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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 21:49:02 GMT
Thanks Deuce--just finished reading it.Not a great fan of fiction either but this book grabbed me and didn't let go till I got to the last page.
I endorse the glowing Amazon reviews to the letter.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2016 14:54:09 GMT
Hi all, I'm the guy who wrote this...! Thanks to Tone for creating this thread and to all concerned for all the positive comments, I really appreciate it. If you have read it, and enjoyed it then I hope you will tell your friends - hell, tell your enemies as well, I'm not proud  A review on amazon would be nice, please (but that's up to you). |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2016 15:00:51 GMT
I read the blurb...looked at the cover. A resonator with obviously modern tuners and headstock? Almost as tasteless as the Big Joe fuzz pedals. I have no time for fiction. The real world is far more interesting. Fair enough, the world would be boring if we all thought the same  The cover design reflects the theme of the story - a present day wannabe "bluesman" from England gets the chance to go back to 1930s Mississippi to see the real delta blues. As Tone said, the guitar on the cover is my Vintage AMG1 resonator, positioned against the backdrop of a 100-year old wooden floor. I've been told it's not a bad story, so if you ever change your mind about fiction, and want to read about the blues...  |
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Post by jono1uk on Dec 5, 2016 17:08:22 GMT
read this 2 weeks ago ..brilliant ..are we planning a sequel?
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Post by pete1951 on Dec 5, 2016 17:25:05 GMT
I have no time for fiction. The real world is far more interesting. This may be true, but there can be 'truth' in fiction. From Biblical parables to George Orwell's 1984. Come to think of it , one of my favourite songs is Five Long Years, sung by Buddy Guy ,and I don't think he ever "got a job in a steel mill" . Songs are often fictional, but can end up being '3Chords and the Truth'. PT |
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Post by stevie2sticks on Dec 5, 2016 18:33:30 GMT
I enjoyed the book.
Another good read is The Axeman's Jazz by Ray Celestin.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2016 1:26:29 GMT
Well I am usually not so strident and critical as i was in my earlier blurb...must have had a real bug up my...whatever. it is a great accomplishment to write a book, and i give the author much credit for his accomplishment, and the best of luck with sales.
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Post by Pickers Ditch on Dec 7, 2016 10:27:42 GMT
Deuce, you're going to enjoy this book!
I've read it twice!
I need £50 direct into my bank account pdq to prevent me from writing a hyper detailed review on this site tonight!
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Post by erky32 on Dec 7, 2016 11:08:30 GMT
Couldn't resist - just ordered one on Amazon.fr !! ....I'm not a great reader but muso related always works!
Anybody read Bill Whyman's book Blues Odyssey: A Journey to Music's Heart and Soul ?
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Post by Pickers Ditch on Dec 7, 2016 12:18:32 GMT
I enjoyed the book. Another good read is The Axeman's Jazz by Ray Celestin. You're right and I'm hoping for his new one, Dead Man's Blues, to keep me out of trouble at Christmas. |
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Post by Pickers Ditch on Jan 5, 2017 9:24:16 GMT
I have a copy on order for xmas - don't do a spoiler ! TT Have you read it yet? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2018 18:38:27 GMT
The author Richard Wall sent me some words and asked me to put some music to it.
Took a while, but here it is.
TT
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Post by Pickers Ditch on Jan 8, 2018 20:41:49 GMT
I like that and the book too.
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Post by Pickers Ditch on Mar 13, 2019 17:27:47 GMT
Just finished this one - a good amusing read - could start the argument of "can white men play the blues?" all over again but we won't go there. I await his sequel..... |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2019 19:24:21 GMT
Just bought this PD so if I don't like it I'll blame you and Jono ;-) We'll need to start a book club at this rate!
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