Newbie to
slide, but experienced guitar player looking for an acoustic instrumental song that I can play with a ton of slide in it. I've been asked to play a few songs at the reception after my buddies wedding, but... I can't sing. So, I figured instrumental is the way to go, I've nailed one finger picking song that sounds pretty good instrumentally, but thought for a follow up, I'd play something with a slide. It's a full year and a month away, so I think I can learn the style (or at least a song) with enough solidity to play solo.
He met his wife-to-be while knocking a few cold ones back at my place, you know how that brings the guitar out in everyone (the cold ones, not his wife-to-be). So he claims I have to play there. I normally play rhythm in my group and come up with a few fills or even a lead or two at times, but never alone. Trying to spice it up for that, strumming an old Marshall Tucker song just won't cut it without someone singing.
Alright, last note, I know the blues and slide are a hand-in-hand sort of thing, but I don't really think that I'll play the blues within the first few hours of their marriage. To aide in recommendations, he's a Phish kind of guy, but not restricted to that, it just helps to define the audience. I really dig Robert Randolph's version of Stevie Wonder's "I just called to say how much I love you..." (randolph2003-06-06d1t03 if you want to try to download it). It would be cool to play, I would have to try to figure it out.
Also, a song with ready-made tabs would be nice. I'd pick it up a lot faster that way, especially since I'm new to slide.
Thanks in advance,
B