Doyle Dykes Material

[booinec]

I'm tempted to order the music/tab book/ cd that Doyle Dykes has put out. Don't recall the title, but it's a recent offering. I hesitate because his material is potentially so sophisticated that only truly advanced players need apply.

I saw him at a dealer hosted clinic sponsored by the @#$%$# Guitar Company. The entire audience of 35 (mostly players) sat with collective jaws dropped to collective knees. This guy (along with Tommy Emmanuel) are in a class by themselves.

Anyone try this set yet?

[GIGGLER]

Not me. His stuff is beautiful....and he's so smooth....but way above my head.

Another thing about Doyle....what a humble, wonderful guy. I saw him right  after Chet Atkins died.....he played a short tribute to Chet.....gave me chills.

[orsino]

I saw him at a T clinic as well. Beautiful playing. He's among the most emotional of all the players.

[unclrob]

We once had the pleasure of Mr.Dykes stopping by the store while checking out colleges with his kid's.A WONDERFUL PLAYER,did some jazz standards,hung out.Really nice guy.

[booinec]

When I saw him, he was touring with his daughter, and if I recall  correctly, they did a brief duet.
He is truly a fine gentleman.

But, what about his music book? Anyone?

[FNG]

I would imagine his book would be for pretty solid fingerstyle players.  True gentleman and fantastic musician.  If he comes to your area, go see him.  

[glguitar]

I have the book (the orange one?).  I figured out about 75% of "Celtic Cowboy", "Birmingham Steele" and "Girl". by ear and by watching him, but couldn't figure out the other 25%, so that's where the Tab came in handy.  The Tab isn't 100% correct, but considering the complexity of the tunes, I wouldn't expect it be.  Here's my take on Celtic Cowboy (complete with mistakes :P ):

Celtic Cowboy

GL

[booinec]

GL,
Good fingerwork!
I had a friend tell me 40% of the books tunes are in alternate tuning (I'm not a big fan, although the occasional drop D is fun).
Thanks for your input.
Boo

[orsino]

Fantastic playing GL!!!!!!!

[unclrob]

GL all I can say is WOW very nice.

[Randy_R]

GL must stand for Great Licks.....

[D4ve]

*gasp* way to go

[GIGGLER]

Wow....great playing!

By the way, I saw Doyle last friday....with his younger daughter....and she did two songs with Doyle accompanying. I'm telling you she ought to go pro. Voice of an angel, plays the mandolin pure and clean, and her timing is right on.

Doyle did a quick medley of George Harrison...(while my Guitar gently weeps, bridged by a touch of Day Tripper, into Here comes the Sun). Then a U2 medley....oh, my....what a job he did on that. Funny....never heard U2 music in church before.....us geezers were sure tapping our feet and enjoying it!!

Doyle is just a super talent and a great guy!