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Hello Captain, I can't think of any suggestions, but I wanted to send a note of thanks. My mother's wake is tomorrow and Saturday. We will be playing lots of music. Among the songs she requested are Impossible Germany, and Jesus, etc. I'll probably find some more. My mom and I went to several Wilco and solo shows over the years. I just wanted to say thanks for the music and thanks for the memories that I will cherish forever.

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Best description evah lol: <<The action is "unique" and "unusable", the fret positions are "puzzling" and "worry-some".>> Let's rock.

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How about My Sweet Lord by George Harrison? I think you & Nels would really do a cool version of that!

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That guitar is right out of a Picasso!

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You play the role of Gillian Welch, Nels can be your David Rawlings. Done.

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Ceremony by joy division / new order or Marquee Moon by Television, both have nice interweaving guitar parts.

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“Johnsburg, Illinois” by Tom Waits. I’d love to hear you and Nels tackle that.

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I have a self-made cigar box single string banjo you might be interested in. Simple action and NO worry-some frets. 😉

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Feb 5, 2022·edited Feb 5, 2022Liked by Mark Greenberg

Hiya, Captain

Hiya, Mark

This misfit sound-maker is inspired by this episode of Chit-Chat. Thanks for that ! 😺

My song request is Smalltown Boy by the Bronski Beat. A song Patti Smith talked about in her series 'The Melting'

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Feb 4, 2022Liked by Mark Greenberg

Even I might have been able to make the pick guard on that thing😂

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Feb 4, 2022Liked by Mark Greenberg

No song suggestions, but I'd LOVE to hear what that Jumbo Hobo sounds like. Maybe a future Tweedy Show?

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Feb 4, 2022Liked by Mark Greenberg

"often act as the rich wormy dirt that helps make the flowers grow" !!

I thought you were about to say some get turned into planters! Love your writing, Mark. So many fun metaphors and surprising similes! 😉

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Feb 3, 2022Liked by Mark Greenberg

"slovenly and rinky dink" haha! Mark you write sooo well, truly. I think I know just about exactly how that guitar sounds and feels! It really is interesting looking though.

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I’m actually on the road right now to see Courtney Barnett in DC at the 930 club. I still think Depreston is my favorite song of hers and I could totally hear you and Nels doing a kick ass version of that song. Would you consider it?

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Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

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I’m so tired…. The Beatles

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