Tom Bukovac's Homeskoolin' Ep. 101 - 3rd and Lindsley 4/16/21

As the darkness of a global pandemic fell across the world, one man raised his Rolling Rock to the camera and said "Hello class!". Tom Bukovac - AKA The Session Man, AKA Uncle Larry - transformed his garage into a make-shift youtube classroom to share his lifetime of wisdom gained from making music alongside the giants of the music industry on a daily basis. While he regularly begins class with amazing improvised compositions it often evolves into discussions of life, family, friends, work, football, casual apparel, beer, bread and breakfasts. Before the video ends it all comes back around to music and Tom will share the details of his opening composition. Over the last year we've been treated to session updates from the field where Tom gives a behind the scenes of the line-up of personnel and gear. The syllabus is straightforward: Open with a strong intro, get an update on life and work, reflect on comments and notes from the previous class, and then close with details of how to inject your own playing with the unique elements of the opening. The only flash is his amazing arsenal of vintage guitars and amps, beyond that, it's all substance. The community that has grown around the channel is uniquely supportive, warm, and welcoming. That is Tom Bukovac's Homeskoolin youtube channel.

[@501chorusecho]

To give credit where credit is due, the "as the darkness of a global pandemic" bit on this video desciption was written by my dear friend Billy The Burke.....he certainly has a way with words don't he? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HWZnRtrpqKjc0

[@MrDaveFab]

Nailed it!!Cheers..

[@billytheburkemusic9910]

Hey Tom, Coincidence and work brought me to Nashville that week and I was at the second of your two sets. I had to bug out right after the show but it was absolutely awesome! Many times I was reminded of your story about seeing (I think) Peter Gabriel/Sting in Louisville, KY. It was so satisfying to hear all these pieces fully realized into an ensemble performance. Working in the service of others for so long can make one think that an individual effort, a personal one, might be time better spent in the safety of what is familiar. Cheers to you on the long game!

[@501chorusecho]

@@billytheburkemusic9910 Thanks Billy...you are a dear dear man

[@geraldhinson]

Could not agree more with every word. Cheers (imagine tipping of glass - in my case a great lager)!

[@cliffbarnesandthefearofwin9242]

Great words indeed...!

[@georgebarry8640]

Tom Bokovac is easily one of the best guitarists alive. Thank you, Tom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JiminTennessee]

I’m not sure it was that easy...but yeah he’s a virtuoso for sure....ha!.....click, click!!!

[@ArticLight14]

Uhm steep statement. He’s def one of the best session players for the genre he likes playing. But there are a ton of guitarist who can handle themselves.

[@daveg5590]

@@ArticLight14 Steep yes but totally valid. Tom is the real deal man, he's the fucking benchmark.

[@ArticLight14]

@@daveg5590 yes I agree. In his genre!

[@jordandangelo180]

I couldn’t agree more. Tom has taste and feel for days. He can play as fast as anyone but chooses musicality over showing off and shredding. His resume of all the albums he’s played on and tours he’s done speaks for itself.

[@Jimred89strat]

You keep at it Tom. I'm almost a 74 year old disabled Vietnam Veteran and your music helps me with this PTSD stuff. It excites me and I have to get my guitar out and play. Thank you so much young man. I will be buying your CD for sure. You have some of the best musicians backing you too. They make you sound even better. Keep it up!

[@DredDon]

Welcome home, Brother....

[@michaelnc4450]

Thanks for your service Jim! Yes, Uncle Larry has been a bright spot in the very crazy year!

[@martinmaccauley]

Me too buddy, your words resonate with me. I'm 61 and after the darkness of the global pandemic flowers appeared again.

[@jbogle17]

Thank you for your service.

