This here is my version of Robert Johnson's Crossroads Blues. Played it on an accoustic with a thin pinky slide, probably not the best c...

Another great find: Arlen Roth (resonator) and Sonny Landreth (Strat) playing around in a nice and cozy setting next to the fireplace. I...

Feelin' bad blues is a theme written and played by Ry Cooder for the 1986 film Crossroads. In the film the main character Eugene (Ralph...

Upon popular request, finally, here's a blog about this unique technique of slide playing guitar using... a teaspoon..! Most internet ...

Slide guitar playing is almost synonymous with open tunings, and so, anyone experimenting seriously with a slide or bottleneck should consid...

This piece here is a boogie woogie rythm with some slide lead in it. When I recorded it it sorta sounded like rock 'n' roll - though...

I first heard Harry Manx play only a few months ago but I'm a great fan ever since. Actually he was recently hosted along with two oth...

This here is my cover of Get Rhythm, a song by the great Johnny Cash. As an artist he may not be directly related to slide or bottleneck but...

Here is my cover of a beautiful John Hiatt song called Lipstick Sunset. It's a little modified compared to how John Hiatt sings it but h...

I'll be honest, I've never tried this. I also don't know why anyone should get into the trouble of mastering this funny craft,...

This little piece I named French Quarter because it was inspired rythmically by the great musical heritage of New Orleans. It's a bit ...

Roy is incredible. Technically he's very sophisticated but he also dresses his playing with alot of non-slide rythm playing which, coupl...

Here's another little piece o' mine on the steel. It's called Sho' Nuff and its a nice demonstration of how to play a rythmi...

Mississippi native Elmore James was called during his time - and rightfully so - King of the Slide Guitar. Though I have nothing but respect...

A slide guitar and a cool blues harp always sound great together and what better way to demonstrate this relationship than this:

I was out for strings and I stumbled upon a slide on display which the store guy said was a hot item. Initially I was like ok yeah but despi...

Another issue with slide playing gear is your right hand. IMO one of the most important issues that will determine how you sound, and over t...

I'm a great fan of David Lindley's. He's got a very unique sound coming off of his Weissenborn (a wooden body Hawaian lap guitar...

Here's a little piece I named Lightfoot Shuffle. Tuning again open E. No slide here, a new version with some slide in part B comming s...

Here's a little piece on my National Delphi steel. It's called Jasmine, after my 10 month old baby daughter. Enjoy.