fantasticsound Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Several of you have mentioned Tommy before. I even heard someone's version of a TE song here, but I haven't searched out his albums. Well, on Sunday I saw a teaser for the Fox Morning Show here in Nashville and they mentioned Tommy would be on this week. Turns out it was this morning. OMG! The man is amazing. It's me on hyperdrive. (And good, mind you. ) He's playing tonight at the Belcourt (for you other Nashville area forumites) and doing a free, in store appearance in support of his new DVD at Tower Records tomorrow at 6pm. If I can't make the concert I plan to bring Lilly to Tower tomorrow. Oh, and he lives in the area. I may need to see about getting him out to the next Full Moon Pickin' Party this Friday, if he's in town. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar55 Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I thought Tomy still lived in Australia. Guess not. I saw a TV special that he did and it was totally mind-blowing. He is also a drummer and really takes advantage of his rhythmic capabilities in the way he bangs on the guitar. He actually does a percussion solo on his acoustic. I just missed him here at his annual show on the Jersey shore...next year I will ahve to get there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadStrum Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 He is coming to Singapore in Oct, and I will see him even if it means I have to take leave from work! Pier. * Godin Freeway Classic * Seagull M6 * Timothy S10J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gifthorse Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Yeah that guy is sick!! http://flagshipmile.dmusic.com/ http://www.myspace.com/gifthorse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 So I missed the concert Tuesday night, but made the in-store appearance yesterday with Lilly. I'm still breathless. Tommy is a tour de force no matter what he's playing, and he can shred, country style as fast on an acoustic as most electric players, but in the context of a solo performance that's simply amazing. Here are a few pics of the appearance: http://img429.imageshack.us/img429/8638/tommyemmanuel7120600519sk.jpg http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/1267/tommyemmanuel7120601016db.jpg http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/4901/tommyemmanuel7120601114vd.jpg http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/3850/tommyemmanuel7120601519js.jpg He performs the Lenny Breau, harp-like combinations of harmonics and fretted notes same as Doyle Dykes and has an absolutely unparalleled sense of chord voicings. I'm hooked. I don't usually gush over players, but Tommy certainly deserves all the accolades he gets. It's time to woodshed again. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 bump... It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Geezer Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I cought Tommy twice in San Antonio, both times at Borders doing the mini set. I agree completely! And Yes Guitar55, he still lives in OZ. But he tours here a LOT! Lynn G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 Actually, though I'm sure he has an Oz address too, he lists his location on his My Space page (and what a page it is!) as Nashville, TN. More than that, Charlie Chase, longtime Nashville talk show host spoke to Tommy about the fact he lives nearby when he appeared on the show on Tuesday morning. I think Tommy knows where he lives. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadStrum Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I'm gonna get my new acoustic before he comes, and get it signed by him... will post a pic here if I really do get it signed! Pier. * Godin Freeway Classic * Seagull M6 * Timothy S10J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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