June 2026 Challenge Response – James B

[James B]

Hi folks,
I chose B and E for my two chords and came up with a repetitive phrase using slight variations of the phrase on different parts of the fretboard. Mostly with triads and parts of triads. I pulled my Epi LP out of hibernation and had fun pretending to be a rocker.

[wannaplayblues]

LOVED THAT!!!

Really great rock feel! Now we need “More tambourine!” 😛

"I hear you talkin' son, but you 'aint sayin' nothin'" - Will McFarlane quoting Muddy Waters hearing a really fast guitar player

[Dieter]

Hot rocky stuff, excellent improvisation, great sound and many good ideas. That really puts you in a good mood.

Dieter

[Ben C]

You made this look effortless! Nicely done

[Tremelow]

Just like that! Great sound as usual, James!

[Mike W]

What do you mean “pretending” ? Brilliant stuff. Find a decent B-side and you’ve got a hit on your hands. Well done.

[Bill]

Nice James! That opening gave me Tom Petty feelings. And I also heard a bit of Keef in there. Rock on mate!

[Michael Krailo]

I knew this was going to be good the moment that broken tambourine sound kicked in. That was special and deserves to graduate to full song status.

Go slow and practice correct technique, and your abilities will dramatically improve.

[JoLa]

I like your rocking out, James! Great old school vibe and nice to see your LP again 🙂

🎸JoLa

[JoeD1]

That was rockin’ James! I heard Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way by Waylon Jennings!

Joe

The sight of a touch, or the scent of a sound,
Or the strength of an Oak with roots deep in the ground.
--Graeme Edge

[Scott W]

Good vibe good tune, rocking all night long.
Always like listening to you play.
Keep them coming.

[Alan L]

That’s fantastic! Definitely rocking. The motifs are catchy and really give a cohesive, musical quality.

[sunjamr]

Super cool! Everyone needs to do a rock-out like that from time to time. It’s good for the soul.

Sunjamr Steve

[AndréM]

You don’t have to pretend mister tambourine man, you are a rocker!
Nice playing on that red LP.

AndréM

AndréM

[Denise]

I loved it from the start! Great sound of your LP.
These harmonized 6ths at the beginning reminded me of CCR.
Very 60s strait forward rock. Everything you play is gold.

More Blues!

[Mark T]

Well, James, if you’re not going to sing for us, why not let your beautiful LP sing instead 😂. I don’t know about any pretence at being a rocker – I think you’re right in there. – Mark 👍🎶😎

[Martin W]

Great stuff James , you certainly know how to rock out on the epi .
All the way through I was also getting the Tom Petty sound .
Love the phrasing and harmonies.
A fine foundation for some lyrics ( just a thought maybe)

Martin

[Manfred M]

You definitely sound like a rocker, James. That tambourine fits in so well. It had me stomping my feet. That was just so much fun!

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Manfred

[John H]

James,
I like when you let your hair down and turn it up to “11” . Great groove, licks and riffs. I hate saying it sounds like somebody else (so I’m gonna anyways) but it is very Rolling Stone(ish). I love it. Thanks for sharing.

John

• This reply was modified 12 hours, 2 minutes ago by John H.

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