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Tommy Emmanuel

I have been blessed to have seen many of the finest guitar players the world has to offer. Clapton, Santana, Jeff Beck, Steve Morse,Michael Hedges, and others. Tonight I saw some of the finest acoustic guitar playing ever from an Australian transplant named Tommy Emmanuel. Apparantly, he has been around for a long time and is a disciple of the late Chet Atkins. I was extremely impressed by his complete mastery of the guitar and more importantly, he was having a good time on stage. It was not just speed and technical skills. I do not own any of his music. Any fans or suggestions for recordings to pick up?
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f1fanatic
150 posts
 
yep I`m a fan....he is really good.
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halcro
2,664 posts
 
He's been around in Australia for over 30 years and has a brother (Phil I think) who also plays a mean guitar.
ras422
182 posts
 
have a few of his cd's --very impressive
ras422
182 posts
 
forgot to mention there is a local guy --Stephen Bennett--who opens for T E when he has been here--Bennett has a great beatles only guitar cd---
audiowoman
249 posts
 
I really like his "Only" cd. I've seen him a number of times in the Richmond area, he really does have a great time on stage!
dabairzdavid
18 posts
 
centerstage is one of my favorite CD'S from him. It's live and very diverse. Love it
Also one of my favorites is Laurence juber. Check him out
mad4miles
2 posts
 
You should check Tommy's teenage protege, Joe Robinson, his latest album "Time Jumpin" was recorded in Nashville. he is a prodigy who grew up in the bush near me in Australia. Virtuosic fun with real musicality.
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