"Constant Traveler," by Leo Kottke

[@andrewlardner]

If you could see a recording of any tune of Leo's added to my channel what would it be?

[@Hoeffken100]

The Credits: Outtakes from Terry's Movie / Scarlatti Rip-Off

[@MDLOP8]

Taking a Sandwich to a Feast. And THANK YOU for your skills and artistry!

[@GeoffWilliamsMagic]

"A Good Egg" (from Ice Water)

[@wchphoto]

@@GeoffWilliamsMagic Yep!

[@wchphoto]

I just learned "William Powell" and I'm now working on, and making some great discoveries with "Oddball" so I'd have to say "Peckerwood" since I can't find any videos of Leo playing it. I'm diving back into his material and really digging his "country jazz" tunes. His compositional genius and dynamic prowess continue to astound me! I remember when "Constant Traveler" was on his setlist but, he was feeling guilty for having "stolen" the thematic riff from John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra. He finally changed the name to "Open Country Joy". I always look forward to your posts!

[@Mandoline2007]

C’est tellement bien joué, vous êtes certainement le meilleur interprète de Kottke rien de moins!

[@arthurwilson1966]

Probably my all-time favourite Kottke tune - amongst a host of others, needless to say !! Superbly played and that 12 string rings so beautifully. That's the next few days taken care of for me..

[@andrewlardner]

Thank you Arthur.

[@kritiosboy]

Sending you much admiration and appreciation from England. Leo and yourself are the reason I bought a 12 string guitar...even if listening to your incredible playing also makes me want to sell it for firewood 😅

[@andrewlardner]

Don’t do that! Keep playing you’ll get there.

[@uwekasten716]

man..... haven´t heard this piece for ages.. all old memories return with your great interpretation.. super! keep going...

[@andrewlardner]

Thank you Uwe

[@bpvdd]

Another great one ☝️ Beautiful playing Andrew Bernard

[@andrewlardner]

Thank you Bernard.

[@karppinenemil8184]

Exellent rendition, cheers to you and glory to Leo !

[@andrewlardner]

Thank you.

[@peteolson6093]

Another great one perfectly transcribed (and played) - thank you! The sound and video quality on this recording are also exceptional.

[@andrewlardner]

Thanks Pete, hope all is well.

[@mjohnkirton]

Superb! I doubt anyone could play that as well as you have here (except for Kottke of course) 😊

[@andrewlardner]

Thank you Malcolm.

[@babigila]

Andy... that tone!! Beautiful and lush!! I feel like I'm in love!!

[@andrewlardner]

Thank you Steven, it’s good to see your name I feel like I haven’t heard from you in a long time. Hope all is good.

[@babigila]

@@andrewlardner Hey Andy! Hope all is good with you too! Pleasure is always mine. I'm always looking forward(and liking) every video upload of yours, all these years without fail everytime. Though, these days I'm getting back into electric guitar. Cheers! Sincerely, Steve

[@thiagopessoa4725]

Leo is such a prolific artist its amazing. I dont know if he's super famous around there (Cause i'm not american and have never live there), but he surely deserves to be known as one of the greatest acoustic guitarrists ever. Wish more of his stuff gets on spotify. And of course, perfect cover. I would apreciate a "Orange room" cover, with a cool effect.

[@slimpickens8343]

wow you always come out with the songs I want to learn right on time. Thank you!!!

[@andrewlardner]

Perfect!

[@BillGrowney]

Very very nice

[@toddenicol9080]

Great to see. I used to go to Kottke just to see how he did it. I poured over records forever. Thanks for the action. How do you learn these songs?

[@andrewlardner]

Thanks Todd. I learn them by listening to the recordings, been at it for 20 years now.

[@stefanoragni6972]

Another perfect one. And how does that Gibson sound !!! Always great!

[@andrewlardner]

I think this is the best sounding b45 I’ve encountered

[@Mandoline2007]

One word, Wow!

[@coocoocachoo17]

That’s amazing dude. You sound just as good as Leo

[@andrewlardner]

Thank you. Always trying to improve and push beyond what I’ve done previously, this one was a real challenge.

[@howardw3223]

Superb!

[@georgeseifert6729]

Truly amazing. I love all of your uploads. I've been told you use silk and steel strings. Would you care to comment on gauge and brand? I used to use them eons ago, but haven't for a long time. I'm sure the guitar (and you) are responsible for that amazing tone, but the silk and steel just puts it over the top.

[@andrewlardner]

I like LaBella silk and steel for the B45s. The gauges are pieced together in a custom manner.

[@bccamden]

Damn that guitar sounds good

[@andrewlardner]

I’ve told the owner its probably the best B45 I’ve played.

[@jamescopeland5358]

Very good

[@WilliamBrownGuitar]

I asked Stropes if they would make a tab for this many years ago, and the reply was "no, the tune is " too old".

[@cjsligojones5101]

Andrew, outstanding as usual. What model and year is that Gibson?

[@andrewlardner]

B45 from either 63 or 64

[@wchphoto]

Great performance, Andy! Is that one of Leo's Gibsons?

[@andrewlardner]

Thanks Bill. No, he never owned this one to my knowledge.

[@manfredlankes9148]

I think it's time now to be the opening act for LK shows.

[@andrewlardner]

Kind of you to say.

[@Thewizkid160]

Heck yah man, what kind of fingerpicks do you use for 12 string?

[@andrewlardner]

Pro-pik

[@laurielardner593]

holy schmoly, good as good gets!

[@cmotdibbler8105]

No one could sound more loke Kottke than Mr Lardner. Kottke himself is wondering how to sound like that

[@andrewlardner]

Haha, thank you. I owe everything I’ve learned to Leo. His music captivated me, at 16 years old I had to figure it out. Would have never picked up the acoustic if it weren’t for his records.

[@cmotdibbler8105]

@@andrewlardnerI remember coming home at the age of 3 to find the Best double LP on the turntable. Dad was at work, Mum put it on to see what he had been buying. I played that to death all through my childhood. Amazing

[@andrewlardner]

Similar experience with me. Many of my dads lps are what set me on this path.

[@gtrrobster]

I believe I already replied to this a month ago, perhaps on a different thread? But if I may cast a second vote, I would love to learn. Ojo the proper way. I know the Stropes transcription is probably pretty darn accurate, but the notes on the paper are less than half the challenge. To get the actual sound, proper string muting, and balance between bass and treble melody, etc.. all of the subtle things that make it great. Likewise with air proofing. Which is especially riveting.

[@simonpage6549]

Sweet.

[@andrewlardner]

Thank you Simon.

[@StevenCorridoriSr]

Way to go Andrew... Great variations. Thanks. Steve C.

[@andrewlardner]

Thank you, I know you’ve been waiting for this one.

[@MichaelTaylor-dr6gx]

My wife just asked if that was Leo . she's not even a musician. 😅