November 2023 Challenge Response – Bruce D.

[Bruce D]

Here’s one I’ve been trying to learn forever – the Hesitation Blues. Inspired by Jorma Kaukonen, one of the best.

Thanks to Brian for having us get out the acoustic!

Just focus on the notes you DID get right . . . Frank Vignola

[Don Patton jr]

Hi Bruce!
You tackled a tough acoustic song and did a great job to my 👂 ear! Lot of lead lines carrying the Melody throughout the arrangement …kudos for taking on a difficult tune and playing so well 👏🎄⛄🎶

Don P

[John H]

That is some mighty fine finger-picking Bruce. Would love to hear more from you using the acoustic. So raw, earthy and melodic. Thanks for sharing.

John

[JoeD1]

That was some mighty fine pickin’ Bruce. Loved it and could easily listen to more!

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

[Mike W]

Your submissions never disappoint, Bruce. Great rendition with neat picking and a difficult tune that I don’t expect I shall ever try. Thanks for sharing.

[Manfred M]

My high recognition, Bruce, for tackling this one, especially, when you are not so used to play on your acoustic. But you did a great job, I loved to listen to you playing this great, but tricky song. Such a fine submission.

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[Bill]

Always enjoy your commentary Bruce. I’m with you on not playing my acoustic very much…but you played this with spirit and did some nice fingerpicking. Sounds good!

[Gary W]

Well played Bruce – tyat looks mighty hard & you did it well. A big thumbs up to you sir.

Gary

[Andre H]

That’s a great piece and you did really well. Thanks for sharing!

[James B]

Very nice, Bruce. Loved all the different variations you gave the verses. I’ve heard several versions from Jorma and they’re all fabulous.

James

[Pat]

Surte sounds good on the acoustical guitar! Love that raw, unpolished sound!

[Tom D]

You have incredible knowledge of blues music and musicians Bruce. Always fun to hear the background you provide, as well as hear you play. You could have been a professional educator! And you certainly nailed that song by Jorma. I know Jorma’s music and he’s great. You captured that in your rendition.

Cheers, Tom

[Mark T]

My word, Bruce, that looks and sounds a complicated piece to play!, but you tackled it brilliantly 👍🎶😎

[Tremelow]

Excellent playing Bruce. I don’t play acoustic much myself, which is a shame, considering how great it sounds.

[AndréM]

Bruce that is serious blues to learn
You nailed it.
NIce tone.

AndréM

AndréM

[Richard G]

Between you and Jorma I think you made a cracking job of that Bruce. Your acoustic recording came over very well despite your misgivings. I was impressed with your fingerstyle technique especially when I see you playing electric most of the time. Bravo Bruce ……

Richard

[JoLa]

Love Hesitation Blues! You did an outstanding job with it, great fingerpicking!

🎸JoLa

[sunjamr]

I like it! I’ve never heard of the Hesitation Blues, so I can’t help but wonder why it’s called that. Sounds pretty complex, with lots of advanced techniques and complex chord slides etc.

Sunjamr Steve

[sciencefiction]

Come on, Bruce. You’ve been holding back on us. That was awesome, Man! Your fingerstyle playing is excellent!! That looked like one tough song to play and you really delivered. Great thumb and finger-picking coordination on complex runs and cord changes, etc. This was very entertaining and sounded SWEET!! Fantastic acoustic guitar playing, Mr. Bluesman! Wow.
Larry

[Garry]

A real toe tapper Bruce! Excellent finger picking with a real authentic blues feel. As always a great intro with lots of info and you always backup your chat with awesome guitar playing. Finally … All the best! 😎😉😎

[Bob Utberg]

I always love your intro talks Bruce. Your guitar sounds great to me. Well played – not an easy piece1. That’s for darn sure. Merry Christmas and see you next year! B

Bob U. (aka Bobby Ut)

[Alan L]

Lots of tasty licks in there. Great job Bruce

[Michael L]

Really enjoyed it Bruce! You’ve got a feel for the blues and it comes through in all of your submissions.

[Anonymous]

Great video Bruce. As always your introduction/history. Solid playing on challenging piece of music.

Marc

[DaveW]

Looks like a tough one to get under your fingers but you did a bang up job! Great playing on a difficult piece.

DaveW

[Mike D]

Nice bluesy licks …sounded great!

Live on planet Earth ? You got the blues.

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