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Andy Volk Member From: Boston, MA |
posted 31 August 2004 06:19 AM
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Forumite John McGann and I have a new book just published: Joaquin Murphey, Classic Western Swing Steel Guitar Solos. John has transcribed 18 of Joaquin's best improvised solos (w/ chord progressions) from currently available CDs or available to download courtesy of Herb Steiner at www.herbsteiner.com. The book is professionally printed and features my essay on Joaquin's life, archival photos, info on Joaquin's steel tunings, a discography, and tips for playing the music. The transcriptions - in standard notation and tab - are designed to be accessible for both pedal and non-pedal C6th steel guitar and Dobro. Most of the music could be played on a 6th string lap steel. Pedal steel players will simply consider their 2nd string the highest string when reading and playing the tab. The Solos: Spadella List price is 19.95 but we're offering a Forum special of $15 including USPS Media Mail shipping to the USA. paypal to: john@johnmcgann.com. Checks to: PO Box 688 Jamaica Plain, Ma. 02130-0006 USA [This message was edited by Andy Volk on 31 August 2004 at 07:44 AM.] |
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HowardR Member From: N.Y.C.,N.Y. |
posted 31 August 2004 06:25 AM
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Andy, would you post John's address for those of us who would like to send a check? You're doing a lot of great things to promote steel guitar. It's much appreciated. |
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Andy Volk Member From: Boston, MA |
posted 31 August 2004 10:50 AM
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Thanks, Howard. Address added above. |
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John McGann Member From: Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
posted 31 August 2004 11:35 AM
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A little more info (and soon, a bonus solo) at: http://www.johnmcgann.com/joaquin.html For the PayPal Forum special, you can use john@johnmcgann.com. CANADA Forum special price postpaid $17 (Thanks to Joey Ace for reminding me that Canada is less postage than Europe!) NON-US/CANADA Forum special price postpaid $20. ------------------ [This message was edited by John McGann on 31 August 2004 at 11:38 AM.] [This message was edited by John McGann on 01 September 2004 at 06:34 AM.] |
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Mark van Allen Member From: loganville, Ga. USA |
posted 31 August 2004 11:08 PM
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Many, Many thanks for putting this together, guys. My $ on the way! Can't wait... ------------------ |
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Jeff Strouse Member From: Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
posted 01 September 2004 08:35 AM
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WOW! I've been waiting for something like this for a long time! Can't wait for it to arrive! |
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John McGann Member From: Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
posted 01 September 2004 02:04 PM
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For the Forum Special price, don't use the "Buy Now" buttons- just go to PayPal and send the required $ to me at john@johnmcgann.com Thanks! ------------------ |
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Bob Stone Member From: Gainesville, FL, USA |
posted 02 September 2004 05:34 AM
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Just ordered mine too. Can't wait. Thanks for producing this book John and Andy. Best, Bob |
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Bob Markison Member From: San Francisco, CA |
posted 02 September 2004 10:27 PM
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Gentlemen - Looks great - just placed my order. As a long time sax player and admirer of Charlie Parker, I think it is fair to compare Murphey with Bird - true innovators, with confident melodic and harmonic and rhythmic fluidity in their improvised lines. Looking forward. Thanks! - Bob |
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Ron Randall Member From: Dallas, Texas, USA |
posted 05 September 2004 03:39 PM
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Andy and John Thanks for all you do. PayPal complete. I checked Herb's website but missed the download link somehow. Ron |
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Andy Volk Member From: Boston, MA |
posted 05 September 2004 04:50 PM
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Thanks, Ron. Just follow the links to Cool Stuff ... Cool Sounds on Herb's site. |
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Mark van Allen Member From: loganville, Ga. USA |
posted 06 September 2004 10:42 AM
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Man, this is a great book! It's wonderful to have so many transciptions in one place, you start to see some of Joaquin's "boxes" or thought patterns. Thanks so much for doing this. Joaquino fans, get on the boat! ------------------ |
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John McGann Member From: Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
posted 08 September 2004 12:11 PM
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Jim Smith Member From: Plano, TX, USA |
posted 08 September 2004 08:37 PM
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I got mine in the mail today. The production quality is great and I look forward to digging into Joaquin's mind.  |
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Dana Duplan Member From: Ramona, CA |
posted 09 September 2004 05:34 PM
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Got mine in the mail yesterday--thanks men! I can't find the downloads on Herb's site though. Can you please direct me? DD |
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Andy Volk Member From: Boston, MA |
posted 09 September 2004 07:17 PM
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Okay ... 1) go to wwww.herbsteiner.com |
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Dana Duplan Member From: Ramona, CA |
posted 10 September 2004 04:59 AM
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Thanks Andy! DD |
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John McGann Member From: Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
posted 10 September 2004 11:36 AM
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I added an mp3 of Joaquin playing "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" for your listening pleasure...and will be adding a free downloadable transcription soon. http://www.johnmcgann.com/joaquin.html This cut is from an album on the "Club of Spade" label consisting of TV transcriptions from the Spade Cooley show- no date given. Enjoy some of the greatest steel playing ever! ------------------ |
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Andy Volk Member From: Boston, MA |
posted 10 September 2004 07:38 PM
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I should add a big thank you to Herb Steiner for sharing these spectacular cuts and for helping keep Joaquin's legacy alive. Herb's comments were very helpful in preparing our book as well. Many thanks Herb, and congratulations on your recent award. |
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John McGann Member From: Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
posted 14 September 2004 01:39 PM
