January 3, 201948Comments

How Many Scales Do You Need?

Today is a little bit listening, but with a purpose, so maybe grab some coffee… It’s not uncommon, if you’re kind of new to playing the blues, to think that...

by Griff

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December 23, 201844Comments

A BGU Forum Merry Christmas 2018

Sometimes on the Blues Guitar Unleashed Member Forum we like to get a little carried away… This year Tony came up with a great idea that we take a shuffle jam track and...

by Griff

Blues Artists

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November 12, 201838Comments

Some Jam Time…

Last weekend I got together with Mark (bass), Chris (drums), and Ty (keys) for the first time in a little over a year as Ty has been traveling a lot and the last gig he was...

by Griff

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December 10, 201554Comments

The Blues Feels…

One of the things about blues that makes it easy to play is the fact that the 12 bar blues form is just that – a form that you can depend on. In fact, if you know the...

by Griff

Blues Artists

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November 16, 2015114Comments

Check Out “Teach”

I try not to toot my own horn very often (after all you’re here to learn to play guitar and it’s not about me…) But when I was learning I always enjoyed and...

by Griff

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February 6, 201571Comments

BB, Gladys, Etta, Chaka…

I found this video and, aside from the stellar singing by Gladys Knight and Etta James (I didn’t care much for Chaka Khan on this one,) I want you to watch BB King when...

by Griff

Blues Artists

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August 10, 201447Comments

John Mayer Documentary By Eastwood Allen

Love him or hate him, John Mayer has carved himself quite a niche in both the popular and blues guitar community over the last 15 years or so that is undeniable. I’ve...

by Griff

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June 6, 2012157Comments

Battle of the Blues 2012 Round 2

We had quite a night in Murrieta for Guitar Center’s “Battle Of The Blues 2012” last night! Fortunately, between Laura and I we were able to capture all of...

by Griff

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May 9, 2012241Comments

Battle Of The Blues Round 1 – Winner!

Alright… got through round 1 at the Murrieta store. Thanks to everyone who voted for which track to use (Austin Skyline Shuffle) and here’s the video of the...

by Griff

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December 3, 200982Comments

The first clip from the live event!

Back in October, my friend Bob Murnahan and I did a live clinic here in So. Cal. Here’s a clip of us jamming for a while during that show. Check out Mr. Spunk burning it...

by Griff