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Entries for February 1996 - October 1996
hello leo just wanted to add may address
sam havens
1727-8a sardis rd. north #145
charlotte n.c. 28270sam havens
charlotte, nc meckenburg
Thursday, September 26, 1996 at 17:19:23 (PDT)
i have just released my first solo guitar album on the
celtic trader label "sam havens barking at the moon"
i would like to send you a copy. you may interested
in it since our styles are somewhat similar.
please feel free to call at any time.(704) 567-2350
sam havens
charlotte , n.c. meck.
Thursday, September 26, 1996 at 16:58:06 (PDT)
Hello,
In the next couple days we will add your site to our
extensive links list:
http://www.teleport.com/~legends
We try to select sites that we feel are compatable
with "Legends" and our industry, that are interesting,
educational and fun for surfers of the world wide web.
It would be appreciated once you view "Legends For Sale"
that you find us just as interesting, and you will add
us to your link list.
Thank you,
David Cutterdavid cutter
portland, or usa
Monday, September 23, 1996 at 19:49:00 (PDT)
nice site - very informative stuff about leodavid cutter
portland, or usa
Monday, September 23, 1996 at 19:45:25 (PDT)
Leo Listener since '73Don Weiss
Austin, TX Rep. of Texas
Friday, September 20, 1996 at 16:09:54 (PDT)
What can be said about Leo that hasn't already been said? Virtuosity and quirkiness (and I mean that as a _compliment_!!) make him the one of the world's best performers, whether live or recorded. All the best to Leo and the folks who maintain this site.Rob Foore
Columbia, MD USA
Friday, September 20, 1996 at 05:48:05 (PDT)
I congratulate those of you who put in a Kottke site. The man is clearly in his own class of talent and music.
I truly enjoy his selections, and do not think that his voice sounds like "geese farts on a muggy day"
I ask people all over the place, 1 out of 75 might know of his music, unfourtunate cretins :) .Brian E.
G.V., Ca United States of America
Wednesday, September 18, 1996 at 18:54:41 (PDT)
I'm a big Leo Kottke fan and memorabilia collector. I'm
always looking for concert posters and live tapes & video
on Leo.Tim Pacheco
Atascadero, CA USA
Saturday, September 14, 1996 at 19:24:27 (PDT)
Leo Kottke played the Novato Street Fair in '94. It was a really good show especially Janes Nut Bread...keep up the good work LEOlionel
Novato, Ca USA
Thursday, September 05, 1996 at 22:22:37 (PDT)
Great Site. I'm looking for a vinyl copy of MY FATHER"S FACE. The Schwann catalog still lists it but alas...Wes Collins
Atlanta, GA USA
Tuesday, September 03, 1996 at 10:29:07 (PDT)
Are there any transcriptions to Leo's version of Little Martha available? ThanksDan Brainard
Bristolville, OH USA
Tuesday, August 27, 1996 at 09:30:21 (PDT)
Leo,
I would like to see if we are related in anyway.
My Kottke side of the family is from Mankato,Minn. I was
wondering if your family is the same. My grandfather's name
was Harold Kottke. I am asking you these questions because
there aren't too many Kottkes in the world.
Hope you respond soon. or call me at (408)765-3141 (Work)
Regards,
Michael Kottke
Michael J Kottke
Santa Clara, CA USA
Sunday, August 25, 1996 at 21:33:47 (PDT)
I have been a fan of Leo Kottke for many, many years
and never grow tired of his music. I was looking for
information on his upcoming release of new music.
Can you help me out by pointing me to a WEB location?
Thanks and keep up the good work.Rodney C. Knight
Raleigh, NC USA
Tuesday, August 20, 1996 at 12:43:41 (PDT)
Heard you on the Prairie Home Companion broadcast on August 10. Love your work. Want to know how I can get your recordings.Greg Gorman
Dallas, TX USA
Sunday, August 11, 1996 at 20:23:10 (PDT)
Nice site!.... I have been a maniacal fan of LK since I first
heard him. Have been trying to "lift" his stuff ever since.
Have a few tunes with his influence pasted all over them.
The coolest mammal on the face of the planet.....
Will revisit when I get my want list together and can offer
some of my own observations.
