Live from Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival (full set) - July 20, 2019 l Tommy Emmanuel 

if a guitar could play itself ,this is what it would it would sound like .he is a guitar's best friend.The man is unreal .God sent us this man

I will be forever thankful. He was the one reason I picked up a guitar and threw it out of my window.

Forget the technique, it's Tommy's love of melody and rhythm that make him great.

I can't decide if Tommy is an inspiration or an ambition killer. The man's a genius.

We are all living in Tommy Emanuel’s time and we are dam lucky!!!!

Tommy is one of the best on the planet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A true professional, sad to say not many left out there in his genre.

I have seen Tommy play live in Liverpool some years ago and as Eric Clapton has said, he is the finest acoustic player on the planet.

The greatest guitarist of all time. The most unique finger picking style. However, he does use a thumb like a pick when he has to. Great percussive teqniques. There will never be a greater guitarist who shall ever live. Also as entertaining with his great personality he has the crowd extremely satisfied. Years of hard work & study. I have been playing 54 years, performed15 professionally, composed dynamic original material, and though I am in competition with only myself, he makes me want to burn my guitar. Also, one of the nicest, kind, & generous people who is always passing on & sharing his knowledge. Thank you Tommy & God Bless You.

Chet Atkins gave this man that "Certified Guitar Player" award for good reason!!!🥰🤗🤯🤯

I was on my feet through this set live at GF, with every hair on my body standing up. the music went right through you if you were there. It was the day I realized there wasn't anyone better at what he did than Tommy Emmanuel, and that we were done seeing Billy Strings at GF, because he was going to be too big for that venue and was going to take the music world by storm. Perhaps when he is older and people fall for the next artist, we'll get him back, but for now, the smaller shows are out. So glad I got to see them jam together!

I had no Idea you did this. My Dad was in Vietnam, I served my country for 8 years state side, he made sure I was safe... He felt the heat of bullets passing by his ears... Hard to fathom, I could now, just barley get him a Fender Squire... I myself, find pleasure in playing the guitar. It's what keeps me going... All of my Dad's friends committed suicide after returning from Vietnam... but the guitar my Mother and myself made him continue... There are no words to say what he has gone though... I leave this as a statement for myself and others... You can find peace in your heart, even if you think it's not there... I know, for a fact, I would have killed myself if not for finding peace in my music and guitar... It saved my life! Thank you!

0:41 Mombasa 3:20 Endless Road 7:40 Sixteen Tons - Saturday Night Shuffle - Nine Pound Hammer 16:20 Deep River Blues - Doc’s Guitar - Blue Smoke - Cannonball Rag 22:55 House of The Rising Sun - Windy and Warm 31:25 Guitar Boogie (w Billy Strings) 35:00 Workin' Man Blues (w Billy Strings) 42:00 Those Who Wait 49:00 Blood Brother 55:10 Tall Fiddler 57:40 Beatles Medley (While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Day Tripper, Lady Madonna) - Classical Gas 1:05:40 Somewhere Over The Rainbow

He just keeps getting better, .. and he was perfect 35 yrs ago.

I’m a huge metal fan, but this is how the guitar was meant to be played

Huge big long hands, a bigger mind, a kind heart warming person with even a bigger heart. No one will ever fill Tommy's shoes as a stand alone player. What you just witnessed, was an epiphany of the highest Calibre.

Tommy, i love you, i love your music, and i was on your concert in Belgrade about 20 years ago. I must say something about serving country. People like me, and my brothers, Serbian soldiers, served country, defended country. American soldiers goes in other peoples countryes to fight some people they dont know anything about, for money. In our army there was everyone. teachers, doctors, athletes, engeneres...everyone left their jobes to defend country. In us army are people who cant do anything else...And no, they did not serve their country., their country was not attacked.

The first time I saw him live I couldn’t believe a guitar could do what he did with it! A man who loves his profession and we are lucky to get our glimpses.

"Once I dreamed of playing like this, then I awoke - and it was a new day" Thank you, Tommy Emmanuel

The greatest acoustic guitar player to ever live.

Tommy is the most talented, and genuine "I absolutely love what I do!" musician I've ever seen . And my god, the jam with Billy! That audience totally got their money's worth!

I feel a bit sad for Tommy sometimes that he never gets to be in the audience and experience the absolute joy and magic that we do. We are so lucky to have him 🥰💜💕

never seen two gifted guitarists have as much fun as Tommy and Billy Strings with Workin' Man blues. What a treat...

If you don't feel better after listening to that, you have a heart of stone! Pure 😊

If you EVER get a chance to see Tommy live, DONT miss it.

There is NOTHING this man CAN’T do on the guitar. What a sight to behold live.

Tommy´s guitar plays with all most beautiful colors of the rainbow. It´s awesome.

