Hi James,
So happy to see people joining into the poetry ........... Thank You!
"Your poem is sublime"

Hey Smurf...

Been playing, writing, recording and performing for quite awhile. I was co-founder and recording artist with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Today, I am part of a singer-songwriter/production duo called Kunkel & Harris. You can check us out at http://kunkelandharris.com. Let me know what you think. I write and play most all "Americana" styles including country, blues, bluegrass, topical.

Good to be here with you! All the best ...bk

Thank You James
For the invite of friendship ...... I look forward to more sharing and conversations with the intention of allowing each of us to unfold ourselves in the expanse of compassion. Which offers us all room to grow and Be!
kat

The ning.com system allows for a lot of personal modification, my tastes are kind of flat... Your photo ads some color :) Thanks

My photo: San Francisco Wave Organ
http://www.exploratorium.edu/visit/wave_organ.html

Hi James,
yes I love my guitars.....although I have mixed feelings about the death of trees.
I saw that Paul Reed Smith photo you posted and it made my cravings jump.

One day in time, when it is needed the universe will put one in my hands to play...
In the mean time keep playing man ....

Hi James,

What a marvellous picture of Miles Davis.
I like the sphere of the photo very much.
The b/w makes it even a littel mysterious!
And I Love his music.

I also like the photo you are using as an icon. Mysterious and strange in the same way, because of the colors and the subject.

Love and warm regards,
Claudia.

Ciao James. Your Ibanez is a very good guitar. I had some years ago one artist and the George Benson GB100.
so, my PRS Santana III is 2004 or 2005 ; I don't remeber. This evening when I'll be at home I'll look for the raight year and I'll write you.
This guitar is fantastic. It' s beautiful and perfect. The sound is wonderful. You can play it blues, rock and always can give the right colour.
I'm Italian, I hope you'll undestand my wrintig. Sorry for the mistakes.

Good music, and God bless your wonederful USA.

Massimo

Thanks. My icon picture is the painting of the Van Halen album, "Balance." That is the name of the painting as well. I have recently in the last year gotten into Miles Davis. But I'm into everything from Norwegian Death Metal, to Santana, to Miles and Co., to Blues, Funk, Rap, etc.

Hi James,

Van Halen? I used to be a fan when I was younger....much younger ;-) When David Lee Roth was still their frontman! The brothers van Halen from Holland.
I used to paint the logo of Van Halen on my jeans jacket (without the sleeves).

I also like a lot of music styles. But still...Miles Davis is a special and original musician.
Who is the trompetist on the 'thesaltonseapic'?

Love and warm regards,
Claudia.

Ciao James.
You play acoustic guitar too. Do you like to play it ? Do you prefer electric guitar ?
what kind of music do you play ?

wondeful the PRS Amp. In Italy there's not informations abot it. I'll be looking on the PRS web site.

Did you try the amp? Is it valve amp ?

Ah... wonderful America.

Ciao James .

Massimo

Harsh like one of Tarantino's movies (forgot the name)? But I will check it out.

It is good to meet a runaway sheep ;-)
I Love people who dare to be different. Ads a little color to the world :-)

For now good night (it's midnight here in Holland), talk to you soon again,
Claudia.

I'll start with the djembé and didge first okay!
And perhaps in time I'll pick-up my broken, but still working, acoustic guitar again.
Though it need new strings and a clean-up :-/

Maybe you can put some of your own recordings (if available of course) on your page?

Take care and enjoy your day!!!

Ciao James.
I like jazz music first, but I listen for all tha good music.
when I play I prefer jazz guitar L5 Gibson o 175 Gibson,. They are wonderful.
I'm not a good reader of the music and also I play always with my hearth. when I have a guitar on my hands I 'm very happy and I can play everythink.

I think that Pat Metheny come from Mississipi. It' s right ? metheny is one of my prefered guitarist. I belong all his records. He is a genius of the guitar.

Have you ever listen for the CD " A Map of the world" by Pat Metheny. It's wonderful and when i listen that music I image a landscape form Mississipi.

Ok.
Ciao e buona serata con la musica ( have a nice evening with music).

Massimo

Ciao James.
I know Eric Johnson. I have the cd "Bloom" . It' wonderful.
LI'll look for the track you write me, and I'll listen for.

Pat metheny, is a particolar and different guitarist from the others. He is a Jazz guitarist but his special way of playing give him every place on the musical world.

He is very famous all over the world.

Ciao write later.