I hope you do get in touch with LK to maybe disseminate more
info on his whereabouts and plans.
Denis Shanahan
Plainview, TX USA
Sunday, August 11, 1996 at 15:18:50 (PDT)
Thanks for all the work on this site!
Spring of 1971 Leo was one of several acts in a "folk
festival" at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.
The opening tune was Vaseline Machine Gun, and I remember
saying to myself, "So THAT's what a 12-string is for!"
I've been a fan/disciple (whatever) ever since. I made my
living playing axe for a while during the 70's, and always
managed to include a Kottke tune or two in the set. I have
many cherished memories of concerts attended all over North
America, and a few priceless memories of conversations back-
stage after a couple of them. My collection of recordings
is probably as extensive as anyone's, and I keep my compil-
lation of magazine articles about Leo in a fireproof box.
My wife had never heard of Kottke before she met me, but
she's a fan now, too. After the first time I took her to
one of his concerts, which was shortly after we had our
first child, she asked, "Why don't we write him a letter
and ask him to make an album of lullabies?"
Could a mother offer any greater compliment? Both of our
kids are now fans!
I recently played a Taylor 12 string Kottke Signature Model
at a local guitar store. It's about as close as I've ever
come to actually sounding like him (or imagining I did), so
I'll probably put that on my list to Santa Claus and keep
striving...and listening.
Thanks, again for creating this page! Great job!
Mark Hermann
Yorba Linda, CA USA
Saturday, August 10, 1996 at 02:39:33 (PDT)
We've been fans of Leo since the mid-70s and see him whenever he's in NH.Susan Foster
Concord, NH
Friday, August 09, 1996 at 15:08:10 (PDT)
I am a guitar player who appreciates Leo Kottke's talent.
I am wondering if he is planning any shows in the
Fargo/Moorhead (ND/MN) area anytime soon. Is he planning
any college shows (St. John's, Concordia, ect.) nearby?Joe Tinguely
Harwood, ND USA
Tuesday, August 06, 1996 at 20:33:49 (PDT)
Great site!!! A lot of good info without the glitz of the PM site.
I've been a fan of LK since hearing the Armadillo LP played on my college room mate's stereo which was so bad
he had to stack nickels on the tone arm to get it to play without skipping... I've been to a few concerts over the years,
most recently an outdoor performance to a small, hardy group of souls at the Milwaukee Zoo a year or so ago, sitting in a summer
down pour while listening to "Stealing" is a memory I will not soon forget. Thanks for all your effort.. I will be back!!Wayne Vohnoutka
Milwaukee, WI USA
Saturday, August 03, 1996 at 22:15:44 (PDT)
Leo is such a rare and wonderful artist.
I've wondered many times how such an artist comes to be.
I've asked myself questions like:
Was it the trombone? and,
Which came first, the sense of humor or the technique?
But what the heck! I'm so grateful to have known his music.
It has enriched my life. Thanks Leo.
Jerry Acosta
North Hollywood, Ca USA
Saturday, August 03, 1996 at 02:48:12 (PDT)
Leo,
I think it would be a crime against humanity if you did not record an album with Bill Frisell. Please do so at your earliest opportunity. Thanks very large. Al SchlimmAl Schlimm
Baltimore, MD USA
Thursday, August 01, 1996 at 14:34:05 (PDT)
santa claus modified snow-peas!john hanske
seattle, wa usa
Tuesday, July 30, 1996 at 13:15:44 (PDT)
Always on the lookout for when Leo Kottke will be performing in the NY City area. Don't want to miss any!!Michael Amari
Brooklyn, NY USA
Monday, July 29, 1996 at 17:50:30 (PDT)
I'm always happy to see information in print about the
greatest steel string guitarist of all time. I've been a fan for
25 years and never get tired of his music. I guess I can play
about 2/3 of his tunes and in learning them (over 25 years)
learned how to play the guitar. I am an engineer by profession
but still have a creative side. It knows that the little
nuggets of art that Leo has recorded are all part of
one of the lofitest works of art in creation: Leo Kottke.
