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No panic BTW folks, this gig is not until April 16th

My flautist is so thrilled at working with me again though (he loved our Trad Irish Christmas gig) - he has arranged a 'hat' gig for us for Saturday week




Sam,

The movie "Woodstock" opens with Canned Heat's "Going Up The Country" (1968), playing over shots of the New York rural countryside.

There were a handful of highlight moments in the flim, for me. That one was the best, simply magic.

I LOVE this recording. It was Canned Heat's biggest hit.



You could make it work, as a solo guitarist, with flute guy.

It's not a ballad. It's not really a dance record, but could pass, if you hit it a little harder than the recording.

The guitar part is easy.

Here's the thing. 90% (at least) of this record is the flute line. The flute line is the hook.

It's so cool, that I'd be tempted to open with it, except for 2 things:

1. People who show up late would miss it.

2. The crowd is going to LOVE flute guy after this number. It's a great opportunity to call him out in front of everybody, and show him some love for helping you out.