Tommy Emmanuel backstage. The Sage Gateshead

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  • I met Tommy Emmanuel at The Sage Gateshead. It was the best day of my life we played cowboys dream together. I want to relive the moment. i was so nervous i couldn't even speak. but I thank Tommy massively for the inspiration
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  • @bigdood
    @bigdood 11 років тому +5

    Connor... I have met Tommy on several occasions, and every time he has been as gracious a gentleman as he was with you. As you get older you will realize how fortunate you were to have these moments with the world's best musician. You did a fantastic job on Cowboys Dream! Keep practicing every day, and we ALL will be buying YOUR music someday! :-) Peace from Kentucky, the birthplace of fingerstyle!

  • @davidnoyce8533
    @davidnoyce8533 6 років тому +23

    Tommy! Mate! You gave up 15 minutes of your time to play with this young lad, and you never once patronised or talked down...God bless you.

    • @robertlee8042
      @robertlee8042 5 років тому

      Yes but you can’t hear the kid. You can never hear the kid. No
      Matter who he plays with you can’t hear the other guy. He’d drown out Segovia. He’s an alpha male. Kind. Generous. Brilliant. But a showboat.

    • @davidlam6335
      @davidlam6335 5 років тому +1

      Lol. To conclude that from this video... I think you need help.

    • @BlakeLeonardMusic
      @BlakeLeonardMusic 5 років тому +4

      @@robertlee8042 Absolute crap. I could hear the kid more than Tommy. It's because Tommy is blending with the kid which makes you confused who is playing what.

  • @texasblues1
    @texasblues1 9 років тому +58

    What a kind, generous, amazing guy… thanks Tommy for being one of the greatest ambassadors for music on the planet!

    • @MusicConnorThomas
      @MusicConnorThomas  8 років тому +2

      +giverecords Couldn't agree more!! I've been uploading some stuff over the past few weeks. I'd appreciate it if you could check them out. Feel free to critique me :)

    • @JohnSmith-yi9yt
      @JohnSmith-yi9yt 3 роки тому +2

      You see where I signed his guitfiddle.

  • @laydbakk1
    @laydbakk1 7 років тому +27

    Tommy's not just a great guitarist, he's wonderful person...

  • @ronvonryan
    @ronvonryan 11 років тому +2

    How many top stars would give that time to a young kid?? just goes to show what a genuine bloke he is, no wonder he has such a good reputation the world over for having his feet on the ground.

    • @coryCuc
      @coryCuc 3 роки тому

      Not many. He's one of a kind for sure.

  • @grantrogers1858
    @grantrogers1858 6 років тому +41

    Tommy is proof you don't have to sell your soul

  • @roccorodriguez6653
    @roccorodriguez6653 7 років тому +67

    I can't tell if Tommy is better at being human or better at playing guitar.

    • @roccorodriguez6653
      @roccorodriguez6653 7 років тому +1

      And congratulations Conner

    • @davidsevenbros3065
      @davidsevenbros3065 4 роки тому

      He loves both passionately.

    • @coryCuc
      @coryCuc 4 роки тому +2

      Ha. Beautiful comment man. That's like which came first, the chicken or the egg ;). So true.

    • @jeffrey3498
      @jeffrey3498 3 роки тому

      Well said!

    • @hunterxiden19
      @hunterxiden19 3 роки тому

      Legend at both. Top thought on your part.

  • @johndennis5182
    @johndennis5182 9 років тому +25

    I think its really cool that tommy goes backstage and spends time with his fans, great guy.

    • @MusicConnorThomas
      @MusicConnorThomas  9 років тому +23

      +john dennis I know right! Not only that; but he stays in regular contact with me :D He's helped me improve massively over recent years

    • @rinkitajima8499
      @rinkitajima8499 9 років тому +4

      +john dennis True. I wonder how many of popular musician actually does that. (I'm not criticizing other musicians, just saying Tommy is amazing)

    • @bryansphere6359
      @bryansphere6359 7 років тому +2

      john dennis
      Absolutely!!! A very noble musician. He shows kindness and humility. Love him for that!

