I was a young and budding but broke musician in the 1980s. And Duke and his band were playing at a local establishment - The Rainbow Bistro, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I new the owners, employees and many of the patrons but could not afford the admission and was to proud to ask for a free pass. It was a cold day in the middle of winter, my guess 10 F maybe colder with ample snow on the ground. I walked the mile in my sneekers and hiked up the fire escape of the club, which I knew was close to the back of the stage. I huddled in my winter parka, on the fire escape outside of the club and enjoyed the show until about 1AM then hiked home. I had forgotten all about that night until recently - now under Duke's tutelage here on sonic junction. Duke made an impression on this musician, then and now. Thanks Duke. Your the best.
Well Thank You Steve! I really do appreciate that story very much! An now you have deleloped into a very fine guitar player yourself. Congrats!Duke
And i hope our paths meet one day on the concert circuit.
All the best
Steve
A message to my guitar friends: Hello Everyone here at Sonic Junction, I am excited to say next week I am having my shoulder surgery. I have the best doctor for my procedure in New Englans so I am very confident I will be playing before too long. In the meantime, I am lucky to have two friends in Paul Kolesnikow and Mike Welch that are doing a superb job while I am indesposed. Up next is Paul Kolesnikow teacking Barney Kessel's "Salute to Charlie Christian." So those of you who love playing the swing style have an extra special treat coming! Enjoy, Duke
Hope all goes well with the surgery! I've been listening to Barney Kessel all day (his recordings with Julie London), so I'm excited about Paul showing us some of his style. And I'm loving Mike's lessons too.
But I wanted to echo Steve's message and just say a big THANKS - I'm really loving how SJ has opened up my playing. I'm far more confident and (i hope) tasteful in what I'm playing these days. Couldn't have done it without you - of course I know there's no such thing as the finished article, but I'm happy knowing what I do and reaching for what i don't.
ps picked up a Gretsch White Falcon the other day. A real beauty!
Hi Charlie, Thank YOU so much and I'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, I'm happy my friends will share some great lessons and tunes with everyone. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. I realize this rotator cuff issuse has been eating away at my chops for a dozen years and I should be a lot better with a little therapy and practice. You can't get rid of me that easy! Those White Falcons are great and they look killer! Enjoy, Duke
Hi Charlie, Thank YOU so much and I'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, I'm happy my friends will share some great lessons and tunes with everyone. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. I realize this rotator cuff issuse has been eating away at my chops for a dozen years and I should be a lot better with a little therapy and practice. You can't get rid of me that easy! Those White Falcons are great and they look killer! Enjoy, Duke
Hi Charlie, Thank YOU so much and I'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, I'm happy my friends will share some great lessons and tunes with everyone. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. I realize this rotator cuff issuse has been eating away at my chops for a dozen years and I should be a lot better with a little therapy and practice. You can't get rid of me that easy! Those White Falcons are great and they look killer! Enjoy, Duke
Hi Charlie, Thank YOU so much and I'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, I'm happy my friends will share some great lessons and tunes with everyone. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. I realize this rotator cuff issuse has been eating away at my chops for a dozen years and I should be a lot better with a little therapy and practice. You can't get rid of me that easy! Those White Falcons are great and they look killer! Enjoy, Duke
Hi Charlie, Thank YOU so much and I'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, I'm happy my friends will share some great lessons and tunes with everyone. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. I realize this rotator cuff issuse has been eating away at my chops for a dozen years and I should be a lot better with a little therapy and practice. You can't get rid of me that easy! Those White Falcons are great and they look killer! Enjoy, Duke
Hi Charlie, Thank YOU so much and I'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, I'm happy my friends will share some great lessons and tunes with everyone. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. I realize this rotator cuff issuse has been eating away at my chops for a dozen years and I should be a lot better with a little therapy and practice. You can't get rid of me that easy! Those White Falcons are great and they look killer! Enjoy, Duke
Hi Charlie, Thank YOU so much and I'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, I'm happy my friends will share some great lessons and tunes with everyone. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. I realize this rotator cuff issuse has been eating away at my chops for a dozen years and I should be a lot better with a little therapy and practice. You can't get rid of me that easy! Those White Falcons are great and they look killer! Enjoy, Duke
Hi Charlie, Thank YOU so much and I'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, I'm happy my friends will share some great lessons and tunes with everyone. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. I realize this rotator cuff issuse has been eating away at my chops for a dozen years and I should be a lot better with a little therapy and practice. You can't get rid of me that easy! Those White Falcons are great and they look killer! Enjoy, Duke
