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I finally experieced a Leo concert from front row center! Last night at Thousand Oaks Performng Arts...was excellent. I had no idea there was even a concert...just coming up to LA from San Diego to visit my brother...he mentioned that Leo was playing so we went to see if we get tickets. Some how we got front row... TRUELY A HIGHLIGHT!!!
matt findlay

san diego, ca us
Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 15:27:47 (PDT)

Dave,

Check out http://www.tabpigs.org for a tab of Rings. The tune is in drop D - DADGBE - capoed on the 4th fret.

Bruce
,
Monday, April 22, 2002 at 21:35:27 (PDT)

I'm looking for some tablature to "Rings". Its one of the few Kottke songs that I haven't been able to find anywhere. Does anyone out there know where I could find it? If not, does anyone know at least what tuning he uses for this song? Thanks a million.
-Dave.
Dave

Salt lake city, ut usa
Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 07:30:26 (PDT)

I am looking for flamenco tabs, preferable Carlos Montoya. I would greatly appreciate any help or advice. Thanx.
Curtis Kennedy

Sudbudy, Ont. Canada
Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 17:45:57 (PST)

Anybody know the main riff to Room at the Top of The Stairs from Live? Seems straight forward but I can't get ahold of it yet. Thanks!
Joe Knittel

Liverpool, NY USA
Monday, March 25, 2002 at 00:11:23 (PST)

Chuck who??

Oh!! That tune.

Wish I could be there. The last show I attended was as hellish as it was mesmerizing.
Pablo Escobar
Wink, TX USA
Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 20:34:45 (PST)

I was inspired to learn to play guitar after hearing Leo, and then John Fahey, in the late 70's. I've been playing since then, usually by myself. My cats moved away when I was learning slide, but since have moved back.

I'm still learning, as I hope y'all are too- if you would like to talk about tunings, songs, or musical inspiration, send me an e-mail.

Watch out for evil devil woman and Gos-Hawk man.

Kris Henke
Denson's Homogenized Afterbirth Expedition.
Kris Henke

Port Angeles, WA US
Friday, March 01, 2002 at 02:13:37 (PST)

thanks for the cool web site.. i have a pic i would like to post
dave

toledo, oh usa
Sunday, February 24, 2002 at 19:10:32 (PST)

if anyone has any tabliture of the album 6 & 12 string guitar i would be very appreciative of it. It's my favourite album, although iv'e only heard it and one guitar, no vocals.
andrew

Bathurst, N.S.W Australia
Saturday, February 23, 2002 at 21:51:41 (PST)

excellent site
Andrew

Bathurst, N.S.W Australia
Saturday, February 23, 2002 at 21:42:41 (PST)

Looking for Leo video-clips, 1977 - 1997? Try my 'Guitar Players' link at www.princephil.free-online.co.uk ... sorry they're only downloadable.

Phil Andrews

Bradford, West Yorkshire UK
Thursday, January 31, 2002 at 13:33:09 (PST)

Hello,

I'm looking for the TAB for "the trees they do grow"...if ANYONE can tell me where they can find it email PLEASE...I've been searching and searching and cannot find it anywhere...thanks!

peace
Ruth

Victoria, BC Canada
Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 17:15:37 (PST)

i still have my original john fahey and leo kottke tacoma lp's.
charlie

port moody, b.c. canada
Friday, January 11, 2002 at 06:40:15 (PST)

I hope Leo Kotke will be back in the New England area constantly through the years - he is awesome! I've never heard such beautiful sounds eminating from the 6 and 12-string guitar before. His artistry is that of a pioneer in his field. Thank God for the Leo Kotke's of this world; I first heard him in Newburyport, MA, this past fall - I now own 6 CD's. Take care, Leo. Sue
Susan

Atkinson, NH USA
Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 07:47:35 (PST)

I would like some older yopper songs Please thanks
samuel

eatonrapids, mi eaton
Wednesday, December 26, 2001 at 09:38:17 (PST)

I would like some older yopper songs Please thanks
samuel

eatonrapids, mi eaton
Wednesday, December 26, 2001 at 09:38:12 (PST)

Leo's music makes my wrist ache and my fingers bleed. Great web site!
Jim McCourtie

Tallmadge, OH 44278
Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 11:13:00 (PST)

really enjoyed your courtnay festival appearance(2000)hope you plan a return trip i"ve been playing guitar 30 yrs. and when i first heard your music through a friend 4 yrs. ago it has refreshed me and brought my playing to a new level thankyou ! hope to meet and chat with you some time.keep on being!!!!!
christopher ray

parksville, b.c. canada
Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 20:27:27 (PST)

Who loves ya babe!
Debbie

Las Vegas, NV USA
Monday, November 26, 2001 at 22:50:57 (PST)

THANKS!
skip

maplewood, mn AMERICA
Sunday, November 18, 2001 at 13:36:02 (PST)

don't tell me leo did another "kottkeism" in pittsburgh last week
chelb

warren, pa usa
Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 13:47:08 (PST)

don't tell me leo did another "kottkeism" in pittsburgh
chelb

warren, pa usa
Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 13:44:55 (PST)

I saw Leo some old "ware" in Pennsylvania last week.He has grown from a armadillo (1st. record cover 6 & 12 string ) to a glyptodont ( today ). {as in, his music is bigger and more powerful than ever} The Kottke-ism's, the fingers flying the fret board,the toe in the worn tennis shoe tapping, the fortune of being there. !
I did a presentation at my community college music class (I'm 42) about Leo,( played 2 of his recordings) the kids dug it more than 20 year old "Mindy's" Brittany Spears, presentation. Joe Pass , Marky Mark , Carlos Montoya , L.L. Cool J ; talk about your diversity.... anyway "Ojo"
and "Busted Bicycle" go very well and simple with gently falling snow and it is November and "accordion bells" is a warming christmas type melody
Leo ..thank you for bringing joy and depth to my life..! not a dinosaur!
Dale from, you better Belize it..!

Dale

Broiled Grouse on a Clean Plate, PA Belize
Monday, November 12, 2001 at 21:32:52 (PST)

Kottke. What a rare combination of raw genius and the ability to laugh at himself. DOES ANYONE KNOW THE CHORDS OR TAB TO JULIES HOUSE? If so, could you send it to me at vanstory@eircom.net
Thanks
Peter Van Story

Dublin, wicklow Ireland
Sunday, November 11, 2001 at 21:46:25 (PST)

Wonderful site!
I really liked the guitar tab, "open country joy" has bugged me for years!

earl

Glasgow, ? Scotland
Friday, November 09, 2001 at 12:57:31 (PST)

Dag, why does Leo say no to Belgium?
Joris Berteloot

antwerp, antwerp belgium
Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 15:57:39 (PST)

Check out these guys website: http://www.magneticmotorworks.com/ -they play some really cool music.
Harley

Brooklyn, NY USA
Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 16:32:10 (PDT)

HI! Just an old friend of Michael's saying hello. You used to visit when we were living in the barn in Minnetonka.
ted sherman

denver, co usa
Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 19:26:39 (PDT)

Great guitar playing
johan w
Umea, eu sweden
Friday, September 07, 2001 at 18:11:16 (PDT)

I can't say anything, I'm just speechless.
I just started to play guitar, and search for good guitar stuff in the internet and I found Leo's music...he makes me having a goal...maybe I will reach it in thousand years *g*...alright, I wish Leo the longest and healthiest life ever, so that he can make more such great guitarmusic...c u dudes
shooby

Lpz, in_ Germany
Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 15:04:56 (PDT)

Nice site...
fonts

USA
Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 17:58:59 (PDT)

My wife and I just saw Leo Kottke here in the Poudre Canyon outside Fort Collins (Mishawaka Amphitheatre). What a setting. River, mountains, mountain goats on the hillside! I have to say that several tunes brought tears to my eyes. WOW! I bought Greenhouse when in college (30 years ago -- OUCH!). No needle in the turntable, so I couldn't listen prior to concert. Bought a CD on the way home, and need to start catching up. He's got to be the finest guitarist I've seen/heard.
Lee Reep

Ft. Collins, CO USA
Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 20:40:24 (PDT)

Great artist. Have seen him as often as I have known that he is coming. Is it possible to get a schedule of the impending concerts , which I believe is early November.
geoff

sydney, nsw australia
Monday, August 13, 2001 at 02:26:31 (PDT)

I discovered Mr. Kottke by pure accident, and since have been engaged in an effort to educate myself in 'things Kottke'. I have been playing flat-pick guitar off and on for several years, and the first time I heard 6 & 12 string guitar I finally realized what the guitar is supposed to sound like. I am now in the process of looking for the rest of Mr. Kottke's albums, and have begun to look for a 12-string guitar. I saw him in concert last month here in Reno, and was sad to see it end. My wife and I are already eying the piggy bank thinking about a trip to Wisconsin in Nov. to see one of the Kottke/Redbone concerts...

