[starsailor]

Originally Posted by Noodler

Yeah, the link above to Guitar Player is exactly what I was after. Something I can actually play. I'm interested in it to play not just listen to. Thanks, Chris, you're a better researcher than me, and I normally do OK too!

Yeah Bob Wills seems to be the originator, but it's probably not quite what I'm after. Bit moldy oldy, but I'm sure he'll grow on me and I'll eat those words! I like rockabilly, country and jazz (to play) and Redd fits that bill. Patsy Cline does too. hb, you know chordie.com, right?

You're a winner Chris.

Edit: did you have to join Jam Play?

Enjoyed checking this out Dave, pleased I could help, I think part of the problem with this Genre is that the Bob Wills style took a back seat when Rock'n'Roll came in even though guys like Bill Haley were influenced by Wills, after it's golden era it seemed to get absorbed into Country and a lot of artists use bits of it but don't go full on with it, I think if you tap into your knowledge of Jazz chords I think you could create your own style which will be closer to what Redds doing,
I found these lessons on youtube mostly for Rhythm guitar in Western swing but I thought I'd post them as they're pretty good lessons.

YouTube - Western Swing Rhythm Guitar Part One with Leon Grizzard

One of the biggest surprises for me was how into western swing Willie Nelson is, his style in the 60s was full on Western swing, not too sure where this fits in but it's Merle Haggard and an excellent guitarist called Clint Strong thought you might like this. good Country song.

YouTube - Merl & Clint Strong - 01 - OldMan

Found this Gem, the Rolling Stones doing a tribute to Bob Wills

YouTube - The Rolling Stones - Bob Wills Is Still The King

I didn't sign up to Jam play, not too sure how much it is, know some of it's free but the video on that link is a sign up, I do sign up to some things but I have to decide on how much I'll use them, do quite like the look of Jam play though.

Hope you and the Family are well Dave good to get in touch again.

All The Best

Chris