring like a hurricane
C
or the storm that does surround us
F G
Soaring like an aeroplane
Am
You always make me high .
F- C G
Life is good but its been a long time coming
F- C G
Life is good and it treats me good today
F- C G
when I look at you and I know how much I love you
F C G C
That Is why I’m drawn like a moth is to a flame x3
1,268 2014-10-18 07:26:11
Re: Nela's wife (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
cool we've just done 32 hope we live to see 44
1,269 2014-10-17 20:41:28
Re: chordie stock uk maybe? (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
ok Phill that's started the ball rolling ,Option 1 south wales. Does the pub have accommodation available too?
1,270 2014-10-17 07:54:13
Re: chordie stock uk maybe? (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
So basically we need to get this ball rolling .As I am in Crete until the beginning of 2015 somebody in the UK needs to source a venue.
Volunteers please.
Many of the hotel chains like premier inn ,holiday inn travel lodge, best western etc will have a function room available, probably free if we can guarantee booking a certain number of rooms, Same applies to private venues.
An event like this properly organised and presented will promote Chordie and be a lot of fun too.
1,271 2014-10-16 20:02:20
Re: Music movies (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Cross roads is great the Steve Vai bit at the end superb
1,272 2014-10-16 19:40:26
Topic: chordie stock uk maybe? (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
How many UK Chordians would be up for Chordie stock UK if it became a reality.
As I will be in the UK for some time in the new year I thought maybe it would be a good idea if members can register their interest then we can see if it will be worthwhile organising.
Perhaps a midlands venue would be the best place central for every one.
1,273 2014-10-14 14:04:43
Re: `Count Your Blessings` (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
nice words eb
1,274 2014-10-11 18:33:33
Re: Lovesick Blues (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Are there more than three chords ? long live rock and roll . well done Brian
1,275 2014-10-11 01:05:30
Re: Treno Fantasma (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Thanks Rich it certainly is fast and hard to keep up with .The song tells of a Ghost train and the journey some one is taking on it and how his life plays out like a wild west movie ,the literal translation is a bit hard to follow but I'm working on it .The original is by The Wooden Swords a greek rock band and its written by Pavlos Pavlides who does some pretty cool tunes .