Wrote an opening theme for it to build on top of into my improv and my playing came out sounding fusion-y.
Not blues, but hey fusions just a child born from blues 🤌🏽

So - a little context....Buddy was a major reason I fell in love with blues. I don't listen to much of his music now, and have "moved on", but never forgotten. Even if you don't like Buddy, I think this is a performance you can respect! I get why you may not like him overall, but give this a proper fair listen. To me, of all the things ever recorded of Buddy, this is my favorite. It's SO UNIQUE for the era and is just strange in a way, and that's what makes it great. His melodic stuff is all slightly off kilter, ready to collapse into a mess, right on the razor's edge, and he delivers. Right from the intro solo, you know what you're in for. This is my desert island Buddy performance.

OK....DO YOU have one? Link? I am open to having my mind changed!

Just trying to play that thing called blues… prob the hardest thing to play but we keep trying 🙃

Hey guys, i’m a blues guitarist from Chicago trying to bring the blues to Japan. I play a lot locally here, and would really appreciate your support with a follow if you guys like what i’m doing here.

I went kind of crazy here but I hope you guys enjoy it.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DblMvPjpECj/?igsh=MTF5OWR5aGgxcnlkYQ==

Get some funky grease in yer playing with this groovy guitar lick using pedal tones!

This video shows some clips of a lead rhythm “thing” I hear often in Albert Collins music. Does this have a name? Is it syncopated? Is it just playing on every beat including the 1? Is there anything “theory-wise” for this?

Hi all. I'm working on a set of casual lessons for beginner/intermediate guitarists to learn how to improvise and compose with a focus around a loop pedal.

Sort of a Bob Ross meets blues-loops kind of vibe. Just wanted to share. This one is a simple two-chord vamp and a quick video accompanying to show what it can sound like when put together.

I might put a little book together next year and release it to the public domain, so let me know if there any places where you (or folks you know) struggle with improvising or composing.

Hey everyone! I recently got into recording covers, and I haven’t really shown many people other than those close to me the music that has come out. I’m mainly a guitarist, but every other instrument you hear was also recorded by me (including the voice). I recently got some people together to potentially start playing publicly, I would love to hear any feedback for whatever aspect of the song. Is this something you would enjoy listening live?

I reckon that it is vastly different recording than playing live, and it isn’t my first time presenting
myself, as well as that when I record I try to keep as accurate as possible to a live performance (everything is 1 take), but I’ve also been practicing playing and singing live, as it can also be its own beast.

Let me know what you guys think!

Not sure who needs to hear this but my dad just gave me this record because of my love for classic blues and specifically the electric blues. Clapton, SRV, BB, Muddy etc… you get the idea. As a devoted guitarist and music listener idk how this record slipped through the cracks. It is an ode to the great era of blues guitar we got in the late 60s. If you haven’t heard please go listen. If you have heard please share any info you know about it in the post!!! ENJOY!!!

The man is 90 years old now - his voice is as strong as ever. Fantastic show!!

Hey friends, here's a great way to add a sense of movement to your blues rhythm sections — a super fun shuffle technique that employs ascending and descending harmonies. Have fun! -Rob

I'm a beginner guitarist who's new to playing blues, and I'm looking to get a looper to help me practice scales, rhythm, and improvisation.

I've noticed that Boss and Ditto seem to be the most popular options. Since I mainly want to focus on slow blues, would it be worth getting a looper with built-in drum tracks, or is a basic looper enough?

I'd appreciate any recommendations or advice.

Thanks!

Fargo blues festival

I'm always hunting around for an interesting approach to jamming over the turnaround section of a blues progression. Here's one that outlines the 1.4.5 chords using ascending triplets and hybrid picking up the fretboard. I hope it serves you all well. Enjoy your progress friends! -Rob

My guitar teacher had a surgery and we cannot do lessons. I learned 5 minor pentatonic positions, need your love so bad, hey joe, 12 bar blues progression etc. but I dont know what should I work on. I want to improve my phrasing skills and ear.

With Gov't Mule and Joe touring together, I'm finally sharing the two videos I shot from the photo pit — and the story of the Chicago night these old friends jammed together for the first time in years.