The Piedmont Fingerstyle

Piedmont Blues Fingerstyle opens up a world where fingers tell stories more powerful than words, with bass strings providing a steady beat while melodies dance above. This unique musical style combines elements of ragtime and Delta blues, as guitars converse with other instruments to create a rich sonic tapestry. Originating from African American communities in the Piedmont plateau, these songs capture tales of sorrow and joy, blending influences from Virginia and Georgia. Influential figures like Blind Blake, Rev. Gary Davis, and Elizabeth Cotten have left lasting legacies, inspiring modern artists like Taj Mahal and Bonnie Raitt to continue the tradition.

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Kiss spend three nights in Detroit (1976)

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On English TV today, Sweet at ‘Top Of The Pops’ (1973)

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Richard Thompson attends a Celtic festival (2011)

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Neil Young visits Paris (in secret) (2016)

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Aerosmith visit Maryland (1980)

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On TV today, Metallica at the ‘AMAs’ (1993)

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On TV today, Michael Jackson at ‘American Music Awards’ (1993)

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Yngwie Malmsteen shreds in California (2018)

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Lana Del Rey brings the moon to Washington DC (2018)

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