It’s about time this guy receives some love. Icon Hank Williams receives Pulitzer citation. From the article:
The citation notes Williams’ “craftsmanship as a songwriter” and his “pivotal role in transforming country music into a major musical and cultural force in American life.” He joins other recent special citation recipients Bob Dylan, Thelonious Monk …
I’m sitting on a bench in an empty room playing my guitar, when a silver-haired lady walks in and begins speaking to me.
EH: Hey, I recognize that song.
Me: Holy shit, are you Emmylou Harris?
EH: Yep. Scoot over and let me sit down. Keep playing. I like that song.
Me: I’m not really playing the …
Doug Seven has a new, free video online. This one focuses on the right hand with several exercises to get your picking patterns down. Good stuff and free. You can’t ask for more than that.
I finally got around to cleaning up the country music playlist for my iPod.
I don’t know what I was expecting, but I was not expecting something this good.