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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)

An ardent fan since early 70's. Have nearly all Leo's recordings on CD.
Never seem to get bored with any of his music. Favourite's include Dreams & All That Stuff, Shout Towrd Noon, Mudlark & Standing in my Shoes.
Paul Rumble

Perth, WA Australia
Saturday, July 17, 1999 at 20:09:53 (PDT)

I fell in love with Leo Kottke's music when I heard "Greenhouse." I got to see him in concert July 1998, and he was wonderful. He will be back in town in about a week! I hope he sings "Tiny Island"; it is my favorite song.
Sarah

CA USA
Thursday, July 15, 1999 at 01:06:39 (PDT)

In the process of moving from to one coast to the other and back again, my plans to catch Leo Kottke perform at Humphrey's By the Bay in San Diego on July 18th fizzled. The words "SOLD OUT" hit me like a brick when I attempted to order 2 tickets, too late. I never had trouble ordering Kottke tickets before. To sell out a venue is a feather in Leo's cap (but he doesn't even wear a cap, does he?)and I am happy for him. But I am blown away and sadly disappointed, to say the least.

My request: If anyone out there has 2tx they can help me with, I'd be willing to give you the shirt off my back (that's all) and the $$ needed to cover cost.

Missing the concert is not the end of the world...and the sun will still come up in the morning...but to miss this opportunity to see the MAN perform live is worse that missing your Wheaties for breakfast.

In other words, if anyone out there has a few extra tx for the July 18th gig that you may not be needing, please e-mail me. Many thanx.

Patty

Patty

USA (somewhere)
Sunday, July 11, 1999 at 09:46:31 (PDT)

Okay, more specifically, I am looking for tab for "some birds", and "slang", from "side one suite". I would be extremely appreciative of any info!
Ross

NY
Saturday, July 10, 1999 at 16:25:12 (PDT)

Great Site! Big fan. One question - anyone aware of tab for "Side One Suite"? I actually might die if I don't learn some of that song. It is playing in my head all day long these days (I can imagine worse fates). Thanks much for responses.
Ross

NY
Wednesday, July 07, 1999 at 20:15:50 (PDT)

I heard Circle Round The Sun, first. I think some time in 1973. I proceeded to go out and find everything else I could. Leo's music changed me forever, as it has the lives of all those who have had to bear the hours of my repetitive exploration of open tuning.
Colin Bennitt

Branford, Ct. usa
Wednesday, July 07, 1999 at 18:54:25 (PDT)

Just to let you know:

Leo Kottke/One Guitar, No Vocals
Released On: June 29, 1999

I ordered mine this morning! (CD-Now)

Bruce and all posters: Thanks for a great site! ---Rick

Rick Price

Cedar Falls, IA USA
Wednesday, June 30, 1999 at 03:44:35 (PDT)

play a little bit
M�hlhause

hamburg, germany
Saturday, June 26, 1999 at 13:52:33 (PDT)

Enjoyed the site...I was looking for an Out of Print recording in CD Form???
Linne' Girouard

Houston, TX USA
Wednesday, June 23, 1999 at 15:28:15 (PDT)

You still can't have all my albums!
muckala

newalla, Ok US
Friday, June 18, 1999 at 19:48:22 (PDT)

re jim cooper i to would like a full list of leo transciptions .SIGH , but what can you do .
mars

nsw, austrailia
Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 21:41:51 (PDT)

Interesting!
L.Klebold

Broomfield, Co USA
Friday, June 11, 1999 at 22:25:05 (PDT)

I am interested in finding a Leo Kottke instructional video if one exists. I would also like to find a full list of Kottke guitar transcriptions.
I look forward to Kottke's next visit to Duluth,MN!
-Jim Cooper
Jim Cooper

Duluth, MN USA
Thursday, June 03, 1999 at 12:44:14 (PDT)

Carolyn,

I've responded to you privately via e-mail.

Bruce
Bruce Head

Toronto, On Canada
Tuesday, June 01, 1999 at 11:28:11 (PDT)

i am more commonly known as brian robinson's mother -- several of you may know him as a young leo fan, a player of leo's music, a tab pig, whatever --- anyway, his dad and i also are fans of leo ---- and i have a question --- we would love to somehow contact him and offer him a sum of money to come to our home -- we'd be willing to give him a substantial amount -- but don't know how to contact him or an agent --- any ideas out there? we'd love to do this for our son's graduation gift (plus we would reap the benefit) -- it might be too high of a price for us, but would like to check it out anyway. have you ever heard of him doing anything private like this before? i'd appreciate any comments --- thanks, carolyn robinson
carolyn robinson

olathe, ks usa
Monday, May 31, 1999 at 19:57:56 (PDT)