[@t.sewell1513]

👆🏻

[@iaxemyself4559]

For all you Homeskoolin' cheaters - here are the shortcuts: the show starts 6:45 song_01 07:46 “Elexshun Day Blues” (Homeskoolin’ Vol.77) song_02 11:44 “Bon Temps Rouler” (Homeskoolin’ Vol.16) [ intermission: 15:44 Contest giveaway - The last of the beer stained garage notes ] song_03 17:06 “Cadillac Larry” (Homeskoolin’ Vol.65) [ intermission: 21:13 A special thanks ] song_04 23:17 “Here Comes The Flood” Peter Gabriel (1977) song_05 29:51 “Fall Is Here!!!!!“ (Homeskoolin’ Vol.70) song_06 33:56 “London Broil” (Homeskoolin’ Vol.58) [ intermission: 37:27 Fake 12-string origins ] song_07 37:53 "Viewer Appreciation Bonus Track" (Homeskoolin’ 07-31-2020) song_08 42:09 “Blues & Dank Nugs” (Homeskoolin’ Vol.9) [ intermission 45:59 Tom presents the band members ] [ intermission 48:02 Charles Bukowski feat. Ebo Customs ] song_09 51:16 “Firebird Lullaby” (Homeskoolin’ Vol.69) song_10 54:45 “Just Cream Please” (Homeskoolin’ Vol.54) [ intermission 58:26 VCB ] song_11 1:00:29 “The Bird Returns” (Homeskoolin’ Vol.64) song_12 1:04:46 "Tennessee Jack Ford” (Homeskoolin’ Vol.27) song_13 1:07:06 “The Power Of The 5 Minor” (Homeskoolin’ Vol.11) song_14 1:10:57 “TV Dinner” (Homeskoolin’ Vol.35) song_15 1:15:23 “Uncle Larry’s Slight Return” (Homeskoolin’ Vol.78) song_16 1:20:16 “Cop Show Music” (Homeskoolin’ Vol.62) [ end credits 1:22:46 ]

[@SirCrashaLot]

awesome

[@Rocko_Rollator]

I was hoping you would do it again. Thank you so much!

[@vdub1959]

Thank you!

[@jeangonzalez7373]

Somebody get this man a beer 🍺

[@ScottMcdonaldMusic]

Dude you rock

[@cvachon7]

Hey Tom-- Just want you to know I've been listening to this show for the last two years. Such a gem. Thank you.

[@tcm6756]

I suspect that the owner of the Les Paul would not be interested, but wouldn't it be nice if we all contributed $x and bought it for Tom. He DESERVES to have it if he loves it so much. Like many of you, he came along just when we needed him to. I also feel a weird closeness to all of you, especially the folks from other countries. I sometimes get an ominous feeling about this world and I fantasize about another way of living for all of us. Music and food and family and love seem to be at the center. Naive, I guess. And I am an old guy. Thanks to Tom and all of you.

[@jordandangelo180]

Uncle Larry...if there is anything left to say after a performance that left me speechless....it’s that you belong in the front. That was so much more than just guitar playing. It was music in its purest form, straight from the soul. Symphonic. Easily some of the best, if not the best Les Paul tones I’ve ever heard in my entire life. I still can’t believe those were live guitar tones. I’ve never seen someone play with that kind of touch. And all I kept thinking throughout the performance was The Beatles. You have The Beatles melodic invention engrained in your hands. TV Dinner sounded like a modern Dear Prudence. Then the Les Paul Jr came out and it was as rock n roll as rock n roll can get. To the world’s coolest and best guitar slinging Uncle 🍻 I’m about to drive from Connecticut for the next show!

[@501chorusecho]

Man thank you so much for the kind words my friend

[@juzzybassgrove4354]

Sarah .... amazing voice

[@neilspake]

Man, two Friday nights in a row watching Nashville session guitarist extraordinaire, Tom Bukovac, playing live in a live stream from Nashville, celebrating episode 100 of “Homeskoolin’”. One of the ONLY great things to result from COVID. I doubt Tom would have ever done a KZbin channel otherwise, and all of us are IMMENSELY enlightened because of it, on so many levels. Thanks so much, Tom! (Sadly, he’s not on Facebook).

[@neilspake]

This was a paste from a post I put on Facebook tonight...

[@vdub1959]

100% agree - but very glad he’s not of FB, the scourge of the Internet and social media.

[@dannyriccardo-kornpet4599]

@@vdub1959 Yup. For all of Tom’s sweet gear and super sweet playing, the foul stench of FB cannot be masked.

[@michael_crean]

This is exactly where our dear sweet Uncle Larry deserved to be all along. Front and center in the hot spotlight slaying it in front of legions of adoring fans. All is right in the world. Keep on killing it Tom. You’re everything good about music.