  • @66tas95
    @66tas95 3 роки тому +13

    Well done young man. It should be noted that Tommy's brother Phil was also a very kind and sharing person who would also stop and share his time and skills.

    • @allanrussack2844
      @allanrussack2844 2 роки тому +1

      True. He was a great guitarist and loved to share his outstanding musical gift with others just as Tommy does.

  • @coryCuc
    @coryCuc 4 роки тому +3

    There's not a more humble, nicest musician anywhere on the planet. TE you're a gift to music and humanity. You made this kid's day/year/life lol. Connor you did great. Awesome video.

  • @gtrrobster
    @gtrrobster 11 років тому +1

    Way to be Connor! Much respect.
    Tommy E, to be the finest in the world, and so kind, humble and gracious.

  • @markrogers7546
    @markrogers7546 2 роки тому +1

    Tommy is always happy to sit with another guitarist and play. A humble legend.

    • @K131399
      @K131399 8 місяців тому

      Real actual legends are always humble. God gives you that when you get to the top of the highest mountain.

  • @dieselman7453
    @dieselman7453 10 місяців тому

    Tommy is the best I hope this wee lad is still picking this is class cheers from Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @ChrisKalafus
    @ChrisKalafus 5 років тому +6

    "He washed the car for six months to get the guitar" That's a some great parenting teaching the young man responsiiblity and hard work. Great job!!

    • @K131399
      @K131399 8 місяців тому

      Groupies will find the backseat comfy and clean after shows, right Connor ma boy? bahahahahahaha

  • @jgmagoo1
    @jgmagoo1 11 років тому +1

    What a wonderfully gracious and giving person Tommy is!!!!!!!!

  • @ashrach18
    @ashrach18 10 років тому +17

    Whatever happens the rest of your life kid, you can always say , Hey , I played with Tommy Emmanuel.
    ps, you are also very good, keep it up.

  • @chrishill1887
    @chrishill1887 10 місяців тому +1

    A great man, in my humble opinion he’s simply the best not only in his guitar playing but in his outlook in life 👍🇦🇺

  • @bryansphere6359
    @bryansphere6359 7 років тому +1

    This young boy has such a beautiful innocent and kind demeanor. How wonderful that he was able to play with a hero of his and enjoy this moment!
    Blessed!

  • @richardchalker3465
    @richardchalker3465 8 днів тому

    Tommy you are a wonderful person. The effect you have on young musicians is life changing and priceless. You are blessed and loved.

  • @jpAmatguitar
    @jpAmatguitar 8 років тому

    Ce grand virtuose respire la générosité. Quelle simplicité. Un GRAND Monsieur.

  • @MrCastigator
    @MrCastigator 11 років тому +1

    Ive met with Tommy several times and the time he has for people day or night is amazing. He is a true living legend.

  • @cwsgershwin
    @cwsgershwin 11 років тому +2

    Nice playing Connor. See, this is one of the many great things Tommy does. He is taking the time with younger players, giving them advice and inspiring them. Truly a man with "a green thumb".

  • @Elvis241000
    @Elvis241000 2 роки тому +2

    Tommy Emmanuel is a blessing from above. The compassion and time he spends helping others is amazing. My favorite artist of all time.🙏🏻✝️

  • @TheSinistercr0c
    @TheSinistercr0c 11 років тому +2

    Fantastic! Well played young man...keep it up!

  • @markrogers7546
    @markrogers7546 2 роки тому

    Can't help but love ❤️ this bloke!

  • @K131399
    @K131399 8 місяців тому

    These are always tear jerkers lol. If you play, you know what it's like to worship fellow human beings. To watch Connor's face as he's trying to process what's occurring is reliving cherished memories.

  • @keithyoung4643
    @keithyoung4643 11 років тому +2

    Tommy's such a great inspiration to so many young (and older players) like myself.
    Long may you continue Tommy. Pure respect!!!

  • @shre.yas.n
    @shre.yas.n 11 років тому +1

    Thats as humble a genius can be! Great inspiration!