Nice to know there are more "Kottke-heads" out there.
He's been a favorite of mine since I was 15. Let's see,
that's uh, um, wait. Lemme take my shoes off. Yup.
That's alot of years. I got hooked the first time
I heard "Vaseline..." on "underground radio" and I've
been listening ever since.
Nice cite/site/sight.
LONG LIVE LEO !
deb boz

Milwaukee, WI USA
Thursday, May 27, 1999 at 22:15:27 (PDT)

My name is Lcpl Kevin J Kottke of Newport, Or. I have been told that I am a reltion to Leo Kottke. My Mothers Name is Kathleen Kottke and her father's name is Daniel Kottke of Chewalah, Wash. I am just trying to talk to him and see if we are really related. I believe so but it is really unknown to me. Thankyou for your time.
LCpl Kevin Kottke USMC
KrazyKlops

Camp Pendleton, ca United States
Monday, May 24, 1999 at 18:17:31 (PDT)

Being a fan of Leo Kottke, I have to say that I am impressed with the
content of this site. Some gaps in my knowledge of Leo Kottke have been
plugged. Keep it up.

Gary Thomas

Porirua, New Zealand
Tuesday, May 18, 1999 at 02:11:18 (PDT)

Nice work Bruce, glad to see Leo is touring, hope to see him in Europe soon.

A devoted fan
Vincent de Laat

Breda, Holland
Monday, May 17, 1999 at 15:24:41 (PDT)

Just saw Leo at the Towne Crier Cafe in Pawling NY and he was fabulous. He played some oldies and a few new ones from the upcoming album. He was engaging and kept the audience laughing and in awe. His playing was exceptional.
Rob Penner

Purdys, NY
Friday, May 14, 1999 at 06:06:34 (PDT)

I have known Leo Kottke's music since 1974 when in France I first listened to his early-times "My feet are smiling" record. Since, even if this record became lost (or stollen), I never stopped listening to and enjoying tapes and now CD of this always evolving music.
We had our French folk guitar picker with late Marcel Dadi but he's now gone.
When is Leo coming to France: for fun, good food & wines, concert or better all together? Let me know, we'll pave the way!
JMD

P.S. And congratulations again to the "Unofficial" Webmaster for Leo Kottke, the place is great.
Jean-Michel DESOBEAU

Washington, DC USA
Thursday, May 13, 1999 at 11:21:02 (PDT)

Leo is a National Treasure.!!
bob

Saturday, May 08, 1999 at 12:30:46 (PDT)

Been a fan of Kottke's since 1972 after hearing 6 & 12 at a friends
party. The girl I was after left with another guy 'cause I was lost in
the music, he drove a beat up Ford pick-up. I never saw her again until 1990 when I was opening up for Kottke in 1990at Raoul's in Portland ME. She sat at a table almost directly in front of me, she was fat and toothless. I laughed and missed a phrase in the tune I was playing.....a good time was had by all.
Peter Albert

Westbrook, ME USA
Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at 18:36:52 (PDT)

Been a fan of Kottke's since 1972 after hearing 6 & 12 at a friends
party. The girl I was after left with another guy 'cause I was lost in
the music, he drove a beat up Ford pick-up. I never saw her again until 1990 when I was opening up for Kottke in 1990at Raoul's in Portland ME. She sat at a table almost directly in front of me, she was fat and toothless. I laughed and missed a phrase in the tune I was playing.....a good time was had by all.
Peter Albert

Westbrook, ME USA
Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at 18:36:10 (PDT)

I remember being absolutely struck by this awkward, gangly guitar player in 1971 at the northfield, mn armory and I've been a fan ever since !
chuck

eagan, mn usa
Saturday, April 24, 1999 at 10:04:04 (PDT)

I have been a fan ever since I saw him in the early 70's in St.Cloud MN and Minneapolis. I have played guitar for the last 45 years and have both of Taylor, 12 and 6 strings. I have seen him in concert all over the country and hope to see him again soon. This is the best site I have found on Kottke. Great job! Thanks again. Bill W
Bill W

Houston, TX USA
Thursday, April 22, 1999 at 12:09:49 (PDT)

Leo Kottke's the reason I started playing guitar, and has inspired me for 20 years!
Bart Ambrose

Sacramento, CA USA
Monday, April 19, 1999 at 13:18:18 (PDT)

Thank you for all the work you've done on this site
Patrick Basile

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Sunday, April 11, 1999 at 22:42:08 (PDT)

I'm a big fan of Leo since he performed in Holland (Amsterdam) somewhere in 1975, together with Leon Redbone.
Since then I visited three more concerts of Leo in Holland. Looking at the tour schedule for 1999 I doubt it if Leo will come to Europe, but hope keeps me alive.
Bert Spek

Bodegraven, Netherlands
Wednesday, April 07, 1999 at 07:41:17 (PDT)