[@timothyward1310]

I have not been this excited about original music in over 30 years! Tom, your music has great heart and emotion and such creativity. And to hear it played LIVE by such amazing musical craftsman is a treat beyond words! I think there are many music lovers who will really dig what you have created here. Well done!!

[@BigEdWo]

yes

[@JupiterMoonTune]

I second those sentiments!

[@vdub1959]

Hell yeah!

[@gitpa1]

Yup

[@kathywilsonofficial]

Sarah's voice is like no other! Absolutely beautiful!!! Amazing playing Tom and the band!

[@oliverchapman51177]

I can’t stop listening

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤she is the truth in talent

[@sylvierudinger6523]

Tom, merci pour ce merveilleux concert 👍🎸🎵🎶🎶🤩💯

[@scottculr]

F yeah on Here Comes the Flood! Hair raising. So so good.

[@tobe2056]

Soul, and taste, that says it all. The man has buckets full of both. Splashes of GIlmore, Allman Bros (Dickie), Walsh, Clapton, Taj, it's all there. TB's own influences all meshed together beautifully, as a nod to the present and the past. As in all the vintage gear, and melodic vintage licks. That's what makes him unique in the studio, and refreshing in the era of flash and speed. Not that he can't zip along as needed. But his taste and subtlety and melodic beauty are his hallmarks. Along with awesomely tasteful perfect rhythm playing. A long lost art. As he teaches the new gen of players the history of the instrument through his playing. And and the chords. The chords! And the great taste in past music. Fearlessly bringing it back to our attention. Early Genesis? Can't remember the last time I heard anyone mention Genesis (the band). Let alone sang it. And poetry? Can never go wrong with beer, guitar, and Bukowski. Best of all worlds. He's a real renaissance man. A brilliant musician, and guy you can see yourself hanging out with on Sunday to watch football. No pretense at all. Straight from the heartland. Kudos sir. You've managed to roll it all into one awesome package. Even letting us know about early gear through a pop quiz lol. Keep the great work, education and content coming. Food for art.

[@woodyboley9785]

This is the soundtrack to the movie of my soul.

[@jonathans4187]

These shows are the icing on the cake of the greatest guitar series I’ve had the privilege to hear and see. Thank you brother Larry for all the inspiration

[@UnknownAbsconder]

when you can feel every bend of the string tug on your heart

[@user-oy7gz5bf2h]

Listening to this, I instantly play better! No joke. Great reminder to stop rushing, listen, play soft, leave space, really grab that sound.

[@bobbysbackingtracks]

I always enjoy my sacred time here. Thanks Tom☺️

[@budrizzo8167]

As a guitar player myself I am always inspired by your musicianship. I look forward to your videos everyday. I been on the planet now for 70 years and have seen many s guitar player and I put you right up there with the best. Thank you for all you do.

[@13setzer]

Im still watching this amazing show. What a stage full of nothing but talent

[@hummarstraful]

You really get an appreciation for Tom when you see him live. So much different than the studio footage he so lovingly shares with us. Now I understand why he's a first call guy!

[@pauldallaway5794]

Brilliant. What a gig, what a band! Great lesson! Need some of these live recordings on the record....

[@tommc49]

Best audio of any live stream I've heard in the last year, by far.

[@davidst330]

Hi Tom, you've really reached the clouds and beyond.... rock on🎸❤

[@steveblomerth]

Watching Sarah sing to Tom and Tom play for Sarah shows the deepest emotions...and that is what the best music does best.

[@alexlightningboyedwards5350]

Can't believe I just found this gem!!!! made my afternoon listening while I did my regular job. Thanks!!!!

[@MrDaveFab]

"As the darkness of a global pandemic fell across the world, one man raised his Rolling Rock to the camera and said "Hello class!". Tom Bukovac" - Hahaha!!! Classic!! Bring it orn!!That was sick!!Awesome!!

[@Stratocaster1969x]

Absolutely Epic! I actually started to tear up a couple times watching this (with my Homeskoolin mug) and remembering some of the times over the last year plus when I sat in front of my computer with my guitar learning these parts from Little Tommy. What a community that he's assembled throughout all of this!! Thanks to Tom and all of the Homeskoolers!