Hi Charlie, Thank YOU so much and I'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, I'm happy my friends will share some great lessons and tunes with everyone. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. I realize this rotator cuff issuse has been eating away at my chops for a dozen years and I should be a lot better with a little therapy and practice. You can't get rid of me that easy! Those White Falcons are great and they look killer! Enjoy, Duke
Hi Charlie, Thank YOU so much and I'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, I'm happy my friends will share some great lessons and tunes with everyone. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. I realize this rotator cuff issuse has been eating away at my chops for a dozen years and I should be a lot better with a little therapy and practice. You can't get rid of me that easy! Those White Falcons are great and they look killer! Enjoy, Duke
Hi Charlie, Thank YOU so much and I'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, I'm happy my friends will share some great lessons and tunes with everyone. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. I realize this rotator cuff issuse has been eating away at my chops for a dozen years and I should be a lot better with a little therapy and practice. You can't get rid of me that easy! Those White Falcons are great and they look killer! Enjoy, Duke
Hi Charlie, Thank YOU so much and I'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, I'm happy my friends will share some great lessons and tunes with everyone. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. I realize this rotator cuff issuse has been eating away at my chops for a dozen years and I should be a lot better with a little therapy and practice. You can't get rid of me that easy! Those White Falcons are great and they look killer! Enjoy, Duke
Hi Charlie, Thank YOU so much and I'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, I'm happy my friends will share some great lessons and tunes with everyone. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. I realize this rotator cuff issuse has been eating away at my chops for a dozen years and I should be a lot better with a little therapy and practice. You can't get rid of me that easy! Those White Falcons are great and they look killer! Enjoy, Duke
Hi Charlie, Thank YOU so much and I'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, I'm happy my friends will share some great lessons and tunes with everyone. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. I realize this rotator cuff issuse has been eating away at my chops for a dozen years and I should be a lot better with a little therapy and practice. You can't get rid of me that easy! Those White Falcons are great and they look killer! Enjoy, Duke
Hi Charlie, Thank YOU so much and I'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, I'm happy my friends will share some great lessons and tunes with everyone. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. I realize this rotator cuff issuse has been eating away at my chops for a dozen years and I should be a lot better with a little therapy and practice. You can't get rid of me that easy! Those White Falcons are great and they look killer! Enjoy, Duke
Hi Charlie, Thank YOU so much and I'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, I'm happy my friends will share some great lessons and tunes with everyone. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. I realize this rotator cuff issuse has been eating away at my chops for a dozen years and I should be a lot better with a little therapy and practice. You can't get rid of me that easy! Those White Falcons are great and they look killer! Enjoy, Duke
Hi Charlie, Thank YOU so much and I'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, I'm happy my friends will share some great lessons and tunes with everyone. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. I realize this rotator cuff issuse has been eating away at my chops for a dozen years and I should be a lot better with a little therapy and practice. You can't get rid of me that easy! Those White Falcons are great and they look killer! Enjoy, Duke
Hi Charlie, Thank YOU so much and I'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, I'm happy my friends will share some great lessons and tunes with everyone. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. I realize this rotator cuff issuse has been eating away at my chops for a dozen years and I should be a lot better with a little therapy and practice. You can't get rid of me that easy! Those White Falcons are great and they look killer! Enjoy, Duke
Hi Charlie, Thank YOU so much and I'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, I'm happy my friends will share some great lessons and tunes with everyone. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. I realize this rotator cuff issuse has been eating away at my chops for a dozen years and I should be a lot better with a little therapy and practice. You can't get rid of me that easy! Those White Falcons are great and they look killer! Enjoy, Duke
Hi Charlie, Thank YOU so much and I'll be back before you know it. In the meantime, I'm happy my friends will share some great lessons and tunes with everyone. I am determined to come back stronger than ever. I realize this rotator cuff issuse has been eating away at my chops for a dozen years and I should be a lot better with a little therapy and practice. You can't get rid of me that easy! Those White Falcons are great and they look killer! Enjoy, Duke
