THE HAG BAG" **Merle**Mooney**Me**More

Mike Headrick · Post by **Mike Headrick** » 15 Dec 2004 9:18 am

Announcing the release of "The Hag Bag", which consists of my new 12 track Merle Haggard steel guitar tribute CD with guest Ralph Mooney, and a lot more. You can purchase any part of the package, or save money by getting the complete "Hag Bag" or "Deluxe Hag Bag". Here's the scoop:

"Old Hag" CD = 12 Hag classics played on E9th, three of which feature "The Moon" in true form. Two other songs feature country artist Shane Worley, who sings the choruses.
Rhythm Tracks CD = My usual R/T's which everyone seems to like a lot. Only the steel is removed, so you have a full 6 and 7 peice band to back you as you play these classic Hag tunes.
U B The Sideman CD = This CD contains the basic tracks (no lead instruments except piano) and the fantastic vocals of Shane Worley, complete with sparkling harmonies. The lead instruments have been removed so that you can play the intros, turnarounds, and play fills to sharpen your skill at backing a great singer.
Nashville Number Charts = Charts are useful in several ways. They help in learning the songs, and no changes need to be made to the chart when you want to play in any other key. Basic instruction in reading charts is supplied. All are in text files for complete compatibility with everyone's computer.
Tablature = Four of the most beautiful songs on the CD have been tabbed out and are supplied in JPEG pictures so they can be printed from any computer. (The charts and copedent are included on the CD with the tab.)
Vocal Instruction = Two companion CDs are supplied with the tab containing more than two and a half hours of vocal instruction and demonstration. I go through each of the four songs note for note, phrase for phrase, and tell how I played them.
Copedent = My tuning and pedal arrangement is supplied for further understanding of the material.

Well, that's a little information. You can get complete details, hear sound samples, and place your order by clicking the link below the picture.

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Click here for *sound clips, *more info, and *ordering
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Mike Headrick · Post by **Mike Headrick** » 17 Dec 2004 6:25 am

Just a reminder that you don't have to buy the whole Hag Bag to get the CD, the tracks, or any other part of the package. Another thing which makes this bag unique is that it is upgradable. Let's say you bought the CD and then wanted the rest of the "Bag", you would then pay 17.00 less and the rest of the Hag Bag items would be shipped to you. Same concept if you bought the CD and the rhythm tracks...take 34.00 off the Bag price.

Pretty good system, huh? You bet!

Although most orders have gone through without a hitch, I occasionally have someone who has a problem processing their order through the website. If that is the case, just send:

A PayPal payment to steelfodder@aol.com

or:

check, cash, or money order to:

Country Discovery Records
104 E. 2nd St.
South Pittsburg, TN 37380

Call me at 423-837-7152 for off-line credit card orders.[This message was edited by Mike Headrick on 17 December 2004 at 06:34 AM.]

Farris Currie · Post by **Farris Currie** » 18 Dec 2004 6:13 pm

Just don't come no better!!don't see how it got here so fast,never seen so much great teaching in one package!it's got it all,Origional,then sound track with singer,then plain rythum,you do it all,back a singer and listen to how its suppose to be,then 2 teaching CDs.explaining exactly what to do.also can print music on your printer.What a DEAL!i teach,with this package,i can just hand it to the student,say go home and learn it.now i gotta learn it first!!!ha ha, i recommend this HAG,the whole set,you get it all!! can't believe had it in 2days!!! farris

Farris Currie · Post by **Farris Currie** » 20 Dec 2004 5:39 pm

Mike,i'm getting nothing but praise for this material.i may have to buy another one,mine just won't stay home.i've never had such great material! students kept saying they need a singer to back up,well now they got it all!!need some more of this kind of great material,keep em comming!people who like to learn,and practice with a band,just can't beat it!! farris

Will Aytes · Post by **Will Aytes** » 23 Dec 2004 3:01 am

Hey Mike

I have been listening to your CD's ( the Deluxe Hag Bag package) instructional material. This is a great way to teach . I wish you would do a song a month like this at least. This material gives it a player line by line.

Regards
Will[This message was edited by Will Aytes on 23 December 2004 at 03:03 AM.]

Mike Headrick · Post by **Mike Headrick** » 27 Dec 2004 9:52 pm

Thanks Farris & Will.

