Tommy Emmanuel backstage. The Sage Gateshead

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  • Опубликовано: 3 янв 2025

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  • @texasblues1
    @texasblues1 9 лет назад +60

    What a kind, generous, amazing guy… thanks Tommy for being one of the greatest ambassadors for music on the planet!

    • @MusicConnorThomas
      @MusicConnorThomas  9 лет назад +2

      +giverecords Couldn't agree more!! I've been uploading some stuff over the past few weeks. I'd appreciate it if you could check them out. Feel free to critique me :)

    • @JohnSmith-yi9yt
      @JohnSmith-yi9yt 3 года назад +2

      You see where I signed his guitfiddle.

  • @davidnoyce8533
    @davidnoyce8533 6 лет назад +26

    Tommy! Mate! You gave up 15 minutes of your time to play with this young lad, and you never once patronised or talked down...God bless you.

    • @robertlee8042
      @robertlee8042 5 лет назад

      Yes but you can’t hear the kid. You can never hear the kid. No
      Matter who he plays with you can’t hear the other guy. He’d drown out Segovia. He’s an alpha male. Kind. Generous. Brilliant. But a showboat.

    • @davidlam6335
      @davidlam6335 5 лет назад +1

      Lol. To conclude that from this video... I think you need help.

    • @BlakeLeonardMusic
      @BlakeLeonardMusic 5 лет назад +4

      @@robertlee8042 Absolute crap. I could hear the kid more than Tommy. It's because Tommy is blending with the kid which makes you confused who is playing what.

  • @bigdood
    @bigdood 11 лет назад +7

    Connor... I have met Tommy on several occasions, and every time he has been as gracious a gentleman as he was with you. As you get older you will realize how fortunate you were to have these moments with the world's best musician. You did a fantastic job on Cowboys Dream! Keep practicing every day, and we ALL will be buying YOUR music someday! :-) Peace from Kentucky, the birthplace of fingerstyle!

  • @laydbakk1
    @laydbakk1 7 лет назад +30

    Tommy's not just a great guitarist, he's wonderful person...

  • @johndennis5182
    @johndennis5182 9 лет назад +26

    I think its really cool that tommy goes backstage and spends time with his fans, great guy.

    • @MusicConnorThomas
      @MusicConnorThomas  9 лет назад +23

      +john dennis I know right! Not only that; but he stays in regular contact with me :D He's helped me improve massively over recent years

    • @rinkitajima8499
      @rinkitajima8499 9 лет назад +4

      +john dennis True. I wonder how many of popular musician actually does that. (I'm not criticizing other musicians, just saying Tommy is amazing)

    • @bryansphere6359
      @bryansphere6359 7 лет назад +2

      john dennis
      Absolutely!!! A very noble musician. He shows kindness and humility. Love him for that!

  • @coryCuc
    @coryCuc 4 года назад +4

    There's not a more humble, nicest musician anywhere on the planet. TE you're a gift to music and humanity. You made this kid's day/year/life lol. Connor you did great. Awesome video.

  • @66tas95
    @66tas95 3 года назад +14

    Well done young man. It should be noted that Tommy's brother Phil was also a very kind and sharing person who would also stop and share his time and skills.

    • @allanrussack2844
      @allanrussack2844 3 года назад +1

      True. He was a great guitarist and loved to share his outstanding musical gift with others just as Tommy does.

  • @richardchalker3465
    @richardchalker3465 3 месяца назад

    Tommy you are a wonderful person. The effect you have on young musicians is life changing and priceless. You are blessed and loved.

  • @grantrogers1858
    @grantrogers1858 6 лет назад +41

    Tommy is proof you don't have to sell your soul

  • @bryansphere6359
    @bryansphere6359 7 лет назад +1

    This young boy has such a beautiful innocent and kind demeanor. How wonderful that he was able to play with a hero of his and enjoy this moment!
    Blessed!

  • @ronvonryan
    @ronvonryan 11 лет назад +2

    How many top stars would give that time to a young kid?? just goes to show what a genuine bloke he is, no wonder he has such a good reputation the world over for having his feet on the ground.

