Announcing... RiffMasters!

it was suggested by somebody real smart to offer a hand up to @Jethro Rocker @BFT Gibson and @C-Grin to
become part of the regular crew, eligible to be challenged for guitar duels.

Let me know if you fellas want that, I think it would be preferable just for overall group cohesiveness.
But remember, when it's time to challenge, or be challenged, you can't just decide to run away or
opt out without paying some sort of penance.
 
TVvoodoo said:
it was suggested by somebody real smart to offer a hand up to @Jethro Rocker @BFT Gibson and @C-Grin to
become part of the regular crew, eligible to be challenged for guitar duels.

Let me know if you fellas want that, I think it would be preferable just for overall group cohesiveness.
But remember, when it's time to challenge, or be challenged, you can't just decide to run away or
opt out without paying some sort of penance.
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Now’s the time…party on!
 
Good morning y'all & say hello to my little friend ...
 
TVvoodoo said:
PRESS PLAY


Main Event #1 had you firmly in your comfort zone, something you probably played probably dozens
and dozens of times, and a chance to revisit. For those now invested, the road to RiffMastery will slowly
begin to take a gentle turn or two. Perhaps there’ll be a few musical potholes to navigate, your job is to
maintain control and steer through to the final destination as best you can. Thankfully we are in no a hurry,
plenty of time. You can choose to opt out of any Main Event, but where’s the fun in that? I promised I would
challenge you and force you to use dormant musical muscles, might even have to develop new ones too!
Gonna be a bit of a deeper stretch for some, for others? Maybe not so much! Rest assured, once you power
through this one you can look forward to plenty of other varieties in the challenges ahead.

Welcome RiffMasters, and all other interested TTR members, I now get to reveal Main Event #2, again open
to anyone who wishes to give 'er a go! Join the fun; way more interesting as a participant than a spectator!

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I expect the variety of entries in this one may get super crazy bcz there are 2 very different ways to go.
It’s important to understand your song / creative approach will be of paramount concern for success.

But the cool thing is, in "Folked Up" You Get To Choose!

1. Select a classic folk piece, then rock it up real, real good. I suggest something first recorded prior to 1975 in a folksy
spirit would be your best choice. Might be Greensleeves, Dylan, Peter, Paul & Mary, or pure Americana roots type folk,
even an old spiritual might be cool.

2. Alternately, take a modern gained-up hard/heavy electrifried rock ‘n roll song such as “Rock Candy” and totally “Folk it Up”
with a stripped down "power blackout" treatment. This means acoustic guitar, or clean jangly electric, maybe some simple
percussion, cajon, bongos, tambourine, some harmonica, wind instruments, even a kazoo might be frickin’ awesome LOL!
But, it MUST be an old-timey take, with your choice of soundscape and production. No hidin’ behind a wall of gain here, boys.

These two choices allow you to time-travel forwards, and/or back! A minimum 1:00 submission is required, audio only, or audio/video,
just as we’ve already seen - I like the video submissions personally! It could have made the difference for me in the first challenge.
Once again your window to create and submit is five weeks.

Submission Deadline: Thursday Jan 25th, 7PM CST

Bonus Points: Can’t make up your mind? Why not tackle BOTH versions 2 separate songs and be generously awarded
an automatic 3 points for the extra. However, you will need to choose ONE selection as your entry for the round-ending
vote poll. The smarty-pantses among you will recognize a big opportunity for some A/B testing strategy.

Everyone Remember: RiffMaster Main Events are 100% OPEN to ALL TTR members. Jump in at any time, join the fun
and score points! Drop in, sit out, play along. It’s all to continue fostering TTR musical fellowship, and sharing our joy.

Main Event Scoring:
48 hour Community Vote once all submissions are in.
Top Vote Earner = 10 points
Second & Third places = 7 points.
Participation Award: All other competitors who submitted = 5 points, 3 automatic points for alternate “Folked Up” selection.
In the event of a tied vote, earliest submission wins top position.

Timing Sucks, My Fault!
Due to the holidays and the fact I’m on the road away from home base ‘til probably Thursday, Dec 28, I have to delay
the big reveal of the “Guitar Duel” choice until then. However, with two possible challenges in front of you right now, and
a minimum 7 automatic points already available, it should be enough for all you hungry RiffMasters to chew on ‘til then.
have already laid out the hopes/plans for the next Guitar Duel, we will wait until the 28th to see where that goes.

I'll get an updated scoreboard up soon, until then,

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Bwahaha folk?!?! I gotta be honest here: this is friggin great! I'm totally in. If Spinal Tap could pull off The Folksmen, then there's hope for us all!
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TVvoodoo said:
it was suggested by somebody real smart to offer a hand up to @Jethro Rocker @BFT Gibson and @C-Grin to
become part of the regular crew, eligible to be challenged for guitar duels.

Let me know if you fellas want that, I think it would be preferable just for overall group cohesiveness.
But remember, when it's time to challenge, or be challenged, you can't just decide to run away or
opt out without paying some sort of penance.
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Now who the hell is the smarty pants that just made the field of play even harder!:sneaky:
 
TVvoodoo said:
it was suggested by somebody real smart to offer a hand up to @Jethro Rocker @BFT Gibson and @C-Grin to
become part of the regular crew, eligible to be challenged for guitar duels.

Let me know if you fellas want that, I think it would be preferable just for overall group cohesiveness.
But remember, when it's time to challenge, or be challenged, you can't just decide to run away or
opt out without paying some sort of penance.
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Would depend when duels come up and what they are. I will have lots up the next while. I dunno.
I guess since I don't care about points really, it's just for fun then it won't matter if I can't do a duel.
 
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