Home & Away contains some inspiring bonus material including a backstage jam with the late Michael Hedges and a meeting (with guitars!) between Leo, Chet Atkins and Doc Watson, they tear up "Last Steam Engine Train."
My favorite moment on this video, one that connects me to Leo Kottke more than any other, is his short walk down a row of guitars at Gruhn Guitars in Nashville. As he's about to proceed, surrounded by guitars on both sides, Kottke turns back to the camera and says:
When I go down this row
all I'm gonna do is breathe
There's a special smell...
Now that is my kind of musician.
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Article comments
1 - Tim Gebhart
Nice review -- maybe even better than mine. I agree wholeheartedly about feeling that "connection," and I've felt it each time I've seen him perform in person.
2 - Mark Saleski
besides the great stories (some of which can be quite dark)...i love the way he makes faces during songs...as if related ideas are popping into his had while playing.
3 - DJRadiohead
Next time I am in Nashville I must go to some of these places. Two hour drive. Sounds like fun.
Great review, Mark.
4 - Herschell Hershey
I'm interested in the mention of Lawrence Bros shop. What is his story about that? I have fond memories of that place. My picture of Jack Lawrence is attached.