They talk about virtuosos in guitar all the time. But what they don't mention is the RHYTHMIC virtuosos - that rarest of the rare. Monte's one of them. He's pure soul, and grit, and gut, and passion. AND licks.
I saw this live that Fateful night in 1999. It changed my life forever and I made a decision that night that I would make music for the rest of my life. Still proud of my decision. Thanks Monte Montgomery for I spiring me and so many!
Saw him play a set in '99 @ City Stages in Birmingham, AL. He filled in for a cancellation and proceeded to dominate the stage with his incredible musicianship. Been a fan ever since. =)
Not only has this aged well, but I remember this night and have the album of this live performance. He's so talented. Loosened strings, I remember looking up how he played so well! I couldn't believe he was playing this with an acoustic guitar. He had an tutorial after a few years, he loosened his strings. Was always baffled. Amazing. Not only was his guitar playing on point and spot on, so is his singing. He is amazing. Underrated
One of Monte's first shows ( I think) was in Austin Texas at the inaugural "Austin Acoustic Music Festival" that a friend ran. Volunteered as the doorman since it was to raise money for the Artists. Monte is amazing.
Just saw him on April 9,2022 at the Heights theatre here in Houston. Still trying to process exactly what we witnessed. Dude is absolutely amazing and that is under stating it by 1000%
They talk about virtuosos in guitar all the time. But what they don't mention is the RHYTHMIC virtuosos - that rarest of the rare. Monte's one of them. He's pure soul, and grit, and gut, and passion. AND licks.
I saw this live that Fateful night in 1999. It changed my life forever and I made a decision that night that I would make music for the rest of my life. Still proud of my decision. Thanks Monte Montgomery for I spiring me and so many!
I was a guitarplayer, after this video I became to a guitar owner 😁
He used to play the neighborhood bar...For Tips. This guy is one of the Best EVER!!!! Amazing Talent. Lucky You. Montiacs Foreva...
Saw him play a set in '99 @ City Stages in Birmingham, AL. He filled in for a cancellation and proceeded to dominate the stage with his incredible musicianship. Been a fan ever since. =)
Not only has this aged well, but I remember this night and have the album of this live performance. He's so talented. Loosened strings, I remember looking up how he played so well! I couldn't believe he was playing this with an acoustic guitar. He had an tutorial after a few years, he loosened his strings. Was always baffled. Amazing. Not only was his guitar playing on point and spot on, so is his singing. He is amazing. Underrated
One of the most jaw dropping performances I've ever seen.
One of Monte's first shows ( I think) was in Austin Texas at the inaugural "Austin Acoustic Music Festival" that a friend ran. Volunteered as the doorman since it was to raise money for the Artists. Monte is amazing.
Just saw him on April 9,2022 at the Heights theatre here in Houston. Still trying to process exactly what we witnessed. Dude is absolutely amazing and that is under stating it by 1000%
This song got me thru some of the hardest times in my life. This video in particular. Thank you OP and Monte. Still listening years later. Feels
This man is so outrageously unbelievable.
I've listen to this on an old CD my brother gave me about 100 times. So cool to see the actual performance. Man this guy can play.
It's funny how my grandpa finally showed me a song I actually like. I love this dude! :D
Holy shit, one of best performances ever caught IMHO!
Phil McKnight sent me. Fabulous playing!!
Austin City Limits performance. Classic Monte Montgomery.....he still plays that Alvarez
Monty you're the best I've ever seen... thank you
Why isn't this guy more mainstream?
How on earth could you dislike this?