Great Site! But, when will Leo Grace us Cincinnatians with a performance? I am itching to see him.
Mike

Cincinnati, OH USA
Tuesday, April 06, 1999 at 11:28:29 (PDT)

I know how old Leo is but does anyone know what date his birthday is?
Ingrid

Tarrytown, NY USA
Tuesday, April 06, 1999 at 07:37:18 (PDT)

What a great web-site. Bruce, you have done an outstanding job. Keep it up, for all of us.
Thanks,
Johnny Petree

Wausau, WI USA
Monday, April 05, 1999 at 21:44:50 (PDT)

Viva el underground! Vive la souterraine! Or something. Wooha for Leo Kottke, Tom Rush, Leonard Cohen, and all the great ordinaries.
Dan Winckler

Williamsburg, VA USA
Friday, April 02, 1999 at 23:26:28 (PST)

Wow - thank you for being here, a place to get info on Leo.
Shane

portland, me usa
Monday, March 29, 1999 at 08:54:27 (PST)

Tom (below),

The soundtrack to "Fat Guy Goes Nutzoid" has never been released.

Bruce
Bruce Head

Toronto, On Canada
Sunday, March 21, 1999 at 09:54:28 (PST)

I have just got into Leo Kottke music after hearing his music in a Troma film called - "Fat Guy Goes Nutzoid".. Does anybody know whether this the soundtrack was ever released or if music from the film is on other recordings? Also, as I live in London, UK and am not likely to travel to the US in the near future, I would like to know if Leo plans to do any tours here... I would love to see him live.. I have bourght a few records in the past few months - including "Did you hear me", which is absolutely amazing.. "Morning is a long way home" is definately my favourite track.
Tom Leach

London, L UK
Saturday, March 20, 1999 at 04:39:54 (PST)

The server on which the web site is hosted recently experienced some problems, which have subsequently affected execution of certain interactive components on this site. Namely, the search function and the chat room. I will be attempting repairs over the next day or two.

Bruce

Bruce Head

Toronto, On Canada
Thursday, March 18, 1999 at 16:01:42 (PST)

I have been a die hard kottke fan since a friend of mine , nack in 1989 gave me a used cassette tape(no markings) with portions of 6 and 12 string. My only problem has been that I have had nobody to share my enthusiasm with, until now!
favorite kottke song: embryonic journey
Mark

honolulu, hi us
Thursday, March 18, 1999 at 09:00:09 (PST)

Set list for Leo Kottke @ Forest Grove, OR 3-6-99
William Powell (6 string)
#@&*%!wood (6)
Wonderland by Night (6)
Rings(6)
Room at the Top of the Stairs w/Airproofing (12 string)
Louise (12)
Strange (Guitar Music) but could not remember complete tune (12)
Utopian Hiway (12)
Heidi Motel (12)
BREAK
Cripple Creek (6)
Corrina, Corrina (6)
Little Martha (6)
Standing in my Shoes (6)
Morning is the Long Way Home (6)
Hear the Wind Howl (12)
Snorkel (12)
Pamela Brown (12)
(Encore) Jack Fig (12)
(E) Across the Street (6)

Everett, WA 3-7-99
William Powell (6)
Odd Ball (6)
Wonderland by Night (6)
Room Service (at the Tahiti Motel) w/ I Yell at Traffic w/ Room Service w/ I Yell at Traffic (12)
Rings (6)
Room at the Top of the Stairs w/Airproofing w/Room at the Top-Stairs (12)
Louise (12)
Morning is the Long Way Home (12)
BREAK
Cripple Creek (6)
Corrina, Corrina (6)
Little Martha (6)
Heidi Motel (6)
Snorkel (12)
June Bug w/Machine w/Jack Fig (12)
(E) Pamela Brown (12)

Jim
pavlicek@turbotek.net
Jim Pavlicek

Tumwater, WA USA
Tuesday, March 09, 1999 at 14:22:18 (PST)

Dear Leo,

Come back to Cincinnati! It's been some time and I believe I went to two concerts of yours, In fact I know I did back in late '92 and early '95. Just found this site on the web and wanted all to know that Leo's music is special.

Geno
E.F.Wolters Jr.

