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Location: St Louis | First of all let me say that I really enjoy the topics and people in this forum. I have been playing for a few years and just recently purchased my first Ovation (Elite 1778-T).
In serching the web I have found and joined a few different discussion forums and was very pleased when I stumbled across this one. However, it seems that the feel of this forum and the musical tastes of many of the posters tends to be more country, folk and bluegrass. Nothing wrong with that...I am absolutely not a music elitist but my personal tastes lean more to blues (more rock than delta) and rock (more blues than modern).
My question...are there other forums out there that you good folks can direct me to that might be better suited to my musical interests? I intend to remain a member here and perticipate in these forums because I have already learned a great deal from you. I am just looking for some options.
Thank you!! |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Welcome Wildwood!
The EliteT was a good flower to pick! somebodies sure to get the pun there...
We are here mostly out of appreciation for the Ovation instruments. Music genre is consequential.
You will also find the flavor will change over time too.
As a Worship Musician I get to gather several styles. I would bet that if you asked a Blues specific question you would get several near answers here! |
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Location: GA USA | Oh, we've got blues, rock, rockabilly, jazz, country, gospel,...
Welcome to the club.
Jas |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Courtesy of Country Artist:
Follow the instructions below for the genuine thrill that comes with discovering your real Blues Name:
From the first list, take the name using the initial of your first name.
From the second list, do the same with your middle name.
From the third, your surname.
First list:
A=FAT, B=MUDDY, C=CRIPPLED, D=OLD, E=TEXAS, F=HOLLERIN, G=UGLY, H=BROWN, I=HAPPY, J=BONEY, K=CURLY, L=PRETTY, M=JAILHOUSE, N=PEG LEG, O=RED, P=SLEEPY, Q=BALD, R=SKINNY, S=BLIND, T=BIG, U=YELLA, V=TOOTHLESS, W=SCREAMIN', X=FAT BOY, Y=WASHBOARD, Z=STEEL EYE
Second list:
A=BONES, B=MONEY, C=HARP, D=LEGS, E=EYES, F=LEMON, G=KILLER, H=HIPS, I=LIPS, J=FINGERS, K=BOY, L=LIVER, M=GUMBO, N=FOOT, O=MAMA, P=BACK, Q=DUKE, R=DOG, S=BAD BOY, T=BABY, U=CHICKEN, V=PICKLES, W=SUGAR, X=CRACKER, Y=TOOTH, Z=SMOKE
Third list:
A=JACKSON, B=MCGEE, C=HOPKINS, D=DUPREE, E=GREEN, F=BROWN, G=JONES, H=RIVERS, I=MALONE, J=WASHINGTON, K=SMITH, L=PARKER, M=LEE, N=THOMPKINS, O=KING, P=BRADLEY, Q=HAWKINS, R=JEFFERSON, S=DAVIS, T=FRANKLIN, U=WHITE, V=JENKINS, W=BAILEY, X=JOHNSON, Y=BLUE, Z=ALLISON
This means I am BLIND LEMON PARKER, AKA: SERGIO F. LARA
Serge
www.sergiolara.com |
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Location: St Louis | Say hello to.....
Old Bad Boy Jackson!! |
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Location: CT | Welcom aboard. I'm not into country or bluegrass stuff myself. (might as well play me some rap or polka). I play on the worship team at church, but was weaned on Zeppelin, The Who, Humble Pie, Stones etc. All the classics. Lately I'm more into modern rock, but also like blues(newer stuff ala SRV rather than Muddy Waters era) and some metal now and then. I'm not a great player by any stretch, but I come here for Ovation info(some of these guys know more than than have a right), and occasionally to read the rants of the regular members. For some reason, they are really into llamas. Music preferances don't come into play in a lot of these posts, but if its a guitar forum you're interested in, rather than a musical genre forum, these guys are good to talk to. Just ask Paul Templeman about your guitar's hemholz frequency, and you'll know what I'm talking about(but maybe not what HE'S talking about). You can also order some string tubes. :D |
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Location: Chicago | Sleepy Baby Allison?
Not much of a ring. |
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Location: south east Michigan | Welcome Wildwood...
We are all over the road here music wise.
Here is one extreme from the last OFC gathering.
