48 Grit and Groove The new acoustic visions of
Chris Whitley. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers
Words and music to "Scrapyard Lullaby" p. 52
62 OM Again A pioneering flattop returns to the spotlight. By Marshall Newman
68 The Rising Son Thirty years after "Alice's Restaurant," Arlo Guthrie keeps the good music and good works flowing. By Roger Deitz
Music to "Alice's Restaurant" p. 72
76 Super Slideman Jerry Douglas, Dobrologist and
session player extraordinaire, steps out on a new solo album. By David Hamburger
Music to "A Tribute to Peador O'Donnell" p. 80
CONTRIBUTORS 7
MUSIC NOTATION KEY 10
MAIL 11
JUMPSTREET Happenings Monte Montgomery, Henri Dikongue, Bill Cooley,
a tribute to Pete Seeger, and more.
REVIEWS Hit List records , Davey Graham reissues, and
easy notation programs.
SHOPTALK Guitar 2001: More thoughts on the state of the art
in guitar making.
SONG CRAFT Renaissance Bluesman: Guy Davis calls down the thunder
in song, stories, and theater. By Steve Boisson
Music and lyrics to "If You Love Somebody" p. 41
GEARBOX Equipment picks from this issue's featured artists, new gear, and a review of Fishman's new Rare Earth magnetic pickups.
PRIVATE LESSONS
For Beginners: Tackling Barre Chords. By John Gribble
Brazilian Primer: Bossa Nova Basics. By Richard Boukas
Study Tips: Choosing a Teacher. By Gary Joyner
SOLO Scott Nygaard introduces Mike Dowling's arrangement of a 19th-century gem.
Music to "Rosalie" p. 112
DEAR A.G. Answers to your questions.
GREAT ACOUSTICS 1930 Martin 000-45 Deluxe. By Eric Schoenberg
Cover: Chris Whitley, resonating. Photo by Jay Blakesberg.