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John

What is wrong with Leo. I just saw his worst show in 30 years. He played nothing that was fast and hard. he talked and sang (and I like his voice most of the time; Greenhouse is my favorite album) for over half his set. For someone who has always been known for his clean playing; he was very sloppy. He never did get his 12 string in tune and had a hell of a time keeping the six string in tune. Is it age, tunnel carpel, or something more serious. Sunday , April 15, 2007 03:18 - CT

mcphate

I'm just wondering how much interest there might be out there for a Leo Kottke club. It seems many fingerpickers, like myself, have a particular obsession with Kottke's repertoire. I'd be into arranging a once a month picking session somewhere in the New York area. Or does something like this already exist? Friday , April 6, 2007 14:54 - brooklyn Webmaster comment:   If you haven't already, you might also want to try joining this website's mailing list (send a blank email to kottkenews-subscribe@guitarmusic.org). There might be some guitarists on this list in your area.

Ingrid

Anyone up in Northampton, Mass. who needs a ticket for April 15th? Wednesday , March 28, 2007 12:53 - Tarrytown, NY

Jennifer

Saw Leo last Friday, Leo was really on his game & had everyone busting a gut with his stories. He did a lot of tunes that he doesn't normally do (Julie's House)which was great. It was a really good crowd that really seemed to appreciate Leo! Thursday , March 22, 2007 15:43 - Kent, Ohio

Esa Jii

Just got done editing some tracks from two compilations. Noticed how poorly the Capitol years reissues have come out. I have most of them but have had trouble tracking down a copy of Ice Water on CD. My LP is in poor shape. Even the Takoma LP is hard to find on CD, I no longer play the CD in the car but a copy I made. Happy to see the DVD come out, still have the VHS tape as well. Leo has not come around here for a while, so I made my kids, 12 and 15, watch the DVD. Though I don't knwo if they are quite into music of this sort. The 12 year is taking guitar lessons. Monday , March 19, 2007 01:58 - Saint Lois

terry barr

if you live near philly, pa, go to pollstar, and savoy brown playing, reading, pa, april 7, where leo is playing december 5th., 07, Saturday , March 10, 2007 20:07 - reading, pa

Mike A

I guess there's no one out there who's even tried 'Whip' or if they have they are keeping it their secret! Has anyone mastered the transcription of Cherry County recently published in Acoustic Guitar magazine.'cause I've found it somewhat reluctant! Monday , October 2, 2006 18:48 - England

Mike A

I've been struggling to master Leo's music for what seems like centuries, however just like Leo's stuff, Mike Gordon's Whip is beginning to seem difficult although sounding really simple! Sunday , September 24, 2006 11:17 - England

David Harrison

Anyone know of professional or amateur tab for "The Late Zone"? Going to see a Leo concert for the first time at the Narrows in New Bedford, MA 10/07 - cant wait! Tuesday , September 12, 2006 13:57 Webmaster comment:   Check out http://www.tabpigs.org, there should be an amateur tab there. No professional tab is available for this tune. Bruce

J. Daniels

Anybody know if there is an email address or even postal address where I could send a message to LK? I've seen him live 6 times over a 32 year period and have tickets again for Sept. 8th here in Athens, GA. It occurs to me that many of his shows are populated by folks like me (and you I suspect) and it would be fun if each show he polled the crowd to find the person who had been to see him the most times, then perhaps take a request from them. I'd like to suggest such a thing to Leo. Think he would do it? Friday , June 9, 2006 19:36 - Athens, Georgia Webmaster comment:   Leo has an email address but doesn't want it shared. Postal address? Probably his management would be best, address is on guitarmusic.org (search for "management"). Bruce

Webmaster

If you live close to Toronto, remember that Leo is playing a show there on Saturday, June 10th. A few seats are still available ... visit http://innermusica.com/ for more information. Bruce Tuesday , June 6, 2006 17:47 - Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Jennifer

Burnt Lips.hmmmmm Sunday , April 30, 2006 04:51 - somewhere in Ohio

Doug Dolphin

greetings,fellow Kottke admirers. quick question: does anyone know where one could locate a transcription or tab(or even what tuning Leo uses) for his My Feet Are Smiling version of Hear the Wind Howl? i'd be much obliged. Sunday , April 23, 2006 18:45

paul

I read Leo uses "light" strings on his 6 string. Any idea what gauge? placjak@yahoo.com thanks Wednesday , April 19, 2006 18:52 - Evergreen