[@terryd4025]

me too..!

[@thomasdorris1122]

Thanks so much for the amazing show Tom, and thanks so very much for giving my son birthday wishes during the show ,it has realy mad his first concert experience amazing. He's still telling people uncle Larry wished him happy birthday. Means the world man, fans forever man.

[@chrisholbrooks412]

Lordy, mr. Forrest. That fill going into the last chorus here comes the flood. That is top shelf playing.

[@backlineguy]

...you pick up the Strat, I fall in love with the Strat again...then you pick up the T-Bird...boom...then that incredible '58 Paul...it happens all over again. Thanks Tom...I love to listen to you play the guitar.

[@jeffbenson6102]

Epic show!! Great band!! You are the best, glad to be one of your class.

[@neilspake]

Tom is truly one of a kind. Whether he’s a believer or not, obviously pure God given talent, no other way to explain it, IMHO. Loads of guitarists work very hard, as we know Tom does, but the effortless, brilliantly improvised playing Tom exhibits? I’m sorry, that ain’t “learned”, that is a gift. Anyone that truly “knows” guitar must realize this. Tom is truly one of the very few!

[@timgelder4263]

This

[@fattuh1275]

i watch this every day. it's so.....have no words.

[@bsherbine]

Played this for my girlfriend as we laid on the sofa. She slowly drifted to sleep. The best stuff always lulls her to sleep. The next day she told me how much she loved the set. Thanks Tom, looking forward to the album!

[@johnmirabile3535]

FALL IS HERE! IS MY FAVORITE! THAT SOUL BREAK! FIRRRRREEEEEEEEEE! BEAUTIFUL SO MUCH FEELING, WHEN GUITAR MAKES YOU DRIFT OFF AND THINK ABOUT THINGS!

[@oliverchapman51177]

This brings a grown man to tears. The emotion in each nuance, kills me

[@LostSpringBand]

"Anybody have a pick?" A good half of the audience must have fished one out of their back pocket as a reflex reaction!

[@dmac-333]

Awesome. Cheers Uncle Larry, incredible playing, crazy good band.

[@PastelComGini]

So glad I could watch it here. Thanks!

[@mickgodwin5023]

First show was awesome... second show was even better!! ... I'm usually pretty good at finding something to complain about, but seriously, I enjoyed every second of this... Great job Tom and everyone involved, you're all amazing!! 🤘😊🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵

[@misterwill7581]

Oh man! Wonderful performance by all. What gifted human beens you are.

[@garrygaggles1160]

So glad I watched this after I had binge watched the first 100 or so episodes. What a great set, and bad ass players all round. All seemed familiar as it was defo a Homeskoolin' show.. 🍻🎵🎶

[@MulaMusic67]

Awesome show, Tom! You were right about the second performance - and the first one set the bar high! Very much appreciated, as is every single Homeskoolin' video over this last year. Thank you. 😎

[@ajcampana]

Here comes the flood with Sarah was an emotional rollercoaster for me... like I am somehow emotionally invested in your life?? Not sure how you did it Tom? Crazy.

[@MrTimber89]

Tom use to me a mentor of mine, and a good friend... I think about him everyday. His playing had more inspiration on me than. anyone else.

[@ericsfc1ea.16]

So So GOOD in it's entirety, sweet sweet music Uncle Larry.

[@Challender]

Nobody cares, love it. Crazy how awesome this is.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Fall is here has become one of my favs, but I love this kind of expressive, melodic music with dynamic lift/fall, very nice!

[@theelectricvoyage]

Not enough expletives.....................a privilege to be listening............if this was chess Tom is the grand master.............musicianship, arrangements, sound and touch............superb............even putting this great bunch of players together. Best guitar oriented music I have seen or heard. Thanks a million.

[@KozmykJ]

Such a cool gig. I wrapped myself around a Moscow Mule and drank ut all in. Afterwards I felt like picking up a guitar, not giving up 😜 However I figured that at 2:00am my neighbours might not appreciate it ... Rock on Tommy

[@MichaelWilson-ri9pn]

Great Great show. I liked this one better than the first. And I LOVED the first one. I think jamming for an hour first set and having some beers made the second show more loose. The way I like to see live music. Great job to everyone in the band and the sound and video guys!