Thanks for sharing your music Mr. Kottke, see you in concert soon ...

Dave Decker

Reno, NV USA
Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 15:53:58 (PDT)

I've been a Kottke fanatic since early 1970's. I've heard hundreds of guitarists from all styles and Leo is the unequivical best! I wish he'd make more videos - one day will come too soon when there won't be any more Leo Kottke concerts! If God (or the Devil) offered the chance to play 1/2 as good as Leo in exchange for both legs, I'd sell my shoes! :)
B. Legary

Boulder, CO USA
Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 23:53:52 (PDT)

Thank you Leo for the beautiful music you play. Maurizio.
Maurizio

Modena, MO Italy
Monday, July 30, 2001 at 10:35:41 (PDT)

I've had the privilege of listening to Leo Kottke's masterful guitar playing since 1973, when I walked into a Wherehouse music store and heard "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" ("The engineer thought it was 'the ancient joy of man's desire.") I've also been fortunate enough to meet him a few times. It felt like talking with an old friend ... which, in a way, is exactly what it was.
Lon

Anaheim, CA USA
Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 10:41:45 (PDT)

I've heard Leo live in San Luis Obispo back in the 70's and now I see he's due for a return there next month (August '01) Wow!!! Wistful wishes have me on a plane there, but....
Most of all, I'd like to hear the entirety of Circle 'Round the Sun album digitaly remastered and back on the market where it belongs. Or, one of you kind souls might direct me to the "collecter's" venue and I'll take what I can get/pay what I have to. Thanks
Jim Carpenter

Flagstaff, Az USA
Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 21:03:40 (PDT)

hi,

I came upon Leo Kottke by accident. I collect old vinyl records and I came upon an album 6 and 12 String Takoma 1024. I listened to the record and loved the music. So I did a little research. On the back of the album it says Leo Kottke was bong Sept. 11, 1867 so I was somewhat surprised that he is still around. Does anyone have the album and can explain.
I would appreciate it.
Epple, Brigitte

Brooklyn, NY usa
Monday, July 23, 2001 at 08:20:11 (PDT)

hi,

I came upon Leo Kottke by accident. I collect old vinyl records and I came upon an album 6 and 12 String Takoma 1024. I listened to the record and loved the music. So I did a little research. On the back of the album it says Leo Kottke was bong Sept. 11, 1867 so I was somewhat surprised that he is still around. Does anyone have the album and can explain.
I would appreciate it.
Epple, Brigitte

Brooklyn, NY usa
Monday, July 23, 2001 at 08:19:36 (PDT)

Hi Folks,
it`s so hard to try to play a tune of Leo. You must have 15 fingers on every hand. Thank you for the great gig in Mainz, Germany in april 2000.
A really good site.
Jens
Jens
Illwerschem, Rh Germany
Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 00:39:12 (PDT)

Leo got me back in to guitar a couple of years ago and I wouldn't be able to thank him enough. My friends and I took a road trip to Pennsylvania last year to see him play. I had seen him on TV before but this was my first live show. We were all blown away. Becuase of that night I decided to pick up a guitar again after loosing interest for about 10 years. Now I cannot put the dang thing down again.
Jeff Jesser

Sterling , va usa
Friday, July 06, 2001 at 11:41:16 (PDT)

Alas, I think the Accent On Music Kottke books are out of print!!!!
Poozmeister

Poughkeepsie, NY USA
Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 12:58:59 (PDT)

HI, was wondering if Leo will ever perform in Memphis TN? Seems like memphis is flyover town for his other tours. I am viet-nam era navy vet and was born two months before Leo. Which Navy boot camp did Leo go to? I was in Boot taining in San Diego Jan '63. I work with Navy Enlisted Submarine assignments detailers here. He was a submariner (so I hear) would like to of showed him around this facility maybe even get autograph. Thanks.
Butch

millington, TN USofA
Thursday, June 07, 2001 at 06:48:24 (PDT)

awesome guitarist, my favorite when it comes to acoustic, dialog during shows is incredibly funny, wish i could get copies of other shows besides home and Away, especially would like to see the only one i've been to in Northhampton, MA back in Feb 01
Bryan Eukers

Windsor, CT U.S.
Wednesday, May 30, 2001 at 20:22:06 (PDT)

Outstanding site - My wife thought I was the only Kottke nut around, but now she sees that there are more of us than she and her therapist can handle...
Rob Hammer

Hazen, ND 58545
Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 16:32:30 (PDT)

Just another'Leo'fan expressing his admiration for the 'man'. Thanks Leo for all the years of good music that I've throughly enjoyed.
John Black

Guelph, ont Canada
Monday, May 21, 2001 at 16:10:05 (PDT)

I have been a fan of Leos` for nearly 25 years. I have seen him in concert twice in England. He takes too long to come back.
Mick Sygmuta

Thirsk, North Yorkshire England
Friday, May 18, 2001 at 13:45:50 (PDT)

First heard Leo when a friend played Machine #2 from the mudlark album in 1971. I was stunned. I immediately knew I'd be spending years trying to learn that clean, staccato technique. His rhythmic influence on all of my playing has made the difference between guitar frustration and guitar magic (for me as a player, not necessarily for those listening ;). Thanks Leo!

PS: I'm working on "Ring, Ring" lately. How can a guitar part be so rhythmic and yet so undulating and fluid at the same time??? This is fun.
Steve Walker

Bluffton, Oh usa
Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 11:14:22 (PDT)

I bet I'm the youngest person--and a female at that--to be into Leo Kottke (I'll do an internet "wrong" here and give my age--16)and say that he is one of my favorite musicians. There is something so, so special in his music, and it's not just his style. It's inexplicable, I suppose, but I think Leo Kottke is amazing. This is a great site; I'm visiting here often!
Stanzi

Chicago, IL USA
Monday, May 07, 2001 at 05:55:36 (PDT)

Some friends and I just saw Leo in concert in Batavia, IL. Just plain great. His sound was great, his technique is even smoother, and his chatter is really entertaining as well (I really enjoyed his chat about John Fahey). He just gets better and better. After listening to him since 1975 or so, I finally got his autograph. His new material (I don't know if its out yet or not) has some really tasty stuff, too.
Reed Rehorst

Buffalo Grove, IL USA
Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 13:07:13 (PDT)

Thanks for creating such an informative website. We don't get much stuff on Leo over here and it is great to be able to be kept abreast of waht is going on.

