How does a 4/4 shuffle make you feel inside.

Mike Ester · Post by **Mike Ester** » 3 Dec 2005 4:38 pm

Ain't nuthin' like a shuffle. Back in June, we played a private high school graduation party. The kids loved to dance to the 4/4 numbers and were thrilled that we carried a steel.
Of course, this may be the norm in Texas. What do think, Herb?

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 3 Dec 2005 6:49 pm

I'm doing a tribute to Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond,,,, All 5/4 shuffles!

Pardon me while I take five here,

Russ Tkac · Post by **Russ Tkac** » 3 Dec 2005 6:58 pm

"As a matter of fact I just cut "Purple Rain"... as a shuffle!"

How about "Purple Haze"...as a shuffle!

Wayne Morgan · Post by **Wayne Morgan** » 3 Dec 2005 7:27 pm

You go Wade if we play the shuffles, people will hear and most will like that great music. The ones that already love the 4/4 shuffle don't have to be sold on it, and they will sure love.

Wayne

Craig Mckinnon · Post by **Craig Mckinnon** » 4 Dec 2005 2:01 am

I am another 36 year old shuffle addict. I actually pity people who have never given it a chance as they don't know what they are missing.
Just got a CD yesterday of Freddie Harts earlier material from the 50's & 60's which includes some of the best shuffles I have heard ; "Down to my Last Dime" is among my favourite songs.
Sorry to drift of topic but anyone who likes this music should listen to Country Shufflemania" on Live 365 internet radio which plays some of the more obscure shuffles.

Brett Anderson · Post by **Brett Anderson** » 5 Dec 2005 10:44 pm

I'll be carrying on right with you Wade. Do you realize how many beautiful womens I wouldn't have gotten to dance with if it weren't for those shuffles. Just can't two step to "Cowboy" Troy.

Andy Greatrix · Post by **Andy Greatrix** » 5 Dec 2005 11:04 pm

A good shuffle has a feeling of bouyancy that just floats me away.

There was a video out a while back called "Lost In The Shuffle". I believe the singer works in George Straight's band. I thought it should have been a big hit.

Brian Sklar says "There's only two kinds of music; Shuffles and all that other "stuff". (I cleaned up his quote a little.)

Chuck Hall · Post by **Chuck Hall** » 6 Dec 2005 7:45 am

Hello my name is Chuck and I am an addict.

I love 4/4 swing shuffles. Having played with the same band now for 25 years, everyone in the group likes them as well. Been the last 5 years at the VFW in Cedar Grove, GA. and still playing it there. We have played over 2000 gigs since we started and we still do the old stuff. Old country, old rock 50's/60's and some new stuff like Gretchen Wilson (we have two girl singers). Theres nothing like
Taters "Another Bridge to Burn"
Farons "Hello Walls"
not to mention almost all of Ray Prices stuff. And too many others to mention.

A 4/4 shuffle makes me want to say "hot d@mn now that's country."

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Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 6 Dec 2005 8:21 am

Hey, I'm not kidding about the 5/4 shuffles!

Nic du Toit · Post by **Nic du Toit** » 6 Dec 2005 10:02 am

Bobbe,
Now who put you up to this? They should know better than to say "I wonder how Take Five will sound if played in shuffle 5/4", when you are in the vicinity!
Have you started the project yet?
Regards,
Nic

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Peavey Session 500 unmodfied
CD "Nightmare on Emmons Steel"
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Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 6 Dec 2005 11:51 am

Sure! I'm even going to do my next "Price-Less" project in 5/4 time.

It will make all the songs 20 percent longer.

(is my math correct?)

Bobbe [This message was edited by BobbeSeymour on 06 December 2005 at 01:12 PM.]

Bill Cunningham · Post by **Bill Cunningham** » 6 Dec 2005 2:19 pm

I just love playing shuffles. A few in a row are great and a four hour job is not complete without a few. Sorta like food without salt (or Tabasco). But too much of a good thing is not good and I do get tired of playing shuffles endlessly. Give me variety, always.

I feel the burning from the flames already!

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Ben Rubright · Post by **Ben Rubright** » 6 Dec 2005 2:49 pm

Sept 2004, St. Louis, ISGC.......Jake Hooker, Justin Trevino, Amber Digby, and Bobby Flores strung out shuffles, one after another, starting at 1 am. I wish I were still there listening.