Cincinnati, Oh
Sunday, March 07, 1999 at 21:16:07 (PST)

Personally I think leo is the "end all" of entertainers. Has his new record been released yet?
journier

eastlake, oh usa
Thursday, March 04, 1999 at 09:35:31 (PST)

Leo, i love your music and I try to play your music too with the same your twelve strings guitar.
Love Oscar
oscar

filettole, pi italy
Thursday, March 04, 1999 at 09:12:47 (PST)

I have followed Leo Kottke since I saw him at the Troubadour in either 1971 or 1972.
Aric Parent

Lomita, CA USA
Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 19:15:36 (PST)

My husband and I had the pleasure of seeing Leo on Saturday night at the Emelin Theater in Mamaroneck, NY. I have been going to all local (NYC, upstate) concerts since 1971. He is the best. His concert on Saturday was the best concert of his I've ever been to. He was very comfortable with the audience, told a lot of stories, played and played, gave us an intermission and then came back and played some more. What a guy! Can't wait until May 9th when I get to see him again!!!
Ingrid

Tarrytown, NY USA
Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at 16:53:06 (PST)

I had the pleasure of seeing Leo Sunday night (2-21-99) at 'The Turning Point' in Piermont, NY. Great show! Leo was at his best...Two hours of great music and 'Leo' stories and humor.
This is a great venue to see Leo or anyone...Great food too!
Great Web Site...Keep it coming.

Leo...if you check this site...my wife regrets blinding you with her camera!
Ray D.

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ USA
Tuesday, February 23, 1999 at 18:01:33 (PST)

Tim, If not
'tongue-in-cheek', your
cheeky comment suggests
you have not a full
appreciation of the
treasures gathered in
Bruce's garden. Let us
hear from you again
after you have browsed
for 6 to 8 weeks.
lee smallwood

StLouis, mo usa
Monday, February 22, 1999 at 08:51:05 (PST)

Like the site. Needs something new though!
Tim

Mesa, AZ USA
Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at 23:08:41 (PST)

Great concert at the submarine base
last evening (16 Feb 99).

Been a fan for 20+ years, but Leo
proved again he's a real master.
Josh

NIANTIC, CT USA
Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at 07:41:08 (PST)

looking for any video of kottke performing.
josh bolton

nc. usa
Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 20:09:55 (PST)

I am thankful for the information you offer at your website. If you don't mind, I am in the process of putting together my own website and would appreciate your permission to link back to yours. My site offers nothing in particular, but I will eventually have a small section in the "hobbies" area about guitar stuff. Thanks.
Scott Harrison

Senatobia, MS USA
Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 07:39:49 (PST)

when is leo coming back to birmingham, alabama? anyone know? thanks, debra
debra

Birmingham, al usa
Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 21:06:10 (PST)

Thanks for all the hard work you've put into this page. You've done us all a great service!
Mike Rood

Novato, CA USA
Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at 09:26:59 (PST)

I've been a Leo fan since 1978 or so. I once taped "Home and Away" off of PBS about ten years ago. I wore it out. I called Private Music, etc. for a video with no luck. I am a new Web user. I found a copy of the video at Amazon my first day! God Bless America! Hope this helps someone.
Don Miller

Cincinnati, OH USA
Tuesday, February 09, 1999 at 19:13:45 (PST)

This is a very well designed and well organized site. Very nice. I also think that you have the most sensible position on amateur tabs that I've heard yet. Keep up the good work.
Masseo Juniper

Sunday, February 07, 1999 at 15:19:15 (PST)

fond memories at the scholar coffee house I think 1969. My son was messing with his guitar the other day I played an old cassette I had with some oldies, joy of mans desiring,Louies,etc. He was quite impressed " but of course".If there is any thing like a scedule I would appreciate it if you would e-mail me Thanks sincerly s.c.k.
skip

maplewood, mn
Sunday, February 07, 1999 at 01:40:03 (PST)

I love coming here!
Ingrid Guerci

New York, NY
Friday, February 05, 1999 at 08:41:28 (PST)

I first heard Leo Kottke back in 1971 as I was traveling in my car heading into Boston.The Leo sound hit my soul like a vaseline machine gun. He is the best and truly one of Americas national treasures .There is no greater musical pleasure than to absorb a Leo concert.I hope he plans on coming back to the Players in Sarasota real soon. It's been over a year now and we are craving. A great website!
Walt Sewell

Sarasota, Fl. USA
Wednesday, February 03, 1999 at 18:32:06 (PST)

Thanks for this wonderful site. I've been a Kottke fan since time immemorial. I've been playing some of Leo's tunes for 20 years I guess - when was his first album, anyway? Whenever that came out. I've been playing guitar for 30+ years now and it amazes me how every few years, I keep coming back to playing Leo's tunes.

Anyway, I hope to be able to contribute tab to this site. I'm currently banging my head trying to figure out a decent 6-string arrangement of "Dead End" which is my current favorite (it just kicks butt!). If anyone out there has some advice, I'm all ears.

Thanks, Leo, for the wonderful music. Is it true you're an alien? That's the only explanation....