Thanks
Karen

Sheffield, S. Yorkshire UK
Monday, April 30, 2001 at 04:49:18 (PDT)

For Michael in Germany Look for a cd called ESSENTALS Leo does a few songs with other artists singing.And just to get a darn good cd get dreams and all that stuff. but I must say his best is his first (6&12 string guitar and one guitar no vocals which his Leo's lateist.) Good luck Michael.
deborah

Pequea,, PA. U.S. of A.
Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 16:27:59 (PDT)

For Michael in Germany Look for a cd called ESSENTALS Leo does a few songs with other artists singing.And just to get a darn good cd get dreams and all that stuff. but I must say his best is his first (6&12 string guitar and one guitar no vocals which his Leo's lateist.) Good luck Michael.
deborah

Pequea,, PA. U.S. of A.
Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 16:27:54 (PDT)

Hi
1. Its a very nice Homepage
2. My english is not nice
3. I have a question
I heard a song from Leo in the radio
but there wasnt leo singin !
There was a duet singing.
I dont remember the name of this song.
( heard just the last seconds)
Can you tell me the name of the duet
or group or the record !!!!!!?????
Not easy to find it without names.
thanks

Michael

Berlin, b Germany
Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 11:59:34 (PDT)

leo has been my favorite musician since
i was 16 (i,m 44 now). I wish he would
rerecord watermelon on cd. I had to learn to appreciate guitar music, but i,m very glad i did. the intricacy and
overall volume of sound is what i really love about leo's playing.
jim macdonald

marshall, mn usa
Thursday, April 05, 2001 at 17:52:55 (PDT)

Leo Kottke, Michael Hedges, Don Ross made accoustics guitar easy to listen, but very hard to play ! heheheh!!!!

A love those guys !!!!!!!!!
Carlos Conti

Laranjeiras do Sul, PR Brasil
Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at 13:20:06 (PST)

Its till a good place to come once in a While...

Tony (Toneless)
Tony
Sydney, NSW Australia
Sunday, March 25, 2001 at 23:34:29 (PST)

Anyone driving to yakima show on 3/25/01 from Seattle?? - will pay most of your gas!!! missed Benroyal show friday......., Hey I know it is short notice but let me know!!

Will

Seattle, Wa USA
Saturday, March 24, 2001 at 11:59:35 (PST)

Hey All;

Just a note to say that the TabPigs website is now updated...with ton's of new Kottke tab that you won't fin anywhere else:

www.tabpigs.org

Also, remember to visit the Stropes site for Leo's commercial tabs:

www.stropes.com

And Mark Hanson's site as well:

www.accentonmusic.com

see ya,
"Bernie" of the TabPigs
Joe "Bernie" Carpenter

Nashville, TN USA
Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at 16:53:14 (PST)

Started listening to Kottke while I used my computer. Now I can't get enough of Leo!
Roc

Fremont, OH U.S.A.
Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 09:20:46 (PST)

WELL, I JUST HEARD LEO'S MUSIC FOR THE FIRST TIME. AND BEING (I THOUGHT) A GUITARIST MYSELF, AND AFTER PICKING MY CHIN OFF THE GROUND. I FOUND HIS SCHEDULE WHICH HE WILL BE CLOSE ENOUGH FOR ME TO SEE LIVE. I CANNOT WAIT! UNBELIEVABLE WHAT I HEARD ON THE RECORDED TRACK AND AFTER REVIEWING WHAT HIS OTHER FANS WROTE ABOUT HIS LIVE PERFORMANCES I KNOW IT WILL BE GREAT. THANKS FOR ALLOWING ME TO WRITE
JACK

DALLAS, TX U.S.A.
Monday, March 12, 2001 at 17:27:01 (PST)

I YELL AT EVERYTHING.
Leo- I love your guitar playing.
Thank You for not playing the trombone and picking the guitar.(Literally and figuratively)
Tinsmith

Wells, ME USA
Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 14:29:39 (PST)

I YELL AT EVERYTHING
Tinsmith

Wells, ME USA
Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 14:22:22 (PST)

I did not think about leo's music for 20 uears, then we had a discussion about real gitar music. This is a great site for the greatest gitar player ever.
Bart

Alphen, ZH Netherlands
Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 11:03:35 (PST)

My favorite site - great place to get my "Leo Fix"!

Jean
Jean

Reno, NV USA
Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 10:34:50 (PST)

Drink a toast to John Fahey. Gone but never forgotten by all of us who love the sound of fine acoustic music.
Ed Newbegin

Concord, CA USA
Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 17:54:20 (PST)

glad i found you guys. last time i saw leo kottke was in statesboro,ga. 1997, or 1998. he had the flu and missed a bunch of licks.. i loved it.. most misses i've ever seen him make..great show for a small group..just goes to show.. we all can make mistakes huh? i see a show coming ton athens ,ga. 09/19/01. anything else nearby????? maybe savannah??
jim mulvaney

savannah, ga usa
Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 05:17:27 (PST)

I have just begun looking around this exceptional site and reading back entries and can't wait to get back to it.

I am a long-term Leo fan - 5 Reno, NV concerts under my belt - each better than the last (which was Aug.2000) This was the first concert I can remember, in which he stood throughout.

My introduction was on an old Garrison Keillor show - my first recording a compilation tape, "Leo Kottke: The Best",(late 70's) and he wasn't kidding. If anyone knows where I can find the CD version of that tape, I'd apprediate an email. It is a compilation CD:
"Leo Kottke: The Best" BGO CD277
(My tape is wearing thin!)

Thanks to webmaster Bruce for his work in providing this site.

Jean Hickman
jeanhickman@hotmail.com

Jean

Reno, NV USA
Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 14:38:19 (PST)

Does anyone know when Leo is playing somewhere in Germany ?
Stephan

Muecke, Hessen Germany
Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 05:27:46 (PST)

Does anyone know where Leo's concerts are listed for this year. Looking for something in the upstate NY area.
Linda

Yorkville, ny USA
Tuesday, February 06, 2001 at 18:30:52 (PST)

i have an extra ticket for the show in northampton, ma tonight (2/6/01); it's sold out

email me if you are interested
Ethan

amherst, ma usa
Tuesday, February 06, 2001 at 10:58:37 (PST)

i have an extra ticket for the show in northampton, ma tonight (2/6/01)

email me if you are interested
Ethan

amherst, ma usa
Tuesday, February 06, 2001 at 10:58:25 (PST)

This is so great. It is about time we pay tribute to a man who greatly deserves it!
Scott

Belgrade, Mt USA
Saturday, February 03, 2001 at 09:32:11 (PST)

Where have I been not to come across this page before. I saved it as a bookmark.
Larry E Lanska

Virginia, MN USA
Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 17:00:38 (PST)

Hi Guys

Anybody know when Leo is coming down under to Australia?
We LK guys are just hanging out for the real thing

See ya
Pete

Peter

Brisbane, Qld Australia
Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 21:21:52 (PST)

Leo will be playing in Annapolis, Maryland on Thursday, Feburary 1, 2001. I need two tickets. Does anyone have any I can purchase?
Ingrid

Tarrytown, NY USA
Friday, January 26, 2001 at 17:07:16 (PST)

great site,best Leo site on the web
Angelo

Belmar, NJ USA
Monday, January 22, 2001 at 06:09:39 (PST)

I just got Leo's anthology and I prit' much nearly fell to the ground upon hearing him play that classical stuff. Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring and the French Suites Bouree. Gosh I'd give my right arm to get him to attempt the Loure from that very same French Suite. How about it ? Where are his relations. Talk to him.Tell him that he should seek to master those. His transcriptions are definitely a comment on modern listening to those pieces. He's got something to say ...Let him say it!
gina
Cumberland, bc canada
Thursday, January 18, 2001 at 19:27:19 (PST)

Leo is coming to Seattle WA 3/23/01 to Benaroya Hall. I'd like to send him a letter (email) with some favorite requests. I've been an active Fan since 1971! Is it possible to email him? Sincerely, Gail Herzog, Everett WA
Gail Herzog

Everett, WA USA
Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 22:01:33 (PST)

it's called the kottke experience. you have to really hear him and see him to feel his magic
can't wait to see you again on 2-2-01
love ya leo i hope you play busted bicycle
deb saenen

pequea,, pa us of a
Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 08:53:03 (PST)

leo your the best leo rocks see you in harrisburg on 2-2-01
deb saenen

pequea, pa usofa
Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 04:59:48 (PST)

I have a copy of kottkes first record 12 string blues/live at the scholar coffe house. is any one interested in it?
keller guitars

rochester , mn usa
Friday, January 12, 2001 at 19:51:32 (PST)