Just for fun......play Bobby Flores' version of 'One More Time'. It starts out sounding like a very old scratchy phonograph record, and then breaks into the best hi-fi shuffle fiddle intro these ears ever heard. I have listened to the first 40 seconds of that cut more times than I care to admit. Actually, I do care to admit.....as a matter of fact, I just went and listened to it again. Thanks Bobby.

A whole evening of shuffles? You bet...then take a break and do it again.

Aside to Bobbe:

Actually the math should be 25% more and not 20 but since you are well known for giving discounts on everything......we can accept the 20.

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 6 Dec 2005 6:22 pm

No way Ben Ha! Four forths are 25 percent each, if you divide it buy another part, you only have 20 percent, Just kidding,
Glad I'm being watched, I can be dangerous when left to my own thinking,

Bobbster

Wade Branch · Post by **Wade Branch** » 7 Dec 2005 8:52 am

Well I got my weekly fix last night.Every tuesday night at the Finish Line club I go out and hear one of the ,if not, the best traditional bands in Texas.They go by the name "COUNTRY NIGHT LIVE" its traditional music in its finest state (which is Texas by the way,haha )Iam blowed away by the overall sound of these guys,there's more talent than should be allowed on one stage.Not only are they good players but they are extremely nice guys.These guys are the real deal and Iam proud to know them and call them my new friends.

Skip Edwards · Post by **Skip Edwards** » 7 Dec 2005 10:21 am

"One problem is finding a drummer who can really play a shuffle correctly."

Man,you're right on there. If the drummer can swing a shuffle the way it's supposed to be, I'm a happy camper.
If he can't, I start looking for the nearest icepick...

Not really, but you get the idea.

Nic du Toit · Post by **Nic du Toit** » 7 Dec 2005 12:32 pm

Bobbe,
In the words of a certain Ricky "You da man".
I wonder why Wade isn't talking to me???

Regards,
Nic

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1970 Rosewood P/P Emmons D10 Fatback 8x4
Peavey Session 500 unmodfied
CD "Nightmare on Emmons Steel"
CD "Steel Smokin'"
Veruschka's CD "Don't Dream it's Over"
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Wayne F. Smith · Post by **Wayne F. Smith** » 8 Dec 2005 10:10 am

I'm a bass player and shuffles are what has kept me interested in music this long. It's the reason I like to play some of the steel shows. I play other stuff for money.

Wade Branch · Post by **Wade Branch** » 8 Dec 2005 10:36 am

Sorry Nic ,I would,nt ignore one my favorite steel players.I heard some clips of your new CD,again outstanding as usual.I sure wish you could come to the Texas steel guitar convention and hang out with us this year.What is it about 2 hr flight ?

Nic du Toit · Post by **Nic du Toit** » 8 Dec 2005 10:42 am

Wade,
Hi ya man?
Flying time from S.A. is at least 12 -14 hours to New York, add another few to get to your gig and suddenly the picture changes. But, hang on, my friend (Peter) and I may just saddle a horse and pay you guys a visit during next year. I'll keep you posted.
Regards for now,
Nic

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1970 Rosewood P/P Emmons D10 Fatback 8x4
Peavey Session 500 unmodfied
CD "Nightmare on Emmons Steel"
CD "Steel Smokin'"
Veruschka's CD "Don't Dream it's Over"
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Wade Branch · Post by **Wade Branch** » 9 Dec 2005 6:01 am

Nic,that would be sweet.Let me know if you do and I will throw you a paying gig with us.

Barry Blackwood · Post by **Barry Blackwood** » 9 Dec 2005 11:04 am

... Like I just got what I asked for for Christmas.

Roger Edgington · Post by **Roger Edgington** » 9 Dec 2005 3:03 pm

4/4 shuffles have been my favorite thing to play for over 40 years now. I like to play other stuff too but shuffles always put me in a good mood to play. People in Texas shure like to dance to shuffles so I'm a happy camper.

Jack Dougherty · Post by **Jack Dougherty** » 9 Dec 2005 3:30 pm

Warm and Fuzzy!!!
And meaning no disrespect to all drummers.....

But a shuffle is not in 3/4 time//

KENNY KRUPNICK · Post by **KENNY KRUPNICK** » 9 Dec 2005 8:47 pm

I love the shuffle beat. Always loved that walking bass.