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PAUL PIGAT aka COUSIN HARLEY

	BLUE SMOKE: THE MUSIC OF MERLE TRAVIS (2017) Little Pig Records Paul Pigat, Jesse Cahill and Keith Picot pay homage to their hero and one of the 20th century's most influential guitarists for what would have been his 100th birthday. Recorded at Heavy o Sonic studios in Vancouver BC, the CD features eleven Merle Travis classics that have been given Cousin Harley's hallmark virtuosic rockabilly and western swing treatment and also includes one original song, Rosewood - a tribute to Travis' birthplace. LISTEN to 'Deep South' (mp3) BUY this CD
	THE DUTCH SESSIONS (2015) Little Pig Records Recorded direct-to-tape in the village of Schipluiden in The Netherlands, over the course of three rainy days off on their 2013 European tour. The boys take us on a rollicking romp through the repertoire from their live show, paying homage to many of the great artists who have inspired them over the years. It’s stripped down, primitive and bristling with the energy and attitude for which this trio is famous. Gritty baritones, twanging guitars, slapping bass and kicking drums abound! LISTEN to 'I'm Coming Home' (mp3) BUY this CD
	B'HIKI BOP (2013) Little Pig Records “Bandleader Paul Pigat makes no bones about being one of the biggest guitar geeks going, with an encyclopedic knowledge of artists such as Les Paul, Jimmy Bryant, Scotty Moore, Duane Eddy, and Dick Dale at his fingertips. But he's more than a mere copyist: although each tune on the new record can be dissected to reveal its influences, B'hiki Bop can also be heard as an enjoyably edgy and personal take on the original heroes of the electric guitar.” — The Georgia Straight (Vancouver, BC). LISTEN to 'B'hiki Bop' (mp3) BUY this CD
	IT'S A SIN (2010) Little Pig Records “But he’s also a guitar scholar ... and that makes ‘It’s A Sin’ a serious pleasure for those of us who care about such things. Others, though, may just call it a whole lot of twangy, revved-up fun” — The Georgia Straight (Vancouver, BC). LISTEN to 'Conductor Man' (mp3) BUY this CD
	BOXCAR CAMPFIRE Little Pig Records (2009) LISTEN to 'Lonesome Whistle' (mp3) BUY this CD
	HILLBILLY MADNESS! (2006) Little Pig Records “You’d think I would have heard of somebody as good as Cousin Harley before this, but this is my first encounter with his music and it couldn’t be more of a pleasure! …Top notch…a straight 10 out of 10.” — Blue Suede News. (USA) LISTEN to 'My Babe' (mp3) BUY this CD
	JUKIN' (2003) Little Pig Records “I think it is unlikely that I’ll review a better CD than Jukin' this year. It’s simply terrific and virtually every track is a highlight." - Harry Dodds, 'Now Dig This' Magazine (UK) LISTEN to 'Jukin' (mp3) This CD is out of print.
	ACOUSTIC WORKS VOLUME 1 Independent Demo LISTEN to 'Drop To C' (mp3)
	PAUL PIGAT TRIO Independent Demo LISTEN to 'Blues On The Half Shell' (mp3)
	ROCKABILLY ELECTRIC GUITAR - INSTRUCTIONAL DVD Windswept/Cox Productions Paul Pigat (aka Cousin Harley) takes you on a fun, easily accessible lesson through the techniques of Hillbilly Fingerstyle incorporating the styles of Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, Scotty Moore and Lenny Breau. This lesson is for the intermediate or advanced player. BUY this DVD
	TRAVIS PICKING - INSTRUCTIONAL DVD Windswept/Cox Productions Here is Paul's take on Travis Picking or, as he likes to call it, 'Hillbilly Fingerstyle Guitar!' Regardless of what you call it, Paul has put together a great, articulate lesson for anyone interested in this style of playing. BUY this DVD
	JAZZIN' UP YOUR GUITAR - INSTRUCTIONAL DVD Windswept/Cox Productions A fun, accessible introduction to country swing and swing guitar for the intermediate or advanced guitarist. It's a great lesson for any player who wants to 'jazz up' their rockabilly, country or blues style guitar playing. Paul focuses here elements of swing chord rhythm and arpeggio techniques. BUY this DVD

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