Duke        I first heard you do this way back in '78, I think.  I figured the head out in the first position; although I figured you weren't doing that.  It'll be interesting to...

Slim, the stacatto trumpet tone comes easier with an old hollow body guitar with med to heavy strings. The head on Duke's version of the song has some very nice chord melody...

Ha, you can't be worse than me!

You got it Slim. Jumpin the Blues will be the next song we work on.......

Thanks, Duke, I have a pretty good ear, but some of the chord voicings in the head elude me.... Slim

I wanted to play drums originally because one of the cool guys in the neighborhood was in a band and let us hang out with them.  He was the drummer and I thought the whole concept...

very cool.  i've never felt comforable with this style of blues until now.  thanks so much for making it accessible.   at least now i feel like ive got a road map to follow and can...

Mike   I want to second the kudos from Bruce and Steve. This is one of the best and most helpful resources I ever encountered. I hope that you'll keep this going for a very long...

Mike,  Superb job in creating Sonic Junction.  I hope you have great success with this As Bruce mentioned the site is very clean.  I like the fact that you have given the ability...

For me it was my Dad. ALthough he never played an instrument or sang a note, he was always listening to great music. In the early 70's when I was 7 or 8 years old, I discovered...

Maybe I come down for a little break. Love the Bahamas!

Not only was the playing great but I loved the scream at the end! :)

Now that what I call some Catfish Blues Jimi!

Thank you Duke! I'm flattered you remember me and the band...but how many Roomful tribute bands were there I suppose About a year or so ago I purchased your Gibson Les Paul '56...

Thanks Jebolin, I always loved the sound of the 13th chord. 

That one's coming up soon Slim!

Interesting technique of hammering the major 3rd on a 13th chord.  I've heard it done on a major or dom7th chord, but not with the 13th on top.  Adds nice color and interest to the...

I believe I just used a pick on Jumpin The Blues

Hi Floridaskater, I believe I rember comunicating with you years ago. Nice version of Jumpin Blues. Thanks, Duke    

The Sapphire Kings did "Jumpin' Blues".  I modeled the band lineup after the original Roomful of Blues...even had 3 saxphones.  This was a live show we did at SunFest in West Palm...

I'll paraphrase from my profile description   In grade school, my dad wanted all of us kids to play an instrument in band.... clarinet and flute for my sisters, a trumpet for my...

Believe it or not, back in 1976 when I was about 14 I saw the movie The Song Remains The Same. I fell in love with the guitar after that. I started taking lessons but I didn't want...

I started very young, and was attracted to the guitar by the bands of the time.  In 1971 I was in 2nd grade and The Monkey's were my first LP album, although I wore out 45 from the...

I needed a way to express myself. Living on a Farm once milking was done at night It was nice to sit on the porch and play. We were poor and an aunt give me a guitar to use but it...

Well, it's like they say Forrest, How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, Practice, Practice!!!  

Thanks for pointing me to this lesson, Duke. The subs are really nice. I have wondered what the piano behind Tiny was doing and certainly some of these must subs be in there With...

I really like the site a lot.   Cool stuff to work on with excellent musicians.    Thanks a bunch,  Arthur

Hey Corey,  I'm new to the site and your music.   Just bought Fish Aint Bitin on Itunes and love it.  Your my new favorite Blues artist.   Enjoying the Catfish lesson too.  You...

I did some searching on the Charleston and found this video .. great groove.   I'm enjoying the 13th chords .. thanks Duke!