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Tony Orth
Aloha
USA
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 Posted - 06/25/2008 : 5:33:38 PM
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I've been playing guitar and bass for over 40 years, pedal steel for 8 and dabble in lap and console steels. I purchased the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters CD a few years ago and became very interested in Slack Key.
I am very interested in learning more about the Taro Patch and hoping to pick up some pointers and techniques here on the Forum.
I live in southern Indiana and would welcome some jams with other slack key guitarists.
Anyway, just happy to be here.
Tony
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RJS
Ha`aha`a
1635 Posts |
Posted - 06/25/2008 : 6:51:41 PM
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Welcome
Don't forget to check through the archives - tons of very useful material, as well as interesting things you will not find elsewhere.
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
5052 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2008 : 06:05:20 AM
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Tony - welcome to Taro Patch. Gee - southern Indiana is not too far away from Ohio. Maybe someday we can find somewhere to meet between where you are and where we are in Cleveland. Or maybe some day Louisville or some of those casinos Indiana side.
I think you will find plenty of folks on Taro Patch who can share their knowledge and expertise. We have some swell steel players on here, plenty top notch guitar pickers, choke `ukulele players, singers, language experts, history, culture, you name it. They are all willing to share their expertise. Not only are these folks talented, but they are kind and generous as well. |
Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
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Tony Orth
Aloha
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2008 : 07:56:01 AM
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Thank you Ray and Wanda. Looks like I'll have to learn to speak a little Hawaiian, as well. Perhaps a primer on some of the more commonly used terms is in order.
Tony |
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
2368 Posts |
Posted - 06/26/2008 : 08:03:19 AM
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| Just ask about words you don't know - no shame. Plenny non-experts (and a few true experts) here, most of us happy to jump in and steer you in all kinds of directions (with course corrections from those who actually know). You'll get what'cha pay for here at TP ... and more! |
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hawaiianmusiclover06
`Olu`olu
USA
562 Posts |
Posted - 06/27/2008 : 10:20:18 AM
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Aloha and welcome to the Patch Tony! Thank you so much for joining the Taropatch 'ohana (family). There are lots of people here that are knowledgable about things ranging from Hawaiian culture down to Hawaiian music. Hope that you enjoy your stay here.
Alana :) |
Aloha Kakou, maluhia a me aloha mau loa (Hello everyone, peace and love forever) |
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thumbstruck
Ahonui
USA
2168 Posts |
Posted - 06/28/2008 : 03:34:56 AM
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| Welcome, Tony. Check with Slipry1, he's another pedal steel player. |
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slipry1
Ha`aha`a
USA
1511 Posts |
Posted - 06/28/2008 : 08:27:07 AM
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Originally posted by thumbstruck
Welcome, Tony. Check with Slipry1, he's another pedal steel player.
Also welcome from me. I saw the light about 7 years ago. I played pedal steel and keyboards in a lot of bands, but thumbs brought me over from the dark side. It culminated in playing my Dobro 8 with Led Kaapana in 2006 after being fired from a classic county band for insubordination. I've never looked back. I only pull out my Carter (double 10 with 8 pedals and 5 knees) when someone hires me. My main passion is Hawaiian. I recommend getting Jerry Byrd's book and CD's. They're on e-bay right now. Basil Henriques is also a good source. You can see me play my Fender Stringmaster double 8 with Da Oddah Guyze on YouTube, along with thumbs, retro, noeau, falsetto2002, and Mike Bristow. HapaKid is strumming away on the background. Gives you and idea of who we are. |
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noeau
Ha`aha`a
USA
1105 Posts |
Posted - 06/28/2008 : 5:30:36 PM
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| Who dat? E komo i loko. Maikaʻi kou hele ʻana mai. |
No'eau, eia au he mea pa'ani wale nō. |
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
2368 Posts |
Posted - 06/28/2008 : 9:12:32 PM
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Originally posted by slipry1
after being fired from a classic county band for insubordination.
You just KNOW there's a story in this one, folks...
What are some possible examples of "insubordination" in the classic country world?
> You refused to put wall-to-wall shag carpeting floor-to-ceiling in your double-wide?
> Your Pa actually came home from work each night, stayed faithful to your Ma, and neither smoke nor drank nor gambled his paycheck away on craps?
> Your best friend, while he did run off with your wife and your pickup truck, left your old dog, Blue, behind?
Further off-thread suggestions are ...
Hey - welcome, Tony! |
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alika207
Ha`aha`a
USA
1260 Posts |
Posted - 06/30/2008 : 06:37:52 AM
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| Aloha! Have you started learning some techniques yet? What pieces can you play so far? Anything? I would love to hear you do "'Opihi Moemoe." |
He kehau ho'oma'ema'e ke aloha.
'Alika / Polinahe |
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Tony Orth
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 07/03/2008 : 3:19:00 PM
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I can play a bit of Moe'Uhane and some of Pohakuloa. I've written two of my own. Just a lot of fun.
Slipry1,
I have a Gibson BR-9 and a Stringmaster T-8 (1960)which I am pretty weak on. So used to pedals and not the slants. I may have to have someone come down and take this Fender off my hands some day. I don't know if I have patience to learn it. Also, there doesn't seem to be any Hawaiian musicians in this area.
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alika207
Ha`aha`a
USA
1260 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2008 : 2:57:53 PM
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Originally posted by Tony Orth
I can play a bit of Moe'Uhane and some of Pohakuloa. I've written two of my own. Just a lot of fun.
Slipry1,
I have a Gibson BR-9 and a Stringmaster T-8 (1960)which I am pretty weak on. So used to pedals and not the slants. I may have to have someone come down and take this Fender off my hands some day. I don't know if I have patience to learn it. Also, there doesn't seem to be any Hawaiian musicians in this area.
Tony
Maika'i no! Ready to show off your skills by joining youtube? Haha! Wanda and I will be very happy... |
He kehau ho'oma'ema'e ke aloha.
'Alika / Polinahe |
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rendesvous1840
Ha`aha`a
USA
1055 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2008 : 11:31:09 AM
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Welcome to the 'Patch, Tony. If you ever head in the general direction of Cleveland, let us know. We never got thhrown out of no hotels for jamming,yet.
Paul |
"A master banjo player isn't the person who can pick the most notes.It's the person who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello |
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marzullo
`Olu`olu
USA
923 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2008 : 1:46:34 PM
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hi tony, to agree with that talented and clever no`eau who loves to play, join us, it's good you've come here.
i'm one of the southern california slackers (i just found out last night that my gang nickname is "professor slack"). we're a looong way from cleveland, but if business or pleasure ever takes you out our way, please come. we have an open mike every tuesday and love visitors. if you don't have your guitar with you, you can play mine.
as you follow raymond's advice and prowl the archives, you'll find mention to several music camps. some of us find this a great way to get deeper into the music. indeed, this 'patch grew out of one of the camps. not only do you learn things at camp, but you also make friends with other campers and with local people. you have to get used to hugging, though.
aloha,
keith
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cpatch
Ahonui
USA
2187 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2008 : 2:16:21 PM
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Originally posted by Retro
What are some possible examples of "insubordination" in the classic country world?
> You refuse to play minor chords.
> You don't wear hats.
> You don't drink alcohol.
> You're happily married to the first girl you ever dated and both of you have stayed true to each other all these years.
> You think a night out with the boys means going to dinner and the movies with your two sons.
> You drive a Volkswagen Beetle. Convertible.
Aloha, Tony! |
Craig
My goal is to be able to play as well as people think I can. |
Edited by - cpatch on 07/10/2008 06:49:52 AM |
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