This is kind of a “two in one” lesson with a look at rhythms and string muting as well as some work on simple barre chords and the importance of good positioning when it comes to playing riffs, even very simple ones like those used in this song! And I’ve also included a “barre chord free” arrangement for those whose barre chords still need practice.
Jack Johnson at Virgin Mobile Festival (08/09/08) Photo: Tim Griffin The king of mellow surf rock doesn't make appearances here very often, but I've been holding on to some unpublished Jack Johnson photos from last year's Virgin Mobile Festival and I figured the release of his new live concert DVD/CD set, aptly titled En Concert, was the [...]
Hitting the stores in October is this nice-looking behind the scenes film takes a look at Johnson's 2008 world tour with an accompanying CD of live music. All of the proceeds from the tour and this...
Shuffle Sundays is a weekly feature in which we feature a cover chosen at random by my iTunes shuffle. The songs will usually be good, occasionally be bad, always be interesting. All downloads will only be available for one week, so get them while you can. After you listen, discuss this week’s tune in the comments.Update: Jack Johnson hilariously parodied on last night's "Saturday Night Live."
Jack JohnsonSleep Through the Static6 out of 10It's a Tuesday night. You get home from work, tired and beat, and you're ready to pour yourself a drink. Do you reach for the bottle of red wine, or the peach schnapps? I liken Jack Johnson to peach schnapps; if the occasion calls for it, why not? But last time I checked, you would never pour yourself a glass of schnapps on any old day. I've found tha
"Never Know"I heard this old story beforeWhere the people keep appealing for the metaphorsDon't leave much up to the imagination,So I, wanna give this imagery backBut I know it just ain't so easy like thatSo, I turn the page and read the story againAnd again and againIt sure seems the same, with a diff. nameWe're breaking and rebuildingAnd we're growingAlways guessingNever knowingShocking but w...