All responses to The Hag Bag have been extremely positive. I did receive one welcome suggestion for an improvement by making the Tab larger and I'm working on that.

I'd like to state again that if you like to listen to pedal steel but have no desire to learn the songs, play to tracks, etc., the "Old Hag" CD is a steel guitar instrumental "album" with far more steel on it than modern production laws allow. I'm expecting the Metro Studio Police to knock down my door at any moment and haul me off & chromatically seal me into the rut of solo confinement.
If you're not concerned about being found guilty by association, you can order just the "Old Hag" CD, and enjoy 12 good ol' Merle songs played on E9th Zum and Emmons by me, punctuated by "moonyish" fills on a fine old Fender (also by me). Then BAM! WHAM! ZONKO! The REAL Ralph Mooney bursts onto the scene and spreads his magic Mooney style over the musical fabric of three of the songs like smoking Bakersfield butter!

We think you'll like it.

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Mike Headrick - email: steelfodder@aol.com
CDs
 "THE HAG BAG"

Tommy Minniear · Post by **Tommy Minniear** » 28 Dec 2004 9:01 am

I purchased this "Hag Bag" product of Mike's. This listening/instructional package is one of the coolest concepts I've seen! I have played most of these songs for years, but was curious/hungry for a new approach to some of them. I am way pleased with it, as I have been with any product I've purchased from Mike and highly recommend it!

Tommy Minniear[This message was edited by Tommy M on 28 December 2004 at 09:03 AM.]

Farris Currie · Post by **Farris Currie** » 28 Dec 2004 9:12 am

Hello MIKE,man i don't know when we have had so much good teaching material!I need something for JAN,to keep the guys going.yea it would be nice to have it larger,but rest of it,just don't get no better.I'm gonna just start handing it out to the guys,say see ya next month!highly recommend it to anyone,listening or learning,the greatest!!!!!!watching for the next one>> farris

Farris Currie · Post by **Farris Currie** » 5 Jan 2005 4:48 am

this Hag Bag needs a Bump!!!!!!!!!

Randy Carson · Post by **Randy Carson** » 9 Jan 2005 3:14 am

THE HAG BAG IS DOWNRIGHT GREAT.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike really put some thought into this one
besides the fact that the production is flawless, so much better than what I've got
in the past from any other course(no disrespect intended)
Mike please keep these coming as I want one of the first copies of any future product you
put out because they are such a joy to play to, learn from, and listen to.
Randy Carson

Farris Currie · Post by **Farris Currie** » 9 Jan 2005 3:31 am

Randy,isn't it the greatest?got so much to choose from.in the mood for music,just listen,in the mood to play,use rythum track,got so much good stuff.also cd to show you exactly how to play it.copy it off and you have tabs. GREAT job Mike. Keep um comming!!!! farris

Tom Callahan · Post by **Tom Callahan** » 15 Jan 2005 1:22 pm

I dropped by Mike's today and got the grand tour and a copy of the "Hag Bag" I tell you what, if you like pure pedal steel doing songs of one of the Masters, then you gonna love this.
Made the ride home so pleasant. Thanks Mike, great work. I will get into the instructional part tonight.

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Tom Callahan
Emmons S-10
Nashville 400
Dekley S-12

Tom Callahan · Post by **Tom Callahan** » 18 Jan 2005 6:30 am

I have spent the better part of two nights working with this cd package. It is absolutely great and easy to learn from.
Print out your own tabs and listen to the line by line step by step instruction is great.
If you are a beginner or intermediate you will love this. even my instructer is wanting to get a copy.
For a 6 cd package, you can't beat the price

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Tom Callahan
Emmons S-10
Nashville 400
Dekley S-12

Joey Gaskins · Post by **Joey Gaskins** » 18 Jan 2005 3:52 pm

While I only got the tracks and steel versions, I couldn't be happier. Great music to listen to and great tracks to play along with. You can't buy better and you won't be disappointed.
Joey Gaskins, Secretary, Mid-Atlantic Steel Guitar Association.

Mike Headrick · Post by **Mike Headrick** » 22 Jan 2005 4:58 am

Thanks for replying guys. I do appreciate you!

