At jams I’m often in the first position rattling off a bunch of classic bluegrass licks over the chords and sometimes venture up the neck but my ideas then fall into my habits of noodley jam band bends and rock riffs which for years has been more my preference. It doesn’t fit well a lot of the time especially if no 7 chords are involved. But now I’m getting heavy into bluegrass guitar and would love guidance on how to play the whole fretboard. Any lesson links, tips/ ideas would be greatly appreciated!

I feel like maybe it's time to throw in the towel on this whole bluegrass jamming thing. I'm in my mid 30s, married, have a career, and lots of responsibilities. But for last 2 years I have spent hundreds of hours of my free time, and a lot of money on instruments, lessons, books, etc. And I still just really kind of suck. So much so that I just don't really feel welcome at jams, and I feel like people are relieved if I pass on leading a song.

A little more about me: I am an engineer and I fit every sterotype of that. I'm naturally just awkward, highly introverted, high-strung, and very critical of my own mistakes. Some of that serves me well in other parts of my life, but none of it is good for music. I have always told myself I can learn to do anything, but this might just be something I'm not wired for.

Are there other people like me out there that got through this? It sucks when everybody else seems to be a natural at something I struggle with.

Hey, bluegrass fans!

My band, Tonewood, is in the final 5 days of our Kickstarter campaign for our first original bluegrass album. We just passed 75%, and are looking for a late push to get us over the top! Check out the video and reward tiers and support if you can! The world needs more original bluegrass music, and we're close to making it happen!

Thanks!

https://helptonewood.com

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Tickets here on Andrew's website: https://www.andrewmarlin.com/tour

Looks like the lineup is his established quartet from years past rather than the lineup from his recent solo album: Christian Sedelmyer on fiddle, Josh Oliver on guitar, Clint Mullican on bass, and Andrew on mandolin.

See you out there, I'll be the one slinging grilled cheese in the parking lots 😎

I’ve been in bluegrass bands since the late 70s. I’ve always felt like the more music, the better. Lees talk unless you’re changing instruments. What think you?

Really loving this album so far, I haven’t listened to a ton of his solo albums after New Grass Revival but this really has that same NGR sound that I’m always chasing.

Also helps that Cody Kilby and Scott Vestal absolutely throw down on these tracks

Into The Twangy-First Century / Row Vs Wade CDs are great

For me it's Old and in the Way. Or maybe John Hartford's Aereo-Plain. Both are rock solid musically while being quirky enough to not be repetitive.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DCQJi_pR5BZ/

I listen to a lot of Anders Osborne, that guy's music doesn't get enough love. He's a fixture in the NOLA music scene. I also get pleasure from listening to a South Carolina band called Dangermuffin.

hi fellow grass addicts. I'm fairly new to the Jackson, MS area and am wondering if anyone knows of a regular jam. The ones on the Magnolia State Bluegrass Society page don't seem to actually be active, or at least I couldn't find them. I play the 5-string and rhythm guitar, probably low-intermediate level. Just looking to make music with folks who like the high lonesome sound.

Embarrassed to admit I’m very late to this party…. But what a band, goodness me I’m in love 😍

Favourite songs and other bands like them please? 🙏🏻

Just a question if have a few records of them and my grandma did some singing with them