Category Archives: Sparklers

Outstanding performances by noteworthy guitarists; outstanding guitarists giving noteworthy performances.

Sparklers: “Tootie Blues” by Paul Geremia

Posted on April 8, 2023 by sixstrstories

This is the tenth installment of this category featuring recordings of outstanding performances by noteworthy guitarists – or – outstanding guitarists giving noteworthy performances. Good day, Viewers & Readers! Let me introduce you to… “Tootie Blues” by Paul Geremia. Give a … Continue reading →

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Sparklers: “Greensleeves” by Jeff Beck

Posted on January 31, 2023 by sixstrstories

This is the ninth installment of this category featuring recordings of outstanding performances by noteworthy guitarists – or – outstanding guitarists giving noteworthy performances. Truth – the 1968 debut solo album by Jeff Beck – was an early addition to my record … Continue reading →

Posted in Posts with Video, Sparklers | Tagged Greensleeves, Jeff Beck, Truth | 8 Comments

Sparklers: “Nowhere Man” by Bill Frisell

Posted on April 5, 2022 by sixstrstories

This is the eighth 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 you to… “Nowhere Man” by Bill Frisell. Give a … Continue reading →

Posted in Posts with Video, Sparklers | Tagged All We Are Saying..., Bill Frisell, John Lennon, Nowhere Man | 2 Comments

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

Sparklers: “Woke Up With The Blues In My Fingers” by Lonnie Johnson

Posted on July 19, 2020 by sixstrstories

This is the sixth 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… “Woke Up With The Blues In My Fingers” … Continue reading →

Posted in Posts with Video, Sparklers | Tagged Johnny Shines, Lonnie Johnson, Origin Jazz Library, Pete Welding, Robert Johnson, Tower Records, Woke Up With The Blues In My Fingers | 2 Comments

A Christmas Jazz Piano Sparkler: “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Dave McKenna

Posted on December 22, 2019 by sixstrstories

I know. My Sparklers category is supposed to feature: “Recordings of outstanding performances by noteworthy guitarists – or outstanding guitarists giving noteworthy performances.” Oh, well! Not today. Dave McKenna’s Christmas Ivory is very high on my list of all-time-favorite Christmas music … Continue reading →

Posted in Posts with Video, Sparklers | Tagged Christmas Ivory, Concord Jazz, Dave McKenna, Holiday Music, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, Solo Jazz Piano | 3 Comments

Sparklers: “Lipstick Sunset” by John Hiatt, featuring Ry Cooder

Posted on November 17, 2019 by sixstrstories

This is the fifth installment of this category featuring recordings of outstanding performances by noteworthy guitarists – or outstanding guitarists giving noteworthy performances. It is inspired by whatever god oversees the shuffle mode of my iPod classic during my morning walks. … Continue reading →

Posted in Posts with Video, Sparklers | Tagged Bring The Family, Electric Slide Guitar, Jim Keltner, John Chelew, John Hiatt, Lipstick Sunset, Nick Lowe, Ry Cooder | Leave a comment

Sparklers: “Rollin’ Blues” by Lowell Fulson

Posted on August 3, 2019 by sixstrstories

This is the fourth installment of this category featuring recordings of outstanding performances by noteworthy guitarists – or outstanding guitarists giving noteworthy performances. Ladies and gentlemen! Let me introduce to you… “Rollin’ Blues” by Lowell Fulson. Give a listen. (You’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Posts with Video, Sparklers | Tagged America's Musical Roots, Festival Records, Jim Pewter, Lowell Fulson, Rick Donovan, Rollin' Blues, University of New Hampshire Bookstore | 2 Comments

Sparklers: “Easter And The Sargasso Sea” by Leo Kottke

Posted on April 21, 2019 by sixstrstories

This is the third installment of my next-to-newest category here at sixstr stories. It features recordings of outstanding performances by noteworthy guitarists – or outstanding guitarists giving noteworthy performances. So, ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce to you… “Easter And … Continue reading →

Posted in Posts with Video, Sparklers | Tagged Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar, Acoustic Guitar Instrumentals, Circle 'Round The Sun, Easter and the Sargasso Sea, Leo Kottke | 6 Comments

Sparklers: “Doc’s Guitar” by Doc Watson

Posted on November 18, 2018 by sixstrstories

This is the second installment of my newest category here at sixstr stories. It features recordings of outstanding performances by noteworthy guitarists – or outstanding guitarists giving noteworthy performances – for your listening pleasure. It is inspired by whatever god … Continue reading →

Posted in Posts with Video, Sparklers | Tagged Doc Watson, Doc's Guitar, The Vanguard Years, Vanguard Records | 4 Comments