alan goodman: buy the cds

Welcome to the Backyard Guitar!! The new disc from award winning guitar maestro Alan Goodman picks up where 'under the bed' left us, only this time it's a bouncy stroll through the daytime hours. The flamenco roots are still here, but there is also a heavy dose of pure Americana on this disc, with lilting versions of 'oh susannah' and 'old smokey' as well as haunting renditions of 'erie canal' and 'the ants go marching.' As always the guitar is at the forefront, and this time out there are some suprises as far as other instruments. The songs are upbeat, the mood is festive and the playing is stellar. Another great album from the 'Family Guitar' man, and a another must-have for those who believe in Guitar Music for All Ages.

Flamenco edged solo 'lullabies' for all ages--strong engaging melodies and of course great guitar playing. Winner of the 2005 NAPPA Award, 2005 iParenting Media Award and 2005 Parents' Choice Gold Award.

My first release. "straight from the heart to the hands, this is solo guitar at its purest: rich, stark, tragic, hopeful...human"

Recorded in a day a few weeks after returning from Spain and just before I went on a five year haitus from playing. This disc is a live recording of the last time I played electric guitar, the stuff I was known for in Spain...a spitting out of jazz and two handed tapping... I took a five year haitus from playing as soon as this disc was finished. When I began playing again, the music of 'romance' and 'under the bed' had arrived, and any trace of what I had been doing earlier was pretty much gone.... .I am so grateful for my friend Doug H., who dragged me into his friend Jimi Ray's studio so many years ago to capture this moment...the three of us had a great day and this disc is the result of it...I played a mix of originals and standards and Doug and Jimi managed to grab the guitar as its best.