Massimo

Yes. Obama is the future for Usa and for the world too.
It'll be a new America, a river of love, peace, music and brotherwood.

Ciao JAmes,

MAssimo

im .part of the morphozoomers of newZonia, a new dimension of internet. my days are full of creative enterprise modeling the change of wonderful president inspires

Thanks for the welcome!

hey, cheers for the add, im from telford in the u.k.

Hi James,
Does MS stands for Minnesota?
I´ve been there a few years ago!
Just wondering.

Need to do some cooking....will answer your other mail soon :D

Yes, it is a White Falcon. They sound great and are tough to play because they are jumbo style arch tops with a string size that runs from 52 - 11 on top. It's a real cheese cutter compared to my strat which is 46-09. I have really only begun to discover all the tonal colors it's capable of. I have a hard time using it at gigs because I am still playing bars and small shows so it is extremely nerve wracking exposing it to the potential damage that can occur in that scene, especially since our singer is prone to a very physical performance approach and has been known to fling percussion instruments around wildly ....

This is a traditional flamenco guitar. It is much like a classical, but the dimensions are a bit smaller.

Hi James,
I am ok. Just been very busy the last few days and today is another busy day!
I'm in training to become a natur-guide and need to follow a lot of classes :-)
So no stress, just enjoyment and nature ;-)
Today we are going to learn about the soil, ect. This, where I live, is a very interesting area. Hollands biggest NP! So much to learn :-D

I Hope Katrina didn't hit your home? Or of your family?
How are things now, after Katrina?

Love and warm regards,
Claudia.

Hi James,
Quote: "My next one will be the 7 pointed star from sacred geometry. It will be similar to this, but no globe inside."
Did you read the books of Drunvalo Melchizedek?

You surprise me, again and again ;-)

Love and warm regards,
Claudia.

Blessings James,
How do you like the idea of a virtual game using the 13 moon calendar, one that pays everyone to play, and has a global party every July 25th since that is the day out of time?
Check out Free Digital Universe, the page on TIME & Bodies is under Game Concepts.

Yes James, I am a tattooer. If you're looking for someone to tattoo your back, visit a few tattoo shops in your area. I'm not exactly where you live in Miss. But tattoos are really popular now, so there are probably a few shops near any decent size town. Check the artist's work first. They usually have a portfolio handy. Check the shop for cleanliness, permits, etc. There are usually more than one artist, check samples of all their work to see who might be best suited to do your backpiece. I hope that helps.
regards, Bill

Thank you so much 4 the accolade Buddy. Yes certainly, they are & there's more! Lots of beautiful times, Mate.

James......In addition.....Make sure the tattoo shops you visit use new , packaged needles. In the county I live in, we can re-use needles, but nobody I know would bother. Also make sure the tubes are sterilized, and packaged. The artist should be willing to show you anything you want to see, and assemble the machine (s) in front of you. Good luck.......Bill

Billy's complex, a good soul, a great artist......if you love his music what more does he owe you?..........Let's try to help each other get through this mess we're all saddled with.
Peace
Djin A.

There are so many equally good cameras out there that I don't want to get into a battle over them, suffice to say that some of these shots are done with a point & shoot while others with a higher optics SLR... I certainly am grateful 4 every feedback I receive on my work... it's that I'd love to have more time on my hands to devote to communication & networking, making noise & dance! Hey man, enjoy!

James......Sounds like a pretty ambitious piece. I take it you already have a dragon on your back, and you want to incorperate the the tree and other elements. It's something that sounds like it would have to be done in a few sittings. Post a picture of your back as it is......Bill G

right on, brother.

Thanx for the friendship... guess I thot we already were, with all the controversial discussing we've already engaged in. I find your bluntness refreshing and a great starting point for discourse. My peace warrior loves to come out and play with other peace warriors.

I hear you about Alex Grey. You know that he knows when you see his work... uh-huh.

Hi James -
You commented about my blog on bear bile farming. Most people don't know about bear bile farming. I didn't, until six weeks ago. But once I learned about it I couldn't turn away from it. And now I've launched a global action campaign to end the practice. The Ursa Freedom Project is probably the biggest thing I've ever launched, and I need tons of help. I can't pull this off without you. Will you reach out and take my hand?

Together, we can bring light into a world of darkness for one of Earth's most magnificent creatures. You can find me here or on the Action Network for the Ursa Freedom Project.

I'll keep an eye out for you. Thanks from me and the bears.
Jeanette