Another little something different ...
This is a book which was written and published primarily for the aspiring
bluegrass guitar player, but it also includes a biography, and interview
with Charles who sadly passed away the year after it was published, after
a
bout with leukemia.
The book also has many quotes from the players and friends of Sawtelle,
who
tell why he was among the best to flatpick the guitar. and I think is one
that any fan of the music should really enjoy.
Sawtelle was a founding member in the Colorado band HOT RIZE, who
performed
for around 20 years, until 1990.
This spring we had former bandmateTIM O'BRIEN for a concert, and I took my
copy for him to sign at the concert. Tim just won a Grammy for his cd
Fiddler's Green this year.
Although in scanning, the 27 transcriptions of tablature and musical
notation were just jibberish and deleted, the narrative text really
explains
a lot for us non-sighted wanna be pickers. And of course the book details
which albums to find the songs.
I tried to make it as good and clean as any clear mountain bluegrass
stream.
Happy pickin' and have yourselves all a great Fourth of July!
And thanks for all your "Book-sharing!"
Rik
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