OK, not an original title, but there have been a few threads on "best" guitarists, guitar solos, etc, that tend to stray to the electric.

So -- how about favorite acoustic guitarists / albums? Right now my favorites are:

* Michael Geluzian: "Distant Memories & Dreams"
* John McLaughlin,Al Dimeola, and Paco De Lucia : "Friday Night in San Francisco"
* Billy McLaughlin: "Finger Dance"

What others should I be adding to my wish list...

Thanks!

Steve A.

My favorite is Patty Larkin. I'd never claim she's the best, but she's very, very good, and she's a great singer/songwriter/entertainer. Listen to her live solo acoustic album "a gogo". www.pattylarkin.com

Bruce Cockburn is also very, very good. You can hear samples on his website: http://www.brucecockburn.com/

Pat Methany - One Quiet Night

Richard Thompson

Leo Kottke
John Fahey
Richard Thompson

What others should I be adding to my wish list...

Andrew Hardin's Blue Acoustic (http://www.villagerecords.com/product.tpl?action=full&cart=114022090720582765&--eqskudatarq=N050303)

Carl

Adrian Legg
Robert Johnson
Carlos Montoya

and last but not least, let's give props to Esteban! :D

Richard Thompson no doubt,,not only does he have great tone, he kicks ass and sings at the same time...

Steve Howe also has acoustic greatness, now more so that electric play..check out his CD called Natural Timbre...all acoustic.

Taj Mahal
Buddy Guy
I always liked Jimi Hendrix's acoustic version of Hear My train A commin.

Pat Donohue

Michael Hedges, he left us too soon.

Don Ross - "Huron street CD" on Narada.

Richard Thompson for sure, but I'd like to throw a vote in for Ian Anderson's acoustic tone and phrasing. He's about as clean and sweet an acoustic player as I've heard live OR recorded.

Another Richard Thompson fan here. He's probably the most underrated guitarist in the world. The man plays bass, rhythm and lead all at the same time.

Don't forget Chet Atkins. You didn't specify Rock this time, so I can nominiate him. :music:

Lesser known, but also excellent, two local favorites: Eric Taylor and Slim Richey.

Even lesser known, but he should be well-known: T-Roy Miller (http://www.t-roymiller.com)

And, just so I can say you heard it from me first: Jimmy Depoy (http://www.jimmydepoy.com/). The kid can play.

* Michael Geluzian: "Distant Memories & Dreams"

I got the "Dare of an Angel" CD after hearing him play an incredible show (to a packed audience of about 20) at a coffee shop in Waco, TX in '97. I recommend it (and a live show, if you get the chance - he did a great cover of "Kung Fu Fighting" :D )

I'll secong the Michael Hedges vote.
Some of James Taylor's recordings are truly magnificent.
Willie Nelson plays a nice acoustic.
Frank Hannon plays a mean acoustic.
Gordon Lightfoot anyone?
John Fogerty.
Keith Urban plays a mean acoustic.

Django Reinhardt, Richard Thompson, Ralph Towner, Larry Coryell, and Duane Allman.

1. I didn't know Michael Hedges was gone. Damn.
2. I am still waiting for Heart's Nancy Wilson to release the solo album she said she was going to do back in 1982.
Tom

1. I didn't know Michael Hedges was gone. Damn.
2. I am still waiting for Heart's Nancy Wilson to release the solo album she said she was going to do back in 1982.
Tom

Her work on "Dog and Butterly" was stellar...I saw that tour live, years ago.

In Charlotte NC.

Django Reinhardt, Richard Thompson, Ralph Towner, Larry Coryell, and Duane Allman.

Interesting- In all the times I saw him perform, I never saw Duane play an acoustic guitar.

Tommy Smothers :withstpd:

:D

Glen Campbell.

