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Leo Live

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This is an incredible CD! Yea, I was in Boulder at this show, and it was worth trudging through the snow to get to and from the performance that Easter evening. His musical talent is vast, and that talent comes shining through on this CD. His story telling between songs is a wonderful insight into who he is as a person. Without those between song stories, Leo's talent makes him seem other-worldly. Hearing the personal side of this performer is a warm and welcome addition, and is why this CD is one of my favorites.

To hear Leo Kottke live is one of life's simple pleasures. One man, one guitar (and occasional vocal) and he transports you worlds you've never been to before. His playing is simply amazing! Most of this material dates from his tenure on the Private Music label, but he does include "Bean Time" from my all-time favorite album Greenhouse.

What makes Kottke's live albums a special treat is hearing his between-song stories. His deadpan humor when he recounts his father's military experience at teaching hand-to-hand combat is a hoot. Highly recommended

Leo has really matured musically since his 6 & 12 string guitar release back in the early 70's. He was so good then that it was hard to imagine that he could get any better. There is a new smoothness in his playing these days that reflects his dedication to his instrument. When I saw him perform at the Ozark Folk Festival in Eureka Springs, Arkansas recently he stated that he plays about "...80% of the time I'm awake...". It shows!!! His story-telling is at it's best here as well. Don't miss "Combat"!

too cute for words and the picking is phemonenal as to be expected from the master of 6 and 12 string-a must have for any fan!

I have many Leo Kottke cds. This is first all live recording, though. It is such a treat! The tracks are seperated into speaking and playing so you don't have a full minute of speaking with a song. I appreciate that.

As for Leo, he plays and sings then begins to tell a story. He gets back to playing and singing and then another story. I really enjoy hearing him be intimate with the audience as well as tear up his guitar like only a handful of people can do.

I would not get this as your first Kottke disc; buy the best of Capitol and Chrysilas discs. If you already have a disc or two, then get to know the man and understand that he can play just as well or better on stage as he does in the studio.

Leo Live is tied with My Feet Are Smiling for the two best Kottke albums in my opinion. It's a verasitile CD with sadly only two stories told by Leo, but it's better than none. It also includes the song Flattened Brain, which is oddly one of my favorite Kottke tunes, and hasn't been recorded on any other album of his. A must have CD.

This is one of the best CD's I own. Great acoustic guitar music and great stories. The only thing better is seeing him play live.

I have over 700 cds (eclectic mix) and can say without a doubt that this is one of my favorites. He is musically brilliant, hilarious and entertaining. What a wonderful discovery. I've introduced this CD to many friends who are now huge fans. Catch him live if you can, he is the master of the 12-string guitar.