I have seen Leo live twice. He is by far the premier acoustic steel fingerpicking and slide guitarist of the 20th (?and 21st) century. Second place for me belongs to Ry Cooder.
Terry Denaro

Brisbane, Qld Australia
Thursday, January 04, 2001 at 02:45:46 (PST)

Leo came all the way out to the boonies to play at our folk festival. He wowed us. His arms are kinda ripplely and he told us that he took his car apart once. He is really kinda tall and is definitely your all american boy. But he's a nice man that just wants to have a nice nap then well rested plunk away with a fierceness hitherunto unknown to any one of us up here in the sticks. I am in quam gloriosam in the face of it all.
angela
cumberland, bc canada
Thursday, January 04, 2001 at 00:09:39 (PST)

This site is the greatest simply "THE GREATEST". Be back soon & keep those clips coming!
miguel

shawnee, ks usa
Wednesday, January 03, 2001 at 12:54:18 (PST)

Guess I should have known that somehow all the Kottke fans would fimd each other. Looks good here. I've been a fan and held Leo up as one of my influences on 6 and 12. I'll stay in touch...
Ed Newbegin

Concord, CA USA
Tuesday, December 19, 2000 at 23:02:59 (PST)

I'never seen nobody like you!
Everytime I listen to your music I feel that God ... is aliveand his cellphone ain't busy.
Thanks again Leo.

Emanuele.
Emanuele PIROVANO

SESTO SAN GIOVANNI, MILANO ITALY
Tuesday, December 12, 2000 at 12:15:55 (PST)

Finding my way around.
I thought i saw "The Last Steam Engine" in Tab on the OLGA Site; haven't been able to find again.
Mike
Mike Sos

Oxnard, CA USA
Sunday, December 10, 2000 at 20:49:19 (PST)

Great site.
Under the tour schedule link, this site and leo's site have him listed playing at Benroya Hall in Seattle on 03/23/01. I phoned the hall (because that is the closest he's coming to Calgary that I can See) they didn't Know anything about it. Any ideas where I can Get confirmation?

Andrew BArtley
Andrew

Calgary, Alberta Canada
Friday, December 08, 2000 at 14:16:40 (PST)

Great site
Angelo

Belmar, NJ USA
Sunday, November 26, 2000 at 10:37:13 (PST)

I've contributed my nostalgic comments to the Little Feat website,and I must say that it is also heart-warming to know that Leo Kottke has an avid following after all these years. I first heard 'Leo Kottke on 6 & 12 string guitar' on a particularly hashishin day early in 1973.I saw him perform,opening for Jesse Colin Young,on another particularly hashishin day in the fall of 1974.His performance was ethereal! Rick - Butler,Pa.

Rick Devore

Butler, Pa USA
Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 00:13:43 (PST)

Leo has been a part of my life for 25 yrs. now, I first heard him on Aug. 17, 1975. Believe it or not, the next day I was going to a Linda Ronstadt concert in Holmdel, NJ. Guess who the opening act was? What are the odds of that, being astonished on Sunday, and then totally blown away the next day with a live performance!! What a great way to reminisce about my first Leo experience!
I had the privilage of meeting him on June 21, 1986 behind the Beacon Theatre in NYC on his way back from dinner. He was so modest that he was actually somewhat embarassed that someone would actually wait by the back stage entrance to meet him.
Notice how I can remember the exact dates, that is how you experience Leo!
Ben

No. Brunswick, NJ USA
Friday, November 10, 2000 at 20:25:39 (PST)

Great job on this site! Thought I'd visit it, I'm going to see Leo in Atlantic City tomorrow nite.
Ben Funk Jr.

North Brunswick, NJ USA
Friday, November 10, 2000 at 20:16:29 (PST)

I have been to only two Leo Kottke concerts - he tends to stay in the Youpper Midwest too much, as far as I'm concerned - but enjoyed them so much I am planning to send my big sister to the Town Hall concert tomorrow night!

Paul Somerville
Paul Somerville

Moore, OK USA
Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 09:51:02 (PST)

as a fan of leo since 1974 i find his music timeless. i saw hin live only once at what must be the worst venue in the country- the satelite lounge in houston texas. it was a standing room only concert. my wife and i dumped over a trash can and sat on it. even still it was one of the best shows i've ever seen...
Dan

e. bernard, tx usa
Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 19:39:31 (PST)

Very nice website. I've been a Leo head for over 20 years and can play many of his tunes myself
Dale Osborn

Ann Arbor, MI USA
Monday, October 30, 2000 at 22:38:16 (PST)

I have a 70's vintage 12-string Takamine guitar autograhed by LK!!!!!
Anyone interested? Anyone jealous? Love to hear from you.
stephen howald

gadsden, al us
Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 12:35:41 (PDT)

I have a 70's vintage Takamine 12 string (Martin style headstock logo) in near perfect condition (Pickguard removed as per LK) which was AUTOGRAPHED BY LK!!! I met LK following a Buffalo N.Y. concert, and asked him if he would autograph one of my guitars. He did, and I really need to BRAG about it to other LK freaks.
stephen howald

GADSDEN, AL US
Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 12:32:07 (PDT)

I was at the Mystic on Saturday night, too...magic night, wasn't it? First time I had heard Accordion Bells.

And nobody does Corinna, Corinna like Leo.

Got to see him last year at the Sausalito Art Festival - people walking in front of him, yakking, poor accoustics, windy. But I sat almost at his feet, and it was Leo magic.
Carla

Rohnert Park, CA USA
Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 20:44:44 (PDT)

First heard Leo on vinyl during my first year in college in 1972, and finally got to hear him live last Saturday night in Petaluma at the Mystic 28 years later! And you know, he even played "The Driving of the Year Nail"! Awesome! Thanks for the fine evening, Leo (in case you check these sites out...).
Bill Kendall

Santa Rosa, CA USA
Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 19:09:28 (PDT)

I have been trying to play leo stuff for the last 2 years [iv'e been playin for 16 years]am i stuck in a rut?
jas

mnb, d oz
Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 23:55:58 (PDT)

Peter,

You can get Kottke's tab for "Snorkel" from John Stropes at:

http://www.stropes.com

This is the official tab from Kottke. Hope this helps.

Joe (aka; "Bernie", of the TabPigs)
Joe Carpenter

Nashville, TN USA
Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 03:57:50 (PDT)

HI Guys

What a great site

I looking for the tab for "Snorkel". Can any body help. I just love that tune

See ya

Peter
Peter

Brisbane, QLD Australia
Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 02:01:54 (PDT)

I first heard Leo Kottke's music
back in 1972 and I saw him in concert in l974. I think he's really great despite what some mealy-mouth music critics may say about him.I've tried to finger-pick on a 12-string like Leo does, but I only hurt my fingers. How's he do it?
Rick

Butler, PA US
Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 22:38:37 (PDT)

Nice site. I've been a fan since the Armadillo came to be. I try to play a little of his music and the better I get the more confused I am when I try. Thank goodness no one will ever hear me and thanks to Leo, his music always straightens out my mind. Keep up the good work. Thanks
David Watkins

Westminster, CO USA
Sunday, September 24, 2000 at 23:01:19 (PDT)

"Corrina, Corrina" forever. I think John Mellencamp said that.
David Bulla

Bloomington, IN USA
Sunday, September 17, 2000 at 16:31:43 (PDT)

Happy 55, Leo!!!
Ingrid

Tarrytown, NY USA
Monday, September 11, 2000 at 10:36:02 (PDT)

great site, I am glad I found it.
Dan Chapin

Dover, NH USA
Tuesday, September 05, 2000 at 08:16:44 (PDT)

I.ve been listening to kottkes music sinds 78 and still love his music stils
I play fingerstyle guitar myself , and every time i here one of his cd`s or went
To one of his concerts i want to stop playing instantly ( are there more of this
acoustic junks)
Hope to get some email
Thanks SIEP
siep van dijk

leeuwarden, friesland netherlands
Sunday, September 03, 2000 at 06:24:44 (PDT)

