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Whistlin' Past the Graveyard $18.50 Includes shipping

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First all-new CD in 10 years. Audiophile, solo guitar recording. Featuring concert favorite Black Dog, and Leo Kottke's 60's guitar anthem, The Fisherman. 17 new songs in all. For the CD click the Add to cart button and you'll be taken directly to PayPal for a secure transaction.

For mp3 downloads click here. Single songs are $.99 the entire album is $9.99

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1996-2006 2GB USB Drive $24.95 includes shipping

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This high quality 2GB Flash Drive includes all the first three BWE releases, Mystic Morning, Homecoming, WinterNight, as well as 8 bonus tracks from my un-released CD Harbor Town, and includes one vocal track, Hand in Hand. All in CD quality AIFF files for Mac or WAV files for PC. Just let me know which type you'd like when you order. Once you load the files on your computer you can drag the files from the USB Drive to your trash and you've got a 2GB USB drive to take with you wherever you go.

Mystic Morning $15 Shipping Included (while supplies last)

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I found a big handful of these CDs in my basement. Some have the BWE cover shows here, and some have the original independent cover from 1995. Let me know which one you'd like and I'll send it along to you.

This is the original CD and includes songs Steel String Surprise and Summer Rain, songs not included in the Loud Dust version, as well as the original version of From a Friend.

Dancing with Shadows $15 includes shipping (while supplies last)

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This is the best ensemble album I've ever been part of, and it's so sad it never did anything. But it's available again for at least a little while.

This album features Joe Ebel on violin, Michael Manring on fretless bass and Ty Burhoe on Tablas and percussion. This was recorded live to 2 track on Sony's proprietary DSD system, and until I recorded Whistin' Past the Graveyard, Dancing with Shadows was far and away the most audiophile recording I've ever done.

Includes concert favorites Dancing with Shadows and Mirage.

Kadotume $15 includes shipping (while supplies last)

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The first Bonfield and Ebel album still just rings with energy. Joe and I had so much fun recording this album, and it shows.

This album includes concert favorites Ella's Labor Day Blues, Kadotume, and Zander's Folly.

Artistry of the Guitar: Volume 1 DADGAD and its derivatives $18

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Available only as a PDF, this 64-page book contains Andy's Song (DADGAD), Farewell (CGDGAD), Nightfall (DGDGAD), Harbor Town (DADGAD), When Time Stands Still (DGDGAD), Dancing with Shadows(EbBbEbGAD), Zander's Folly (EbBbEbGAD), and Steel String Surprise (DADGAD).

When I receive confirmation of payment from Paypal, I'll send an e-mail with a PDF to the address I receive the funds from. You will receive this e-mail from bonfieldk(at)gmail(dot)com. Make sure your server will allow an attachment of 7.7 MB from that e-mail address!

Artistry of the Guitar: Volume 2 Standard & Dropped-D tuning $18

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Available only as a PDF, this 52-page book contains Something Pretty For You (EADGBE), Wiseman's View (DADGBE), Prelude in D minor (Trad. JS Bach) (DADGBE), Pretty Girl (Milking a Cow) (Trad.) (DADGBE), Stealin (EADGBE), Summer Rain (EADGBE), Copraphagic Smile (DADGBE), and Kadotume (DADGBE).

When I receive confirmation of payment from Paypal, I'll send an e-mail with a PDF to the address I receive the funds from. You will receive this e-mail from bonfieldk(at)gmail(dot)com. Make sure your server will allow an attachment of 6.7 MB from that e-mail address!

Alternate Tunings Guide

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An intensive look at the chords in two alternate tunings: DADGAD & CGDGAD You'll learn common chords for several different keys and there are examples of the same chord in various positions on the fingerboard.

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Artistry of the Guitar: Volumes 1 & 2 SPECIAL $30

Get both books at a great price of $30. I'll send two e-mails one with Volume 1 attached and one with Volume 2. These books make great gifts for guitarists!

Any 3 Songs $10

Just e-mail me your selection after you place your order and I'll send you three songs of your choice for only $10. That's a sweet deal!

