Arlen Roth pays tribute to Ry Cooder

In case youve ever wondered whether a vintage Teisco could sing the blues, Arlen Roth tuned his to open D so he could play slide in tribute to Ry Cooder, who turns 69 today (March 15). The tune is Landslide, from Guitarist, Arlens first album on Rounder. In the background are two classicGibsons a 59 ES225 TDN and a 60 ES330 TDN, along with a 70s Schecter. Arlen is busy prepping afollowup to his The Telemasters album, on which he ll jam with Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Albert Lee, Brent Mason