No. 328 May/June 2021

On the Cover: Tony Rice Remembered 

Modern flatpicking force and singer-songwriter Molly Tuttle talks with Chris Eldridge, David Grisman, Richard Hoover, and others about the legendary guitarist’s life and legacy. 

Features, Lessons & Departments 

• Guitar Talk: A chat with Jimmy Buffett 
• Irina Kulikova: The Russian classical guitarist reflects on the music of her youth
• Bill Withers: Inside the late R&B singer-songwriter’s sophisticated and soulful accompaniment approaches 
• Pickin’: Learn Tony Rice’s version of “Beaumont Rag” 
• Woodshed: Jontavious Willis’ take on “Poor Boy, Long Ways from Home” 
• Weekly Workout: Sharpen your chops with Cathy Fink’s roots-based exercises 
• Here’s How: Using effects with acoustic guitars 
• The Basics: Greg Ruby teaches chord-melody via the standard “Careless Love Blues” 
• Makers & Shakers: Repair expert Dan Erlewine and his new collaboration with Iris Guitars 
• Mixed Media: Reviews of albums by Chris Pierce, Rod Abernethy, M. Ward, and others 

Songs 

• “Lovely Day” – Bill Withers’ classic 
• “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” – A campfire arrangement of the traditional favorite 
• “Poor Boy, Long Ways from Home” – Traditional 
• “Beaumont Rag” – Traditional 
• “Careless Love Blues” – Traditional 
  
    

Gear Reviews 

• Cole Clark Angel acoustic-electric 
• Cordoba Fusion 5 nylon-string 
• Mojotone Quiet Coil NC-1 Soundhole pickup 
• Augustine Imperial and Regal Strings