Eve Goldberg

Imagine a kitchen party where Mother Maybelle Carter, Ella Fitzgerald, Mississippi John Hurt, Bessie Smith, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and Patsy Cline show up, and you begin to get a sense of what it feels like inside songwriter Eve Goldberg's head. Never one to restrict herself to one genre of music, Eve has performed her trademark mixture of folk, blues, country, bluegrass, old time, and jazz in venues ranging from small house concerts to the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington DC since 1990.

Eve was born in the Boston area but has called Toronto, Ontario home since 1981. As a child, she was dragged to folk concerts by the likes of The Weavers, Doc Watson, Arlo Guthrie, the Watersons, and countless others. Eventually it sank in, and as a teenager she began to devour all kinds of contemporary and traditional roots music. She began performing in 1990, and hasn't looked back since. Along the way she's earned the respect of legendary musicians like Peggy Seeger, Geoff Muldaur, and Penny Lang.

Her watercolour voice and solid guitar style has become a favourite at festivals, folk clubs, and concert series across Canada and the US. With an equal passion for traditional music, and for the art of songwriting and interpretation, Eve's performances are intimate and relaxed, moving effortlessly from folk classics to original gems, all wrapped up in her clear, pure voice and dynamic guitar playing. She has released two albums to widespread acclaim -- 1998's "Ever Brightening Day" released on her own Sweet Patootie Music label, and 2003's "Crossing the Water," released by The Borealis Recording Company. Her instrumental tune "Watermelon Sorbet" was used for years as the opening theme to the popular CBC national radio show "Richardson's Roundup."

Her latest album "A Kinder Season" was released in September 2007 on Borealis Records (US Release: Jan 9, 2007). Recorded in the months after her mother's death, the album is a remarkable personal testament to the joy and hope that lurks somewhere beyond the heartache, and the sweetness that can be found even in the bitterest seasons of life. Produced by Ken Whiteley, "A Kinder Season" features twelve new originals that firmly establish Eve as a compelling and thoughtful writer whose songs draw honey from the rock of human experience. As legendary blues musician Geoff Muldaur put it, "As far as I'm concerned, Eve Goldberg is on the verge of riches. Big name folks would want to get hold of this stuff."

In January 2008, Eve released "The Streets of Burma," a song inspired by the peaceful demonstrations of monks and nuns in Burma in September 2007. Since then, Amnesty International Canada has used the song as part of its campaign to free U Gambira, one of the monks arrested following his participation in the protests. Visitors to www.amnesty.ca/streetsofburma/ can listen to a preview of the song, find out more about the situation in Burma, sign an e-postcard to help free U Gambira, and if they want, download the song in exchange for a donation to Amnesty International Canada.

"A pure and pleasing voice and a performance style that know no bounds."
  - Greg Quill, Toronto Star

"...one of the most promising young singers in the Canadian folk scene"
  - Alistair Brown, Greenman Review

"Wow! Ever Brightening Day is one of the best albums I've heard this year!"
  - Back Porch Music Distribution

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Eve's Contributions to JamPlay.com

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Basic Acoustic Guitar

The acoustic guitar is one of the most beloved instruments in the world. Eve Goldberg will guide you on your guitar playing journey.

Lesson 1

Introduction to the...

In this lesson, Eve Goldberg introduces the acoustic guitar. She talks about the parts...

Length: 27:16

Lesson 2

Learning the A Chord

In this lesson, Eve Goldberg introduces the first chord in this series, the A chord. ...

Length: 22:54

Lesson 3

The E Chord

Eve Goldberg introduces the E chord. She explains how it is played and provides some...

Length: 21:54

Lesson 4

Swing Low with 2 Chords

Eve Goldberg returns to the song "Swing Low" and talks about playing it with two chords...

Length: 16:20

Lesson 5

Boom-Chuck Strum

Eve talks about the boom-chuck strum pattern. This strum pattern will completely change...

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Lesson 6

Boom-Chuck and Swing...

Eve Goldberg teaches how the boom-chuck strum can be applied to the song "Swing Low."

Length: 8:16

Lesson 7

The D Chord

In this lesson, Eve introduces the D chord. You will also learn how to switch from the...

Length: 16:59

Lesson 8

Little Birdy

Eve teaches the song "Little Birdy," which is a great tune to practice changing from the...

Length: 23:54

Lesson 9

I'm Thinking Tonight...

