Tommy Emmanuel
Esteemed and acclaimed Grammy Award-winning guitarist Tommy Emmanuel on Monday announced the May 19 release date of Live! at the Ryman (via CPG Sounds). The album captures a night of music in Nashville on Feb. 27, 2016 at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Tommy Emmanuel will be touring across North America in support of the album stopping in Chattanooga on Sunday, May 7, at the Songbird Guitar Museum.
Review for Tommy Emmanuel and Live! at the Ryman:
Live! at the Ryman highlights Emmanuel's fervor as a master guitarist and also encapsulates a landmark moment for the musician as he is joined on stage by Steve Wariner and John Knowles, the only other two living CGPs (Certified Guitar Players: the honor and moniker Chet Atkins assigned not only to himself but four other guitarists he admired and felt contributed to the legacy of guitar playing) for a performance of “San Antonio Stroll.” GuitarWorld.com has premiered the performance video of that special moment--the only time all three living CGPs shared the stage. You can click here to watch.
"It was an unforgettable experience playing my first solo show at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville,” said Tommy Emmanuel. “I have grown up listening to the music and artists that made those walls famous throughout the world and it was an honor to play on that stage. The night was a lifetime goal of mine and it was made that much more special with the appearance of my two good friends and fellow ‘CGPs,’ Steve Wariner and John Knowles. I'm so thrilled that we filmed and recorded the show, as John, Steve and I had never collaborated together before and this made the night even more special. The sold-out crowd just about lifted the roof off the hall and we all gave it our best! The spirit of Chet Atkins surrounded us three with love, peace and mojo! I hope those who hear this recording will be uplifted and feel the love we felt for the people who poured their joy into the Ryman Auditorium that February night!"
Mixed in between his own shows, Emmanuel will also be performing at various festivals including the Malibu Guitar Festival, Vancouver International Jazz Festival, TD Victoria International JazzFest and California WorldFest, among others.
Track listing for Live! at the Ryman:
Tall Fiddler
The Mystery
Windy & Warm
Deep River Blues > Doc's Guitar > Blue Smoke > Cannon Ball Rag
Saturday Night Shuffle > Nine Pound Hammer
Angelina
Blood Brother
Beatles Medly > Classical Gas
Sails (featuring Steve Wariner)
San Antonio Stroll (featuring John Knowles & Steve Wariner)
Guitar Boogie
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
I Still Can't Say Goodbye
Workin' Man Blues (featuring Steve Wariner)
Eva Waits