-
R. J. Whetstone
- Male
- Denver, CO
- United States
- Blog Posts
- Discussions (27)
- Events
- Groups
- Photos (13)
- Photo Albums (1)
- Videos
R. J. Whetstone's Page
Latest Activity
R. J. Whetstone replied to Chad Nordhoff's discussion 'IBC Time! Who's Memphis Bound?'
PS...
Finalist in the 2010 Blues Foundation's Best Self-Produced CD
Little Joe McLerran's new CD is one of four Finalist in the 2010 Blues Foundation's Best Self-Produced CD...the winner will be announceed in Memphis at the upcoming…
R. J. Whetstone replied to Chad Nordhoff's discussion 'IBC Time! Who's Memphis Bound?'
After four years of visiting Memphis for the IBC (International Blues Challenge), I'm taking a break. I've always enjoyed the event and shot a ton of photos over the last four years of attending. Traveling with Little Joe McLerran to…
R. J. Whetstone replied to PEDRO WYANT's discussion 'IT AINT THE BLUES IF.......................'
Thanks Jake, you get that the dialog is tongue-in-cheek, but many take the topic with tooooooo much seriousness...but maybe they really have the blues and also need medication ;-)
R. J. Whetstone replied to Chad Nordhoff's discussion 'Good Work If You Can Get It'
Working for a living is a challenge for everyone at this time, but even more so for musicians gigging on a local level.
R. J. Whetstone replied to Chad Nordhoff's discussion 'Good Work If You Can Get It'
Envy is easily disguised with sarcasm. Making a living isn't easy, no matter what you do.
R. J. Whetstone updated their profile
R. J. Whetstone commented on Patrick's blog post 'My trip to Clarksdale, MS and Memphis, TN'
Thanks for the tour! Now I have more things to add to my bucket list.
R. J. Whetstone replied to PEDRO WYANT's discussion 'guitar young guns'
...more credentials than 99.99% of the musicians in the world. Need I say more?
R. J. Whetstone replied to PEDRO WYANT's discussion 'guitar young guns'
I almost forgot.....Pedro graduated from the Denver University School of Music - Lamont School in 1979, and subsequently taught at the Guitar Institute in LA from 1980 til' 1997....
R. J. Whetstone replied to PEDRO WYANT's discussion 'guitar young guns'
Many of you following this converstion may not be aware that Pedro Wyant was one of the contributors to the Ultimate Play-along-Blues Trax...along with Robben Ford, Scott Henderson, Steve Trovato, Keith Wyant, and Willie Scoggens...Pedro isn't…
R. J. Whetstone replied to PEDRO WYANT's discussion 'guitar young guns'
Certainly, every generation thinks they invented music. The majority of music listeners build their preferences based on what is popular at the time.
Some of us received our induction into the roots of blues early on. Frankly, much of the popular…
R. J. Whetstone replied to PEDRO WYANT's discussion 'guitar young guns'
(continued/edit).....and progress to a sustained and proficient level of professionalism. The roots of the blues are our heritage, and we need to support representatives of this music, so they (the musicians) can communicate the tradition into the…
R. J. Whetstone replied to PEDRO WYANT's discussion 'guitar young guns'
I didn't hear the tracts, so I don't have a comment on this particular discourse. It's good to hear commentary that promotes the art form and isn't it good that we all want to see the it progress to a higher level of proficiency?
R. J. Whetstone replied to PEDRO WYANT's discussion 'guitar young guns'
The "WOW" factor of fire and flash permeates live performance, but that's why many audiences buy tickets. I also like Tabasco in my gumbo...
R. J. Whetstone replied to PEDRO WYANT's discussion 'guitar young guns'
Supporting young musicians is a good thing. Idolizing them only inhibits their potential.
R. J. Whetstone replied to PEDRO WYANT's discussion 'guitar young guns'
Chad,
Get that girl signed to a recording contract! When does the tour begin? ;-)
Profile Information
- About Me:
- Photographer, musician, graphic artist, web designer, blues explorer, winemaker, technology semi-geek...
- Favorite Blues Artists and Bands
- Little Joe McLerran, Sonny Landreth,
- Your Website Address
- http://www.littlejoeblues.com
- Are you a:
- Artist, Press/Media
R. J. Whetstone's Photos
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 5:48am on August 5, 2009,
Grandpa_Erik said…
- Hey, a little taste from our music. If you like it there is more to hear at my site and I would like to be your friend. If it's not your taste I am sorry to have taken your time. Much respect. Grandpa_Erik
- At 5:45pm on July 1, 2009,
PEDRO WYANT said… - Hey Mr. Whetstone,
Welcome to Live Blues! Good to have you with us, even tho' you joined 1st and you turned me on to this.
© 2012 Created by Eric.
