In the study notes for the transcription of “Egg Tooth” that we have published, I presented a chronology of the evolution of the form and, in the case of “Egg Tooth,” it is a long and winding road. The transcription itself represents how Kottke was performing “Egg Tooth” in the late … [Read more...] about “Egg Tooth” introduction from Leo Kottke/My Feet Are Smiling
Qin Tang Cup 2nd Annual Masaaki Kishibe Fingerstyle Competition
I have the good fortune to work with guitar players around the world—interesting, talented, diligent guitar players. Huang Cong, who resides in Fujian province in China aims to bring the music of Michael Hedges to the foreground in China. He recently won the Qin Tang Cup 2nd Annual Masaaki … [Read more...] about Qin Tang Cup 2nd Annual Masaaki Kishibe Fingerstyle Competition
Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon – Ants (Official Art Track)
“Ants” is a remarkable composition that represents a new direction for Leo Kottke. Like “Gewerbegebiet,” it is in open G tuning, but sounds in Dm. This unusual approach opens up new possibilities. A transcription of "Ants" is available at https://www.stropes.com/leo-kottke/. … [Read more...] about Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon – Ants (Official Art Track)
Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon “Flat Top” from Noon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpM1WYB12W4&t=6s Flattop was a villain in the early Dick Tracy comic strips. His son, Flattop, Jr., was the inspiration behind the title of this composition by Leo Kottke. This performance by Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon brings some joy to our pandemic … [Read more...] about Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon “Flat Top” from Noon
11th Cambridge Folk Festival
Many thanks to Graham Pearson for contributing this rare “pocket programme” from the 11th Cambridge Folk Festival to the archives. On Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27, 1975, you could have seen Bert Jansch at 8:30pm and Leo Kottke at 10pm! Were you there? … [Read more...] about 11th Cambridge Folk Festival
New Antoine Dufour Video
Pre-release of “Back from the Brink” from Billy McLaughlin’s Upcoming Recording Lost Souls
For more information visit billymclaughlin.com. … [Read more...] about Pre-release of “Back from the Brink” from Billy McLaughlin’s Upcoming Recording Lost Souls
Wilson Center 2020 Guitar Competition Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Wilson Center 2020 Fingerstyle Guitar Competition — Huang Cong, Matt Harp, and Zach Tremblay. … [Read more...] about Wilson Center 2020 Guitar Competition Winners