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Forum Special price ends 9/30/04. http://www.johnmcgann.com/joaquin.html to get the special, DON'T use the PayPal buttons on my site, just go to PayPal and "send money" to my email address. ------------------ |
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Dwayne Martineau Member From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
posted 14 September 2004 03:12 PM
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Nice of you to offer a special deal for Forum members (on an already super-affordable book). This website just keeps on giving. So that's $17 USD for a Canadian order? Is that only available through PayPal, or can I send a money order/cheque? |
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John McGann Member From: Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
posted 14 September 2004 04:25 PM
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money order, check, PayPal, all good! ------------------ |
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Herb Steiner Member From: Cedar Valley, Travis County TX |
posted 14 September 2004 05:41 PM
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Andy, thanks! Guys, I just got John and Andy's book and it is a beautifully done piece of work. Murph would be proud. The credit for Murph's re-emergence and his legacy living on belongs to Chas Smith and Michael Johnstone. I was fortunate to become Murph's friend in the last year or so of his life because of Michael. I had Joaquin's phone number for a while, but didn't want to intrude on him since Chas had told me what a bitter recluse he'd become. Michael told me just the opposite and suggested I call him. Murph must have had a change of heart, because on our first phone conversation, he yakked my ear off for 45 minutes. That was the start of some great conversations. I helped him out with some much needed money, then went out to LA for other business and MJ arranged a meeting with the Man. We hung out in the studio, listening to the tapes of his new album and generally schmoozing steel guitar. His autographed photo is hanging in a place of honor in my home. I also have one of his bars; again, thanks to Michael Johnstone. Michael is helping me with information on another great steel player of the past deserving of recognition. MJ wears a white hat, IMHO. As do John McGann and Andy Volk. Support these men in their work, guys. ------------------ |
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John McGann Member From: Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
posted 15 September 2004 05:59 AM
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Herb, many thanks for the endorsement. I am very happy to be working with Andy, he is a great guy and excellent artist. We are planning to continue with more books in this vein, as long as we can break even! It is a great thing that Mr. Murphey connected with fellow players after what sounded like a long period of disconnect. Michael and Chas, Herb and other folks who helped him...I don't know what to say that doesn't sound too squishy, but that is really "walking the walk" of plain good ol' human kindness. Right on, right on!!! ------------------ |
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Dwayne Martineau Member From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
posted 15 September 2004 12:56 PM
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My money order is on the way... can't wait... |
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Andy Volk Member From: Boston, MA |
posted 19 September 2004 10:46 AM
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On sale through 9/30/04. |
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John McGann Member From: Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
posted 22 September 2004 05:37 AM
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What say, Andy? Oh yeah, Forum special price ends next Thursday 9/30/04... ------------------ Joaquin Murphey solos book info and some free stuff : http://www.johnmcgann.com/joaquin.html |
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John McGann Member From: Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
posted 24 September 2004 09:13 AM
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FREE TRANSCRIPTION: From the "Spadella" CD, here is Joaquin's incredible solo on "You Can't Break My Heart" in the key of Ab. (The hammer/pull in bar 4 is our clue). This solo can be played on ANY steel- 6 string lap, 8 string or 10 string pedal...tuning is CEGACE low to high. It is in .pdf format with notation, chord symbols, and tab. Enjoy! http://www.johnmcgann.com/joaquin.html ------------------ Joaquin Murphey solos book info and some free stuff : http://www.johnmcgann.com/joaquin.html [This message was edited by John McGann on 24 September 2004 at 09:14 AM.] |
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Don Joslin Member From: Trapped in Minnesota and longing for New Mexico |
posted 24 September 2004 10:16 AM
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Woo Hoo - checks in the mail! Don ------------------ |
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c c johnson Member From: killeen,tx usa |
posted 25 September 2004 07:06 AM
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check mailed today. Best wishes guys. CC |
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John McGann Member From: Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
posted 29 September 2004 05:49 AM
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sale ends tomorrow 9/30 11:59:59 pm EST ------------------ Joaquin Murphey solos book info and some free stuff : http://www.johnmcgann.com/joaquin.html |
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John Pelz Member From: Maineville, Ohio, USA |
posted 29 September 2004 07:35 AM
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quote: I highly recommend taking Andy & John up on their special offer while it lasts. (If you haven't already, that is.) After the special ends, ya gotta pay full price -- which is still worth every penny, IMO. This is a great book!  [This message was edited by John Pelz on 30 September 2004 at 06:59 AM.] |
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Andy Volk Member From: Boston, MA |
posted 29 September 2004 02:35 PM
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Just to clarify, the Joaquin book will still be available after 9/30/04 but at the regular retail price of $19.95. |
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John McGann Member From: Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
posted 29 September 2004 04:22 PM
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Yeah, sale price...like Mad Magazine: "ONLY 3 LEFT!" *
------------------ Joaquin Murphey solos book info and some free stuff : http://www.johnmcgann.com/joaquin.html |
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John Pelz Member From: Maineville, Ohio, USA |
posted 30 September 2004 07:10 AM
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Er...um...well...uh...yes. Sorry for my above poorly-worded post, guys.  Above post has been edited to (hopefully) be a little clearer.Anyhow, yeah -- what John & Andy said. Y'all have about 13 hours & 39 minutes left to get this book at the special price; after that time, it will still be available, at the regular price. |
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Bob Tuttle Member From: San Angelo, Tx, USA |
posted 30 September 2004 07:18 AM
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PayPal sent. Can't wait to get the book and check it out. Murph is one of my favorites. |
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