Tommy Emmanuel CGP

Hi Tommy ,
My name is David Easser and I'm a friend of Jim and Diane Miller from Canada.
I met you briefly at your recent Toronto date. I'm a guitar builder & Jim brought
one of my guitars down to show around and I'd like to thank you for taking the
time to play it. I'm sorry I wasn't there to hear you play it or what you thought of it.
I'm hoping to be down at CAAS next year. In the meantime take care and
thanks again.
David.

Hi Tommy, I have been recently introduced to you and your excellent guitar playing, and sarcasim, lol. I would like to know if you have a version or Hank Williams "You're cheating heart"? My dad use to play for us when we were younger and he played this song so well. You could always see the pride in his face because he sang and played it perfectly, I have seen this face in you, from the heart. I know it may be asking to much, but if you have played it, could you direct me to where I may find it, or if you haven't could you try to do it. Since I saw you on youtube playing Classic Gas I've been watching just about all the other videos and shows that I could of you, and I, an old time percusssionist, am so enamored it got me to write to you. I sent my dad the video of you Classic Glass and he really enjoyed it. I'm sure you have many people asking you to play this or that, but I'd figured I'd give it a try since it is for my dad. Either way I'd like to say you are one of the few I have listened to and watched that the music truely comes from your heart. Thank you.

You are such an inspiration.
Approximately 6 years ago you and Phil performed in Lismore NSW. I took my son Nathan Eggins along and he was so inspired. Another performance was held about a year later at the Lismore City Hall and we attended that as well. My son brought along his new Cole Clark guitar and it was autographed by you. He loves his guitar and the autograph and is still very much in use.
You inspired him to play "Classical Gas" as a solo acoustic for his High School music exams.
Nathan has continued with his band (started in High School) and is also doing solo under the name "Conspiracy of One"
He has loaded some demos to youtube including "Black or White" with a brief section of "Tommy inspired percussion". The other is an original.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icsm4Tl6hLw&feature=plcp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXXokX7mmqc&feature=plcp

Just a really BIG THANK YOU for the inspiration you provide.

We have again been to your last performance at Jupiters Gold Coast, and will be attending Jupiters again on August 10 2012.
We all look forward to the experience.

Hi Tommy,Just seen you show in Morristown, n.j. loved it, nice new twist on the Beatle medley.
We have tix for the Surflight theater, long beach Island 9/17/12. We have seen you there the last three years, Would not miss it.

Just wondering are you going to be doing a workshop this year? If so how can I get info for the registration.
Thank You

Tommy

I had the privilege of attending your show in Morristown NJ on July 27, 2012. I have seen you on the local PBS specials and greatly admire your performances on these shows. However being three rows from the stage allowed me to be totally amazed at you mastery of the guitar. While I do “play” guitar and play well for my ability, you are amazing and appear to be one with your instrument. I do hope you can find some dates in the future to visit Morristown again. I know I will be near the front row and center again.

Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

Bernie Dennison

Thank you so much for the music and education. I've been playing since thre 60's but never got into fingerpicking. It's harder than it looks...and I love it.
What brand of strings do you you use??
mfsey

Hi Tommy!

Saw you in Morristown, NJ last night (July 27, 2012). Always so glad to have you back in "Joi-sey"! We loved your show. Hoping you come back again very soon...and don't mind all the folks calling out to you...I think they were just excited to have you...

All the best in your travels...thanks for sharing the story behind "Haba Na Haba", it was a beautiful story.

Was at morristown, New Jersey show. You played a song ( sort of soft and mellowish), on your "trust" guitar, just before you switched to the "Forrest Gump" guitar, do you remember which one it was, and does it have a name?

Thank you!!

Joanne

Mr. Emmanuel,

I am a guitarist who has been on a 10+ year sabatical from music. It is with shame that I mention- I got too focused on work and college (as an adult working full time and going to school there isn't a great deal of "free" time--there is actually more to the story of what lead me to stop playing, as there usually is I imagine). Around 3-4 months ago I saw someone play their rendition of your version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. I immediately went online to You Tube and searched you. Hours later, I found myself re-inspired to pick up, dust off/restring, and re-introduce myself to my old friend (my acoustic). It is your grace and thorough immersement in your music which I found to be extremely contagious. I have never heard or seen anyone do, with an acoustic guitar, what you make to look easy. I just wanted to say thank you. I will be at the Wilbur in Boston tonight and I have an excitement for music- that feeling I lost and haven't been able to find for over a decade. I can't wait to see you create your magic live and in person and, again, thank you!

Most Sincerely,
Jason

Saw your show in Morristown, NJ last night. Off the hook! So wonderful to finally be able to see you live! Thanks so much for a wonderful evening!!!