PLEASE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
George Curtin
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA USA
Thursday, July 25, 1996 at 20:02:33 (PDT)
Kudos on the Leo site. Leo is truly a master of the
instrument. Listening to Poor Boy right now, possibly
one of the coolest slide tunes ever. Who can choose, tho.
As you know me,
jimJim Ruberto
Denver, CO USA
Thursday, July 25, 1996 at 19:40:30 (PDT)
I've been listening to Leo's music for many years and recently dug out some old vinyl (My Feet, Chewing Pine etc.) which was very refreshing to listen to again and prompted me to find out what was on the Web.
A pleasant surprise to see so much info>
Regards,
MartinMartin Smith
Barnstaple, England
Thursday, July 25, 1996 at 01:48:52 (PDT)
This site is CHOCK FULL OF INFORMATION.
I had a pretty complete discography, but I found some more
albums that I had not even heard of before. My favorite is
the graphic album covers page.Michael Ramm
Tuscaloosa, AL usa
Saturday, July 20, 1996 at 14:43:49 (PDT)
hey, great stuff, this is my first trip on the web, blown away.
I spent twenty odd years lookin' for circle 'round the sun and I just scored it
for $100, so now I have everything except of course twelve string blues.
I want that.
I got a few video's as well as acouple of bootlegs. if anyone's interested. contact me here and Ill try to help you out.
If mama knew...Ashley Hazelwood
Melbourne, Vic. Australia
Friday, July 19, 1996 at 23:20:29 (PDT)
Saw Leo in concert at the great american music hall in SF 7/18/96.rob mcalister
Palo Alto, CA
Friday, July 19, 1996 at 09:52:06 (PDT)
I've been listening to Leo for over 20 years. Glad to see he's found a spot on the web.Thomas C. Patterson
Dayton, OH USA
Saturday, July 13, 1996 at 11:33:18 (PDT)
My brother and I are tremendous fans of Leo Kottke. It has been my unique privilege to see Leo in concert so many times I've lost count. I've been fortunate to see Leo three times this year already and if he shows up anywhere else near here during the remainder of the year you can bet I'll be there, too. Most recently I attended two of Leo's shows on consecutive nights, once at the Denver Botanic Gardens - a good show but hampered by the fact that I sat at Leo's back - and the next night at the Mishawaka Amphitheatre, a most magical occasion. If you ever have a chance to see Leo Kottke at Mishawaka, by all means do it. It's the single greatest Leo Kottke show I've ever seen and I've been fortunate to see him in some intimate settings. I've just recently relocated from Texas to Colorado but I've left standing instructions with my brother to watch for Leo's seemingly annual swing through Austin. And if my brother gets us tickets, I'll fly back to Austin for no other reason than to see Leo one more time. I just can't get enough of this guy. What an amazing artist. I would love to be able to meet Leo face to face just to thank him for all his music and the hours of real enjoyment which he has given me. Thanks, Leo!Alan Beaubien
Westminster, Co Adams
Wednesday, July 10, 1996 at 16:18:05 (PDT)
Please help me find the Leo Kottke Video !!!!!!Mark
Downingtown, PA USA
Tuesday, July 09, 1996 at 17:24:17 (PDT)
I grew up in Minnesota, and at the age of 7 was allowed
to set up and play our reel-to-reel tape deck. John Prine's
first two albums were favorites, as were some selections from
Greenhouse and My Feet Are Smiling. Needless to say, I am now
an unemployed English Ph.D, but my life is richer for Leo's
music; I enjoy being awed repeatedly.
Excellent page. I am very impressed by the combination of
fanaticism and professionalism--it speaks well of both the
subject and the compiler. Keep up the good work.Drew Nelson
College Station, TX
Monday, July 08, 1996 at 21:10:48 (PDT)
I wish I could play the 12-string like you, Leo!
My favourite album is your father's face :-)
Yes, I like your singing too! You should do more of it.
Thanks for being differentkim brebach
Sydney, australia
Monday, July 08, 1996 at 18:03:45 (PDT)
Seen Leo twice in the early 80s and missed him twice last year !
An excellent resource. Does anyone know the name of the bridge in Lubljana ?
