Leisz has an amazing ability to generate sounds that the pedal steel isn’t usually associated with. He stays genuine to the instrument, while still allowing its breadth of expression to add value...
Category: Pedal Steel Guitar Players
Greg Leisz is like a puppeteer, behind-the-scenes, yet essential to the show. He knows just what strings to pull, at just the right time. His pedal steel playing is tasteful, not...
Buddy Emmons’ Characteristics: How They Can Improve your Playing
Buddy Emmons had impeccable chops, incredible tone, and ingenuity when it came to the pedal steel guitar; add a smile and laugh to this, and you have "The Big E"...
Cindy Cashdollar has a tone that combines the beautiful leaves of an autumn day with the peaceful, serene snowflakes of a winter's snow. It is timeless, wise, and reflective. Even though...
Lloyd Green's playing tone is a blazing fire; scorching, yet sharply defined by the outlines of the flames. His pedal steel playing is fearless, and his tone shows it. His notes are like...
Well, how do you even begin to describe Buddy Emmons' tonal personality on the pedal steel? You start with Round 1, and hope by Round 10 you're still in the fight. Buddy Emmons was a heavyweight...