I like many different styles of music — as long as the guitar is the featured instrument.

Take a look at my iPod and you will find Classic Rock, Smooth Jazz, Contemporary Christian, New Age, R&B and more. But without a doubt, there is nothing I love to listen to more than a warm, classic, slow brooding BLUES SOLO that drips with emotion. I love to “feel” a song even more than I like to “listen” to a song and for that reason, I love the blues.

To show you what I mean, I have linked a video of Duke Robillard’s “Blues for T-Bone”. This is one of the most masterful blues recordings I know of. Watch and listen as Duke takes you on an emotional journey. If you are like me, you will watch this several times. If you are really like me, you will share this with all of your guitar loving friends.

Robillard calls this video “Duke’s Mood” and oh how powerful and moody it is. If you can, turn the lights low and close the door before you click “Play”. The less distraction you have, the more you will “feel” the music. It’s 7-1/2 minutes of blessed ecstasy and deserves your full attention.

One more thing… be sure to catch the train at 2:28… and enjoy the ride.