[@christopherdarling4871]

Thanks "Uncle Larry" a most enjoyable show !!!

[@kevinveatch3275]

You inspire me, Tom, to be myself and enjoy the journey. Thank you.

[@scottpeterson9609]

Kevin, I been reading comments for months now and this is one of the most meaningful. Unrelated to that, your are not Bill's son are you? sbp........

[@kevinveatch3275]

@@scottpeterson9609 Thank you, Scott. Very kind of you to say. No, I'm not related to Bill. Like many others I'm sure, I stumbled upon Tom Bukovac when I saw a "Rig Rundown" with him being interviewed by my friend John Bohlinger. Then I Googled Tom, and have been enjoying his Home Skoolin' ever since. I almost was able to have Tom play on one of my sessions a few months ago, but scheduling didn't work out. What an entertaining character he is!

[@tommurrayGTR]

I like all of this, but repeat listens go for 'Fall is here' in particular. That's just beautiful! and the change into the spaghetti western, chef kisses!

[@allbuzzedup1]

I am very grateful to Dan of the Pedal Show for introducing us to Tom...what a revelation..I had no idea....congratulations Tom

[@aldonova71]

My God! Such powerful feeling! This is amazing! playing and feel!

[@calravens8707]

EPIC! Thanks uncle Larry and everybody involved - killer band, and another breathtaking vocal performance from Sarah. Tom, you're such a gracious and gifted player, thank you so much for your shining light in this dark times.

[@fiddlefolk]

Listening to this killer band! It is so cinematic... like listening to the best TV groove music....very moving!

[@rdmkeytohwy]

This is absolute heaven for guitar geeks....and anyone who likes good jams. Glad to see people out playing again in clubs and such. Hopefully we are closer to being back to normal. This is some of the most soulful guitar playing I have heard in awhile. Taking your time on the slow bends and your intonation is unbelievable. Great musicians all the way around here. More please!!

[@chuckconner3694]

This is absolutely fantastic. What a band! Thanks for what you're doing, Tom. I have no doubt that it's greatly appreciated by more people than you know.

[@mikeoxley4458]

Wow! Thanks Tom for such tasteful guitar playing! Best I’ve heard in over 50+ years of playing guitar!

[@dshrute6622]

This version blows Peter Gabriel out of the goddam water. Beautiful.

[@ulrichdreefs6915]

Hey Sessionman! The first three chords, and you already made my Sunday! Keep going, it‘s all good man! Warm Greetings from Bamberg, Germany

[@thestevemiller]

God, I needed this in my life right now. Thanks to the whole band and everyone who put this together. For a thrown together deal, both shows were TIGHT. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@gosiagosiaguitars4105]

simply wow , can watch this 100 times

[@stratmagic6893]

Man Tommy was in the clouds for the second show. Frigging awesome.

[@kevinwilson1124]

Tom, you definitely put KZbin to work for you. You are one of the pandemic stars for sure. The guitar magazines need to do a big story on you.

[@CM-du9ne]

Watched the concert twice back-to-back. I will be listening to this for many years to come. Great compositions. It's clear that your musical influences are far and wide. I heard prog rock, blues rock, country, jazz and the blues all inflected in there. Above all, I love your feel and the emotional expressiveness that comes from a lifetime of studying and working at your craft. The control to express whatever you want in the moment when you are off in cloud 9 and playing in the moment is what connects with me and your audience at large. You are the man and it's so great to see the Session Man who has played guitar for other musicians come out and play your own original music and seeing you have a blast. Looking forward to the release of your new record Uncle Larry!

[@arthuralzamora7331]

Uncle Larry - Put your album out these songs are fantastic, great stuffffff! Thanks for the videos & Sara sounds awesome!

[@jseptoski]

I'm about halfway through my fourth viewing of this show. It keeps getting better and better each time. Despite the fact that I'm a guitar player I rarely listen to instrumental guitar stuff. There are exceptions though and Uncle Larry is a prime example of that.