Jennifer | www.equicure.com

Comment on Jerry Call's entry: It is great that you were able to tell Leo how great his music is...I met him last fall and I was speechless for the most part, but what you said was well stated! We're planning to travel to KY to see him in June, for our 4th Leo show. Seeing Leo live is so amazing, thanks Leo! Tuesday , April 18, 2006 11:54 - Ohio

Bjorn Berge | www.stringmachine.net

Leo was the guitarist that got me into the 12-string guitar many years ago!! I wonder if anyone knows what pickup Leo is using these days? I've read somewhere that he has switched to L.R Baggs.. Friday , April 7, 2006 22:43 - Norway

Jim Campbell

It was about 1970, I was driving home from work listening kfml in Denver you remember back when fm radio stations actually played good music. I heard acoustic guitar music like i had never heard before, I had to pull my car over to the side of the road and just listen. What I was listening to was "Circle 'Round the Sun", I didnt know that at the time, so.. I bought "Mudlark" instead, , that's when it all started, been a huge fan ever since. Thanks,Leo. Friday , March 24, 2006 14:35 - Minneapolis

Jerry Call

I've been a big Leo fan since the mid-80's and have seen him in concert 10 times. Finally got a chance to talk with him, before his 2005 show in Steelville, Missouri (2nd time I'd seen him there). Told him how good his music made me feel and that I was, at age 44, finally learning to play the guitar. He was genuinely impressed! Mr. Kottke is a true gentleman. In an age when semi-literate goons who can't play an instrument are considered musicians, it's great to know that a living-legend genius like Leo can make a living and serve as a symbol of what real music is all about. Tuesday , March 21, 2006 17:44 - St. Louis, MO

Kevin

Can ayone help me track down some of Leos'live performances on video or dvd ( Besides Home and Away that is ). I know a few have been televised like Austin City Limits and Montreaux Jazz festival. Some one some where must have taped them and is willing to copy them for a fellow Kottke nut. Please email me at conlin_kevin@yahoo.com.au . Thanks in advance. Tuesday , March 21, 2006 00:19 - Melbourne, Australia

Aaron

You guys - Thank you very much for the help. That was exactly what I was looking for. Sunday , March 12, 2006 04:32 - South Dakota

Greg Flansaas

have been marvelling at his guitar work since 1972 at the SUB Bozeman MT Thursday , March 9, 2006 21:52 - Battle Mountain

Bruce Head | www.guitarmusic.org/contest

Guitarmusic.org and Music Video Distributors (MVD) are teaming up to give you a chance to win a copy of "Leo Kottke - Home & Away Revisited" on DVD before it hits stores on April 4, 2006. The DVD, a reissue of Leo Kottke's "Home & Away" video originally broadcast on PBS in 1989, features classic performances by Leo at Toronto's Bathurst St. Theater and segments from Leo's life on the road, as well as previously unreleased footage, including Leo jamming with the late, great Michael Hedges. For more info about the DVD and how to enter the contest, visit: http://guitarmusic.org/contest/ Good luck! Thursday , March 9, 2006 16:28 - Peterborough, Ontario

Ingrid

Aaron, I forget the name of the song but it is on one of the two CDs that Leo did with Mike Gordon. Wednesday , March 8, 2006 13:32 - Tarrytown, NY Webmaster comment:   Ingrid and Aaron, Diane from the mailing list has advised me that the tune that has "Goodbye Enrico, Good Luck" is from "From Pizza Towers to Defeat" on Clone. She says it was written by Frizz Fuller. Bruce

Aaron

I saw Leo in concert about a year and a half ago and was completely blown away by a song I can barely remember anymore. All that remains in my brain is a part of the chorus, "And, Enrique, good luck." Does anyone know what this song is called and/or if he recorded it? I am most appreciative of any help. Sunday , March 5, 2006 04:08 - South Dakota Webmaster comment:   I have no idea, I've never heard of this tune. Googling the lyrics doesn't return anything. I'm sure somebody else may know ... I'll check with a few people.

Geoff Baldwin

I love Leo Kottke. Have for eons. My first visit to any websites associated with him. I live in New Orleans and am a Jazzfest nut. He's never played here in all the years I've been going. We've had Nickel Creek, Paul Simon, Richard Thompson - but we could really use a good dose of Leo! Somebody tell him "Come on, already!" :wacko: Friday , March 3, 2006 02:44 - New Orleans,LA

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