The Lonesome Valley

[bottleneckjohn]

Hey guys!

Uploaded a new clip today, something from "deep down inside", haha!
I just realized that I sometimes do go astray when I sing, only to "wake up" at the end of the song, a bit weird actually...



And btw, I do LOVE that new 12-string resonator I modified, lol..!!!

[ricbleu]

John, the way you played and sang that was just so steeped in the blues - I loved the measure of feeling you put into the piece and how you didn't overplay your guitar phrases, a case of less is more. Thanks for sharing. A well chosen location too. You are right at home on that 'new' 12 reso, aren't you? Peace.

[bigdaddyguitar]

Once again , well done John . Thanks for sharing . Love that 12 string .

[bottleneckjohn]

Thank you my friends!!!
I really appreciate your kind comments, it means a lot to know there's folks out there feeling it..
This was the first time ever I even tried to sing this one, a test to see what would happen when I started playing, haha!
Turned out rather laid back and deeply emotional from my part.
I kind of "wake up" after the song is done, this was the first time I ever saw myself coming back to this world after being somewhere else for 3,5 minutes, hehe...

Anyhow, this 12-stringer is awesome, sound and playability is so wonderful..
I'm thinking I must ask Frank at Republic to consider building these!!

[OldWailer]

That was great--the sound of the 12 string reso was making my ears hard--but the singing was even better! Very nice job, Bottleneck!

[bottleneckjohn]

Thanks, this 12str growls!

[SouthernSounds]

WOW, John: What a great rendition, man. You built an incredible atmosphere. Great feeling & Great Voice!

I felt, almost, like if I were in the Deep South...

Congrats, John!

All the best,
B.

[bottleneckjohn]

B, I say wow too, thanks a lot!!!!!
It's a great feeling to know that folks like my blues so much, and sharing the feeling!!
Music is truly an awesome thing and the internet too, letting us all share stuff so easily..

Thanks y'all for diggin' my music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sure wish we could meet someday and jam..

[Dee]

I've discovered this on YouTube already, before I joined this board.

I love it, John. Your vocals are great and I like your playing style anyway.