Author Archives: sixstrstories

About sixstrstories

I am the son and only child of a registered nurse & a self-employed collector of wildflowers. I went on to become: a Beatles’ fan; a record collector; a drummer; a music magazine subscriber; a guitar player; a songwriter; a high school graduate; a college student; a music major; a performing singer/guitarist; a photography student; a yearbook photographer; a student teacher; a boyfriend; a letter writer; a college graduate; an elementary school music teacher; an apartment dweller; a husband; a guitar teacher/independent contractor; a homeowner; an independent music producer; the father of a daughter; the father of a son; a bandmate; a teacher of the history of popular music in America; an instructor of music/adjunct faculty member; a grandfather (x3); a condo dweller; and a blogger.

Sparklers: “Buffalo” by John Renbourn

Posted on December 2, 2020 by sixstrstories

This is the seventh installment of this category featuring recordings of outstanding performances by noteworthy guitarists – or – outstanding guitarists giving noteworthy performances. So, Ladies and Gentlemen! Let me introduce to you… “Buffalo” by John Renbourn. Give a listen. … Continue reading →

Posted in Posts with Video, Sparklers | Tagged Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar, Another Monday, Buffalo, John Renbourn, Transatlantic Records | Leave a comment

“Blue Friday”

Posted on November 14, 2020 by sixstrstories

I found this recording in the Voice Memos app on my phone back in early June when I was looking for something else. What I think of as an “audio snapshot,” it was dated February 22, 2019 and titled “Blue … Continue reading →

Posted in EFS Music, Guitar Music, Posts with Audio | Tagged Blue Friday, Fender Custom 90's Telecaster, Fender Telecaster, Fingerstyle Guitar Music, Guitar TAB | 3 Comments

This Historic Day In Music: John Lennon

Posted on October 9, 2020 by sixstrstories

Like every other obsessed fan of The Beatles that I know, I have accumulated a sizable collection of books about The Beatles. One of those books is Beatlesongs by William J. Dowlding. The front cover of this 1989 Fireside paperback … Continue reading →

Posted in Posts with Video, This Historic Day In Music | Tagged Beatlesongs, John Lennon, No Reply, William J. Dowlding | 4 Comments

Finding Covers – “Boots of Spanish Leather”

Posted on October 5, 2020 by sixstrstories

I awoke this morning with a song in my head. The song was “Boots of Spanish Leather” by Bob Dylan. But Bob wasn’t singing it. Martin Simpson was. Martin Simpson is the exceedingly accomplished British Folk musician rightfully revered as … Continue reading →

Posted in Finding Covers, Posts with Video | Tagged A Nod To Bob, Bob Dylan, Boots of Spanish Leather, Ed Gerhard, Martin Simpson | 2 Comments

Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five + One

Posted on September 28, 2020 by sixstrstories

The legendary Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five… Edward “Kid” Ory – Trombone Louis Armstrong – Cornet & Vocals Johnny Dodds – Clarinet Lil Hardin Armstrong – Piano Johnny St. Cyr – 6-String Banjo …made their first recordings – for … Continue reading →

Posted in Posts with Video, Random Topics | Tagged Edward Kid Ory, Gary Giddens, Hotter Than That, Lil Hardin Armstrong, Lonnie Johnson, Louis Armstrong, Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five, OKeh Records, Savoy Blues | Leave a comment

Light Amidst Dark – “Six Feet Apart”

Posted on September 20, 2020 by sixstrstories

My son turned me on to this song by Luke Combs in August. He asked if I could teach him how to play it and, over the course of a couple of Sunday afternoon FaceTime guitar lessons, I did. “Six … Continue reading →

Posted in Posts with Video, Random Topics | Tagged Brent Cobb, Luke Combs, Robert Snyder, Six Feet Apart | 2 Comments

This Historic Day In Music: Buddy Holly

Posted on September 7, 2020 by sixstrstories

If asked, I could easily put together a list of my ten favorite Buddy Holly songs. In no particular order… “That’ll Be The Day” “Not Fade Away” “Oh Boy!” “Everyday” “Word Of Love” “Peggy Sue” “Maybe Baby” “Well…All Right” “It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Posts with Video, This Historic Day In Music | Tagged Buddy Holly, Charles Hardin Holley, Clovis New Mexico, Lubbock Texas, Norman Petty Recording Studio, Well...All Right | 4 Comments

This Historic Day In Music: The Last Hard Day’s Night

Posted on August 29, 2020 by sixstrstories

The Day: Monday, August 29, 1966 The Location: San Francisco, California, USA The Venue: Candlestick Park (Opened: 1960, Demolished: 2015) The Event: A Beatles’ Concert The Significance: The Beatles’ Final Public Performance Members of The Beatles: George Harrison … Continue reading →

Posted in Posts with Video, This Historic Day In Music | Tagged 1966, Andy Babiuk, Beatles Gear, Candlestick Park, Eric Lefcowitz, Gene Nelson, Jim Marshall, Mal Evans, Mort Feld, San Francisco, The Beatles, The Remains, Tomorrow Never Knows: The Beatles' Last Concert, Tony Barrow, Wes Wilson | 5 Comments

Sparklers: “Shufflin’ The Blues” by T-Bone Walker

Posted on August 21, 2020 by sixstrstories

This is the seventh installment of this category featuring recordings of outstanding performances by noteworthy guitarists – or – outstanding guitarists giving noteworthy performances. That introduction used to include this explanation: It was inspired by whatever god oversees the shuffle … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Topics | Tagged Aaron Thibeaux Walker, Atlantic Records, Electric Blues Guitar, Linden Texas, Shufflin' The Blues, T-Bone Blues, T-Bone Walker | Leave a comment

“Crazy Blues” – The Centennial

Posted on August 10, 2020 by sixstrstories

One hundred years ago today – August 10, 1920 – Mamie Smith & Her Jazz Hounds recorded “Crazy Blues.” The recording was made in the New York City studios of OKeh Records. Ralph Peer, the recording director for OKeh in … Continue reading →

Posted in Posts with Video, Random Topics | Tagged Classic Blues, Crazy Blues, Mamie Smith, Mamie Smith & Her Jazz Hounds, OKeh Records, Ralph Peer | 2 Comments