Lawrence Wilson
Dover, England
Tuesday, July 02, 1996 at 09:05:00 (PDT)
I've been a devoted fan since discovering Kottke's music in
1990. I have all of his CD's except:
-12-String Blues
-Circle'Round The Sun
-Live In Europe
-Kottke, Lang & Fahey
If anybody knows how to get a hold of these, please let
me know.
My band, The Bremen Town Musicians, had opened up for Leo
at a show in Winnipeg in 1994. Leo was a great guy to
share a stage with.
Steve Parton
The Bremen Town Musicians
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
musicnow@ftn.net
Steve Parton
Ottawa, Ont Canada (Ontario)
Sunday, June 30, 1996 at 08:29:36 (PDT)
What a wonderful homepage!...Extremely well done...easy to follow....Kottke himself should visit and give an applause!........Wonderful to have an area to share an appreciation for the incredible talent of leo kottke.......I have seen him a few times...have about 19 of his CD's.....and just love to listen to his mastering of the acoustical guitar in such a unique and incredible style!.....I guess it is obvious, by now, I think I could be a candidate for a true "Kottke-head"!....let's hope he keeps singing to our souls for many years to come!....patty..:-)Pattyoday
langhorne, Pa Usa
Wednesday, June 19, 1996 at 06:51:39 (PDT)
Nicely done. I have listened to Kottke since '68!Lin
Saturday, June 15, 1996 at 02:42:46 (EDT)
I remember the first few Leo notes to hit my ears as if it
happened this morning. It was in '75 in a record store, and
the tune was Mona Ray. I bought the album and have been a
devoted fan ever since.
My all-time favorite concert experience was Leo at the
Live Oak Music Festival, Santa Barbara CA, in the summer of
'94, outside in the warm night air. I yelled out for "Bean
Time", Leo shot a startled glance at me, mumbled something
about it "not being ready for prime time" then "Aw, what the
heck!" and proceeded to blaze through it. Ah, bliss!
Thanks for the great page!Jim McGowan
Malibu, CA USA
Friday, June 14, 1996 at 20:19:35 (EDT)
uh. Saw Leo in person for the first time this spring, playing
at one of the Princeton U. "eating clubs". I refrained from
the temptation to walk up to him and say, "Wow! My dad is a
real big fan of yours!" After a string of bad rock bads with
names like "Red Red Meat", such a pleasure to hear some real
music in Campus Club. Everyone who went, most of whom hadn't
even heard of LK before, was very impressed, even to the
point where we decided to give the social chair one more chance
at life. We're currently in the process of trying to decide
whether to drop out of school, buy an orange VW bus, and follow
him around on tour...
DanDan Peltier
Princeton, NJ USA
Tuesday, June 11, 1996 at 12:50:04 (EDT)
B:
Just wanted to let you know I was here. Congratulations on all of your hard work.
This explains the blurry vision at your PC. I've printed it out for reading later,
and have friends who are interested also. While I was here I spent time viewing
document source info. Don't you just love it when people use/borrow/steal your html code.....
JTJeannine Taylor
Peterborough, ON Canada
Saturday, June 08, 1996 at 18:25:02 (EDT)
I Love it. I wish you had more songs. I saw him in Elmer NJ last week he was great.Steven Hiatt
Egg Harbor Twp., NJ USA
Monday, June 03, 1996 at 01:48:06 (EDT)
Been a fan for years! Thanks for investing the time and energy to make this Web Site.Robert J. Shoemake
Hattiesburg, MS USA
Sunday, June 02, 1996 at 01:47:50 (EDT)
Nice page, interesting readingJ Byrnes
NY USA
Thursday, May 30, 1996 at 19:22:21 (EDT)
This is a terrific site!! Been a listener since '72 (heard the first strains of "Tennessee Toad" for the first live recording on Capital and I was home. To the fellow asking for clues to "Owls", it's my sense that it's a G-tuning.
Here's a "Met Leo Story". After a concert in Houston, I walked backstage and got a chance to meet Leo. I asked if he'd ever tried any Taylors (I just bought my 555 12-string and I knew they we're making his guitar). This was in '82 apparently before he'd gone over to them and he was being polite but said he'd never tried 'em. Well, I was in the process of figuring out "Easter and the Sargasso Sea" and I wanted to ask how to deal with bending the harmonic above the nut but Taylor (then) built them with a piece of wood flush up against the strings as they came across the nut. When Leo heard that he said, "they're doin' that?? Well, good for them!!" He told me I could remove that piece of wood, stick some spongy material in the space to soak up the "jangly crud", and I'd be fine. Then he said: "But if your guitar blows up.. don't blame me".
