Hula Blues and SGR in Moscow

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Alexander Stepanenko
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Hula Blues and SGR in Moscow

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A few days ago we played Hula Blues in one of Moscow night clubs. I played on a Fender Stringmaster D8 26". Filming with the phone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6HJ11wQWXE

And this Steel Guitar Rag , but in another club.
Here I tried to add to the accompaniment of little Latino.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6TQOBKPnbc
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Post by Mike Neer »

You sound really good, Alex. Nice feel, fluid style.

I especially like your sound on Steel Guitar Rag. Do you get good audiences there? You are the Russian Ambassador of Hawaiian Steel Guitar!
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Thank you,Mike! Interestingly ,Hulu blues I played on the club Fender de luxe, and SGR on his Roland Cube 40 xl together Boss Me-70. Good to hear the difference between the lamp and the transistor.. Solo concerts me yet,but I think that now is not necessary. The more far no one of us knows where is the Embassy Hawaiian Steel Guitar)))
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The two hula dancing girls........
should be reminded that the hula is all about "KEEPING YOUR EYES on the Hands"..........

Enjoyed seeing and hearing your great playing. THANKS for sharing.
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Great stuff Alexander. You have a terrific feel for the style and instrument. I'm very impressed.

Good band too. Funny to see that the bass player is using a Kala uke bass. Sounds good!

Best of luck to you and your band. Hope you get lots of gigs!
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Fun stuff, Alexander. That's a real party band. You know, I have always thought that Okolehao was just Hawaiian vodka! :lol:
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Post by Alexander Stepanenko »

Thank you!
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Great playing indeed, (dancers should check out what is that hula dancing all about thought:)
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Post by Doug Beaumier »

Very cool, Alex! You're getting some nice sounds from your Fender. I'm trying to "Keep my eyes on the Steel" but they keep drifting to the ladies dancing! Fun stuff.
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Post by Andy Volk »

Was there a step guitar in that clip?

Just kidding. Fun group and audience vibe and very nice steel playing.
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