    • @coryCuc
      @coryCuc 3 года назад

      Not many. He's one of a kind for sure.

  • @roccorodriguez6653
    @roccorodriguez6653 7 лет назад +68

    I can't tell if Tommy is better at being human or better at playing guitar.

    • @roccorodriguez6653
      @roccorodriguez6653 7 лет назад +1

      And congratulations Conner

    • @davidsevenbros3065
      @davidsevenbros3065 5 лет назад

      He loves both passionately.

    • @coryCuc
      @coryCuc 4 года назад +2

      Ha. Beautiful comment man. That's like which came first, the chicken or the egg ;). So true.

    • @jeffrey3498
      @jeffrey3498 4 года назад

      Well said!

    • @hunterxiden19
      @hunterxiden19 3 года назад

      Legend at both. Top thought on your part.

  • @ashrach18
    @ashrach18 10 лет назад +17

    Whatever happens the rest of your life kid, you can always say , Hey , I played with Tommy Emmanuel.
    ps, you are also very good, keep it up.

  • @Elvis241000
    @Elvis241000 3 года назад +2

    Tommy Emmanuel is a blessing from above. The compassion and time he spends helping others is amazing. My favorite artist of all time.🙏🏻✝️

  • @markrogers7546
    @markrogers7546 3 года назад +1

    Tommy is always happy to sit with another guitarist and play. A humble legend.

    • @K131399
      @K131399 11 месяцев назад

      Real actual legends are always humble. God gives you that when you get to the top of the highest mountain.

  • @jgmagoo1
    @jgmagoo1 11 лет назад +1

    What a wonderfully gracious and giving person Tommy is!!!!!!!!

  • @gtrrobster
    @gtrrobster 11 лет назад +1

    Way to be Connor! Much respect.
    Tommy E, to be the finest in the world, and so kind, humble and gracious.

  • @keithyoung4643
    @keithyoung4643 11 лет назад +2

    Tommy's such a great inspiration to so many young (and older players) like myself.
    Long may you continue Tommy. Pure respect!!!

  • @MrCastigator
    @MrCastigator 11 лет назад +1

    Ive met with Tommy several times and the time he has for people day or night is amazing. He is a true living legend.

  • @chrishill1887
    @chrishill1887 Год назад +1

    A great man, in my humble opinion he’s simply the best not only in his guitar playing but in his outlook in life 👍🇦🇺

  • @tracy-lynnlansdell494
    @tracy-lynnlansdell494 10 лет назад +14

    I'm so very pleased I watched this , Conner well done!!!! ....just keep practicing....there is a old saying Practice makes Perfect..... Very true..... Tommy thank you for being such a wonderful amazing fella to pass on some of your knowledge to this young man Conner.... you said all the RIGHT THINGS to him..... :) xo

  • @SergeUnplugged
    @SergeUnplugged 3 года назад +1

    Tommy's beautiful soul really shines through this act of kindness to a young fellow

  • @billymcmonagle949
    @billymcmonagle949 5 лет назад +7

    Great job Conner, talented lad and a good Geordie lad, fantastic playing, meeting Tommy must have been a buzz, and you held your own, made me proud, i'm rubbish at guitar, but i'm obsessed with them, well done and keep it up, brilliant

  • @cwsgershwin
    @cwsgershwin 11 лет назад +2

    Nice playing Connor. See, this is one of the many great things Tommy does. He is taking the time with younger players, giving them advice and inspiring them. Truly a man with "a green thumb".

  • @kyazma
    @kyazma 11 лет назад +1

    Tommy, what a great person. So humble. In my experience the greatest musos are usually the nicest. Great vibe tommy you spread.

  • @shre.yas.n
    @shre.yas.n 11 лет назад +1

    Thats as humble a genius can be! Great inspiration!

  • @Stoneitful
    @Stoneitful 3 года назад

    this is definitely what the world needs more of !!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ChrisKalafus
    @ChrisKalafus 6 лет назад +5

    "He washed the car for six months to get the guitar" That's a some great parenting teaching the young man responsiiblity and hard work. Great job!!

