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Hailed as "one of the best acoustic guitarists in the world" by NPR's World Cafe, Tommy Emmanuel got his start at the age of six, when he first began touring his native Australia with his family's band. As a teenager, he earned a reputation as a highly sought after sideman and session player, and by his early twenties, Emmanuel was playing on chart-topping hits and performing with acts like Air Supply and Men at Work. Inspired in part by his hero, Chet Atkins (who would later become a friend, mentor, and collaborator), Emmanuel stepped out on his own as a solo artist in 1979, releasing the first in a string of acclaimed instrumental albums that would make him an unlikely celebrity in his home country and beyond. In the decades that followed, he would go on to headline everywhere from the Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall; tour with luminaries like Eric Clapton and John Denver; win a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement; perform for a televised audience of more than two billion at the Sydney Olympics; and collaborate with a who's who of fellow guitar greats, including Les Paul, Mark Knopfler, Joe Walsh, Richard Thompson, Jason Isbell, and Billy Strings.
Recorded in just four days, Emmanuel's latest album, Living In The Light, stands as the most daring--and most rewarding--collection in the globetrotting fingerpicker's remarkable catalog, fusing his pop, jazz, classical, and roots influences into a virtuosic masterwork as exhilarating as it is intimate.
Set 1 - Short Sleeved Colorful Shirt
Set 2 - Long Sleeved White Shirt
Encore
Fantastic musician! So glad we went and enjoyed the evening with Tommy Emmanuel and the opening musicians Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley! I would go again if he was playing again this weekend. If you love acoustic guitar go see Tommy Emmanuel.
Tommy Emmanuel is a one-of-a-kind great guitarist and performer. He captivates the audience with his amazing guitar skills & enthusiasm. Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley opened the show & are equally as talented, excellent musicians. The three performed together for a truly unforgettable experience. I loved the entire show & traveled 2 hours to get there.
Tommy is the absolute GREATEST player on the planet!
The venue opened the doors late and it was standing on the sides only. Behind the orange tape! Much better experience and venue in Salt Lake City at rose Wagner theater
The opening act of Ickes and Hensley were outstanding. Great guitar and singing. Then Tommy took the stage and took it to another level. Great show.
Tommy Emanuel was just fantastic as I expected, Would go again if he had another show
Great night at the Moore theatre, The opening act Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, stated the acoustic night to come. Great guitar, slide dobro and voice. Tommy came on and showed us how it;'s done.. Bringing back Rob and Trey to finish out the night. With much enjoyment, Tommy came out with another set..Great show, Great venue and easy access...
My guitar player friends told me that I should never miss a chance to see Tommy Emmanuel live. I hate to admit that they were right (I'm a keyboard player, not a guitar player), but OMG, this was an absolutely awesome show! Unbelievable technical prowess combined with soul and an obvious love of playing the guitar. Never miss a chance to see Tommy live, just please don't tell my guitar playing friends that they were right....
Tommy —> GOAT, no matter what genre. He loves music and he lives its joy.
When I saw that Tommy Emmanuel was coming to the Avalon Theater near me, I immediately purchased the best tickets I could get - 1st row, dead center just out of the orchestra seating. I learned later that I had bought "Meet and Greet"tickets. Now I just couldn't wait. Tommy was everything I had hoped for him to be - engaging, clever, kind and the virtuoso of guitar that I knew him to be from all of the videos I have watched over the years. Simply put - he is the best in the world at what he does. Try explaining to someone how one man with one guitar can entertain you for 2 hours and you wonder where the time went and your exhausted from the indescribable experience. You simply cannot find words so you send them a link to Mombassa or Amazing Grace or Deep River Blues or Caravan with Joscho Stephan - all recent videos, and then they can see for themselves why you were at a loss for words. The night at the Avalon was something I will never forget. It began with the feeling of drinking from a firehose but still being thirsty for more. The ebb and flow of the music moved from fast paced bluegrass flat picking to fat and rhythmic driving blue to melodic fingerstyle renditions of songs we've heard but never before like that, to an unexpectedly moving acapella vocal from Tommy. His song, "Mombassa"is amazing and difficult to describe (although he explained it to us) how a guitar player can outplay many a percussionist but on a guitar using hands, fingers, thumbs, palms and a drummers brush on a microphone, adding sounds and rhythms from the guitar. You can see the wear marks from previous "beatings"his Maton has taken, leaving you wondering how often he has to replace guitars. Before the show, at the meet and greet backstage, Tommy had a sweet moment with a lady Aussie who had come and they sang "Waltzing Matilda"acapella together. He said to her, "Now, you listen for that song. It will be the last one at the end of the night."She was front row center during the performance and when it came time to finish the night, he played as if to her as tears streamed down her face. At the end, he reached down from the stage and took her hand and connected with her in a way that only fellow countrymen could. He then said goodnight to the crowd. He is the definition of a class act and the most talented and entertaining guitar player in the world. If you weren't there, I'm sorry you missed it. It was fantasic!
Great entertainment. Such a great musician to watch live.
Extraordinary musician and performer. He exudes joy in the creation and performance that is palpable to the listener. What an amazing show!
Concert was great! Driving around and finding parking downtown at night was the pits!
Tommy Emmanuel is a great guitarist and entertainer. The show was awesome. Second time seeing him, doesn't disappoint!!
Let me tell you the whole experience was great . We drove up from Vancouver for this show . Both artists blew our minds . The only complaint was the venue. It was colder inside than outside so it was extremely uncomfortable.
Tommy was amazing, sound and lighting were over the top. Seating at the Moore Theater was tight and seats uncomfortable. We paid for parking in advance and the parking garage was a nightmare getting out and we could not pull up our parking ticket on the phone when needed. Only relying on the phone for showing tickets is unsustainable.
Tommy was shockingly good! He’s so talented, so lively. And the lighting tech - wow! The timing was spot on!
This was the 4th time seeing Tommy, and as usual, he was so amazing on his guitar. It sounds like several people playing, but it's just him. He also tells stories and fun little anecdotes. The crowd loved him. He always has talented opening acts as well. We had a great evening.
It’s been four years since I’ve seen Tommy Emmanuel play in person. As hard to believe as it is, he’s actually gotten better and no one matches his skills.
I wasn’t thrilled about the 45 minute opening act, although they were excellent musicians. Then the 30 minute intermission, seemed excessive. But then Tommy Emmanuel came out and all was forgiven. What a talent! It was great!
