Comments on: Tommy Emmanuel — Wow!

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:08:04 +0000

Part of the fun of this guy Tommy, is that he so clearly loves what he’s doing. You can tell that every lick he plays he’s about to pop out of his skin with enjoyment. This guy is electric. The drum solo in the middle of this wonderful song makes me think of a tap-dancer face off. Thoroughly enjoyable, I have to find a venue to see him at.

By: dick

dick — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:46:45 +0000

He is on a tour of the states and Canada right about now. He will be appearing at BB King’s on 42nd street on Sep 16. Appearing a lot in th southern tier of states and also in Cincinnati.

By: dogette

dogette — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:39:43 +0000

Oh yeah I can do that.

By: Richmond

Richmond — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:19:28 +0000

Dayumn…. Niiiice. Thanks Jimbo!

By: jw

jw — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:50:39 +0000

Yo! Jimbo! Take a gander at the Barrigar Brothers. Loren Barrigar studied under Tommy Emmanuel and Chet Atkins. I’m lucky enough to know Loren and Kevin, and they are local so I get to listen to them live all the time.

Loren recently flew to Nashville to perform at a tribute to Chet Atkins. Loren said it wasn’t taped for public consumption, but he said he will provide me with a copy of his tape. When he does so, I will pass it on to you.

By: Craig

Craig — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:48:16 +0000

I quit.

By: Jim Carlson

Jim Carlson — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:42:22 +0000

Thanks for bringing Tommy to the attention of the multitudes. My fave is his rendition of “Amazing Grace”, not because it’s his most dexterous, but the song just stirs me. At 83, my guitarist of choice was Chet Atkins for 50 years or so, before a lot of newcomers arrived on the scene. There are many excellent artists, but if I may, I’d like to direct your attention to a friend, Dave Bunker. He can be found on YouTube, and has long been overlooked, both as a performer and also as an innovator. He invented a double-necked ‘touch tone’ guitar, and uses both hands for base and treble, like playing a piano.

By: joated

joated — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:48:29 +0000

Wow! Is right. THe Classical Gas is amazing but don’t skip the Guitar Boogie. You’ll have to watch carefully to assure yourself that his fingers never once leave his hand.

By: RobbieRob

RobbieRob — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:33:05 +0000

This was great. I got another one for you. Try Andy McKee. He is all over Youtube. He has two really good songs. Try “Rylynn” first and then go to “Drifting”.
This is acoustic guitar playing at a whole new level.
Let me know what you think.

By: Jerry in Indiana

Jerry in Indiana — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:27:07 +0000

Holy Crap. That was excellent! Thanks, Jimbo!