I Was Wrong... HE is ACTUALLY The BEST Celebrity Guitarist (sorry Conan) 

Well, did I get it right this time? Is he the best? Check my last video on the 10 best celeb guitarists: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-d37-ALHtSMM.htmlsi=Zhjl3VLYEOJnT9oZ

I was Jeff’s tour photographer back 15 years ago - and he amazed me every evening. The guy is absolutely fantastic. I’m so happy you have recognized his talents. His writing is fantastic as well, and his shows are wonderful. Not to mention - he’s as kind and as genuine a man as I’ve ever known. Truly.

I commented about Jeff Daniels on the previous video. I'm glad to see him get some love. He has described himself as a guitarist who does acting on the side.

His song writing ability shows why he is such a great actor. He is good at finding the thing at the core of an emotion and simply and perfectly expressing it. As a guitar player and Luthier, I must admit that I was also moved to tears:)

Conan's best guitar bit was an episode of Chicago Blues where he visited children in a school, he made up a song on the spot titled No Chocolate on a Monday, you need to watch that episode

Saw him live. An evening with Jeff Daniel's. It was a great show. Had know idea how talented he was.

If you missed out on HBO's "The Newsroom", go and check out the scene in the series finale where Daniels, in character, leads a garage full of people at a friend's funeral in a jam of Tom T. Hall's "How I Got To Mephis." He's put out like five or six albums too, over the years. Really amazing guy, and both smart and humble. I admire the heck out of him.

Jeff is an extremely talented individual and artist. It shows in everything he does. He has most of his songs up on his website including this one, which when I heard for the first time actually made me tear up.

Very cool - also Steve Martin on Banjo holy crap he can play too

Jeff Daniel's makes me nostalgic and he's so humble, it warms my heart to see him come out of nowhere and humbly play the guitar the way he does and this song is so good 😊 cool to see you give Jeff a video, well deserved 👏 Tyler

Samuel L Jackson also learned how to play guitar for a movie role, and he's actually pretty good.

The pride of Michigan right there. Jeff is a legend!

I also happened to see that video this week and was mind blown! Had to watch it a few times to get my fill! Not only is he a really good picker, but he has a nice voice, and I really liked his song! AND, I later found out that he's written over 450 songs!

Jerry Reed played alongside Chet Atkins and held his own. Legendary player and actor. He should be on this list. Likely in the top spot.

I"m glad to see that you picked up on this and your approach to your review is excellent. I was equally blown away when I saw this video last week. He makes it look easy which means that he put in A LOT of work into this. Great song, great vocal, great playing. What else can you say?

I took your music program at the Maryland music hall online and i tune in as often as possible or when it seems to really catch my attention. Thanks for everything* when i can afford it, I'll buy your super system.

damn bro, hell of a songwriter/musician

Never stop making these videos Tyler

Two words. Charo. Malaguena. Sorry, you'll just have to make another video.

I saw Jeff Daniels perform live nearly 20 years ago, “An Evening with Jeff Daniels” and I was floored. I have admired him as an actor and fellow Michigander for years, but his ability to entertain us with nothing but a stool, microphone and guitar for well over an hour elevated him to a new level with me. If you ever have the opportunity to see him, do it, you will not be disappointed.

30 years ago, I heard Jeff was getting up and joining guitar players at his hometown Irish pub. The sports pub I worked in was on the same player circuit back then. They were so tickled that he did that. We are quite proud of our Mr Daniel's .

Are we ignoring Steve Martin because he's mainly banjo and not guitar?

Very glad you were so reactive and did this piece about Jeff!! Thank you

Thank you. I got to see Conan jamming with his stage band back when I worked at Warner Bros. I got to visit the Conan set/stage on the lot. He was on the set and I was behind a glass window like a sound room I was really taken back, they were jamming on "Bobby McGee" at Conan was shredding a lead with the band. Of course he had a whole band to jam with everyday for decades... Jeff Daniels... WHO KNEW? Wow! Thank you for sharing this.

I cried like a little kid when I heard this song 🥹 because the lyrics were on point for me . Bless you that had the same reaction or feeling.

I've known about Jeff Daniels for a long time. He would come on my fav morning radio show called "the bob and tom show" and he would play. When they said Jeff Daniels I had to look him up and I was like 'oh that guy' that is cool. Dude sounds good. It is nice to see him start to get recognized for all his talents.

Tyler’s so talented… He listens to this and is playing it on the spot

Having been playing fingerstyle for 50+ yrs, I have no problem playing this exactly. What I was so impressed with is the melody of the song with lyrics that could make an old guitarist like me, get tears in my eyes. It was a surprise to find out such a talented actor was this great a musician.

Jeff joined his son, Ben, on a small tour a few years ago and it was amazing. I got to watch him front row in a fairly small venue and he brought us on stage to dance. He's fantastic

You can find the song he performed on Spotify. The album came out in 2010. It is called Keep it Right Here.

Gonna have to make this a series now. So many great guitarists out there to inspire us to just sit down and relax and maybe your second best skill can be the one to make you win the hearts of the people around you over again

He plays around Michigan and even has been known to show up at open mics. I've seen him live and he is every bit this great.