Great site! I've been listening to and seeing Kottke live since I was a kid... still can't get enough. Would love to find a good tab of Tiny Island, could someone help?
Dave

phoenix, AZ USA
Wednesday, August 30, 2000 at 14:40:03 (PDT)

I really like the song you sing "Ring, Ring, Telephone Ring Hey baby what you doing" and I would like to learn the guitar and lyrics for it. Can you tell me how to obtain the music for it?
Mary

little falls, MN USA
Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 13:50:50 (PDT)

Have been a big Kottke fan for more than 15 years. Jean Hickman
Jean Hickman

Reno, NV USA
Saturday, August 12, 2000 at 13:03:02 (PDT)

I first saw Kottke live at Sydney Town Hall 25 years ago and have seen him twice since. Love My Feet are Smiling and would love to have our kids see him in concert. Is he coming back to Australi in the near future.
Garry Rickards

Coolum Bch, QLD Australia
Friday, August 11, 2000 at 04:17:51 (PDT)

I have been a fan for a long time. My favourite album is My feet are smiling. I have seen him live a couple of times and would love to see him again. Is he coming back to Australia in the near future. Sen bloody sational!
Garry Rickards

Coolum, QLD Australia
Friday, August 11, 2000 at 04:14:53 (PDT)

Very nice and pleasant to enter the world of Leo Kottke. I first listened to his music in '73 and fell in love with it. I never found material about his music and now I'm in Heaven with all these shared tabs and notes. Thank you so much.
Michka

SAESSOLSHEIM, 67 FRANCE
Friday, August 04, 2000 at 12:52:52 (PDT)

Love the music.....
Damon Townsend

Kapowsin, WA USA
Tuesday, August 01, 2000 at 17:48:01 (PDT)

Hello,

Leo Kottke is of course the greatest acoustic guitarist ever.
Can somebody send me tabs for Tiny Island and From the cradle to the grave?

Thanks in advance.
Ad van der Zwart

Great website, more tabs please.!!!!
Ad van der Zwart

Voorhout, ZH Netherlands
Monday, July 31, 2000 at 03:29:59 (PDT)

I've been entranced by Leo Kottke's incredible guitar genius since the early 70's. Leo is on a different level from most guitarists who I've heard or seen - the only other guitarist who can come close is Laurence Juber.

Hail to the King of Acoustic Finger-style Guitar - Leo Kottke!
Bruce

Cupertino, CA USA
Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 21:56:49 (PDT)

I've been entranced by Leo Kottke's incredible guitar genius since the early 70's. Leo is on a different level from most guitarists who I've heard or seen - the only other guitarist who can come close is Laurence Juber.

Hail to the King of Acoustic Finger-style Guitar - Leo Kottke!
Bruce

Cupertino, CA USA
Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 21:55:22 (PDT)

I have exposed my 14 year old son to your music. I like to think that this a very good thing considering what is out there. His first question after listening to no vocals cd was, can I get a guitar for my birthday. This was 2 months ago and while just learning on his own he has a great disire to play much like yourself. I told him that he a long road ahead of him but we'll travel it together. I first started playing some 26 years ago with many time outs in between. I have since picked up my 12 string with a new found yearning to play again and now I will be able to do it with my son. I will (WE) be atending a couple of your upcoming concerts before the end of the year. Good Luck and travel safe!
Terry
Terry

Brooklyn park, MN Good ol'e USA
Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at 10:09:24 (PDT)

Greetings, Kottke friends. We are rare. Saw Leo in Haarlem last May. Great stuff, even when you've got the blues. Peter Ciere
Peter Ciere

Leiden, Holland Netherlands
Wednesday, July 19, 2000 at 07:47:22 (PDT)

I just saw Leo for the first time tonight in Courtenay B.C. - he was wonderful!
Paul

Black Creek, BC Canada
Sunday, July 09, 2000 at 22:03:19 (PDT)

I was just recently (we're talking days here) introduced to Kottke. I borrowed a couple of recordings and well, folks, I'm in love. There's not a whole lot else to say except when I listen to Kottke, I'm in a different world. This is the most incredible sonic journey I've had yet.

-J
Jeanne

Memphis/Knoxville, TN USA
Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 06:21:44 (PDT)

I have heared Leo round about 1980 first and the second 1999 in Hamburg in the "Fabrik". A women which sits next to me in that concert asked her man, before the concert started . "Is he also a singer". Her man answered "I don't now". I gave her the answer that he do, and that his voice is very good, in my opinion.
Some titles later she said to me "realy his voice is very very good, calm strong and dark".
The sound of the concert was the best I ever heared.

I'm now very happy that I have found your Leo site:
I was a long thime on search of same tabs, which I now have found.
The design of your site is also very pretty.

see you
Michael
Michael Spahn

Hamburg, HH Germany
Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 04:17:17 (PDT)

Christmas Concert, Twin Cities, 1968 Bolivian Marching Powder
Buffy Goodrich

Tsaile, AZ EE.UU
Saturday, June 10, 2000 at 19:59:18 (PDT)

Anyone know where I can get a free transciption of "Ojo"?
Shawn

Marshfield, Wi usa
Friday, May 26, 2000 at 16:38:25 (PDT)

To Gianni:

The transcription for "Across the Street" is available on-line from
http://www.stropes.com/htmlout/aleo.html

Bruce
Bruce Head

Toronto, ON Canada
Friday, May 26, 2000 at 09:03:58 (PDT)

I became keenly interested on Kottke's rich music because of a Graphic Design project in school!!!
Naomi

Sao Paulo, SP Brazil
Wednesday, May 24, 2000 at 17:08:53 (PDT)

I like Leo Kottke so much!!
I'm an young guitarist and I'd like to play Leo's fine tune "across the streets"
Could someone help me?
gianni

salerno, sa italy
Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at 15:46:25 (PDT)

terrific web site and very informative. I started listening to leo in about 1978 when a guitar teacher turned me on to leo's album "my feet are smiling"- which is still my favorite along with "greenhouse". None of the tab i have seen though has helped me figure out the few quick riffs at the beginning portions of "hear the wind howl" that leo does near the 12th fret. I have the rockplast video of him which gives some clues. Any good ears out there that could help? Not only is leo a great guitar player, he's a great entertainer. I don't miss a single show in atlanta. wish i could find leo's first two vinyl records...
scott crisler

atlanta, ga usa
Saturday, May 20, 2000 at 10:56:10 (PDT)

Great site, and thank you. I am an ex-pat living in Mexico, and I really needed a fix of some great music and memories.
I am fortunate enough to have seen Mr. Kottke live, and I appreciate your site being available. You can expect many more visits from me.
Grateful in Mexico, Muchas gracias.
Shawn Miller

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Mexico
Friday, May 12, 2000 at 15:52:23 (PDT)

Recently saw Leo at a show in Everett on Easter weekend.Although I have several albums,it was my first time seeing him live. With any luck,it will not be the last! He was incredible. The version of Corrina,Corrina was heart-stopping,deep and slow slide playing. Everything was great. Can you answer a question for me? A song that had the refrain"Ring,ring,Telephone ring...."
cbirklid

Everett, WA USA
Wednesday, May 03, 2000 at 11:43:43 (PDT)

great web site -i have it bookmarked.
been a kottke freak since 1973 when i used to hang out in madison wisc, some weekends.now if i can find a roy buchanan site my electric fave will be covered.
thanks again.

bruce
bruce

stillwater, mn usa
Sunday, April 30, 2000 at 18:41:25 (PDT)

Saw Leo in Flagstaff, AZ on April 26. In the local Econo Lodge I picked up a business card that says "Pamela Brown, Front Office Supervisor." Wow! I wanted to talk to Leo and tell him I'd found where Pamela has settled down. Unfortunately, due to a rather lengthly (but good) opening act, I think Leo shortened the show a bit. He didn't play "Pamela" or "Across the Street," but did play a couple new tunes, and of course told some stories as only Leo can. His playing gets better every time I see him.
Bob Fieg

Phoenix, AZ USA
Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 12:41:48 (PDT)