Freddie & The Fishsticks
Hope this doesn't scare you away. Remember..this is the lunatic fringe. |
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Location: Scotland | I'd forgotten how hot KK looks with boobs. |
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Location: Oregon | Well lets see. My two loves Classical and metal came together when I found the Power Metal Genre. So I'am a huge Symphonic Metal, Power Metal fan. But I also love the blues. Waters, Hooker, and the best ever The Blues Brothers. I just got back from B.B. King's 80 birthday concert too. That was a blast. Bukka White is also great. Bah I could go on for hours, I'll stop now. Some little kid is blasting rap across the street so I am going to put an end to that. |
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Location: Cherry Hill, NJ | I wouldn't think a blues guy would be playing an Elite 1778, but that's a mistake of perception on my part. It's a mis-perception on your part to think that the members of this forum lean towards folk and country. We've got our share of string benders, and pickers. I think you'll find in this group, a very diverse and knowledge bunch, and quite a few that are very talented players. |
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Location: NJ | ". . Freddie & The Fishsticks . ."
I think that next year, we need to install a small brass commemorative plaque in the Men's Room at Ski Sundown . . . . |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | SRV used string tubes. |
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Location: Spokane, WA | I, myself, am not a huge country fan, although I've always like Johnny Cash. A look at my most played songs in iTunes includes CSN, Disturbed, Al DiMeola, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Andrew York, Audioslave, and Bob Marley. Also a strong presence of traditional Celtic music. Truly, all over the board, but the connection is, it is all great guitar music. My own personal repetoire that I play, or at least attempt to play, runs from Bach to ZZ Top, with everything in between, both alphabetically and stylistically. I would bet most folks in this forum are the same way. They listen and play what speaks to their soul, regardless of style or genre. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Gee, this is about the second time I've been accused of having taste!
Last time, it was all BAD... |
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Location: Maryland, USA | 72tour, you love power metal?!?!?
awesome, I thought I was all alone here :( |
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Location: Oregon | Originally posted by Stephen P:
72tour, you love power metal?!?!?
awesome, I thought I was all alone here :( Haha, Yes! Rhapsody is by far the best of Power Metal in my opinion. But now with an Ovation acoustic, I can play all the acoustic stuff like Bard Song from Blind Guardian! Juast kidding I can hardly play any of that stuff, to fast for me still. |
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Location: San Angelo, Texas | Power METAL??? I thought he said power MOWERS! |
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Location: Oregon | Don't get me wrong Greg, I love power mowers as well. Not too fond of the electric ones though, give me gas power. Although I suppose electric is more earth friendly..... |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Hmmm I just noticed I'm "Jailhouse Boy McGee." That's a pretty good name, no matter what the genre.
And wildwood... I'm one of the flounders of this place and although into all kinds of music 80's metal is where my heart will always be. |
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Location: Maryland, USA | Originally posted by 72tour:
Originally posted by Stephen P:
72tour, you love power metal?!?!?
awesome, I thought I was all alone here :( Haha, Yes! Rhapsody is by far the best of Power Metal in my opinion. But now with an Ovation acoustic, I can play all the acoustic stuff like Bard Song from Blind Guardian! Juast kidding I can hardly play any of that stuff, to fast for me still. |
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Location: Oregon | Ahhh! You're so lucky! |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Originally posted by Mr. Ovation:
80's metal is where my heart will always be. Miles, care to share any of those pics of you with long poofy hair and spandex tights? |
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Location: Bluffton, SC | Odd...I think the room just emptied out... |
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Location: cincinnati, ohio | Cut my teeth on acoustic rock and classic rock of the '70's and '80's. James Taylor; Eagles; CSN&Y and Neil Young; Jimmy Buffett; Jackson Browne; Jim Croce; Gordon Lightfoot; Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty; Fleetwood Mac; the Doors; Jefferson Airplane; Simon & Garfunkel and Paul Simon; Beatles; Stones; the Who; the Dead; Doobie Bros.; Pure Prairie League; and even (gulp!) America (yeah, I know--they're a guilty pleasure! They couldn't write lyrics to save their lives, but they SOUNDED so good!). It's great music; it's served me well--because of it (and some originals I've written here and there), I've been a nights-and-weekends performing musician for 37 years. A lot of people LOVE that music, and not just the people who grew up with it (the Boomers). Their kids and grandkids love it too. Good music is good music, no matter the style or how old it is. I keep threatening to learn more recent stuff--and I do from time to time just to keep it fresh for me-- but the meat-and-potatoes is the classic rock. People want to hear the godd ol' good stuff, and as long as they do, I'll keep playing it. |
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