Tentoze, you are correct, I never saw Duane use an acoustic guitar live either. However, I'm referring to his work on studio material such as Little Martha. In addition, perhaps I'm stretching the definition of acoustic a bit, but the man could play an amazing dobro - witness his work on Allman Brothers albums and with Cowboy (Please Be With Me). When all is said and done, Duane was one of the all-time greats in my opinion.

i have to throw my vote also for Ralph Towner..

NEW - KAKI KING
http://www.kakiking.com/

If you have not heard or seen her play take a look at the clips.... If you were just listening you would think that there were 2 or 3 folks playing... NAW.... Just Kaki....

OLD - TOM SMITH
http://www.tomsmithguitar.com/

He now has 4 CDs out... I have an LP / CD conversion of what may have been his ONLY LP that was done in the 1978 time frame.. I sent a copy to Merrylander. If you are close to him you might see if you can get a copy...OR just ask and I will send....

I can say with out a doubt that the LP is PURE acoustic guitar heaven.... And the CDs rank up there also...

**Just noticed a NEW CD - Juliet's Window - Just ordered it... After I had found a copy of his LP (Still Lifes) at my local TS I did a search and found his web site. Sent him an e-mail asking if he had any other LPs out and he was amazed that I had a copy of that LP. I sent him a CD of the transfer and he was kind enough to send my a pre release copy of "On any given night"... That was kind of him.... How many other artist would do that....**


Both sites have pieces to listen too.... Give a listen at both sites!!!!

:yes:

Anyone listen to Craig Chaquico ? some of his stuff really moves me.
I would also second Nancy wilson... I loved their version of the battle of evermore.

Yes, I just bought a Chaquico CD last week. Funny I didn't even think of him!

Chaquico is one of my favorites too...

And I was going to say Glen Campbell also...but how bout......

Tuck Andress and Stanly Jordan .....

Eliot Fisk. Paganini's 24 Caprices. Jaw dropping.

I'll agree on Richard Thompson. Heard him interviewed on NPR and was very impressed by his tone and phrasing. Very expressive and fluid.

Ani DiFranco just for playing however the hell she wants and not feeling compelled to play her acousting in the expected technique.

From the 12 string blues side of the music world I nominate "Mississippi" John Hurt. On one cut he made it sound so simple, and on another cut it would sound almost impossible. Like there was two acoustics playing in harmony. Nothing fancy, just some good ole delta blues.
Later

Jack Johnson and John Mayer aren't too shabby either.

Somewhat difficult to find, and only available as an import on CD.

I found three copies at Gemm.com. Here's the link >>

http://www.gemm.com/search/artist/LARRY-CORYELL/CORYELL-c-LARRY/STANDING--OVATION/

Pat Donohue
Patty Larkin
Steve Hackett
Pete Huttlinger
Michael Hedges
:tresbon:

Dave Matthews is an excellent guitarist.

Okay, this is an impossible thread to try to respond. Are we going to include classical guitarists (Andres Segovia, Julian Bream, etc), flamenco/Spanish (Manitas de Plata), finger-pickers, slide players, etc, etc. I think for a start we should exclude anyone whose main instrument is electric guitar—not including amplified acoustic guitar. In one fell swope, we eliminate a bunch of those mentioned above.
Since there are still too many categories, I'll only mention blues(wo)men. The Reverend Gary Davis is a remarkable player. Mississippi John Hurt has a gentle, seemingly simple, melodious finger-picking style that is mindbogglingly complex upon serious listening (a perhaps apocryphal story is that an enthused student of Andres Segovia brought him a John Hurt recording, and Segovia wanted to know who the second guitarist was). Robert Johnson's flashing slide playing has inspired generations of musicians. Blind Willie McTell finger-picks 12 string guitar (!?!?) in a frighteningly virtuosic manner. Memphis Minnie was so good it is claimed she bested both Big Bill Broonzy and Tampa Red (both great guitar players) in a cutting contest. Muddy Waters claimed Son House was the greatest of all blues guitar players. Let's leave it there.

bjarmson

Norman Blake.
You'd like folk-grass after you listened, even if you don't before.