I'm very happy with the response I've gotten from those who've purchased the Hag Bag, and the single CDs. Some just get the "Old Hag" instrumental CD, some the tracks, some the "Sideman" CD, and some get only the tab & instruction CDs.

If you just like listening straight ahead country steel, that's what you'll find on "Old Hag".

Steve Stallings · Post by **Steve Stallings** » 27 Jan 2005 10:45 am

I just ordered it all after listening to the demos. It looks like fun! (I'm just hoping the tab is big enough for these aging eyes

)

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God Bless,
Steve Stallings

Tom Callahan · Post by **Tom Callahan** » 30 Jan 2005 12:02 pm

Steve;
It has got big tab and little tab. Should have you covered.
My wife is learning to play bass and she is really getting into these cd's.

tom

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Tom Callahan
Emmons S-10
Nashville 400
Dekley S-12
Sho Bud SD-10

Steve Stallings · Post by **Steve Stallings** » 1 Feb 2005 7:32 am

I got the Deluxe Hag Bag in the mail yesterday. I listened to the CD on my half hour drive home. I got to play around with the entire package for a couple of hours last night. I must commend Mike on this well thought out package. I especially like the U-B the Sideman CD with Shane singing. Mikes copedent is unusual but he offers alternative approaches when this occurs. Good Stuff folks!

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God Bless,
Steve Stallings

Farris Currie · Post by **Farris Currie** » 11 Feb 2005 1:01 pm

Mike,just want to say,that is the best stuff i've had in a long time.i been playing #10 Lets chase each other round the room tonight.i hear it in my sleep!!I just love that beat!!sure hope you get some more for us in the near future!!so much good stuff to learn there!! farris

Mike Headrick · Post by **Mike Headrick** » 13 Feb 2005 3:59 pm

Rather than a new post, I thought I'd just give this one a bump. I'll be at the Dallas Show with The Hag Bag, The Buddy Emmons "Phases" prints and T-shirts, plus the rest of my CDs and rhythm tracks. Please drop by.

The "Old Hag" CD (Merle Haggard Steel Guitar Tribute) will be in the Forum calalog within a couple of weeks. I have a policy that if you buy any part of "The Hag Bag" (such as the Old Hag CD), you can upgrade to the rest of the Hag Bag at any time with full credit toward the purchase. If you buy "Old Hag" from the forum, I will still honor that upgrade.

Farris Currie · Post by **Farris Currie** » 14 Feb 2005 3:42 pm

Mike i just can't thank you enough for this fine material,i sit here this evening practicing along with it,man #4 big city,just grabbed me,so much fine material,all 12 songs,some day when are good ,i threw away the rose,on and on,best study i've ever seen,and whats great when we are finished,man we can play along with it. just don't get no better. give us more man, that is 12 great song.
farris

Mike Headrick · Post by **Mike Headrick** » 18 Feb 2005 8:32 am

Farris,

Thank you for your enthusiasm! It really is rewarding to hear back from anyone who appreciates the effort it takes to turn out something like this. I appreciate all who have bought the "Bag", "Old Hag" or any other part of the package.

I just mailed a copy of "Old Hag" to Merle, who sent me word he'd love to hear it. I'm sure he wants to see what his old pal, Mooney has been up to. Still pickin' his butt off, that's what![This message was edited by Mike Headrick on 19 February 2005 at 07:46 PM.]

Mike Headrick · Post by **Mike Headrick** » 1 Mar 2005 6:21 am

Just thought I'd bump this thing up before taking it to Dallas this weekend. If you're coming, drop by booth #44. If not, you can order from the website anytime (steel guitar page) www.countrydiscovery.com , or I can take phone orders through Wednesday, March 3rd, and then starting again on Monday, March 7th.

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Charles Curtis · Post by **Charles Curtis** » 1 Mar 2005 10:27 am

The other day, out of the wild blue, this song started going through my mind just crystal clear. I went and turned on my amp and played it with no problem; I knew the title but I couldn't remember whose CD. Anyway it was from Mike's "Up To The Gills", plus I picked up a new lick. It's funny how the sub-conscious can work for you.

Mike Headrick · Post by **Mike Headrick** » 9 Mar 2005 1:59 pm

THe Hag Bag was very well recieved in Texas. I had some local players who bought it, went home and tried it out and came back the next day to report. Response was just great. Thanks to all who have gotten it.

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