Great page, keep up the terrific work!!Doug Halsey
Morehead, KY USA
Monday, May 27, 1996 at 20:18:15 (EDT)
By far the best site I've found yet! Thank you. I have been a fan more several years, and I have collected several items of Leo.
However there are tons of things here I haven't seen before. I missed my chance to by 12-string Blues about a year ago.
Being a guitar player I have found many TABS, and am still looking for more, if anyone can help.
I have to say that I do have one thing that very few other people have, and that is a TAYLOR LKSM-6.
It is the Leo Kottke 6 string guitar. Leo told me there were 50 made, Taylor says 25. I purchased it from Taylor about 3 months ago, and I have to admit I felt like I had won the lottery.
I intend to get the 12 string soon. If anyone knows of any TABS, or if someone has video, I would love to talk trade. I have several, but a I am looking for the Austin City Limits #1.
Thanks again, and keep up the great site.Mike Adcock
EVANSVILLE, IN
Thursday, May 23, 1996 at 10:46:13 (EDT)
I'll make this short & sweet...
Would you like to trade links?
If so?
Mine is:
WWW address:
http://turnpike.net/emporium/M/mkrischak/index.html
Thnx... krischak@concentric.net
P.S Your site is awesome!Mark Krischak
Silver & Gold Indies, CA
Thursday, May 09, 1996 at 22:31:48 (EDT)
I would like to say "job well done". I am very happy to have found
a good page. I think that he should support this page,
considering it is a whole lot better than the private music one.
I recently had the chance to see Leo Kottke at the Mt. Baker Theatre in
bellingham, wa. It was an experience i wont soon forget. :^)andy aley
lynden, WA US
Wednesday, May 08, 1996 at 19:03:14 (EDT)
Niceyibiao
Monday, May 06, 1996 at 22:59:16 (EDT)
Nice site, lots of good info.Rhett Zufelt
Benton City, WA USA
Monday, May 06, 1996 at 12:58:48 (EDT)
Great job, great site. Reassuring to know there are those who won't stare back with that "Leo who?" look when you discuss the best guitarist on the planet. I've been following since 1971 and I'm still amazed. I am not a guitarist, but Leo's music has made me a much keener listener. I've attended a dozen concerts and found his wit, perspective, and music to just keep getting sharper all the time. One question: Anybody know why he's stopped performing "Louise" lately?David Perilman
Dayton, OH US
Friday, May 03, 1996 at 16:02:42 (EDT)
Dear Mr. Kottke,
I have been a fan of yours since 1970, I think that you are a very gifted musician - an incredable guitarist. It must have been quite an experience to play on the same stage as Joe Pass. I once asked you (many years ago) what you thought of Django. You said that you thought he had agreat sense of humor. It took a long time, but I finally figured out what you meant.Joseph Frame
Woodbridge, N.J. U.S.A.
Wednesday, May 01, 1996 at 19:42:17 (EDT)
This is an excellent resource. Congratulations on a job well done.Randy Hughes
Houston, TX USA
Wednesday, May 01, 1996 at 17:49:50 (EDT)
This is cool! The guy had a ridiculously profound influence on my life. He showed me it was OK to use right arm like a maniac, have the thumb coming down on EVERY beat,
and to tell blatantly false stories- 'My brother and I built a rocket ship to go to the moon out of dicarded beer cans. When we had taken off however, the alcohol fumes
got ot us and we ended up on Mars. Well on Mars, they have these giant pyramids, just like in Egypt, and in those pyramids are these mummies. These mummies don't have
foolish mortal to chase around however, so they spend their time playing guitar. That was when I first heard Leo Kottke. A mummy on Mars was playing 'Vaseline Machine Gun'...T. Sumitomo
Brisbane, QLD Australia
Tuesday, April 30, 1996 at 04:33:48 (EDT)
Great idea! This was a special find for someone who's been a Kottke nut since first hearing "6 & 12-string Guitar" and wondering, "Who are those guys?"Tom Rood
USA
Sunday, April 28, 1996 at 21:48:34 (EDT)
I have been listening to Leo Kottke since 1971 when I first heard the "Armadillo" album.