You will learn the The Carter Family song "I'm Thinking Tonight of My Blue Eyes" in this...

Length: 32:58

Lesson 10

Songs and Capos

Eve talks about 3 chord songs and demonstrates a few as an example. She also introduces...

Length: 10:36

Lesson 11

Capo and Keys

Eve continues her discussion on capos. She explains how to find a key by using a piano...

Length: 12:28

Lesson 12

Flatpicks

Eve introduces the flatpick. She explains the proper way to hold it and strum.

Length: 10:00

Lesson 13

A to D Bass Run

Eve shows you how to to compliment your boom-chuck strum by adding an A to D bass run.

Length: 14:59

Lesson 14

E to A Bass Run

In this lesson, Eve furthers your knowledge of bass runs by teaching the E to A bass run.

Length: 22:59

Lesson 15

Review and Practice

Eve continues her discussion of bass runs and also covers some great practicing techniques.

Length: 22:46

Lesson 16

The G Chord

Eve introduces the G chord and practices changing to and from other chords you have learned....

Length: 14:06

Lesson 17

Gold Watch and Chain

Eve teaches the song "Gold Watch and Chain" using the G chord you learned in the last...

Length: 19:02

Lesson 18

Boom-Chucka Strum

Eve shows you how to add a little spice to your standard boom-chuck strum in this lesson.

Length: 10:54

Lesson 19

Boom-a-Chucka Strum

You've learned the Boom-Chuck strum. You've learned the Boom-Chucka strum. Now you will...

Length: 13:16

Lesson 20

Incorporating the A...

Eve shows how to incorporate the A to D bass run into the song "Gold Watch and Chain."

Length: 18:10

Lesson 21

D to A Bass Run

Get ready for a new run! Eve teaches the D to A bass run in this lesson.

Length: 30:35

Lesson 22

D to G Bass Run

Learn how to add even more flavor to "Gold Watch and Chain" by including a bass run from...

Length: 20:02

Lesson 23

G to D Bass Run

Learn the G to D bass run and incorporate it into the song "Gold Watch and Chain."

Length: 29:10

Lesson 24

Putting It Together

Eve encourages you to take all of the tools you've learned thus far and apply them to...

Length: 16:07

Lesson 25

Hobo's Lullaby

Eve introduces a new song called "Hobo's Lullaby."

Length: 15:26

Lesson 26

Hobo's Lullaby Fingerpicking

Eve introduces fingerpicking in this lesson by using the song "Hobo's Lullaby" as an example.

Length: 24:19

Lesson 27

Adding Bass Runs: D...

Eve adds a D to G bass run into the song "Hobo's Lullaby."

Length: 19:27

Lesson 28

Adding Bass Runs: A...

Eve adds the bass run from A to D into the song "Hobo's Lullaby."

Length: 16:45

Lesson 29

Adding Bass Runs: G...

Eve adds the bass run from G to A into the song "Hobo's Lullaby."

Length: 19:55

Lesson 30

The D Doodad

Eve Goldberg finishes up her lessons on "Hobo's Lullaby" by adding one final technique:...

Length: 30:49

Lesson 31

Careless Love Introduction

Eve Goldberg continues her beginner series with another amazing song called "Careless...

Length: 12:34

Lesson 32

Chord Structure

Eve Goldberg continues her discussion on "Careless Love" with a lesson about the pattern...

Length: 16:09

Lesson 33

G Chord Fingerpicking...

Eve Goldberg takes a look at the G chord fingerpicking pattern for the song "Careless...

Length: 14:45

Lesson 34

D Chord Fingerpicking...

Eve Goldberg continues "Careless Love" with a lesson about the fingerpicking pattern for...

Length: 16:48

Lesson 35

C Chord Fingerpicking...

Eve teaches a Travis style picking pattern for the C chord. She also explains how to...

Length: 10:02

Lesson 36

Careless Love Wrap-Up

Eve wraps up "Careless Love" with a lesson about putting the whole song together.

Length: 16:12

Lesson 37

Goin' Down The Road...

Eve Goldberg introduces a new song called "Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad."

Length: 11:06

Lesson 38

Part 2: Chord Structure

Eve Goldberg reviews the chord structure for the song "Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad."

Length: 13:21

Lesson 39

Part 3: Hammer-on Introduction

Eve Goldberg returns to "Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad" with a lesson all about the...

