Upright Bass/8-String Lap steel Duo-VIDEO

Steve Cunningham · Post by **Steve Cunningham** » 15 Feb 2013 9:39 pm

Here's a new duo I've been working on with a great 5-string upright bassist, Robert Henson(Shawn Mullins, Corey Smith, the Atlanta Opera). We re-invent songs by Led Zeppelin, Miles Davis, Rod Stewart, Georges Bizet, Def Leppard, Pat Metheny, Stevie Wonder, etc...and play them in ways that shock and astound! Yes, they actually ASTOUND!!!

(OK, well SOME people kinda like 'em.)

Here's our western-swingified version of Madonna's "Like A Virgin"...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUVQR4Yww1o

"Walking On The Moon" by the Police, mashed up w/The Godfather theme...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQXElogRNo8

And for the truly discerning palate, here's the American classic "Baby One More Time" by the incomparable Britney Spears...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1efshp0E_A

If you're in the Atlanta area this Sunday, 2/17, we'll be at the Wrecking Bar http://www.wreckingbarbrewpub.com/contact/ playing fron 5-7pm.

Facebook is https://www.facebook.com/CunninghamHensonDuo

Thanks y'all!

Alexander Stepanenko · Post by **Alexander Stepanenko** » 16 Feb 2013 2:36 am

Steve,I really liked your duet. Very interesting arrangements and sound. You good fellows-play without the percussion is very difficult. Steve,tell me, on which pedal drive are you playing?

Jeff Mead · Post by **Jeff Mead** » 16 Feb 2013 3:36 am

Very cool.

I'd come and see you if I lived a few thousand miles closer.

Great playing from both of you and I really like the FX you are using on the steel.

James Knox · Post by **James Knox** » 16 Feb 2013 8:12 am

Super creative! Loved the vibe...I look forward to more.

Peace,

James

Paul DiMaggio · Post by **Paul DiMaggio** » 16 Feb 2013 8:15 am

Now,THAT,is freaking cool!!

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 16 Feb 2013 10:08 am

Right on, Steve!

Don Kona Woods · Post by **Don Kona Woods** » 16 Feb 2013 10:44 am

Excellent Steel and Bass playing.
If I, as a steel guitarist, could pick only one instrument to accompany,
it would be the stand up bass. You get the maximum benefit with the
stand up bass with a rich, fuller sound. Good job!

Steve Cunningham · Post by **Steve Cunningham** » 16 Feb 2013 10:58 am

Thanks guys!
Alexander, all of the overdrive/effects are coming from a POD XT Live pedalboard.

Alexander Stepanenko · Post by **Alexander Stepanenko** » 16 Feb 2013 1:06 pm

Thanks,Steve. "Baby One More Time"-super..

Chris Gabriel · Post by **Chris Gabriel** » 16 Feb 2013 2:01 pm

Dude, you are soundin' good! And the re-inventions... Brilliant!

Al Terhune · Post by **Al Terhune** » 16 Feb 2013 9:15 pm

Oh, boy. That just made my day. Totally refreshing and unique - you guys need to go to Hollywood. It's so steel-noir. The bass player is simply fun to watch (and what a pro he is) and I appreciated his taking the lead on the chorus of "Walking on the Moon." You guys are fabulous! (It looks like a 6-stringer, though? Have I lost my counting, among other things...?). You seem like you know these songs (and your guitar) inside and out. Bravo.

Steve Cunningham · Post by **Steve Cunningham** » 16 Feb 2013 10:06 pm

Al Terhune wrote:It looks like a 6-stringer, though? Have I lost my counting, among other things...?

Busted! Actually, I play several guitars(mostly a Strat and a Guild Starfire w/ a Bigsby), as well as 6 and 8 string lap steels with the duo. I guess I should have titled the thread more accurately. I'm debuting my newly acquired '64 Rick Electro at tomorrows gig, complete with horseshoe PU and legs. Look out!

Stephen Abruzzo · Post by **Stephen Abruzzo** » 16 Feb 2013 10:20 pm

Wow.....great stuff. I really like the versions you came up with.

What tuning are you using?

Roman Sonnleitner · Post by **Roman Sonnleitner** » 17 Feb 2013 12:54 am

Awesome - I'm impressed!

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 17 Feb 2013 6:00 am

Really nice work.

Iestyn Lewis · Post by **Iestyn Lewis** » 17 Feb 2013 8:20 am

"Machine Gun" in the middle of Britney Spears was brilliant.

Steve Cunningham · Post by **Steve Cunningham** » 17 Feb 2013 9:59 am

Thanks fellas.

Stephen Abruzzo wrote: What tuning are you using?

Madonna is E13(E6 w/added b7)
Godfather is E
Britney is E6

Alexander Stepanenko · Post by **Alexander Stepanenko** » 17 Feb 2013 10:23 am

In Moscow -10 frost,but I'm warm-I'm listening to "day by the river" ..Steve-I became your fan

Dennis Smith · Post by **Dennis Smith** » 17 Feb 2013 9:57 pm

Hi Steve you and Robert sound great. I couldn't make it today to the Wrecking Bar would have loved to see and hear you play. Robert is a great bass player. I'll try to keep checking your web page for upcomming show's with Robert and hope to catch you soon.

On the video of "How Great Thou Art" what tuneing are you useing? That really has that Sacred Steel sound to it, like a voice.
Thanks for the music.
Dennis

Steve Cunningham · Post by **Steve Cunningham** » 18 Feb 2013 8:52 am

Alexander Stepanenko wrote:In Moscow -10 frost,but I'm warm-I'm listening to "day by the river" ..Steve-I became your fan

спасибо Alexander...you are too kind.

Dennis Smith wrote:Hi Steve you and Robert sound great. I couldn't make it today to the Wrecking Bar would have loved to see and hear you play. Robert is a great bass player. I'll try to keep checking your web page for upcomming show's with Robert and hope to catch you soon.

On the video of "How Great Thou Art" what tuneing are you useing? That really has that Sacred Steel sound to it, like a voice.
Thanks for the music.
Dennis.

Thanks Dennis, it'd be great to see you out sometime.
I think there are several versions of "How Great Thou Art" out there, but I'm pretty sure they're all in open E.

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 18 Feb 2013 9:18 am

Love it!.....

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 18 Feb 2013 1:31 pm

Great stuff, Steve. Keep it going!

Dennis Smith · Post by **Dennis Smith** » 18 Feb 2013 2:27 pm

H Steve
It was the one on your webpage listed as atl institute of music 2008. I thought is was E. What was the steel and rest of your rig on that song? Is that a custom steel? What effects or system are you useing? The steel just sings and sound so big.
Dennis

Tom Pettingill · Post by **Tom Pettingill** » 18 Feb 2013 2:28 pm

Fun stuff Steve! ... thanks for the links ...

Dan Schwartz · Post by **Dan Schwartz** » 18 Feb 2013 4:24 pm

So Super Cool!

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