Andy's Song (DADGAD) Intermediate $4

A beautiful ballad in the key of G played in the tuning DADGAD. A great primer for someone new to the tuning. From the album Dancing with Shadows. Available through www.apeus.com

Something Pretty For You (EADGBE) Intermediate $4

A fairly simple piece in the key of E minor that uses a lot of first position chords as well as the same chords in positions further up the neck. For the intermediate player looking for something simple yet sophisticated. From the album Kadotume. Available from www.apeus.com

Farewell (CGDGAD) Intermediate $4

A gorgeous, original Celtic air, suitable for someone new to the tuning, CGDGAD.
From the albums Mystic Morning and WinterNight . The Cd, Mystic Morning, is available through this site and the music from Mystic Morning and WinterNight are available through downloads at www.apeus.com

Nightfall (DGDGAD) Intermediate $4

An interesting look at the key of G minor in the tuning, DGDGAD. A ballad that has enough of a spanish feel to keep it from turning maudlin. From the album Mystic Morning, available through this site, or www.apeus.com.

Harbor Town (DADGAD) Intermediate $4

This is a pretty little tune in the key of D that will get your fingers up and down the neck. No recorded version available. Look for a solo version on a new album in 2007.

Wiseman's View (DADGBE) Intermdediate to Advanced $4

A pretty ballad of Celtic meets Classical in the key of D. Lots of barre chords and chords in higher positions. From the Cds Homecoming and WinterNight. The music from those Cds is available at www.apeus.com and the Cds will be available through this site in mid-November.

Prelude in D Minor (DADGBE) Intermediate to Advanced $4

This arrangement of the JS Bach piece outlines a very simple approach that asks the guitarist to throw in his or her own embellishments. A great study for the use of Dropped-D tuning in the key of D minor.

Pretty Girl, Milking a Cow (DADGBE) Intermediate to Advanced $4

This traditional Celtic piece is in the key of A minor and is a great study in using tunings in a creative way. One normally doesn't use dropped-D tuning to play in the key of A minor, but it really works in this piece. From the Cd WinterNight. Music is available through www.apeus.com

Stealin' (EADGBE) Intermediate to Advanced $4

This bluesy piece in the key of E uses similar ideas to those found in Leo Kottke's version of "Last Steam Engine Train" and Doc Watson's version of "Deep Water Blues", which is how it got its title. Look for a solo version on a new Cd in 2007.

When Time Stands Still (DGDGAD) Intermediate to Advanced $4

This haunting piece rocks back and forth between G and G minor and incorporates blues and classical ideas in a very interesting arrangement that puts your fingers in all sorts of different positions. From the Cd Mystic Morning, available from this site. Downloads available from www.apeus.com

Summer Rain (EADGBE) Intermediate to Advanced $4

Another piece in E minor that will put your fingers in some unusual places. The right and left-hand parts in the B section provide the biggest challenge. From the Cd, American Baroque: Steel String Surprise, available from this site. Downloads available from iTunes.com

Dancing with Shadows (EbBbEbGAD) Intermediate to Advanced $4

This tuning will put your fingers in some very different chord shapes. Haunting. From the Cd, American Baroque: Steel String Surprise, available from this site. Downloads available from www.apeus.com

Copraphagic Smile (DADGBE) Advanced $4

If alternating bass, Travis-picking, is your style, this is the ticket. Loosen up your right hand cause you'll need to go fast! This is bluegrass fingerpickin' at high speed. From the album Mystic Morning, available from this site. Downloads available from www.apeus.com.

Steel String Surprise (DADGAD) Advanced $4

Another up-tempo, alternating-bass piece in the key of D. This tune will get your all over the fingerboard, too! From the album American Baroque: Steel String Surprise, available from this site. Downloads available at iTunes.com

Zander's Folly (EbBbEbGAD) Advanced $4

Another tune in that 'weird' tuning. It's good for your fingers because you'll use them in different ways. This bluesy tune has a definite Halloween feel. Inspired by Xander, one of my favorite characters from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". From the Cd American Baroque: Steel String Surprise, available from this site. Downloads available through iTunes.com

Kadotume (DADGBE) Advanced $4

This tune can really be played in a variety of tunings because it only uses the lowest 4 strings. Both your hands will get a work out on this up-tempo piece, but your right-hand will be called upon to really dig the notes out. From the Cd, American Baroque: Steel String Surprise available from this site. Downloads available from iTunes.com

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