Musicians
The standards are high. Massive professional accomplishment is required to be featured on this dock. And though they have selected material just for you, it is really the musician we want you to meet!
Gordon Mote
Jimmy Yeary
Sugarcane Jane
Buddy Greene
Music from Our Contributors
Learn to Play Guitar with Jimmy Yeary
Jimmy Yeary has written multiple Number One hit songs and two of them won Song of the Year! Now, Jimmy is here to teach you How To Play Guitar…step by step!
Uniquely Acoustic
In this next episode from Admiral Bean studio, Anthony Crawford pulls out 4 different acoustic guitars dating back as far as the 1930s. Each one has a unique story, character, and of course, you'll get to hear the distinct sound as Anthony picks, strums, and bends...
Influences: Michael McDonald & Billy Preston
Listen as Gordon talks about working with Michael McDonald and why he’s not just recognizable for his playing, but also for his singing. Gordon also goes on to talk about and play Billy Preston—who is often regarded as “The 5th Beatle.” Plus you’ll hear the hilarious story about the time Gordon asked Michael, “Are you some kind of idiot?”
Touring with Neil Young
Listen in as Anthony shares about touring with Neil Young and the “one thing” he learned (that we can all do) as the key to being successful.
8th Grade
8th grade…an awkward year for some. Most kids just want to fit in with a group of friends, maybe play some sports, or find someone to take to the school dance. For Gordon, growing up blind posed its own challenges, but at an early age, he realized that playing the piano was an easy way to get noticed and make friends. Here’s how Gordon remembers the 8th grade!
Influences: Ronnie Milsap
Listen in as Gordon talks about (and plays) one of his favorite piano players who had a massive influence on him as a kid—Ronnie Milsap.
The Mystery of the Pass Around
Watch and listen as Gordon Mote records piano for a song he’s never even heard before. This fascinating inside look into recording a demo will leave you wondering…is honky-tonk really that easy or is Gordon just that good?
The Distinctive Styles of Jerry Lee Lewis, Paul McCartney, & Bruce Hornsby
Jerry Lee Lewis, Paul McCartney, and Bruce Hornsby—three incredibly successful keyboard players, but what makes their playing styles so different? Gordon Mote is on the keys to talk about and play a bit from each!
Your Musical Calendar
We asked Gordon Mote to take us though a calendar year and what each month sounds like to him musically. Watch and listen as you feel the seasons go by!
Angeline
The second single from his forthcoming bluegrass album, Jimmy says that this song, and especially the video concept, are inspired by his wife, Sonya Isaacs, of the world famous Gospel group, The Isaacs.
Songs In the Key of I… INFLUENCE!
Gordon Mote is back! This time, he’s playing some of his favorite licks from Billy Joel, Lionel Richie, and Elton John—plus discussing what makes each of those artist’s sound and style so unique and distinct. And why they mattered so much to him!
Southern State of Mind
Capturing the mood of the fields and timberlands, this song is about triggering the mental images of a place that evoke a state of mind…a southern state of mind.