Blake is one of today’s most compelling slide players, with an expansive style that encompasses everything from Americana to microtonal music from Africa and the Middle East. Hear how he embraces the spaces between the frets in the latest episode of Chasing Frets.
The Louisiana slide legend finds inspiration in standard fretting and the whammy bar on Blacktop Run, an acoustic/electric mashup of roots styles and rad techniques.
Intrigued by the sweet ’n’ searing sounds of slippery-fingered guitar? Here’s how to choose the right slide and start exploring this timeless technique.
