This happens to me where ever I go. Music has a way of bringing people together. Music has a way of finding a connection and creating a lasting friendship out of random notes and jams. It happened again just the other day. It's funny how things work when… more »

My good friend, Ed, is going to be interviewing Shane "The Original One" O'Brien for us at barefootguitar.com. We got together for a JAM and a plan. While Shane was there we shot a promo video for him. As long as we had the lights on we left the cameras… more »

Check your local paper or online entertainment guide for your area and I guarantee you there is a bar near you that has a regular blues jam or open mic night. Even if you are a "big-time" guitar dude with a band and a myspace and merch for sale, you owe… more »

One of the big differences between a good blues player and a blues player that sucks is the sound of the scales. There is a distinct pattern to the style of fair-to-middlin’ players. It is a natural sound, reflecting the fact that they are still playing… more »