Jeff's playing is great on this. The composition, marvelous, even without the missing bridge; but his VOCALS and the guitar TOGETHER make this an eye-watering experience. It has the X-factor. Even if you don't like country music, you can easily FEEL this song in your heart and soul. He messes up some of the ending, but you can still see EXACTLY what he meant to play, and, in sense, it only humanizes this incredible performance. I love this performance of this wonderful song, and I've shared with many of the people I love. I'm sure glad I'm not the only one who was moved by this beautiful song. Be Goode, all you guitar players, and all you lovers of music. I'll be learning this one note for note, and my life will be better for it. Many thanks ...

My wife and I saw him perform with his son's band, Ben Daniels, I think it was back in 2018 or so. They were amazing. Great folk rock-ish type sound. I'm not surprised at all that he's a good player. I think most people just associate him with acting. He's a very down to earth, humble guy. That's why he doesn't brag about being a great guitar player. I live in Michigan and he grew up in Chelsea Michigan and owns a small theatre there. Not sure if he lives in Michigan or not. We went to Central Michigan University for college which is well known for theatre in the state.

Just found out he is a musician , i have been listening to Jeff for the last week , he's great as i love delta blues , fantastic .

Your humility is delightful

Guy has many talents. Saw him in Detroit years after he was really famous in a play called “Moonlight in Escanaba” it was hilarious!

If you ever look at The Newsroom, Jeff says several times during the show something like, “I’m a musician with an anchor man side hustle” I think it’s the last episode of the series, he plays how I got to Memphis. You can just RU-vid that. It’s quite excellent. The way I learned Travis picking was lying on my bed, my eyes closed and just kept on playing C, Am, G, F over and over until I didn’t have to think about it. All of that just to learn Dust in the Wind. (Livgren does not really do a Travis patter but it’s close enough and no one but a die hard Kansas fan who plays guitar will know) Thumb/major, thumb, index, thumb , major, thumb, index.

One thing I loved most about Jeff's little performance was that he just owned the not quite perfect moments, which just backs up he thought process that he expresses at the beginning about not needing to be good. And even though he is, objectively, good, not all of his execution was, and that was ok.

Wow!!! What a nice surprise!!! My weekend will be great now!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

My mom watched Jeff act on Broadway and said he was (unsurprisingly) spectacular but this proves hes an all-round performing powerhouse. And he WROTE that song too. Mad respect.

I completely forgot that Jeff Daniels played guitar. Glad you highlighted this.

I grew up in the same town as Jeff and went to school with his son. While they were certainly the "rich celebrity" people in a small Michigan town, they are relatively down to earth. The one or two times I ended up at their house for a party (definitely the "popular kid" hangout spot, not my crowd), Jeff was upstairs playing a Martin hanging out with his wife and said hello to us on the way in. I know he used to tour around local Michigan venues with his elder son's band as well.

Love your vids. You are so personable and humorous. It's like watching a film because how good the star is.

Jeff played guitar quite a bit on "the Newsroom" (excellent show). He does a great "That's How I Got to Memphis" and "Sunshine" on some episodes

I saw this video of Jeff Daniels last week, and was also amazed not just of his guitar playing, but of his songwriting.

You weren't aware? I kind of thought it was known, but I live in my own little bubble. He tours the country playing. I've seen him a few times. Glad he's hit your radar 😊

Very impressive, his musicality and sensitivity in his playing shines through.

I first saw/heard Jeff Daniels on Newsroom playing That’s How I Got To Memphis. That was all I needed. He is phenomenally good.

so funny - I was literally about to tag Music is Win on a clip of this (just saw this morning, then yours!)

I have been trying to learn this song for the past week on my own! Now I have someone to go off of. Thanks so much for the video

I just saw this video the other day for the first time as well, he is a very accomplished songwriter and musician. So are you, man!

My uncle could play like Jeff. He's the reason I became fascinated with guitar playing as a child. He would let me play his guitar (an old Martin from WW2 era, he got before he went off to Korea) my cousin has it now. He showed me the basics, and by the time I was 12 I was playing in "garage bands" and I've played basically since I was around 4 or 5. I still regret never asking my uncle how to play like this.. I was too busy wanting to be a rock star (which burned out of me by the time I was 17)

He does a song called "Mile 416" that is my favorite song he does. It isn't flashy on the guitar, but it is a really great song everyone should check out.

I live in Fort Wayne, Indiana and some friends worked for Sweetwater. They tell me a story of when Jeff came to town just to visit Sweetwater and shop for some new guitars - they said when he was in the "Guitar Room" they were able to hear what those $5K and up Taylors could actually do and that he was the nicest guy you'd ever meet.

Great singer as well, really nice clear voice with some grit

Short story on how I learned "Travis Picking": I got a hold of a thin Tablature book of Harry Chapin songs when I was 18 or so. "Corey's Coming" was in it. I looked at the notes, the beats, the strings, and saw where they all fell together, and apart, at the same time. I think I had it within an hour. Not bragging! (I'd been playing guitar for 2 years or so before that so, that may have helped.)

Outstanding video! Thanks!