Dale

Redlands, CA
Wednesday, February 03, 1999 at 18:26:05 (PST)

Besides being an enthusiastic Kottke fan, I am a professional dancer (flamenco, ballet, modern, etc.) and choreographer, as well as a fitness trainer and yoga instructor. Leo's music is an audio transcript of where I am trying to go when I choreograph a new piece. Yet, attempting to fully comprehend either his brilliant guitar work or his mind-staggering stage presence is an elusive quest, dished out only in the increments my feeble brain is capable of receiving. But it is a most enjoyable process!
Evamarie

IL
Monday, February 01, 1999 at 15:10:52 (PST)

Of course he is, you buffoon. How old do you think he is?
H Murfee

Deltaville, VA USA
Saturday, January 30, 1999 at 16:26:32 (PST)

Leo Kottke? is the #@&* still alive?

Conel Playfair

Lagos, Lagos Nigeria
Saturday, January 30, 1999 at 15:12:14 (PST)

Very nice page.
I have been Kottke fan for many years.

Ron
Ron Wolskee

wilmington, de usa
Saturday, January 30, 1999 at 06:30:25 (PST)

I have listened to Kottke for a while now and continue to hurt my brain trying to play like him. I hope to see a lot of folks filling the halls on his latest swing through New England.
Pete
Peter

Salem, NH
Friday, January 29, 1999 at 12:08:44 (PST)

Is Leo coming to Georgia or Alabama again anytime soon?
Jessica

Anniston, AL
Thursday, January 28, 1999 at 16:20:51 (PST)

Michael....re your post of Jan 26:

The "Easter" string bend is done behind the nut. Hit the harmonics
(Open G) and bend only the B string down *behind* the nut. You
can move it up and down for that warble effect.

Re Kottke's 1st album.....actual name is "12 String Blues"
(which was recorded at the Scholar). Not that many left
as far as I know. Have been offered $200.00 for mine. It's
basically the same tunes as the "Circle 'Round the Sun album,
but live.

Hope this helps.

Bernie

Nashville, TN USA
Wednesday, January 27, 1999 at 15:20:23 (PST)

I've been a fan and player of
leo's music for 25 years.I still
don't know how he bent the
strings in easter and they stayed
in tune.I have one copy left of
his first album"live at the
scholer coffee shop"How many of
these are around?Also looking for
video other than home and away.
michael

usa
Tuesday, January 26, 1999 at 13:55:38 (PST)

Hi again,

I just read Jonathan's comment on Standing In My Shoes, and I disagree with his comment on Leo's sound. His Taylor sounds as good as ever.

Later,
Thomas
Thomas

Bielefeld, Germany
Friday, January 22, 1999 at 01:48:48 (PST)

I wonder what you guys think of Leo's latest record, Standing In My Shoes. I think it's far from his abilities and that David Z. (of Prince's The Revolution fame) is not really the obvious choice for producing Leo's music.
I do love Leo's other records though. And this website is truly great! Keep up the good work, Bruce!

Thomas
Thomas

Bielefeld, Germany
Friday, January 22, 1999 at 01:36:37 (PST)

To everyone:

Last Friday, I inadvertently deleted the most recent copy of this page. As regular backups of the site content have not been taking place recently, all comments posted since October 1998 are missing. I apologize to all of you whose postings have been lost.

Bruce

Bruce Head

Toronto, On Canada
Tuesday, January 19, 1999 at 08:39:52 (PST)

To Hop Murfee---
Hopson, my man, You've Won, You've Won! You've won the gold medal for Succinctitudinosity. As for me, it's back to training. AND, To Everyone in THE ST LOUIS AREA, I suddenly have a TICKET for a great seat at Leo's Sat. concert at the Sheldon OCT. 24th. Cost ranges from FREE to $25 according to your situation. ONE ticket. email or phone quick (314-961-7011) so it doesn't go to waste!
Love to all, lee
lee smallwood

st louis, mo usa
Friday, October 23, 1998 at 08:40:30 (PDT)

To Jonathon Klass: in response to your question, 'What do you all think?': -------
Dear Jonathon: The 'story' of your dilemma regarding your wife's gift of Standing In My Shoes would have been fine had it been communicated to an acquaintance, printed on the 'Reviews' page of The Daily Blah, or told to Leo 'one on one'.
However, should you read somewhat from the few hundred other letters to this guestbook, you cannot fail to notice that this is NOT the 'COMPLAINT COUNTER'. Here is a suggestion: the next time you get the urge to 'share' in a similar vein, don't. Otherwise, welcome----and kindly overlook the proprietary arrogance.
Your fellow fan, lee---
lee smallwood

St. Louis, Mo St. Louis
Friday, October 23, 1998 at 07:48:39 (PDT)

After being a rabid fan for 25 years I finally got to see/hear Leo in concert last week in Washington, DC. It was worth the wait.
Elliott

Columbia, MD USA
Thursday, October 22, 1998 at 17:40:14 (PDT)

Enjoyed Leo's terrific concert at the Baird Auditorium (Natural History Museum) in Washington, D.C., last week. Voice, fingers and wit all in fine form. He also performed two songs I hadn't heard: one called "Snorkel." (Found out about the concert on this site -- thanks, Bruce. There was very little local advertising for the concert.) Said Leo about the venue: "When I heard where I'd be playing I wondered, as many of you probably did, whether I'd be part of a diorama: American Guitarist circa 1998."