    • @K131399
      @K131399 11 месяцев назад

      Groupies will find the backseat comfy and clean after shows, right Connor ma boy? bahahahahahaha

  • @jpAmatguitar
    @jpAmatguitar 8 лет назад

    Ce grand virtuose respire la générosité. Quelle simplicité. Un GRAND Monsieur.

  • @dieselman7453
    @dieselman7453 Год назад

    Tommy is the best I hope this wee lad is still picking this is class cheers from Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @davidkennedy1271
    @davidkennedy1271 9 лет назад +5

    What a class man.....I bet that day changed your life!

  • @johnmccann8319
    @johnmccann8319 3 года назад +1

    What a luxury to hear and see such an amazing guitarest like Tommy.Wow!Great advice from a master.

  • @DeanoPiano
    @DeanoPiano 10 лет назад +7

    As always its wonderful just as a RUclips viewer to absorb some of Tommy's words of inspiration, even though I play a different instrument its such a humble thing to see a guy on his caliber spend almost 15 mins of his time with a young fan backstage, what an absolute gent, and I hope you do well to young Connor, looking forward to your vids (Y)

  • @fuckfacedadog
    @fuckfacedadog 11 лет назад +1

    Heart warming encouragement from the maestro, Lovely to watch.

  • @TheSinistercr0c
    @TheSinistercr0c 11 лет назад +2

    Fantastic! Well played young man...keep it up!

  • @akroguy
    @akroguy 11 лет назад +1

    Brilliant! Well done, young man! I recall your feelings when I sat and played "Drive Time" in front of Tommy last summer here in the states (New Mexico). I was just in awe of the man and still am. How to get better? Three words..GET TO WORK!! Play on, brother.

  • @markrogers7546
    @markrogers7546 3 года назад

    Can't help but love ❤️ this bloke!

  • @Jsmitt716
    @Jsmitt716 11 лет назад

    Great video, I was lucky enough to spend about 25 days in Tennessee at the same time and place as tommy and he would let me sit and listen to him practice every day. He amazed me every time then a couple months later I found out he was voted best acoustic guitar player by the readers of guitar player magazine.... amaZing

  • @DerisedEgami
    @DerisedEgami 9 лет назад +1

    That's awesome. One of my favorites, and Tommy just starts throwing in harmony, like it's nothing. Very cool!

  • @YoBroMan
    @YoBroMan 7 лет назад +2

    Outstanding!!! How great you had they opportunity to talk TE.
    All the very best to you in everything you do.

  • @shaveyh10
    @shaveyh10 10 лет назад +4

    Great video. Tommy is always so genuine with everyone he meets. I truly believe he relishes this time with young players like you, Conner, more than sometimes even being on stage.

  • @kevc-69-
    @kevc-69- 2 года назад

    I could listen to Tommy for ages.

  • @marvinbnaylor
    @marvinbnaylor 11 лет назад +1

    That's brilliant, Connor.You did really well. I saw Tommy play just before that, when he was in Basingstoke. Like he says, keep at it - play every day, as much as you can and whenever you hear someone great, go back and play even more!

  • @mattmeo6316
    @mattmeo6316 10 лет назад +1

    you are THE MAN! when i had the chance to play with him i chickened out. one of the biggest regrets of my life.

  • @K131399
    @K131399 11 месяцев назад

    These are always tear jerkers lol. If you play, you know what it's like to worship fellow human beings. To watch Connor's face as he's trying to process what's occurring is reliving cherished memories.

  • @johnbuffaloe9160
    @johnbuffaloe9160 10 лет назад +2

    What a terrific experience for you Conner. Keep working hard on your playing. You're already doing very, very well.

  • @m.p.958
    @m.p.958 10 лет назад

    So nice to see the big smile in his face ! A dreame became true ! Wonderfull video !

  • @MindMetalworks
    @MindMetalworks 7 лет назад

    That is the sweetest thing i have ever seen you must be a very proud dad. What a brilliant lil lad

  • @angelofanella7860
    @angelofanella7860 3 года назад +3

    So amazing to see someone famous take the time to even sit down with his fans. How incredible

  • @silversingersstockton4236
    @silversingersstockton4236 11 лет назад

    unbelievable. Good lad yourself for going and talking to him. He'll have been absolutely chuffed to show you some stuff. It'll have been as rewarding for him as it was for you! good lad!

