Buzz Evans "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"

[@wrangler548]

Buzz Evans , Without a doubt one of THE most tasteful , musically skillful versatile professionals in the music business. A great friend with guts & soul , kind , generous & understanding. a grand gentleman .

[@sammyking6853]

My BEST friend. His music, love & prayers have helped keep me alive.

[@pawneekid]

Buzz Evans. You are the best. Such a talented man on any guitar. I could listen to you forever. Buck Gonterman Pawnee, Illinois

[@larrydering1598]

I got to see Buzz live in St Louis at The Scottys ISGC convention. Incredible player and fine jazz guitarist as well. I wish I could have seen him longer. Fantastic performer.

[@JustinMather]

I had the pleasure of playing with Buzz recently. This guy is absolutely amazing...

[@12batterson]

I first met Buzz around 1958 when he was working for "Duke and his Swingbillies" on channel 3 in Burlington Vt. and I was across the lake at Channel 5 in Plattsburgh N.Y., he's also a tremendous saxaphone player.

[@robbernard4342]

That was great.....thank you for posting it!

[@allenrussell1947]

That is magical.....Love it!!!!!

[@CARDINAL701]

I have an old, old record, from the 70's, of Buzz playing guitar in a band with Curly Chalker on steel. It's magnificent 😍. Such a talent

[@JennieWren10]

One of Buzz's relatives directed me to look him up - I am so glad I did! Great player!

[@davidc755]

Wonderful playing.

[@gcorbiere]

Hope you had a Happy Birthday, Uncle! You're simply the best.

[@copperwound]

Blows me away!

[@danspoonhour3622]

Awesome chords make that song stand out when Buzz plays his interpretation of "Over the Rainbow!"

[@earltroach]

That would be cool to do your shopping while listening Buzz. Actually that is Freemont St. in Las Vegas under the canopy of lights.

[@frankcurtis4813]

Wonderful. Thanks for sharing

[@Theritesound]

an amazing musician

[@CoryMill]

I did not know that. It would be cool to hear this!!! It is just very interesting though, that a man of this stature is playing here in this scenerio. I have heard that Buzz is going to play with "Heybale" with a man that I know, Redd Volkaert!

[@장의정-q1y]

beautiful

[@EricAll4soundsAlbert]

this is absolutly beautiful :D !!

[@1958fm]

I just keep coming back to this video over and over. Your handling of the steel is so tasteful. You avoid the whiney quality so common to other players. The steel has such untapped potential and you are on the right track. I'd love to hear someone try classical music on it. How about a Bach cello piece someone?

[@johnbisaac93]

There ain't no words.

[@Clint313]

Smooth!

[@TheBrianTowell]

As a beginner on pedal (E9 Emmons), after playing guitar for 45 years, I can only wonder at this performance. I’m gonna have to get me a C6!

[@graham1281]

Oh man, that was nice

[@Kesmi85247]

Awesome

[@johnbisaac93]

Could anyone tell me where this guy works...I'd drive or fly a million miles to see him.

[@lanceblizzard4916]

Hey that is Vegas but I ain't seen him on Fremont Street in years

[@gcorbiere]

@johnbisaac93 After living in Austin Tx for a while, he is back in the Las Vegas area. You should be able to see him there. If you get there, tell him his nephew Glenn sent you, and give him my best!

[@stevysound]

Sublime

[@ove52]

Welcome back Evans!

[@jordanloder]

awesome:)

[@steelguitar7]

Great...

[@Jregga09]

i love this man!!!! where is he from. im in anniston,alabama. im just a inner city black kid who loves real music!!!

[@randynpat2]

If you get a chance, listen also to Buddy Emmons play Here's that Rainy Day

[@dropbeatslikebombs]

who's the prude who disliked this video?? outta your damn mind

[@packingten]

Neil Jones. Neil todays disrespectful PUNKS don't like ANYTHING that doesn't consist of jungle type screaming cursing yelling...actually pretty non violent music....rhen the buttholes who love trolling y tube so they can complain😀

[@beniceorbegone]

Does anyone know Buzz' C6 copedent that he's playing in this video?

[@jeromestephenball]

Drew Howard I’d love to know as well...it appears he has a half stop on LKR

[@lanceblizzard4916]

Buzz is f****** awesome I remember him in Vegas he doesn't wear that trench coat no more I see with the Pink panther on it

[@judyfromkenosha]

He is in Vegas right now..

[@skullfoot]

holy crap!

[@CoryMill]

Attention K-Mart Shoppers! The greatest steel player in the world, and he's playing in a mall??? Wow!!!! You are theeeee man though!!! Love everything that you play!!!

[@STEELY76443]

So THAT is how a steel guitar is played!

[@earltroach]

Ah yes, you must be around the Austin area. I haven't got to see those two together but I know Redd is good player too. ET

[@gcorbiere]

In case you haven't heard, Buzz is having some tough times lately. He had a stroke and has lost his eye sight. As far as I know he is still playing, and if you know Buzz you will not be surprised to hear this. He can use help, however! Maybe you can help in a small way: teespring.com/BuzzCampaign?PA& (and get a great shirt at the same time!) Help spread the word, please!

[@danmorgan77]

supercool

[@jerrywilliams5042]

My brother.

[@EricAll4soundsAlbert]

back for my refill on excellence :D

[@joeenglish5876]

song

[@johnbisaac93]

Perfect proof: there is a God...

[@blakelemberg8316]

I now believe in God.

[@Crueak]

I thought it was a machine

[@homermcfarland5259]

about as good as it gets on c6th with quite a flair

[@joeenglish5876]

talk about over playing a song and the tone sucked. worst version I ever heard of such a beautiful.

[@barbarapaulson4858]

Joe English Joe English you don't know jack sh---- about playing the steel guitar Buzz Evans is the Best bar none

[@joeenglish5876]

First off I never said Buzz wasn't good...I said I didn't like his version of that song...and he is not the best bar none...I lived in Nashville for ten years of my life and played steel on the road for Vern Gosdin, Jack Green, Barbara Fairchild, Charlie Louvin, and I worked at Sho-Bud as line foreman for two years. I do know jack sh-- about the instrument and I have 44 years of playing it. Paul Franklin is a friend and so is Mike Johnson and I totally agree with Mike Johnson when he said in his opinion that Buddy Emmons was the greatest player that ever walked on this planet...not to mention that he invented both the E9th and C6th tunings along with the pedal setups we all play today!!! Unless you are a professional steel player then I don't think you should be talking to me about it...Just because you happen to like some ones playing doesn't make that person the best...I think Buzz is a good player, but so am I, but that doesn't make me the best. Sorry to hear that he had a stroke.

[@joeenglish5876]

Maybe you should try a mallet and for your information I have perfect pitch...do you...I can put new strings on my guitar or steel and tune them up to 440 pitch without a tuner...just by ear...imagine that.

[@joecaseyjr]

Most good players tune their horn with their fingers.Your way must make your ears bleed. Try tuning a Fish.

[@joeenglish5876]

Yada Yada...say what you want it doesn't change my opinion about the way Buzz played that song.