As a kid I played the slide, because it was so easy, I was not able to play the fingerpicking style, after a classic guitar education (no slide at all), I was able to play the picking I wanted, but the combination of slide and picking is so nice to do and to hear. But . . . . . here isTHE example HOW to play the slide and pick the strings! This lovely song, easy as it looks is one of the greatest examples I ever heard on slide/picking guitar ever. No tricks, just a recording in a barn! AMAZING! I lost this example some years ago, but finally i got it back! Its the nicest coolest work on slide I'd ever heard. I can tell you, on internet Ive seen dozens of great slide players, but NOT with the finesse and timing en intepretation of a song how a song must been played! Mike Dowling, thank you!!
It's in open G, the guitar is an El Trovador (only 600 originally ever made in the 30's) reissued by National "Resophonic" Guitars. The song is probably about as old as the original guitar. I believe Mike actually owns an original El Trovador and participated in the design of the reissue (or the plate on the front...a bisquit resonator)... This is a great arrangement of a Sleepy John Estes song...
I'd never heard Mike Dowling before, but I just saw him play tonight for 50 or so people at a coffee shop in Delano, MN. All I can say is WOW... this guy is a master!! He can play so many styles so exquisitely... and just a great guy to boot. HE came up to ME during the intermission to say "Hey man- how you doing?", then graciously answered my questions about his guitars, songs, etc.
Wow, the great players make it look easy. Mike plays like he’s falling off a log, but ya don’t want to know how many hours This man has spent behind a guitar. And do ya turn wood also Mike? That’s a fine lathe in the background.
It's open G. Drives me nuts when videos with alternate tunings don't list the tuning. It's not a freaking piano. Plus this guy teaches and should know how beginners can be frustrated with something like a different tuning. Otherwise great! Nice voice and smooth guitar playing.
Excellent arrangement, excellent playing and singing. Everything is done with much talent and feeling, but... I'm not convinced by the "El Trovador" sound : like any wooden body, single cone resonator, it sounds a bit dark and muffled, compared to a Style O or Triplate. Just a matter of personal taste
As a kid I played the slide, because it was so easy, I was not able to play the fingerpicking style, after a classic guitar education (no slide at all), I was able to play the picking I wanted, but the combination of slide and picking is so nice to do and to hear.
But . . . . . here isTHE example HOW to play the slide and pick the strings! This lovely song, easy as it looks is one of the greatest examples I ever heard on slide/picking guitar ever. No tricks, just a recording in a barn!
AMAZING!
I lost this example some years ago, but finally i got it back! Its the nicest coolest work on slide I'd ever heard.
I can tell you, on internet Ive seen dozens of great slide players, but NOT with the finesse and timing en intepretation of a song how a song must been played!
Mike Dowling, thank you!!
Oh for crying out loud, this guy has mastered this tune. Tone, phrasing, natural smooth vocals.
love this guy. great groove, great playing, great voice. all feeling and touch, no frills. just great
Elke keer als ik dit zie en hoor, dan wordt ik gelukkig. De eenvoud en de rust en de omgeving is kunst van de bovenste plank
It's in open G, the guitar is an El Trovador (only 600 originally ever made in the 30's) reissued by National "Resophonic" Guitars. The song is probably about as old as the original guitar. I believe Mike actually owns an original El Trovador and participated in the design of the reissue (or the plate on the front...a bisquit resonator)...
This is a great arrangement of a Sleepy John Estes song...
I have a gretch resignator and learning your techniques. Love your style. Great job always.
Great - I'm surprised there aren't more covers of Sleepy John Estes songs.He's up there with the greatest of Blues song writers in my opinion
The Blues and a wood lathe,don't get any better than that.
Fantastic sound! Headed over to itunes and bought it immediately. Mike Dowling rocks!
Mike teaches this song on his Homespun Tapes dvd called
Bottleneck Blues and Beyond - DVD 2
Just seen Mike live at Crawley Blues Festival. Absolutely fantastic, such a relaxed, effortless style.
I'd never heard Mike Dowling before, but I just saw him play tonight for 50 or so people at a coffee shop in Delano, MN. All I can say is WOW... this guy is a master!! He can play so many styles so exquisitely... and just a great guy to boot. HE came up to ME during the intermission to say "Hey man- how you doing?", then graciously answered my questions about his guitars, songs, etc.
Fantastic!!
Just took lesson from him for a week. Incredible teacher and great guy. Love his style!
Really nice playing and singing.
Wonderful arrangement, playing and vocal. A+. Well done, Mike!
Awesome!!!
OML, this guy is great.
Love it !! Cool song……😎
Smooth as silk Mike. You got the touch.
ok Mike I'm hooked...another fan
Wow. sounds amazing!!!
These videos are terrific!
nice song, mellow blues
golly, I want to learn how to play that song. It's great!
wow!! tocco da paura! grande feel! Yeah!
this is brilliant really well done!!!!
Thank you for this!
Amazing!
I like it!!
Very nice!
😂😂😂love it well played
Just cookes right. Don´t need any other instruments. Simple and good!
sick tune. sick lathe.
Well Now,, Then i got stuck,, Super super super, Is a way of describing this, Cheers,
Modest Master!
Nice !
Effortless picker/singers make me jealous! Very nice work
wow
This tune's great! Does anyone know the lyrics?
what is google
Wow, the great players make it look easy. Mike plays like he’s falling off a log, but ya don’t want to know how many hours This man has spent behind a guitar. And do ya turn wood also Mike? That’s a fine lathe in the background.
Hello. Wonderfull cover. I'll try to play it but what's the tuning (Open D I think).
It's open G. Drives me nuts when videos with alternate tunings don't list the tuning. It's not a freaking piano. Plus this guy teaches and should know how beginners can be frustrated with something like a different tuning. Otherwise great! Nice voice and smooth guitar playing.
I confirm the open G tuning ! Some clues: the key note is on fret 5 (string 1) and the sus4 chord is (string2 fret1 + string 4 fret 2)
Excellent arrangement, excellent playing and singing. Everything is done with much talent and feeling, but... I'm not convinced by the "El Trovador" sound : like any wooden body, single cone resonator, it sounds a bit dark and muffled, compared to a Style O or Triplate. Just a matter of personal taste
excellent