The Yazoo Ramblers "Three-Take" Challenge

Finding the Groove: How We Gamified Our June 12 Practice Session

At Cal Carter’s Yazoo Ramblers Channel, we have a "gratitude attitude" toward the learning process. On June 12, 2026, we decided to put ourselves to the test by gamifying our practice. We took a brand-new list of songs—most of which the band had never played—and followed a strict three-step "ramble":

1. The First Take: The "Rough Draft." Just finding the map of the song and getting through it.

2. The Second Take: The "Rhythm Lock." Syncing up the heartbeat of the track together.

3. The Third Take: The "Performance." Stepping into the song with soul and confidence.

We’ve finally reached a milestone where our instrument levels are locked in, and now we’re tackling the next frontier: the microphones. This session was about discovering our voices and overcoming the vulnerability of singing and playing in front of others. We’re sharing this with you exactly as it happened—flaws, experiments, and triumphs included.

Thank you for being part of our community and supporting us as we grow. Hope you enjoy the music!

The Yazoo Ramblers:

• Cal Carter: Guitar & Vocals

• Gary Geurts: Guitar & Vocals

• Peggy Fenton: Piano and Vocals

• Paul Teal: Drums

• Stephen Rashbaum: Banjo

• Bob Young: Bass
  
  Guest Ramblers

• Chris: Guitar & Vocals

• Howard Rogers: Guitar

Songs Covered in this Session:

• Blue Moon of Kentucky (Navigating the waltz-to-upbeat shift)

• Star of Bethlehem (The Neil Young "American Stars 'n Bars" classic)

• I Know You Rider (Traditional high-energy set closer)

• Nose on the Grindstone (Tyler Childers Cover)

• Gimme Back My Bullets (Lynyrd Skynyrd Cover)

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