To respond to Jonathan Klass's views on Standing in My Shoes: I sure disagree. True, there was a lot more bass and a "techno pop" feel to the disc, but I think the current version of the title song is much better than others he has recorded. (Though I have been trying to make sense of those lyrics for a while without success.) I like both versions of "Vaseline Machine Gun." And his cover of "Corrina, Corrina" is beautiful.

I can't wait for his next one! (BTW: Anyone know if "Accordion Bells" was recorded? Heard it performed in past concerts but can't find it anywhere, and Leo's label has been most unhelpful.)

Ann Dykman

Falls Church, VA USA
Tuesday, October 20, 1998 at 13:24:01 (PDT)

I was watching a show on PBS,BOB YAPP"s home inprovement show, and he plays your music! Loved it. I only own my feet are smiling and have had it since the mid 70"s, but that show sparked my interest and am on my way to the record store to find more! have a good year.
mimi ontko

sharon, pa usa
Saturday, October 17, 1998 at 16:13:19 (PDT)

I think you have taken leave of whatever senses you may have had.
H. Murfee

Ellijay, Ga
Friday, October 16, 1998 at 08:45:14 (PDT)

Hi All !,
I recieved A copy of Leo's recent cd "Standing In My Shoes" as a birthday present from my wife, and I do not know how to tell her that I am disappointed by it. It is lack lustre and unexciting. The version of Staning in my shoes is terrible with the vocal being drowned out by the backing. Vaseline machine gun has been slowed down to a snail's pace and the tone of the 12-string is buzzy and he certainly does not seem to be getting the sound from it he used to. I am of the opinion that the Taylor he uses now does not have the sound of the previous guitars such as the Bozo and the Gibson B45's. Also I liked his work with fingerpicks better than his technique now. I think he is too controlled and the high-tech drum beat on one of the tracks does not match the music at all.Chet Atkin's solo on TWICE makes Leo's music uninspired lift music.
What do you all think??
Regards
Jonathan Klass

Jonathan Klass

Johannesburg, South Africa
Friday, October 16, 1998 at 05:25:19 (PDT)

Gilbert,

Re your post of Oct 11....The song is called "Rings" (go figure!).
There's a good story about the tune in the video "Home &
Away".
Bernie

Nashville, TN USA
Monday, October 12, 1998 at 05:58:05 (PDT)

Hiya folks.

Any chance the "Great One" will EVER get to Nova Scotia. There are plenty of good diving sites here.

Fred B.
Fred Bushor

Halifax,, NS Canada
Sunday, October 11, 1998 at 19:44:51 (PDT)

The show was an awsome first time experience. We had our son Miles(6 mo.) in the front row for the first half of the show. Judging by his smile he loved it. He fell asleep during intermisson. He slept until Leo walked out and the shower of hands fell on his ears. I had to listen to the second half of the show out in the hall. (Maybe we shouldn't have brought him) He woke up just in time to go up after the show and get his ticket signed. My wife wants to know if there is any "LEO" paraphanalia she can get to put in his time capsule along with his ticket and CD. Last of all, what is the song with the lyrics "ring ring ring let the doorbell ring ... let the phone ring ... let the wedding bells ring?
Tim Gilbert

Sioux Falls, SD US
Sunday, October 11, 1998 at 18:15:47 (PDT)

sign me up!!!
Miles was only 6 mo. old, but he still made it to a front row seat in Sioux Falls, SD. He's still got "Pamela Brown" etched in his ears.
What was the story behind the can of chunky beef soup put on the stage in front of Leo's chair before the show began?
Tim Gilbert

sioux falls, sd us
Sunday, October 11, 1998 at 17:51:51 (PDT)

Looking forward to seeing the man Nov 21, 1998 in Sydney - must be 12 years+ since the last. Great website - won't miss any more concerts!

Lee Laycock

Toronto, NSW Australia
Saturday, October 10, 1998 at 04:16:59 (PDT)

To Bruce,
I pop into your website all the time. It just gets better and better. Thanks for all the effort and hard work. We are so starved for information on Folk/acoustic artists in South Africa.A site like yours is a great boon, and an inspiration to me.
Yours Sincerely
Jonathan Klass

Jonathan Klass

Johannesburg, South Africa
Monday, October 05, 1998 at 05:44:03 (PDT)

Hello! I've just found this site, and I'm happy Leo rates a web site.I was able to see Him in Chautaqua in Boulder, Colo. Great show! That was the fifth time I have seen him in 21 years. Thanks for keeping this kind of music going!
baznoc