🥳🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TE!!! Apropos venue for a grey fox! TY for spreading joy and raising frequencies around the world! 🌎🫶🌍🫶🌏

The song he wrote and played here "Those Who Wait" is about the most beautiful acoustic song I've ever heard played.

It was so kind of you to invite that young fellow to play a couple of tunes with you. Certainly it is a memory that he will appreciate going forward into the future.

protect this man, at all costs.

Don’t get much better than Tommy.

21:13 capo removal without stopping!! Tommy is insane. I encourage you to watch all of it, he has SO many techniques. Best acoustic guitarist to ever grace the Earth. Love you Tommy! 1:08:18 his classic rainbow harmonics, I haven't heard of anyone doing this technique better than him.

The greatest guitar player ever!

When he plays - he personifies pure "Joy" . . . I could listen to him forever.

Not many people can take a sad song and make it sound happy and have you smiling anyway.

Tommy's such a humble man. If I could play like him whenever I flew I'd need one ticket for me and one for my ego.

I stumbled onto his music many years ago, I was trying to escape infomercials on late night TV and suddenly there he is, giving a concert on public television. I feel his guitar sound as "4D" orchestral, the notes seem to come from all directions as if their are four guitarists, on stage, not just one. In Spain I found similarities in Flamenco guitar when I'd hear performers play it in the streets. His music in its own, and shines just as a harp from heaven.

This gentleman has it all...style, showmanship, and a down to earth approach to his pure fucking awesomeness!!!!

how can one not love this guy? what a legend

This is my introduction to Tommy, and holy shit what have I been missing all this time. Beast of a player

Additionally, Tommy's shirt selection never disappoints.

Definitely the greatest guitarist of all time. This tune sets my Soul free...thank you soooooo very much,Tommy, for blessing us with your amazing talent!!! A national treasure!!!

"I've got time for one more" Living legend!

New entrant introducing himself... congratulations!

When we all took live shows for granted ;) Listening and enjoying now.

The 1st time I seen Tommy Emmanuel was in a college auditorium in a small Texas town mid 90's. Aside from those of us in the music industry that followed the latest trends, Tommy Emmanuel was relatively an unknown here in the United States, but boy he sure did not disappoint 👏 for those of us that happened to show up to his shows!! Can you imagen being able to see Tommy Emmanuel up close and personal back in the 90s he is such a humble man & doesn't let his fame get to his head even to this day!

I saw him in Portland Maine at the State Theatre. My dear wife bought the tickets even though she had wanted to see the Blind Boys of Alabama. What a truly fine and inspirational gift .Now it's my turn to get tickets for her as soon as the Boys are near us again. Thank You my wonderful Rebecca...I will never forget what a show that was. Unforgettable !

Tommy Emmanuel + Billy Strings = pure joy

People used to have integrity. If they didn't like a certain style they were still respectful of the talent. To downvote an effort like this, where one of the best ever puts everything into a show, simply reveals the level of nasty people can achieve. If you don't like talent like this, go to another video, who cares if you can't appreciate it? Here's a guy in his 60s who plays acoustic guitar solos mostly and sells out 300 dates a year, something even record companies couldn't plan or predict. It's because he's REAL and he's incredibly talented in MUSIC, not just guitar, and, get this downvoters: he's a really really nice guy, and that, right there, gets you farther in life than anything else.

It's like he doesn't even really have to *try* to play. He's just immersed in how it's supposed to sound, and somehow it all happens.

That's one of the many unique things about music. For a true musician/songwriter/performer, u aren't "playing to," you are "sharing with." Even if you're alone, you're sharing....with yourself, a pet, the ether itself, creating sound waves that will travel through the universe...forever. Tommy Emanuel's joy comes standard with every note he plays. And also, in his humor and humility, there is gratitude. It comes from feeling what every true musician feels, whether or not we communicate it through our music. We are able to adorn the silence, soothe, give therapy, if nothing else, create a memory or just create a smile. It is absolutely true that it is, and therefore, feels, better to give than to receive. Sharing...giving is what musicians do. And if we do it right, really, really right, we can light up the darkness, dispell hate, and yeah, one day, maybe, we can change the world....(pause to un-cringe after that cliche'...) Tommy Emanuel's joy tells me he is, not only a consummate musician, but a human being who, unlike some, hasn't forgotten that talent is a gift, and for gifts, one should be thankful. God love ya, Tommy. S.A.S.

As good as he is, and he is fantastic, there is so much more inside trying to get out. Truly a guitar genius

My god...MotherF..is 100 years old and still on fire!!

You are amazing Tommy. I remember you played at my church in Taree back in the 90's when I was a kid and you are just as good today. You are a such a good person too. All the best

The first time I saw Tommy in California I looked at him and said, “You are real” What an idiotic thing to say…lol I was star struck!

