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The Beauty of Slide Ukulele

Posted by Joe Stillwell
August 19, 2010

 

We've been home for about a week now.  When that happens it typically means some late nights in the studio.  Late nights in the studio mean that we get a little insane and record strange things.  For example… we're currently working on getting the perfect sound for the distorted slide ukulele solo that Bo's putting down.  I'm not kidding.  But trust us… it's gonna be awesome.  We're home for a few more days before we leave for a run of shows with Train.  We did another tour with them a few years back right when our first record, Daylight, came out, and much has changed since then.  I doubt we would have delved into distorted slide ukulele solos, for one.  We still see people at shows that first saw us with Train back then, and it's been extremely encouraging to see our fans grow along with us through the years.  We're immensely blessed to do what we love for a living and have people that buy our records, come out to shows and take part in this crazy life of ours.  Thanks for the love.  We'll see y'all on the road!

 

- Joe

 

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    KellyZ says
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    My brother just bought a ukelele and I told him that he sounded like the opening of "Won't Turn Back" on the banjo! Haha. Awesome.

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    Katie says
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    You guys truly are amazing! I can't wait to meet you guys really soon! and I really can't wait to hear the slide ukulele solo! Bo's always got some awesome solos with different instruments! Take care! Have fun in my city tonight... I was unable to get ticktets in time. Come back soon and come long enough to enjoy a Braves game while you are here!

    becoll says
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    Really looking forward to seeing the show tonight in Atlanta! Will be a first. Love your sound. Have a great show!

    Kristan says
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    I can't wait to hear! I love the diversity in sound and feel blessed with each show! Haven't found a better concert and don't really want to. Cali is ready for you and excited! You're covered in prayer so enjoy each moment!
    Blessings!
    Kristan

    wofgirl says
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    I think you should come back to Orlando to the Social. You guys would absolutely pack the house now. I'm just sayin...

    Live4Adonai says
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    Very Excited!!! A few of us are going to go see you for the second time this year! We got to see you at The Glass House in Pomona, and we will be there @ The Greek Theater in LA. Honestly, we don't listen much to Train, but it's all worth to see you guys again! We can't wait!!!! Plus we can't wait to see what new stuff you'll be brining out, especially with this Ukulele.... sounds fun!

    DummingForTheCross says
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    Thanks for coming back to (or close to) Birmingham!!!!! CAN'T WAIT!!!!

    THE OUTSIDER says
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    That's going to sound really cool, I can't wait to hear the new tunes! We are so blessed to have you guys in our life to. =) See you guys on tour! High Five Joe!

    Francie says
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    Y'all are the best. My absolute favorite. Thanks for all of your great music, it always puts me in the best mood! Cannot wait to see y'all for the 12th time September 9!!

    Katie W says
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    Thanks for the update Joe! Can't wait to see you guys in November!! D.C. and Philly don't know what's going to hit them!!!

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    Keri says
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    I think you guys should seriously consider adding the lute to your repertoire of stringed instruments. Brilliant possibilities lie there :) Have fun on the road!

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    Christina says
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    Awesome. Can't wait! Please tell Bo that I am counting on hearing some of that distorted slide ukulele at the show with Train in Berkeley :) See you in October!

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    GirlNamedTennessee says
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    Can't wait to hear the new stuff!!!! Take your sweet time to make it amazing!!!

    Jimenez2011 says
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    Distorted slide ukulele? Glad to hear the new "more rocking" album is gonna contain a healthy dose of unconventional folk rock.

    parrogordo says
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    love that you experiment, embrace change!

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