I have been a practicing musician for about 15 years. I have played in a variety of projects heavily influenced by music of the 60's and 70's etc.. Clapton, Grateful Dead, Hendrix, Van Morrison, CSN&Y and many more. I want to dig into the folk scene pretty intensely and I need advice.
what songs should I bring to Song circles etc..?
How do I know what the standard progressions and melodies are?
Is there a book that anyone would recommended? "like the real book"
I have heard of Folk Song USA, Alan Lomax but I don't own it.
I have been learning some 20's and 30's blues stuff, will people know these, or does everybody just improv anyway?
Thanks,