Tommy Emmanuel no matter how long it takes him to play, he keeps smiling Give him the saddest music, and he will turn it into happiness and joy 💗

Chuck Norris could not play that - either. Incredible ... no one does what Tommy does ... Made my day - again! Respect - and a merry Christmas to you Sir - from Denmark.

In my opinion, he is the finest pure guitarist there is...love to watch him...

Thank you Tommy. You inspire me to pick up my guitar every time I hear you play.

I used to live on the farm for 15 years, and when I hear this genius upbeat music, I can just imagine and clearly see the roosters and chickens, the pigs are swinging and dancing on the front and backyards... AWESOME BlueGrass / Green Green Grass Of Home. Thank You Sir Tommy Emmanuel for Uniting the world with Your Artistry which resides with the Rhythm of your Heart and a Humble mindset. God Bless You!!!!....

Saw Tommy a few years ago and his playing mesmerized the audience. So versatile and NEVER boring.

Tommy plays guitar fluently, like a poet would speak in his native language.

I have had the pleasure of seeing Tommy twice in Dallas and to say he enjoys his craft is an understatement. He plays his guitar with his heart and soul and, if you watched this in its entirety, you witnessed it. Close your eyes and when he plays Somewhere over the rainbow it literally sounds like he is playing a harp. He is the BEST.

Thanks for making this world a better place master Emmanuel

I heard him, in an interview, say that he doesn't read music, or really write it out. The fact that he composes in his head, builds it into muscle memory, and remembers this vast library of his own songs and the work of others is absolutely amazing!

What I love about TE more than his playing ability, his humbleness, is his ability to just have fun doing what he does. He absolutely loves it. It's so infectious.

An incredible performance. Tommy makes the incredibly difficult look so easy. This is how the guitar was meant to be played.

If this is not amazing, what else can be?! Simply beautiful

Wow this guy is amazing, my new favorite guitarist. The joy he has playing guitare is contagious. Thank you.

Dear Tommy, thank you very much......

We saw and listened with my wife , it was an amazing moment , and shared with our friends . Tanks and salutations from Alpes in France . You are great 👍🏼♥️

Wow, what playing. The over the rainbow was a great finisher. By doing that there is no encore, so masterful crowd control and respect for those that follow and other crew that need/want to get home. True professional.

Another pure gold live performance from Tommy!

Don't think I've ever heard Tommy sing! He's great!

This man if far more than just one of the best guitar players ever

Tommy is a living smile. At the end, the celestial interpretation of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."

The Capo throw off is awesome, completely unique. Always a pleasure listening to you Tommy.

Amazing!

tommy your one of lives diamonds,thanks for the music.

Always when I hear Tommy play, my heart fills with joy...

when I was 16, I loved how Tommy played, now I am 27, I still love how he play.

Thanks to Tommy for sharing his brother Phil with us . The best electric guitar I’ve ever heard. One of the best musical talents of my lifetime. What a loss to the world.

How good is this man? Honestly, I’ve never been inspired by someone so much in my life. I’m not just on about from a musician’s point of view, either. What a legend!

Totally made my day better just watching and listening. Brought me feelings of hope Joy and peace. Thank You Tommy.

watched the whole thing through, worth every second. love this guy, legend🔥

was lucky to have seen him live twice

My lord he is so good.

Lightning strike behind tommy at 50:39 , what a shot!

I think Tommy was born with a guitar attached to his body. It's just part of who he is - a true master of the instrument.

He always floors me. So brilliant and melodic. Heavenly.

I never grow tired of watching this great man play. Wonderful!

I echo the many, many positive accolades that Tommy has received. I "found" him about 3 years ago - fortunate to see him live in NJ with my son shortly after finding him. I have watched 100+ Tommy youtube videos - I have to say while I have favorite renditions of certain songs that are elsewhere - this is quickly becoming my favorite complete show - he is so "on" - feeding off the crowd, playing a couple of songs I wasn't familiar with prior, segment with Billy Strings is awesome.......THANK YOU TOMMY! For sharing in so many ways so generously!

You all just witnessed the best of the best. Thanks TE for such a great evening.

The only, inimitable, unattainable, the greatest, the most musical, absolute talent, humble and human, born without any doubt to do this .... Thanks Tommy🙏🏻 Good life and (that's for sure) Good music !!

Tommy Emmanuel is in a league of his own. Brilliant playing, he always seems to be loving what he does.

I LOVE TOMMY EMANUEL! HE IS THEE BEST ALWAYS!!🎄💜❤🎄💜🎄❤🎄💜🤩😍🤩😍👍👍👍

supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! mr. Emmanuel, you're so so good and positive! be healthy! shine on!

Best guitar hero!

I´m so happy to know him and to listen to his beautiful music.

Thank YOU GF for sharing this FULL SET with Tommy Emmanuel. I was in the audience & totally blown away. Thanks for bringing this to us 2020 during covid. It was a really great set and a personal status victory for Tommy! GJ, Dusty HC Cart Driver