  • @stevewhite5374
    @stevewhite5374 8 лет назад

    Tommy is so humble... great post..

  • @emlyngriffith5846
    @emlyngriffith5846 8 лет назад +1

    Great video....what a nice bloke....a true ambassador for the guitar....

  • @ronlweasley
    @ronlweasley 11 лет назад +1

    What a great video. And what an inspiration for young Connor. Connor - you are already pretty damned good. Keep at it lad and you will have fame and fortune I am sure. Inspirational stuff.

  • @billjanke72
    @billjanke72 8 лет назад +2

    Tommy's advice is spot on! be hungry and become like a sponge and soak up every bit of knowledge you can.

  • @bagelbomb1887
    @bagelbomb1887 7 лет назад +1

    Thank you for recording this. Conner you are a wonderful player you two sounded great together. Keep picking and i can't wait to hear your recordings and see you play live. Great work :-)

  • @ElxVEVO
    @ElxVEVO 11 лет назад +1

    I feel inspired just by seeing him talk to you. What a feeling for you to be in front of him, jamming, playing your guitar and giving you a advice. Be passionate like him and be humble. I subscribe to you, i look forward for your videos! Goodluck! :D

  • @kenross812
    @kenross812 3 года назад

    What a great man. And great job Connor!

  • @usmcbrat2
    @usmcbrat2 11 лет назад

    Kid, you did a stand-up job! I hope one day you get to honor Tommy the same way he honored Chet. Take the torch and pass the torch freely. Blessings!

  • @moleck23
    @moleck23 11 лет назад +1

    That's ace dude. Must have been a great feeling.. Really nice to see a young player into this sort of stuff. Very inspirational at the end as well.

  • @akashwadhwani
    @akashwadhwani 11 лет назад +1

    You played so awesome man. Watching this put me in a good mood.

  • @bofuscrapshaw
    @bofuscrapshaw 11 лет назад

    So great thanks for sharing with us!!!

  • @grahamer06
    @grahamer06 11 лет назад

    great job connor hes such a nice man gave u lot his time ..

  • @levionce9
    @levionce9 11 лет назад

    still awesome as ever..backstage and tuned your guitar, wonderful!

  • @jaymac57
    @jaymac57 11 лет назад

    Well done Connor you playing real good seeing Tommy in Halifax next week.

  • @akira808cjp
    @akira808cjp 11 лет назад +1

    That was great Conner! You played very good and I can tell that you are very talented.

  • @musicalhartbeat
    @musicalhartbeat 11 лет назад +2

    You played really well! What a great opportunity to play with Tommy and what an inspiration! Keep it up! :)

  • @1nf0fr34k
    @1nf0fr34k 11 лет назад +2

    Fantastic playing Connor, you sound great even with the nerves upon you and I know how that feels. Thanks also for getting some really great questions and answers from Tommy. Glad I followed this click, keep it up ^^ :)

  • @sundaru1
    @sundaru1 7 лет назад

    So humble ....will really motivated this boy

  • @benniehitchcock
    @benniehitchcock 11 лет назад +1

    Wow, what an honor to play with such a legend. Some useful tips from the master also. You did well my friend!

  • @Strabbs12345
    @Strabbs12345 11 лет назад +4

    Well done Connor, stick at it and you'll be signing Tommy's guitar for him one day!

  • @Angelo-pe4go
    @Angelo-pe4go 11 лет назад

    Wow. Tommy is a reallyreally nice person.
    God bless him.

  • @jameseastope5562
    @jameseastope5562 7 лет назад

    Connor what an amazing honour to play with a legend, and fair play your playing sounds great!

  • @davejpearson
    @davejpearson 11 лет назад

    Very touching, thanks for sharing.

  • @TheLiamJohn
    @TheLiamJohn 11 лет назад

    Amazing what a top bloke and Connor you are well on your way mate!

  • @cryptohalloffame
    @cryptohalloffame 5 лет назад +1

    Tommy makes every guitarist sound they´ve been playing with him all their lives...