  • @Stoneitful
    @Stoneitful 3 роки тому

    this is definitely what the world needs more of !!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @SergeUnplugged
    @SergeUnplugged 3 роки тому +1

    Tommy's beautiful soul really shines through this act of kindness to a young fellow

  • @kevc-69-
    @kevc-69- 2 роки тому

    I could listen to Tommy for ages.

  • @kyazma
    @kyazma 11 років тому +1

    Tommy, what a great person. So humble. In my experience the greatest musos are usually the nicest. Great vibe tommy you spread.

  • @jacoscofield5150
    @jacoscofield5150 10 місяців тому

    Tommy God Bless You !! Thanks Tommy

  • @angelofanella7860
    @angelofanella7860 3 роки тому +3

    So amazing to see someone famous take the time to even sit down with his fans. How incredible

  • @davidkennedy1271
    @davidkennedy1271 8 років тому +5

    What a class man.....I bet that day changed your life!

  • @cryptohalloffame
    @cryptohalloffame 5 років тому +1

    Tommy makes every guitarist sound they´ve been playing with him all their lives...

  • @marvinbnaylor
    @marvinbnaylor 11 років тому +1

    That's brilliant, Connor.You did really well. I saw Tommy play just before that, when he was in Basingstoke. Like he says, keep at it - play every day, as much as you can and whenever you hear someone great, go back and play even more!

  • @tracy-lynnlansdell494
    @tracy-lynnlansdell494 10 років тому +14

    I'm so very pleased I watched this , Conner well done!!!! ....just keep practicing....there is a old saying Practice makes Perfect..... Very true..... Tommy thank you for being such a wonderful amazing fella to pass on some of your knowledge to this young man Conner.... you said all the RIGHT THINGS to him..... :) xo

  • @BestBackingTracks
    @BestBackingTracks 2 роки тому +1

    Brilliant stuff Connor!

  • @akroguy
    @akroguy 11 років тому +1

    Brilliant! Well done, young man! I recall your feelings when I sat and played "Drive Time" in front of Tommy last summer here in the states (New Mexico). I was just in awe of the man and still am. How to get better? Three words..GET TO WORK!! Play on, brother.

  • @mattmeo6316
    @mattmeo6316 10 років тому +1

    you are THE MAN! when i had the chance to play with him i chickened out. one of the biggest regrets of my life.

  • @musicalhartbeat
    @musicalhartbeat 11 років тому +2

    You played really well! What a great opportunity to play with Tommy and what an inspiration! Keep it up! :)

  • @stevewhite5374
    @stevewhite5374 7 років тому

    Tommy is so humble... great post..

  • @ElxVEVO
    @ElxVEVO 11 років тому +1

    I feel inspired just by seeing him talk to you. What a feeling for you to be in front of him, jamming, playing your guitar and giving you a advice. Be passionate like him and be humble. I subscribe to you, i look forward for your videos! Goodluck! :D

  • @ronlweasley
    @ronlweasley 11 років тому +1

    What a great video. And what an inspiration for young Connor. Connor - you are already pretty damned good. Keep at it lad and you will have fame and fortune I am sure. Inspirational stuff.

  • @billjanke72
    @billjanke72 7 років тому +2

    Tommy's advice is spot on! be hungry and become like a sponge and soak up every bit of knowledge you can.

  • @gerrymcguire7521
    @gerrymcguire7521 2 роки тому

    The most gracious dude!

  • @benniehitchcock
    @benniehitchcock 11 років тому +1

    Wow, what an honor to play with such a legend. Some useful tips from the master also. You did well my friend!

  • @chrismurphyshef
    @chrismurphyshef 7 років тому

    Just impossible to knock the guy. He's one of the best guitarists in the world and has such extraordinary humility. A great person.

  • @fuckfacedadog
    @fuckfacedadog 11 років тому +1

    Heart warming encouragement from the maestro, Lovely to watch.