Length: 9:40

Lesson 40

Part 4: C Chord Hammer-on

Eve Goldberg continues her discussion of the hammer-on. She explains how a hammer-on can...

Length: 13:18

Lesson 41

Part 5: G Chord Hammer-on

Eve adds the G chord hammer-on to the song "Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad."

Length: 15:15

Lesson 42

Part 6: Bass Runs

Eve gives a quick review of what you have learned so far in "Goin' Down the Road Feelin'...

Length: 13:54

Lesson 43

Part 7: G to C Bass...

Eve plays the G to C run in the song "Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad." Then, she breaks...

Length: 16:42

Lesson 44

Part 8: C to G Bass...

Eve taught the G to C bass run in the last lesson. In this lesson, she teaches you how...

Length: 16:42

Lesson 45

Part 9: G to Em Transition

Eve Goldberg covers a transitional chord between G and Em that functions like a bass run.

Length: 16:42

Lesson 46

Part 10: All Together

Eve Goldberg wraps up "Goin' Down this Road Feelin' Bad" with a lesson that combines all...

Length: 17:12

Lesson 47

Stewball Introduction

Eve Goldberg introduces a new song called "Stewball" in this lesson. Get started with...

Length: 10:11

Lesson 48

Stewball Part 2: Chord...

Eve Goldberg talks about the chord structure for the song "Stewball" in this lesson.

Length: 11:48

Lesson 49

Stewball Part 3: Strum...

Eve Goldberg wraps up the song "Stewball" with some strum pattern variations.

Length: 15:08

Eve Goldberg brings years of experience, knowledge and passion to her fingerstyle series. Learn the very basics and proceed to more advanced topics with fun, easy-to-digest lessons.

Lesson 1

Introduction to Fingerstyle...

To kick off her new Phase 2 Fingerstyle lesson series, Eve Goldberg talks about fingerstyle,...

Length: 10:51

Lesson 2

Basic Fingerstyle Principles

Eve Goldebrg talks about the basic principles behind fingerstyle guitar and provides some...

Length: 17:48

Lesson 3

Skip to My Lou Part...

Eve Goldberg presents a lesson to help cement basic fingerstyle techniques using "Skip...

Length: 16:06

Lesson 4

Skip to My Lou Part...

Eve Goldberg continues her discussion on the simple tune "Skip to My Lou" as a way of...

Length: 17:10

Lesson 5

Skip to My Lou Part...

Eve Goldberg concludes "Skip to My Lou" in this lesson by going over the last line of...

Length: 14:42

Lesson 6

Introduction to Shortnin'...

Eve Goldberg spends some time talking about right hand positioning in the first part of...

Length: 20:01

Lesson 7

Shortnin' Bread Part...

Eve Goldberg continues her discussion of "Shortnin' Bread" in this lesson.

Length: 12:46

Lesson 8

Shortnin' Bread Part...

Eve Goldberg continues instruction on the song "Shortnin' Bread" in this lesson by taking...

Length: 14:38

Lesson 9

Shortnin' Bread Part...

Eve Goldberg talks about pattern 3 in the song "Shortnin' Bread" then puts it all together.

Length: 13:51

Lesson 10

Shortnin' Bread Part...

Eve Goldberg continues "Shortnin' Bread" with a lesson on the melody for the verse, or...

Length: 20:55

Lesson 11

Introduction to Syncopation

Eve Goldberg introduces the concept of syncopation into "Shortnin' Bread."

Length: 16:04

Lesson 12

Applying Syncopation:...

In this lesson, Eve Goldberg adds syncopation to the melody of "Shortnin' Bread."

Length: 11:02

Lesson 13

Applying Syncopation:...

Eve Goldberg applied syncopation to Pattern 1 in the last lesson. Now, she adds syncopation...

Length: 8:01

Lesson 14

Applying Syncopation:...

Eve Goldberg revisits "Shortnin' Bread" with a lesson on syncopating Pattern 3.

Length: 6:22

Lesson 15

Applying Syncopation:...

Eve Goldberg takes all 3 patterns and brings them together in the song "Shortnin' Bread."

Length: 13:44

Lesson 16

Using a Metronome

Eve Goldberg explains the most effective way to practice with a metronome.

Length: 19:46

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Eve Goldberg

Eve's Contributions to JamPlay.com

Basic Acoustic Guitar

Fingerstyle Guitar with Eve Goldberg

Entertainment - Licks and Riffs

Live Schedule for Eve Goldberg