Leo was awesome in Olympia, WA on April 21, 2000. Leo has merged with his guitar. Thank you Leo.
Karin Kraft

Olympia, WA USA
Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 20:33:48 (PDT)

Hi
New to Leo's music, but I know I will enjoy all of his CDs. I currently have Essential Leo Kottke but will be adding to it soon. They are not easy to find in Toronto.
Steve Young

Toronto, ON Canada
Monday, April 24, 2000 at 10:54:32 (PDT)

Just saw Leo live for the first time in about 25 years. Took my wife and son---we were just knocked out. His albums are great, but live...the music, the stories. Thursday was so great in Seattle I (and my wife, who humors me) went again Saturday night in Everett. I wish I'd known he came out on stage after performing. I don't know what I'd have said, but... Anyway, I'll be counting the days until he comes here again.
Richard Rice

Lake Forest Park, WA USA
Sunday, April 23, 2000 at 21:51:06 (PDT)

Seen Leo 4-20 at Benaroya Hall, Seattle. The Hall is state of the art, even Leo commented that he can actually hear pitch in there (which is quite uncommon). The show was something old, something new, something borowed, and something blue. For an encore he did Vasaline Machinegun, commenting on calling John Fahey, saying he was passing though Portland and would stop by to chat, but when he got there "John wasn't home" ha!(you know John). He did a new piece on the 12 STR. "very nice" very reminiscent. He did a Pete Seeger Tune about "The Bank" I think we all can relate to this, even more nowdays. Across the Street still chokes me up (I guess I really haven't lived the blues).

Reminisced a little with a couple in line about the first time I saw Leo in about "71" he played my guitar on stage and his opening act was Steve Goodman, who "sang his hart out", god bless him.

Leo Never Sounded Better.

Roger, fan forever.
Roger Stuberg

Federal Way, WA USA
Saturday, April 22, 2000 at 19:19:36 (PDT)

Kottke's the best! I wish they would play more of his music on the radio though.
Ricky Blount

Hibbing, MN USA
Saturday, April 22, 2000 at 12:29:11 (PDT)

Kottke's the best! I wish they would play more of his music on the radio though.
Ricky Blount

Hibbing, MN USA
Saturday, April 22, 2000 at 12:27:59 (PDT)

Kottke's the best! I wish they would play more of his music on the radio though.
Ricky Blount

Hibbing, MN USA
Saturday, April 22, 2000 at 12:27:35 (PDT)

Kottke's the best! I wish they would play more of his music on the radio though.
Ricky Blount

Hibbing, MN USA
Saturday, April 22, 2000 at 12:26:58 (PDT)

Kottke's the best! I wish they would play more of his music on the radio though.
Ricky Blount

Hibbing, MN USA
Saturday, April 22, 2000 at 12:26:44 (PDT)

I am very glad to finally locate the unofficial leo kottke website. it gives us old farts something to do. john
john

Richmond, va usa
Friday, April 07, 2000 at 18:03:22 (PDT)

fingerstyle guitarist since 1975
Ross Carseldine

Brisbane, QLD Australia
Thursday, April 06, 2000 at 20:23:06 (PDT)

Amazing web site. Love it. By sheer good luck I was visiting my daughter in Amsterdam and nearly fell over when I spotted a poster for a concert. Sold out! But persistence paid off and we saw him on Sunday, March 26th. i had no idea he was touring. What a fantastic experience.
Barbara Morgan

Preston, Lancashire, Lancashire England
Wednesday, March 29, 2000 at 08:57:56 (PST)

To Leo - Not enough thanks can i offer as an exchange for how much you have given me. Since i first heard you from 3 feet away at the 'Quiet Knight'in Chicago back in '69, (thanks to my ex-wife) and then whenever you would come in to town. Your music, your playing, your anecdotes, your being - all a pure joy. You inspired me to get a 12 string and dobro, when i realized that aluminium foil taped over the sound hole of a six string wouldn't work, - and play your music as best as i can. Still working on it over 30 years later, and still enjoying coming close to your sound. May you live and continue to reward us with your music for a long time to come, and may i have the opportunity to hear you live again.
Allan Levine

Arad, Isreal Israel
Friday, March 24, 2000 at 16:59:40 (PST)

One of the finest musicians that I have ever heard and seen
derek mcintosh

Aldershot, Su UK
Thursday, March 16, 2000 at 15:35:54 (PST)

Love the music!!!!!!!!!
Twofeathers

garrison, ia benton
Thursday, March 09, 2000 at 11:21:51 (PST)

Eccezzionale!!!!
Non credo ai miei occhi, un sito dedicato a leo Kottke, non l'avrei mai creduto! Ascolto la sua musica dal '79,
ho assistito a due suoi concerti in Italia a Milano e in Germania dove lavoro, e�sempre fantastico e le sensazioni che fa provare con le sue note sono indescrivibili !
Grazie infinite. Ciao e ... rispondetemi.
Guido Tomea

L�hne, NRW Germany
Tuesday, March 07, 2000 at 12:20:33 (PST)

I really loved Leo Kottke in the 70's and have just recently replaced some of my vinyl with cds and got 6 and 12 String Guitar. I have not listened to anything else for 2 days now. Knocks me out all over again. It is great to get so much information from this site. Thanks for your effort.
Mary Bryant

Auburn, AL USA
Friday, March 03, 2000 at 08:54:09 (PST)

I saw Leo in concert at the University of Minnesota - Duluth in 1973 and have been a major fan ever since. My wife and I are going to see him this evening at the Vilar Center in Beaver Creek, Colorado, 3rd row center. Hate to rub it in ...........
Mark Chenoweth

Eagle, CO USA
Tuesday, February 29, 2000 at 14:20:46 (PST)

Has "The Best" album ever been converted to CD?
Mark Jorgenson

La Crosse, WI USA
Monday, February 28, 2000 at 12:02:03 (PST)

Thank God for this site, particularly the audio and video clips! I've been listening to Leo Kottke for 30 years. For my money the best guitarist in the world. Seen him at the Bottom Line in NY a couple of times. An amazing experience in a great venue. No guitarist's or music lover's education is complete unless they've listened to Leo Kottke.
Lew Sengstacke

Caldwell, NJ USA
Monday, February 21, 2000 at 19:52:49 (PST)

This is my first trip here. I'm looking for tab on Leo's rendition of Bill Cheatum. We'll see how it goes.
Sue

Oldtown, ID USA
Sunday, February 20, 2000 at 17:13:15 (PST)

Happy Valentine's Day to my Kottke-Head-Sweetie ~ Front Row Bruce Cockburn ~ March 21

JT

The Cabin, Ontario Canuckland
Friday, February 11, 2000 at 10:27:25 (PST)

just saw leo for the first time in perhaps 13-14 years. 2/9/00 at the ram's head inn, annapolis md.seventh time for me. don't feel quite as old as I should.gave him a big hug and thanked him for 27 years of happiness......
ken

md usa
Thursday, February 10, 2000 at 20:29:31 (PST)

leo.s Been my FAV since 1969.I've seen Leo about 7 times : but not in ten years. Hoping to be able to see him soon somewhere in Florida. He's the best.
Andy Heniger
2604 1st. #2
Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
Andy Heniger

Indian Rocks , FL USA
Thursday, February 03, 2000 at 19:57:37 (PST)

This is cool, I haven't heard much
from Leo for awhile, perhaps this web site will help me catch up. I have been listening to his music for about 20
years, and saw him once live. Amazing !
Rick Heiser

Woodland, CA US of A
Tuesday, February 01, 2000 at 13:01:50 (PST)

I'm embarassed to admit until last week I had never heard of Leo Kottke. A friend, to whom I shall forever be indebted, gave me one of Leo's tapes and I am in total awe of the man and his playing. I have played that tape every day since and it just gets better and better.

Now I'm on a mission to find all of Leo's music possible. Chet, what's his name and Les, whom ever, have been relegated to the shelf permanently. I have finally found the master of the guitar.