  • @billymcmonagle949
    @billymcmonagle949 5 років тому +7

    Great job Conner, talented lad and a good Geordie lad, fantastic playing, meeting Tommy must have been a buzz, and you held your own, made me proud, i'm rubbish at guitar, but i'm obsessed with them, well done and keep it up, brilliant

  • @usmcbrat2
    @usmcbrat2 11 років тому

    Kid, you did a stand-up job! I hope one day you get to honor Tommy the same way he honored Chet. Take the torch and pass the torch freely. Blessings!

  • @johnbuffaloe9160
    @johnbuffaloe9160 10 років тому +2

    What a terrific experience for you Conner. Keep working hard on your playing. You're already doing very, very well.

  • @1nf0fr34k
    @1nf0fr34k 11 років тому +2

    Fantastic playing Connor, you sound great even with the nerves upon you and I know how that feels. Thanks also for getting some really great questions and answers from Tommy. Glad I followed this click, keep it up ^^ :)

  • @USCollege
    @USCollege 2 роки тому

    God bless you Tommy

  • @johnmccann8319
    @johnmccann8319 2 роки тому +1

    What a luxury to hear and see such an amazing guitarest like Tommy.Wow!Great advice from a master.

  • @JazzBear
    @JazzBear 8 років тому +6

    He's such a wonderful musician and a nice nice man!

  • @johnmetcalf1210
    @johnmetcalf1210 11 років тому +1

    Well played Connor!! I guess Tommy felt the same when he met Chet for the first time. You're an amazing young man with plenty of musical talent and ability and it's plain to see Tommy recognised that straight away. He has the ability to close the years between you so that you were like two kids comparing 'notes' on a tune you've learned. For me the man is a 'Tour de Force'. Good luck in all you do Connor.

  • @akashwadhwani
    @akashwadhwani 11 років тому +1

    You played so awesome man. Watching this put me in a good mood.

  • @moleck23
    @moleck23 11 років тому +1

    That's ace dude. Must have been a great feeling.. Really nice to see a young player into this sort of stuff. Very inspirational at the end as well.

  • @MindMetalworks
    @MindMetalworks 7 років тому

    That is the sweetest thing i have ever seen you must be a very proud dad. What a brilliant lil lad

  • @sundaru1
    @sundaru1 7 років тому

    So humble ....will really motivated this boy

  • @willythewave
    @willythewave 5 років тому +1

    Well now that was freakin awesome!

  • @kenross812
    @kenross812 3 роки тому

    What a great man. And great job Connor!

  • @silversingersstockton4236
    @silversingersstockton4236 11 років тому

    unbelievable. Good lad yourself for going and talking to him. He'll have been absolutely chuffed to show you some stuff. It'll have been as rewarding for him as it was for you! good lad!

  • @Strabbs12345
    @Strabbs12345 10 років тому +4

    Well done Connor, stick at it and you'll be signing Tommy's guitar for him one day!

  • @DeanoPiano
    @DeanoPiano 10 років тому +7

    As always its wonderful just as a UA-cam viewer to absorb some of Tommy's words of inspiration, even though I play a different instrument its such a humble thing to see a guy on his caliber spend almost 15 mins of his time with a young fan backstage, what an absolute gent, and I hope you do well to young Connor, looking forward to your vids (Y)

  • @akira808cjp
    @akira808cjp 11 років тому +1

    That was great Conner! You played very good and I can tell that you are very talented.

  • @ValerioMansueti
    @ValerioMansueti 10 років тому

    one of the things i love more of Tommy Emmanuel is his willingness and dedication with young musicians...

  • @DerisedEgami
    @DerisedEgami 9 років тому +1

    That's awesome. One of my favorites, and Tommy just starts throwing in harmony, like it's nothing. Very cool!

  • @Jsmitt716
    @Jsmitt716 11 років тому

    Great video, I was lucky enough to spend about 25 days in Tennessee at the same time and place as tommy and he would let me sit and listen to him practice every day. He amazed me every time then a couple months later I found out he was voted best acoustic guitar player by the readers of guitar player magazine.... amaZing

  • @MatthewPettersen
    @MatthewPettersen 7 років тому

    Talk about raising a kid right. He is surrounded by a musician that are older and more experienced, he gives respect to him, and his parents give him gear for hard work. I know too many kids that are given everything, and nothing is expected of them.