[@johnn.1186]

Baddest dude around

[@davemassie3726]

Thanks for the Stream Tom! Sounds Great!

[@jipes]

What a blast this show was even hotter than the first one Uncle LArry, the band is absolutely awesome and the streaming quelity marvellous ! Thanks a million time

[@MrHeliosoul]

Completely blown away with how amazing this music is. Reminds me of a combination of the best of the best from so many different eras and genres. Transcendent in every way. Bravo!

[@davidhebrank9946]

Thank u for posting so fun seeing your teacher do the thing being taught

[@zolazingo]

Great show, thank you Uncle Larry & company, great way to end the week on a Friday night, (Sarah was totally Fab), really enjoyed seeing the stringed 'artillery' from the garage at work on stage, the 58 LP wow, the Duesenberg wow X 2. So many Poets so little poetry - true words to live by .... stay happy & healthy Tom ... PS watch out for them Browns!

[@tfrost33elkhunter]

Wow! This is a truly spectacular performance! Cadillac Larry is a phenomenal tune. Got some hella vibrato in those fingers!

[@Jerrylumdegaard]

Hey Tom, you came on to my radar after you kindly set the record straight on that guys Nobles video. To see you progress on YT and start corona lessons/ homeskoolin was such an unexpected, organic thing to experience - and to see it progress all the way to these live shows is a true joy. Glad you came out of the session man shadows to give of your talents and years of experience to us. I’ve learned more and enjoyed the instrument more in the past year than I have in the past 40 years. You’re a great teacher ! The guy that forced me to read Mel Bay books and play twinkle twinkle at age 12 almost killed the dream for me 🤣! Cheers 🍻

[@501chorusecho]

thank you so much sir.....much appreciated words

[@billtilghman2232]

RE: Mel Bay books; same here, age 10. To think what I could have achieved with a different teacher.

[@lastofthe4horsemen279]

Beyond words.Fall is here was super cool

[@julioguitarrista]

Tom Bukovac is on my list of 10 Best Guitar Players out there. What a great band too.

[@VoyageMonkeyTravel]

And, the guitar playing is the best I have heard in a long time.

[@geoffforduk]

Sooooooooooo good!!!!!!! And yep, even better than the first set. You can always measure how good a gig was by your disappointment that it is over! ♥️🎸🎵

[@robertrogenmoser5384]

Just love the Power of the 5 Minor - unbelievable touch and feel!

[@SvenBlumer]

An EPIC jam with buddies. The world needs more of these. Looking for the album already ;) Major Tom!

[@meriam4109]

Second show: we have lift off, great to see you soar into guitar heaven. Makes up for all the missed concerts of last year.

[@piggsweden]

Here comes the Sarah Buxton! AMAZING performance! Congrats!

[@rolfbeyer1511]

Tom is the best...

[@pauleddy5146]

Had to watch this again . . . Dude! Must be nice to have the best of the best to have your back. Your tone(s) are envious! Great night!

[@robboriff]

A True Melodic Maestro ...i could listen for hours 🎵👌 Thanks Guv

[@michaelgraft5631]

Sure would like to buy this on CD. Amazing concert from an incredibly talented group of top level musicians.

[@akinfar]

Thanks Tom and Musicians! Heading over to make drop a tip in the jar. Rewatching again this morning.

[@telekaster19991]

My third time watching this, just keeps getting better!

[@SkyscraperGuitars]

18:50 - Low earth orbit reached. Great show Larry and the boys!!! I've gotta say - I appreciate all the music you make. It's truly wonderful. The thing I can't get over is how well you use dynamics when you play... Not by grabbing the volume pedal, but by controlling your picking hand (fingers). It adds a layer to your playing that I've rarely (maybe never) seen in other live players. I first saw you demonstrate your prowess in one of the behind the scene studio videos... Just awesome Tom. -Greg

[@antondelights686]

We damn... This just makes me want to watch all Uncle Lary’s videos again. Actually, I’ll do just that. There goes another few weeks of my life...

[@wildwood20147]

just amazing. I have listening to this over and over. Beautiful music

[@garygordon8660]

THANK YOU TOM

[@jonasgrundsted1977]

YEEEAAAAH! Greatest show ever! Thank you Tom and band for a great experience here online.