Comments on: Guitar playing motivation

Guitar playing motivation

nicolin — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 06:52:52 -0800

This might lead you to learn to play guitar, to write poems, to sing, or just to watch and listen more intently. Kelly joe Phelps, from washington state, is one of the most beautiful musicians I've ever seen. He's got a great way to play traditionals and his originals are mesmerizing.

By: Zero Gravitas

Zero Gravitas — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 07:17:27 -0800

I think you might be on to something there.

By: The White Hat

The White Hat — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 07:48:10 -0800

Great post on my personal favorite guitarist. For those interested in learning more of KJP's music, check out this additional KJP tab site with tabs from his latest album, Tunesmith Retrofit. Also of interest, Paul Curreri, who's frequently toured with KJP.

By: Alex404

Alex404 — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:10:40 -0800

OMG WTF! You think this is pitchfork!?!?!

By: brautigan

brautigan — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:30:01 -0800

Not bad, but he's no John Martyn. I'd Rather Be The Devil (1973) Couldn't Love You More (1977) Small Hours (1978) May You Never (1973) Bless the Weather (1978) Make No Mistake (1978) Wonderful.

By: twsf

twsf — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:42:11 -0800

No, that's more likely to make me cut off my hands, sell them, and use the proceeds to buy tickets to as many KJP concerts as are scheduled. The entire album "Shine Eyed Mr. Zen" is on near-permanent rotation in my head.

By: The White Hat

The White Hat — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:28:59 -0800

OMG WTF! You think this is pitchfork!?!?! He might; you do.

By: landis

landis — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:34:27 -0800

Richard Thompson's more to my taste.

By: Roach

Roach — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:36:08 -0800

The White Hat, if you're a fan of Paul Curreri, you might want to check out his younger brother, Matt Curreri. He's definitely got his own voice. He contributed a couple of songs to a film project we're almost finished with.

By: t2urner

t2urner — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:24:27 -0800

That hit the spot. Thanks, nicolin.

By: timsteil

timsteil — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:36:09 -0800

saw him open for Dave Alvin years ago....stunning stuff....but its the John Martyn links that are making me weep damn....anyone wanna buy a closet full of guitars?

By: nicolin

nicolin — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 01:29:32 -0800

Maybe worth noting that most of the video links in the post belong to the instructional dvds that kelly joe did for homespun (link under "learn to play"). They are somehow restrained to embody the techniques shown in the dvd without relying too much on improvised lines that would blurry the content. The art of Kelly joe phelps is really rooted in the moment, and his live performances build upon what's shown here to reach another level.