  • @Angelo-pe4go
    @Angelo-pe4go 11 років тому

    Wow. Tommy is a reallyreally nice person.
    God bless him.

  • @jaymac57
    @jaymac57 11 років тому

    Well done Connor you playing real good seeing Tommy in Halifax next week.

  • @jebrill535
    @jebrill535 7 років тому

    that young lads face ............................ priceless

  • @shaveyh10
    @shaveyh10 9 років тому +4

    Great video. Tommy is always so genuine with everyone he meets. I truly believe he relishes this time with young players like you, Conner, more than sometimes even being on stage.

  • @YoBroMan
    @YoBroMan 7 років тому +2

    Outstanding!!! How great you had they opportunity to talk TE.
    All the very best to you in everything you do.

  • @m.p.958
    @m.p.958 10 років тому

    So nice to see the big smile in his face ! A dreame became true ! Wonderfull video !

  • @bagelbomb1887
    @bagelbomb1887 7 років тому +1

    Thank you for recording this. Conner you are a wonderful player you two sounded great together. Keep picking and i can't wait to hear your recordings and see you play live. Great work :-)

  • @IDVDalot
    @IDVDalot 5 років тому

    beautiful

  • @jameseastope5562
    @jameseastope5562 7 років тому

    Connor what an amazing honour to play with a legend, and fair play your playing sounds great!

  • @grahamer06
    @grahamer06 11 років тому

    great job connor hes such a nice man gave u lot his time ..

  • @CesarAllGuitar
    @CesarAllGuitar 8 років тому

    The Great Tommy. Bravo. And as per today, there are 11 low-life people giving thumbs down...get lost. He is great and the kid simply fantastic.

    • @DavidJJJ
      @DavidJJJ 5 років тому

      Maybe it was the phone thing.

  • @MusicConnorThomas
    @MusicConnorThomas  11 років тому

    thanks!!

  • @merwingreen2396
    @merwingreen2396 10 років тому

    Tommy is just the best!

  • @emlyngriffith5846
    @emlyngriffith5846 8 років тому +1

    Great video....what a nice bloke....a true ambassador for the guitar....

  • @bb38313
    @bb38313 8 років тому +24

    turn off phone and shut up so we can hear

  • @hackbritton3548
    @hackbritton3548 2 роки тому

    Good on you kid and you too Tommy.

  • @aaron-lt1mf
    @aaron-lt1mf 11 років тому

    Amazing !

  • @K131399
    @K131399 8 місяців тому

    By the time he figures out getting to Tommy's level is like trying to equal the greatest sports star at their specialty, hopefully his love of playing will be established enough to grind away like the rest of us and love doing it.

  • @GuitarGuy67
    @GuitarGuy67 9 років тому

    Not only an awesome guitarist an awesome person aswell

  • @biggfingger5
    @biggfingger5 11 років тому

    Connor that was very good. You got a good future ahead of you.And remember,when you get famous,to be as kind and humble as Tommy.

  • @bofuscrapshaw
    @bofuscrapshaw 11 років тому

    So great thanks for sharing with us!!!

  • @Arbalest11992
    @Arbalest11992 11 років тому

    Wonderful moment! Lucky you, Connor! You're a good player

  • @raherql
    @raherql 11 років тому +2

    Keep up with it!

  • @gracegorman642
    @gracegorman642 8 років тому

    What an awesome position to be in. You were totally cool with it, too.

  • @vukstevanic
    @vukstevanic 11 років тому

    Thank you for uploading this!

  • @EnterAliasHere
    @EnterAliasHere 11 років тому

    This was awesome to watch, I had the pleasure of seeing TE and Martin Taylor not long ago at Sherperds Bush in London, but I don't think I could handle playing in his presence lol. Keep at it my man, you've got a good set of fingers!

  • @BrentOrman
    @BrentOrman 11 років тому

    Tommy, such a generous guy. Connor that was some impressive playing!

  • @andrewreichert15
    @andrewreichert15 11 років тому

    I love how he is actually speaking with you