  • @BestBackingTracks
    @BestBackingTracks 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant stuff Connor!

  • @dat66dat
    @dat66dat 11 лет назад

    Fantastic Conner!!! You are a great player.

  • @Arbalest11992
    @Arbalest11992 11 лет назад

    Wonderful moment! Lucky you, Connor! You're a good player

  • @chrismurphyshef
    @chrismurphyshef 7 лет назад

    Just impossible to knock the guy. He's one of the best guitarists in the world and has such extraordinary humility. A great person.

  • @7BB79
    @7BB79 11 лет назад

    Great choice of guitars. I can tell by your comments that I like you as I was lucky enough to meet Tommy as well. Great choice of songs by the way.

  • @willythewave
    @willythewave 5 лет назад +1

    Well now that was freakin awesome!

  • @jacoscofield5150
    @jacoscofield5150 Год назад

    Tommy God Bless You !! Thanks Tommy

  • @vinhnghinh295
    @vinhnghinh295 11 лет назад

    thanks for sharing video with us

  • @JazzBear
    @JazzBear 9 лет назад +6

    He's such a wonderful musician and a nice nice man!

  • @johnmetcalf1210
    @johnmetcalf1210 11 лет назад +1

    Well played Connor!! I guess Tommy felt the same when he met Chet for the first time. You're an amazing young man with plenty of musical talent and ability and it's plain to see Tommy recognised that straight away. He has the ability to close the years between you so that you were like two kids comparing 'notes' on a tune you've learned. For me the man is a 'Tour de Force'. Good luck in all you do Connor.

  • @ShowHawkDuo
    @ShowHawkDuo 11 лет назад

    Great playing connor i am seriously impressed! And green with envy that you jammed with Tommy.. His advice is so true as well! You'd do well to listen to him methinks :)

  • @gerrymcguire7521
    @gerrymcguire7521 3 года назад

    The most gracious dude!

  • @MrEffortless
    @MrEffortless 11 лет назад

    This is a very inspiring video, keep it up Connor, It's a wonderful memory to have, Tommy Emmanuel giving advice and tuning your guitar. Wow

  • @fuckfacedadog
    @fuckfacedadog 11 лет назад

    Bravo Connor. Hope you listened! Also hope to hear from you in future....on mainsteam media.

  • @aaron-lt1mf
    @aaron-lt1mf 11 лет назад

    Amazing !

  • @gracegorman642
    @gracegorman642 8 лет назад

    What an awesome position to be in. You were totally cool with it, too.

  • @GuitarGuy67
    @GuitarGuy67 9 лет назад

    Not only an awesome guitarist an awesome person aswell

  • @biggfingger5
    @biggfingger5 11 лет назад

    Connor that was very good. You got a good future ahead of you.And remember,when you get famous,to be as kind and humble as Tommy.

  • @PhilTaylorGuitar
    @PhilTaylorGuitar 11 лет назад

    Well done Connor you will remember that for the rest of your life. Great stuff !! Regards, Phil

  • @jasonmcdade8837
    @jasonmcdade8837 11 лет назад

    So cool. You guys played well together! Very tight

  • @EnterAliasHere
    @EnterAliasHere 11 лет назад

    This was awesome to watch, I had the pleasure of seeing TE and Martin Taylor not long ago at Sherperds Bush in London, but I don't think I could handle playing in his presence lol. Keep at it my man, you've got a good set of fingers!

  • @eddiebaby22
    @eddiebaby22 11 лет назад

    lovely video, thanks for sharing.

  • @punishr36
    @punishr36 11 лет назад

    Awesome Connor! You did some good picking too and should be proud. Don't be afraid to post some of your own material either. Great job.

  • @ValerioMansueti
    @ValerioMansueti 10 лет назад

    one of the things i love more of Tommy Emmanuel is his willingness and dedication with young musicians...

  • @DeanoPiano
    @DeanoPiano 11 лет назад

    Yo Connor, you need to post some videos up on here man, even if its your own compositions or some of Tommys, keep practising and playing mate, RUclips is a great way to showcase your talent friend, I've subscribed, take care!