I happened to see that video a couple of days ago. I was thoroughly surprised and impressed myself.

I’ve been listening to Jeff as a singer and guitarist for years

Jeff Daniels is a fantastic songwriter and storyteller! Just listen to his songs like Mile 416, The Michigan in Me, Are You As Excited (About Me As I Am), Dirty Harry Blues, he's a whole package! I've discovered him accidentally almost decade ago and was hooked immediately, am sure glad he's finally getting the recognition he deserves. BTW, This Old Guitar by John Denver is also a very lovely song about the instrument. :)

Jeff's song is kinda like the Travis picking version of 'JukeBox Hero '. "You were there when I was four, you were there when I fell in love..." "Standing in the rain, with my head hung low..." Both songs describe what it feels like when someone's heart and spirit gets captured by THAT SOUND.

As a shredder, i always envy those talents which can playing and singing naturally like that.

Oscar Issac is a pretty solid player as well. He played all the parts in Inside Llewlyn Davis and was in bands prior to becoming an actor.

He is so humble, a brilliant guitarist and musician

My one and only guitar teacher in another life taught me Travis picking for Dust in the Wind by Kansas. It's very slowed down Travis picking. But over time it got really fast and fluid where no thought is needed, you just worry about your left hand.

Myself and the lads at work have recently been talking about how many great musicians have played great roles in movies, so this kind of ties in.

There’s a few scenes throughout the News Room where they sneak some guitar playing in for his character and he’s fantastic in those as well

Jerry Reed is also an amazing picker. He's an older actor from the 50's-70's

I know right? I saw that Kelly video and was SHOCKED!

I saw that Jeff Daniels performance last week and was truly impressed. Not just by his guitar play, but also by his writing and singing. Btw, He's a Detroit Lions fan, goes to the games, so I saw him not long ago on Rich Eisen's show talking about that. And, hey, did Antonio Banderas actually play that song (Cancion Del Mariachi) in Desperado? Wow... impressive as well! o

I had no idea Jeff Daniel's was a songwriter and guitar player. I play myself and I liked this. It was heartfelt and glad I discovered this.

His musicianship is magnificent. The poetry of his words are magical.

I think it was on his Inside the Actor's Studio interview that he was asked what he would do if he wasn't a talkshow comedian and he said he'd be in a rock and roll band, and he wasn't kidding!

Saw him at The Kent Stage a few years back, awesome show.

Used to see him around MI every now and then when I was playing ball. His son played and he’d pull up in big ole camper and watch from the outfield.

The best new song I’ve heard in a long time, this popped up on my channel and it brought a tear to my eye also. I knew Jeff could play but didn’t know he wrote his own songs. Kelly’s right it should be on every radio station.

Many actors are truly entertainers and artists…just really talented all around. Jeff can pick and grin!

it's composure transcends and really it's a perfect song!

Glad to be of service, Tyler 🙂

Seen this yesterday and was thoroughly impressed

A sweet song right there. Kinda teary eyed right now.

I've always loved Jeff Daniels, but now I love him even more! I had no idea dude played like that. 💜

Not sure how everyone in the comments has missed this but Jeff is using banjo picks on his thumb index and middle fingers scruggs style, that's why it sounds so clear and you can keep up without digging in and dulling the sound. genius

Wonderful song! Thanks Tyler.

I would like to have heard Jeff play, then the breakdown .. but will now go check him out ..

I agree 100%,Jeff is an amazing musician, I would buy his album,please make one!

Jeff Bridges and Gil Birmingham are both great guitarists too. I got to jam with them during the wrap party on Hell or High Water. Gil especially is an excellent guitarist.

I had no idea he had these talents. Wish he could bring lyrics like that up to the Bluebird Cafe.

I watched this the other day, have to agree with you just fantastic,blew me away 💕

You don’t have to be any good at the guitar to get value in it. It’s there for you when you are overcome with emotion or if you desire to emphasize your emotion in ways you can’t otherwise. Beautiful song.

If you get the chance to catch Jeff in concert, go! He has great, thoughtful tunes, as well as some that are absolutely hilarious.

I also called you out about Jeff Daniels on your last video. Glad to see you agree.

I saw this clip a few days ago and it is absolutely worth watching and listening to multiple times. My friend wrote a song about his son when his son was a toddler. His son is now at least 40+ and I still love hearing that song. I would tell you a few of the key lyrics, but he would be upset with me if he found out. He won’t let me record him playing it, because he’s afraid someone will steal the song and record it. I’d buy it.

Ya I found this a couple weeks back and sent to all my guitar playing friends .. not just the playing but his writing … that’s a triple threat

Happy Moment. Thanks for sharing.

Saw your comment on the original video, and then this video popped up on my feed, all is well in the world. Jeff eats Conan for breakfast, that shit was phenomenal.

I was watching "American Rust", and the character he was playing dabbled on an old guitar now and then, but had noe idea he was such a master.

I have known this for years. Glad to see him get some recognition.

Damn dude . What a tune what a player. Seem-less fingerpicking always amazed me. Literally the most difficult skill on guitar for me personally, I’ve been playing for 8 years.