My guitar playing has been solely due to the influence of his music. My original copy of
the album disappeared in a house fire in 1976 and was replaced by my brother in 1995 from
a used record store in Everett, WA. Last July, I had my first opportunity to see Leo live
at the Backstage in Ballard(Seattle). Not being satisfied with just his awesome concert,
I hung around down by the stage afterwards and lo and behold, Leo came out for a few quick chats. I did get his autograph and nice 'Joe, Hello' on the back of the album for posterity. Visit my website and leave some e-mail, I have lots of "hints" on just about all of Leo's songs that I can share.Joseph P. Gormley
Tacoma, WA USA
Saturday, April 20, 1996 at 03:50:38 (EDT)
Nice Site!!
Check This Out!!
Jason Ferezy
Melville, NY USA
Wednesday, April 17, 1996 at 02:05:35 (EDT)
Cool Page! Check out my Game Page
Command & Conquer Game Page!
Grommet!
Tuesday, April 16, 1996 at 16:19:43 (EDT)
Have listened to Leo for more than 15 years. Started in Germany
and kept it up through out my travels. Play the guitar and
always wanted to play some of his songs. Thanks for all the
great info.Ingmar Viohl
Fort Collins, CO USA
Sunday, April 07, 1996 at 17:03:31 (EDT)
This is all very wonderful! I rediscovered Leo Kottke after enjoying him as a college student in Minnesota. Back then, all was brand-new. He would sometimes come to St. Cloud State University, where I was a student. I have some old issues of Insider - "The music newspaper of the upper midwest" dated 1971, one of which has an interview with Leo, which I was fortunate enough to have him autograph when he performed in Ashland, KY a couple of years back. Magazines also include advertisements for his Mudlark album, then selling for $3.59. Have you seen this material? Thank you for all the work that you have done. Yours, DoriDori Moore
OH USA
Saturday, March 23, 1996 at 23:47:40 (EST)
I am impressed. The result of a lazy search, not really
expecting to find anything, I found all this info about
my all time favourite guitarists.
Thanks and keep up the good work.Simon Brassington
Ashwell, England
Monday, March 18, 1996 at 12:22:49 (EST)
An impressive collection. Nice to see a real guitar hero
getting his due. Well done, doc!
Mike Morley
Toronto, ON Canada
Sunday, March 03, 1996 at 23:38:57 (EST)
When I found this page I think it was the most sincere "neet"
that I ever shouted at the computer. If anyone out there has
any hints to the song "owls" from the album "Greenhouse" please
contact me. Ive been after it for years. I'm sure any guitarist
out there know what I mean.Eric Peters
Greensburg, IN U.S.A.
Sunday, March 03, 1996 at 15:21:06 (EST)
What a great idea. Congratulations and Many Thanks. I have two of Hansons books now, and will get his work on Kottke too. Hope to see tab for "Louise" someday.patrick f. coleman
pleasant hill, iowaIa
Friday, March 01, 1996 at 01:13:53 (EST)
Leo Kottke is a gift to the world. May this home page and
Leo himself continue for a very long time.LaskiBlue
Kalamazoo, MI USA
Tuesday, February 27, 1996 at 20:04:50 (EST)
What else can I pass on but my warmest compliments? I think you have proven by far that Leo should support YOUR site, and not some anonymous record company site without guts and passion. Every famous guitarist in this world would dream of a fan like you! By the way, have you heard of the Dutch guitarist Harry Sacksioni? I guess you would like his music too! Cheers.Michel Couzijn
Amsterdam, nhnh The Netherlands
Tuesday, February 27, 1996 at 13:42:43 (EST)
As creator of this site, it seems only fitting that I be the first person to sign the guestbook. And now that this thing is finally finished (well, more or less), I can get back to the real world and try to get a life!Bruce "Kottke" Head
Toronto, ON Canada
Sunday, February 18, 1996 at 19:22:30 (EST)
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