I appreciate this site because of the dedication shown and the amount of information about Leo. It's obvious immediately, this site is not only a work of art, but also a love of art.

Thank you for such a marvelous site with so much information about such a magical guitarist.
John

AZ
Sunday, January 30, 2000 at 05:36:20 (PST)

Leo Kottke is a great guitarist along with having a really great last name!
Micara Kottke

Walnut Grove, MN USA
Saturday, January 29, 2000 at 22:18:33 (PST)

This is a very nice website. If anyone has detailed information on Kottke's concerts in Europe I would be very interested.
Mike Porath

Linkoping, Sweden
Saturday, January 29, 2000 at 06:54:00 (PST)

I just gotta say that I believe the music world would be far better if people like Leo got airplay and people like the backstreet boys drifted off into obscurity!
Beau Sunde

moorhead, mn usa
Thursday, January 27, 2000 at 12:49:12 (PST)

Can't wait to see Kotke here in town again. The show at the Hoyt Sherman was phenomanal.
Amber Martin

Des Moines, IA United States
Saturday, January 22, 2000 at 18:54:39 (PST)

Bruce, this message is for you.

It's been awhile since I actually sat down and spent time at this Kottke site. I just finished viewing your video clips of Leo as well as listening to most of the audio pieces. Wow, you did an awesome job putting this all together.

Whenever I speak of Leo Kottke to people who aren't familiar with him, I tend to direct them this way. You have an incredible amount of info on the man available here to see, hear and even discuss with.

I recall someone once crediting you regarding this website as a "labor of love." It is quite obviously true..:-)

Thanks for all the hard work it takes to maintain and keep the site alive, Bruce. Some pretty neat friendships have even developed as a result of the comradery found here.

It's a great place to share our "Kottke" musical appreciation.

My feet are smiling.....:-)

Patty
Pennsylvania Patty

Bucks County, Pa. USA
Thursday, January 20, 2000 at 04:23:21 (PST)

Hello,
Nice site. Is there an "official" Kottke site? This one looks fine to me. Been a fan for years.
Mj
Michael

Franklin, TN USA
Monday, January 17, 2000 at 14:38:25 (PST)

Hey Patsy! I think "Norm" from Orstailia might be having a lend of you. To say something like "not bad" or even "not that good" is actually quite a compliment down here.......
Anyway, great site to discover, just when I thought my wife and I were the only people to have ever heard of Leo outside of his home country. He gets to Australia quite often (even though he almost drowned here once off Rottnest Island near Fremantle)and its always an experience never to be forgotten.
Chris

Sydney, nsw Australia
Saturday, January 15, 2000 at 22:31:20 (PST)

The music makes my heart happywhen i was 19 my friend " you have to listen"I no nothing about the guitar.ohh my gosh.when i meet people i l et them borrow it then (6&12)cd then track em down & get it back.that one goes in my car.to sleepy to type.....talk to youins later,steve
steve

salem, oh u.s.a
Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 22:07:29 (PST)

I'm a die hard Kottke fan. Been following him and his music ever since the the late 60's and early 70's when he played at the Whole Coffee House at the University of Minnesota.

His concert at the Sheldon Theater in Red Wing was fabulous. He was on! His best selection of tunes that I've heard yet. He never fails to amaze me. Would love to play some of his music and play it well. After banging away at that goal for the past ^%&*(^#E* years (too embarassed to admit how many) I'm still not completely satisfied with even one song.

Leo is the best at what he does.

John Keprios

Eagan, MN USA
Monday, January 10, 2000 at 20:16:06 (PST)

Listening since the seventies.

Arnold Koiter

Bleiswijk, Netherlands
Friday, January 07, 2000 at 14:16:11 (PST)

Looking for chords and tab to Julie's House.
Gary S. Larsen

Fayetteville , AR
Sunday, January 02, 2000 at 18:36:53 (PST)

someones stole my email address
nils

oslo, austria
Friday, December 24, 1999 at 17:12:31 (PST)

great site

bert hermsen

eersel, nb netherlands
Saturday, December 18, 1999 at 11:00:55 (PST)

Leo you bring a smile to my face and put a spring in my step.
I have just started taking guitar lessons and you are one of the reasons.
Thanks.
Glenn

Baltimore , MD US
Thursday, December 16, 1999 at 07:43:27 (PST)

I am enjoying your web site. You obviously have put a lot of work into this. It is very nice with a lot of useful information. I am spending entirely too much time visiting it.
Dave H.
David Hajicek

Minnetonka, MN USA
Sunday, December 05, 1999 at 09:42:21 (PST)

Leo played in Hickory, NC recently. I'm still reeling in disapointment as I had to miss the event. I'm sure he was awesome. Saw him in Memphis about ten years ago and he was nothing short of flawless, not to mention absolutely hilarious.
Michael Kenney

Charlotte, NC USA
Friday, November 26, 1999 at 21:49:33 (PST)

Got turned on to Leo in Guatemala of all places while I lived there for 6 years. I've recently returned home to start over and unfortunately missed Leo's shows in WI. Hopefully I'll get to see him next year when he comes through in April. Leo, you're great!
Pogo Harpman

Deerfield, WI USA
Sunday, November 21, 1999 at 17:39:30 (PST)

Got turned on to Leo in Guatemala of all places while I lived there for 6 years. I've recently returned home to start over and unfortunately missed Leo's shows in WI. Hopefully I'll get to see him next year when he comes through in April. Leo, you're great!
Pogo Harpman

Deerfield, WI USA
Sunday, November 21, 1999 at 17:39:25 (PST)

Too cool for school.I first heard of L.K. in 1974 as a sr. in h.s. at a Quaker Prep school in West Branch,Ia.It soothed me to experience his style. Saw him in Des Moines acouple years ago or three, at the "Art in the dark coffee house". Fantastic!! I turned my old pop onto L.K. recently and he nabbed my tape. Thanks for all the years of truly excellent artistic creation and for providing me with a path for common ground with my 74yr. old Dad.
John Poston

Corydon, IA USA
Saturday, November 20, 1999 at 09:09:57 (PST)

Hey Everyone!! Please go to www.dsrmusic.com/guitarvote/ after checking out my page and VOTE for me in group 16!
I would really apreciate it,
Rusty
rusty coolet

houston, tx usa
Friday, November 19, 1999 at 07:06:26 (PST)

Keep up the good work! this is a great resource for music xscription & concerts. Due to you, caught Leo last May at Rams Head in Annapolis.
TNX TOM
Tom Auth

Annapolis, MD USA
Sunday, November 14, 1999 at 07:34:55 (PST)

Thanks
bob

houston, tx
Saturday, November 13, 1999 at 22:03:01 (PST)

I can't wait for the show here tonight (11/12/99). I will give a review when I get home.
Rex

MI
Friday, November 12, 1999 at 14:31:08 (PST)

Dear mr Kottke, I have visited three of your concerts here in Sweden. The first, and most unforgettable, was in Stockholm at the "Mosebacke Etablissement", the hot summer of 1975. It was a very special, "magic" atmosphere in that little, crowded room, whith you just sitting there in front of us, playing and, too, telling odd stories. Do you remember? I�m looking forward to see you here in Sweden again, when do you come back here?
Sven Ahnlund

Bj�rnlunda, Sweden
Sunday, November 07, 1999 at 15:27:39 (PST)

Is it possible to get a Leo Kottke autograph? How do I go about doing this? Please contact me: jjordan@venus.net
Mariana

Batesville, IN USA
Monday, November 01, 1999 at 06:56:00 (PST)

really like the music
steve carter

lou, ky us
Friday, October 29, 1999 at 14:39:08 (PDT)

Leo Kottke concerts are wonderful events. I wish I could go to one every month or so.
Alice

Urbana, IL USA
Thursday, October 28, 1999 at 18:17:37 (PDT)

A Great Site for a Great Musician!