Denver, Co U.S.A.
Saturday, October 03, 1998 at 06:35:23 (PDT)

The "Pig Pen" is now open! With special thanks to the Kottke page webmaster,
Bruce "Woody" Head...Mike "HeySuz" Adcock.....and Bruce "Muck"Muckala,
The TabPigs now have a sperate home page. Updated Kottke tabs and more
crap then you would ever want to see (that's a promise). Address:
http://risc.usi.edu/~mdadcock/

Check it out and let us know your comments in the guestbook, but note
that there is still some construction going on.
Bernie

Nashville, TN USA
Wednesday, September 30, 1998 at 15:50:43 (PDT)

Have found a great interest in the talents and wit of Leo Kottke. Much appreciate the work he does.
Kathy Kores

New Franken, WI USA
Tuesday, September 29, 1998 at 18:08:17 (PDT)

I met Leo in Atlanta and Birmingham recently. I'm looking forward to seeing him again. He sings me to sleep every night.
Jessica

Anniston, AL U.S.A.
Tuesday, September 29, 1998 at 15:46:34 (PDT)

A VIGNETTE:

Leo peers up into the lights, hand over eyes, trying to see up to the second balcony of the newly-restored Southern Theatre here in Columbus, Ohio.

"Is there anyone up there?" he asks.

The second balcony responds and applauds.

"Good. Because it'd be terrible to, like ... you know, to connect with the balcony and then find out later that it wasn't there."
Dave Paul

Columbus, OH
Tuesday, September 29, 1998 at 08:15:14 (PDT)

Leo appeared here last night, with Maura O'Connell opening. This was the premiere concert at the newly-restored Southern Theatre, which was built in 1896 but which has been closed for 20 years, and reopened to the public just this past weekend. It was a real treat to see Leo perform -- I've been listening to him (in awe) for 25 years. Excellent concert! And we enjoyed his offbeat humor as well. Thanks, Leo!
Dave Paul

Columbus, OH
Tuesday, September 29, 1998 at 07:43:44 (PDT)

I've enjoyed Leo's music since the early 70's... saw him live at Universal... very good!!! Looking forward to seeing him in Scottsdale next year..
Dave

Gilbert, AZ USA
Saturday, September 26, 1998 at 01:52:18 (PDT)

Message to Theo:

Video clips are coming...but I guess it hasn't been "soon" has it? That message has been there for about 8 months now. Here come the excuses as to why I haven't been able to get more video clips up: (1) I need a big new hard drive to store digitized video and instead I bought a really expensive guitar in the spring (2) I've been working two jobs for the past 8 months and haven't had the time. On a positive note, a fellow in the U.K. has just finished digitizing a pile of Leo Kottke clips and is sending them to me...hopefully, I'll be able to get them on the site in October.

Anyway, good things come to he (and she) who waits...

Also, I *may* eventually stick complete tracks of Leo's out-of-print records on the web site. I'm hesitant to do it though because of copyright.

Regards,

Bruce
Bruce Head

Toronto, On Canada
Thursday, September 24, 1998 at 19:56:46 (PDT)

great site!!
greg olson

detroit lakes, mn
Thursday, September 24, 1998 at 19:07:18 (PDT)

Great Site, but I'm still waiting for some more videoclips("coming soon"). And is it possible to put some (or all?) complete tracks from 'circle round the sun' on this site or is that illegal due to copyright or some other reason?
Greetings from The Netherlands.
Long Live Leo!!!!!
Theo Jacobs

Rotterdam, Netherlands
Thursday, September 24, 1998 at 11:41:45 (PDT)

Still the most magical acoustic artist in my experience. A truly fine web site that I am glad to have found.
Greg

San Jose, CA US
Friday, September 18, 1998 at 17:53:35 (PDT)

The word "fan" seems to trivialize what Leo and his art mean to me. But I have been one since I first heard him in college in 1975. I even got to talk to him at The Ark in Ann Arbor, MI, the site of some of the finest Leo shows I have ever witnessed. Thanks to Bruce for this site and to Leo for bringing such joy to my ears over the years.
Steve

Knoxville, TN US
Wednesday, September 16, 1998 at 00:10:17 (PDT)

I be liken Leos music.
Ernie

Houston, Tx USA
Tuesday, September 01, 1998 at 13:06:33 (PDT)

looking forward to hearing kottke play
ever so swiftly at the HOB in new orleans...

always lookin' for the skinny on a talented musician
laura taylor

oxford, ms usa
Monday, August 31, 1998 at 11:40:03 (PDT)

Hey Leo - What's the story??? NO gigs in New Jersey??? I am heart broken!! You had better e-mail me with a good reason for not coming to play for me! I saw you last at Club Bene (a dive), and I need a "fix"!