I can't remember when I first heard Leo Kottke play, it was live in around 1970. Enjoyed his early stuff, then lost rack of him for about 20 years until I joyfully rediscovered him on TV some years ago. He only gets better. And yes, he can sing!
Alan

Regina, SK Canada
Wednesday, October 20, 1999 at 23:00:37 (PDT)

This is a shot in the dark, but I am somewhat desperate. Does anyone happen to have an extra ticket to the November 6th concert at the Baird Auditorium in Washington, D.C.? I am #15 on the waiting list, but fear that I will miss the show without some assistance from someone. Please e-mail me if you can help.
Stephen

Centreville, VA USA
Wednesday, October 20, 1999 at 07:39:21 (PDT)

nice to have found friends
ockert

Bad Bramstedt, germany Geramany
Wednesday, October 13, 1999 at 04:10:54 (PDT)

I've seen Mr Kottke in concert a few times in Brisbane. The fist time I saw him was for the release of PECULIAROSO. He played at the Metro Theatre here in Brisbane. The Metro was a "rustic" building built out of corrugated iron and lots of charm. A few weeks after the concert we had a really violent storm that trashed the place. Quite fitting really: Metro Theatre, There you Go! (WOOSH!! CLANG!! Bang!!)

Andrew O'Dempsey

Brisbane, Qld Australia
Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at 05:39:41 (PDT)

Caught Leo's show in Owen's Mills, Md. last evening..... Incredible as always. The MAN never loses his touch and just gets better with time...:-)

I always come away from these live shows with an exhuberance that lasts for weeks. Good medicine for the soul, that Kottke creature is....:-)

Patty, still glowing.
Patty

Bucks County, Pa USA
Monday, October 11, 1999 at 07:12:05 (PDT)

started listening to leo on 8 track in 73.must be in a box somewhere.glad to see leo has fans.always loved his music.
mary

oxford, al usa
Wednesday, October 06, 1999 at 07:04:11 (PDT)

saw leo in concert in july 99 with Cowboy Junkies in Cerritos CA -- Leo was great as usual -- but being the opener, was not onstage long enough for a leo-junkie like me. The cowboy junkies were okay -- though the lead singer had annoying stage habits -- like draping her arms over the mike stand like she was too tired to stand up and sing normally....(maybe that's her normal behavior??) -- so next time, Leo, PLEASE do a solo tour thru los angeles -- soon.
chris hingley

quartz hill, ca usa
Monday, October 04, 1999 at 13:09:46 (PDT)

Looking forward to seeing Leo in Northampton, MA on Oct 3, '99
Will Dougherty

Riverton, CT USA
Wednesday, September 29, 1999 at 09:25:24 (PDT)

Just wundering what leo does if he breaks a fingernail? Also, leo is the greatest composer and player in the world!!! If you don't think so,try to write something that sounds like him or attempt to play his music.
chad

abingdon, il USA
Tuesday, September 28, 1999 at 06:27:19 (PDT)

Please note that I have archived entries to the guestbook from August 1998 to July 1999 (old entries can be viewed by clicking the links at the top of the page).

Bruce Head

Toronto, ON Canada
Monday, September 27, 1999 at 07:27:57 (PDT)

On September 13,1999, Norm from Australia laments to us here in the Kottke Guestbook:

"Leo's not that good."

G'day,mate. Surely you didn't have your morning cup of coffee and vegemite sandwhich yet when you wrote that dilusional comment.

Patty
Patty

Bucks County, Pa USA
Monday, September 27, 1999 at 06:06:38 (PDT)

Hey Fred Bushor:

Thanks for sharing that great story about Pamela Brown on Sept.11th. I have to wonder what Kottke himself would think about the little gem you found!

By the way.....I love your profession....(or is it a hobby?)...saving unique music from the fire pits! You must have an incredible collection. My hat's off to ya! (except, I don't really wear a hat)

Regards,

Patty
Patty

Bucks County, Pa USA
Monday, September 27, 1999 at 05:49:02 (PDT)

One Guitar, No vocals. Leo opened my musical ears with his first album and this "First album since his Last album" is absolutely wild. I got away from Leo for while; I explored elsewhere and I'm glad I did. The newness of the sound is like making the discovery all over a again. Questions: what kind of guitars does he use, any baritones, brand names, hand mades, 6 or twelve bari's,tunings for each song, slide on which songs, i.e., a discography. I saw Leo in about 1973. The Bill was Leo, Frank Zappa, and the Mahavishnu Orchestra at the Nassau Coliseum, Long Island, New York. Talk about a show! What a bill! I have not seen Leo since then. This last album is as if he took youth discovery pills or something. The creative energy is something you very seldom hear on albums by musicians over 24 or 25 years old. Man, I am Diggin' it. Thank god he doesn't sing on it. He really can sound like geese farts on a muggy day.

Bob Tendy

Putnam Valley, NY USA
Friday, September 17, 1999 at 18:45:23 (PDT)

I love the lyrics section.
IAN JONES

ILKESTON, Derbyshire U.K.
Wednesday, September 15, 1999 at 14:01:42 (PDT)

Leo's not that good.
norm

lambton, nsw australia
Monday, September 13, 1999 at 16:51:27 (PDT)

"Live" album has been an inspiration to an old picker like myself. The music is magic. Thanks Leo.
Rick Keech

Little Rock, AR USA
Monday, September 13, 1999 at 14:15:04 (PDT)

Happy Birthday, Leo !!

Here's wishing you
another 54 healthy and
productive years.

Luv 'ya, Man !!!

Marty from St. Looey

Marty H.

St. Louis, MO USA
Sunday, September 12, 1999 at 13:45:26 (PDT)

I've been rescuing records from landfill sites for a little while now. That only means I go to thrift stores and yard sales and buy interesting records to keep them from being destroyed. This past week I bought an 8-track tape by a guy named Gene Tracy that features a live report on a farting contest. You can see how I'm really into the cultural "Stuff".

Anyway, besides that, I bought a few more records. Two by Mahalia Jackson to add to the others I have; one by General Motors titled," Chevrolet Sings of Safe Driving and You". The record contains such memorable tunes as," An Exciting Thing (Driving a car); Grown-up Baby (Driving psychology)and many others.

Another album I rescued was "TWANG" A Country Song by Duane Eddy and an album, by Nina and Fredrik.

However,best of all was a record that features a reading of the book by D.H. Lawrence, "LADY CHATTERLEY'S LOVER". It's on the CAEDMON label # TC1116 (1959) and the reader is PAMELA BROWN !!
Yeah! That's what I thought too. Imagine, Pamela brown ! Remember the opening line in the song...I'm the guy who didn't marry pretty Pamela Brown??

I wonder what the "real" king (Kottke)of the twelve string would think about that?
Fred Bushor

Halifax, N.S. Canada
Saturday, September 11, 1999 at 19:48:12 (PDT)

Leo is my inspiration not only as a guitar player, but as a design professional. His music is perfect!
brAd

lexington, ky usa
Tuesday, August 31, 1999 at 13:26:31 (PDT)

Hey Leo
the last concert was in germany(Hamburg)
1975? We miss you in 1999.For mr you are
the best Guitarplayer in my generation
i am 50 years old.auf wiedersehen Manfred

Keller

Alveslohe, D Germany
Sunday, August 29, 1999 at 08:51:19 (PDT)

You obviously put a lot of effort into this web site, and it provides a lot of good information. I've been trying to let Leo know that an old friend and fan of his, Turley Richards, has finally gotten a web site (www.turleyrichards.com) prior to releasing a double cd of his music. Contact Turley at turrich@bellsouth.net. If you can pass it on I'd appreciate it. What's the possibility that their paths could cross again?
Paul Steinmetz

Arlington, VA usa
Monday, August 23, 1999 at 17:21:52 (PDT)

If you see him, tell Leo that he got me playing 10- string 12-string
Wayne

ellendale, Nd usa
Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 13:24:58 (PDT)

I am interested in tunings of some of Leo Kottkes earlier songs and trying to figure out the tab from the tunings myself. Is there any information out there?
Mike Kerr

Phelps, ny usa
Thursday, August 12, 1999 at 06:19:59 (PDT)

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