JOAN CARLSON

NEPTUNE, NJ USA
Friday, August 28, 1998 at 13:58:27 (PDT)

I have never read such an eloquent description of Kottke as one of our posters here described (Steve Rodgers) back in July of this year: "Would that my voice sounded like goose farts on a muggy day.....and that my fingers were so nimble, and that my brain/body/guitar composed such masterpieces." I thought that bore repeating, Steve. What a great way to honor Leo...:-)

Well, I caught Leo's act in San Juan Capistrano last night. Performing with a healing broken foot cannot be pleasurable for him, but what show he gave us! He made light of his foot and focused more on explaining his self-designed"Kottke-Taylor" acoustic guitars, providing more details and info in a delivery only Kottke can pull off with such hilarious color...:-)

And the music.....well..he played many of his classics, "Pamela Brown", "Louise", "Room at the Top of the Stairs".....I will always love his version of "Corinna, Corinna".......Leo played lots of instrumental melodies mixed together (as he's known to do)....the crowd at the Coach House was warm and receptive. Much laughter, knee-slapping and finger-tapping could be heard all around me. Leo came back for one encore and delighted us with "Little Martha" and more instrumentals.....

He played for a good hour and 35 minutes. His spirits seem good , his voice was great..and he played as brilliantly as ever. He pulled it off very well, considering he was probably in some pain thoughout the whole performance due to that foot! You'd never know it...he didn't miss a beat!

It was a great evening for all and I look forward to the next "Kottke Experience".

Patty

Wednesday, August 26, 1998 at 09:16:52 (PDT)

Leo is the best. I truly marvel at his musicianship and am in awe of his talent!
Joe

Tomball, TX USA
Tuesday, August 25, 1998 at 22:21:09 (PDT)

I saw Leo perform 1973 (or so) in Heidelberg Stadthalle, in Germany
My dad is a fan in St. Augustine Fl. and says going to the river on Sunday morning and listening to Leo Kottke is church for him.
I went to see Leo tonight in the Club Caprice, Redondo Beach CA and took 4 friends. We had some minor problems related to electronics but THAT was a completely awesome concert, 'Pamela Brown' , etc etc.
Dave Williams

L A , CA USA
Monday, August 24, 1998 at 00:04:20 (PDT)

I saw Leo perform 1973 (or so) in Heidelberg Stadthalle, in Germany
My dad is a fan in St. Augustine Fl. and says going to the river on Sunday morning and listening to Leo Kottke is church for him.
I went to see Leo tonight in the Club Caprice, Redondo Beach CA and took 4 friends. We had some minor problems related to electronics but THAT was a completely awesome concert, 'Pamela Brown' , etc etc.
Dave Williams

L A , CA USA
Monday, August 24, 1998 at 00:00:34 (PDT)

This is a very niftykeen web page! Keep up the good work. I've enjoyed Leo's work for years, ever since I saw him on VH1's New Visions in the late 80's when he was co-hosting with Michael Hedges. I went out the next day and bought "Chewing Pine" and I've been a big fan from that moment on.

Leo: Please come back to Knoxville, man! We're dyin' here without you!
Bill Householder

Knoxville, TN USA
Tuesday, August 18, 1998 at 15:29:28 (PDT)

Magic, that's how he does it. Leo's music has had a strong impact in my life. Although I don't play the guitar, it moves me like no other instrument. Leo's touch on the strings creates an intensity of experience for the listener which has no equal. I am a better person for having known the music of this master. Thanks Leo!
David Johnson

Denver, CO USA
Friday, August 14, 1998 at 13:42:53 (PDT)

I offer my sincere congratulations on a great job and resource. I've been to see Kottke a couple times in Dayton, and he's just mesmerizing. He's one of those people I'd love to sit down and talk with for a day.

How in the heck have you had the time to put all of this together? Are you independently wealthy or something? Do you ever have contact with Leo or get feedback from him (i.e. is he aware of your existence)?

Sam Studebaker

Springboro, OH USA
Wednesday, August 12, 1998 at 10:48:32 (PDT)

From Down Under,
I was first introduced to Leo's music over ten years ago. Been hooked ever since. Leo has toured Australia onyl twice in those ten years. Would like to think that you guys and gals in the USA would share him around a little more!

regards

Terry Decini
Canberra
Australian Capital Territory
Australia
Terry Decini

Canberra, ACT Australia
Tuesday, August 11, 1998 at 23:35:07 (PDT)

Please note that I have archived entries to the guestbook from December 1997 to July 1998 (old entries can be viewed by clicking the links at the top of the page).

Bruce Head

Toronto, ON Canada
Thursday, August 06, 1998 at 07:27:57 (PDT)

Great web site.
Mike Pryor

Raleigh, NC USA
Monday, August 03, 1998 at 09:51:31 (PDT)

Comments or questions about Leo's web site? Send mail to webmaster@guitarmusic.org.