Homeskoolin’ Volume 379, Tom Bukovac, “Thank You”

[@garyg1602]

Happy belated Birthday Tom. I've watched all your video library, including most of the shorts and extras. I have never, in over 50 years of playing guitar, have I ever found such a wealth of information, inspiration, and just pure joy as I have found in your videos. These are the highlight of my day, week. Yes, I'll be re-watching every last one again, as I was usually too gobsmacked by just the purity, and fluidity of your playing to catch but only the minimum of the lesson given that day. You are the most prolific player on these here innerwebs, and no one in my mind can touch you. Being an old dude who still hits the bricks and plays the "dive-bars", I've stolen what I can, morsel by morsel. I'm looking forward to re-watching your videos, along with your collaboration vids. again and again and again. Dude, I have seen some of the greats play, and you, in my mind are the GOAT.. hands down, THE best ear and improvisational player I've ever heard. Your style and touch is just a thing to just behold and revel in. I don't usually post on your vids, just a few words now and then, but as I said, after watching nearly all of your library ( I wanted to wait until then to make an informed decision) , and having played as long as I have, I feel I'm qualified to say as much. I finished watching your last video on my birthday, 17 Dec., saving the last one like a present until then.. and you never disappoint. Looking forward .. Peace and Happy Holidays to you and yours Uncle Larry. I'm glad your son is feeling better. Much love from an old string twister !! G.

[@501chorusecho]

That’s very sweet my man….I truly appreciate these words I have worked really hard and it’s nice when someone can see it

[@ptklip]

What a fantastic comment this is. 44 years of playing so far for me, birthday on December 15, and I agree with all of this completely.

[@wallqvistphotography4937]

100% agree

[@SeeCSeesCC]

What an awesome awesome comment and you share the feeling to so many of us here in skool expound. Tom is a wonderful person and a wonderful musical ambassador and extreme talent for the tone you never knew you needed, could never replicate and will appreciate and love forevermore. Hey Tom, we love you prodigy

[@deddiev1718]

Yes been playing over 40 and Uncle Larry is an inspiration

[@jasondub-is-on.]

This type ( Uncle Larry) is completely my wavelength. I never found a single melody or chord progression boring or shitty. Thanks Tom

[@craigwomack8172]

You are a beacon of inspiration Tom. Nobody does it better. Happy belated Birthday. I knew the show would be monumental. Another one of life's special gigs for some kid from Cleveland. Rock on bro!

[@tonyleeglenn]

Melodic reggae country soul. I dig that for sure Tom. Happy birthday and God bless you brother.

[@rtortortorto]

I got off the couch to see y’all Friday night Tom… it was just a fantastic show on so many levels. I couldn’t get over your sweet tone coming out of your fingers… very inspiring my man. Happy Birthday… many more🙏🏻

[@501chorusecho]

i had a burst...thats all you need...thanks buddy

[@JeremyFleener]

The appreciation of other musicians is one of the best parts of this channel, Happy Birthday Uncle Larry.

[@MatthewClaytonWilliams]

First time commenting. Been watching your videos for about a year. Super inspiring. I appreciate you passing on your knowledge Uncle Larry. Keep tearing up those tasty licks and I’ll be watching and learning. Happy holidays to you and yours

[@vonslagle]

It sounds like the show went well. Tom, your videos always make me feel better. Thank you

[@clivity8718]

these videos have truly become like daily inspirational messages to me. Never change Tom

[@bottomkitchen250]

Happy birthday Tom. Thanks for sharing your time and music with us. And thanks for being the inspiring positive guy that you are.

[@federicogherardini3687]

Happy birthday Tom! Your channel is the best thing on KZbin

[@bobbuilder7946]

100 % agree!

[@Frettedchaos]

Happy birthday Tom! Love you bro. Thanks for being an inspiration to all of us Home Skooers. But most importantly thank you for being real.

[@valleywoodstudio7345]

Thanks for the inspiration my man. I'm no novice, but you've opened new chapters to how I see my musicianship. Salut! Bx

[@RezaKhan2024]

The best part of my day is to hear you play. Thank you and happy birthday.

[@senatorjimdracula1603]

Happy belated, Uncle Larry! I can't even imagine the pride you felt seeing your son get up there and ROCK. There's a memory that will last forever. Rock on.

[@jeffrywhite6008]

Just so good ! Merry Christmas Uncle Larry and to everyone !

[@jakesinclair6348]

Happy birthday Tom - thank you for the years of free lessons and life advice. We love you dude ❤

[@robnamowicz8073]

You are mighty right about the limelight. Had that conversation with my wife on a long ride in the country today. Haven't played for money in front of a big crowd since 2004, but you miss the white light, the crowd hollering, and the sound of good drums and big amps, you miss it. But it's a good missing, a good memory that you don't lose and it can warm your little stinking heart. Glad your boy is experiencing the simple thrill of making them smile and dance. It's a good job, making folks feel good. Thanks a billion Unc Larry.

[@tacosaretasty]

HBD Tom! There’s no one in the world who inspires me to play and makes me want to give up at the same time as much as you do! Keep it up!

[@phildohogne1970]

Hey Tom! you defined (for the most part) the last 20 years of Nashville electric in the studio. It is our honor to be able to come along with the ride with you. Thank You!

[@501chorusecho]

Thank you bro

[@tommyraper3895]

Happy Birthday, Little Tommy, I am one who happens to be lying on the couch somehow with Covid?!? So look after yourself. On the bright side, I am getting to watch all these videos of your party! Being a Dad myself, I especially enjoyed watching your proud reactions when Marshall stepped up there and delivered! Thanks for sharing your life with us, Tom. It is truly a joy being a part of this community that has come together!

[@danteichert8909]

My wife bought us tickets for my birthday. She’s crazy like that ❤. Came in for the weekend from Massachusetts for the show. Greg Voros saw my homeschoolin shirt and bought me a beer at the bar. 👍🏻Such a treat seeing all the bad asses have a nice loose night together. And Marshall….cmon man. Talk about a proud papa moment! What a night. We’ll be back again for sure. Thanks for everything Tom.

[@chrischarles1468]

Man I watched all the videos and it certainly appears a good time was had by all. I really enjoyed the songwriter showcase. It’s so cool that on your birthday you shined a little light on the “creators of the song.” You weren’t kidding when you said the volume pedal is your secret weapon. Oh yeah Marshall killed it. He plays better at 12 than I did at 17. Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas. Much love from NC.

[@ThenIllBeHappy]

To Marshall, awesome playing mate. Just saw your performance and i'm impressed! Wish you all the best. Rock n roll 🫵🏼

[@Foggy-1]

Happy belated Birthday Tom. Thanks for all you that share with us.

[@hughle2579]

Happy Birthday Uncle Larry, greetings from Downunder !!! Canberra, Australia !!! Love the channel.

[@fento9]

Happy Birthday Tom! You are definitely an inspiration to us all!!! Thank you for all you do!

[@dbob3405]

The guy with the “debunking the burst myth” channel has proven one salient point and he should get enormous credit for proving that regardless of the quality of the guitar-pristine 59 burst or the cheapest chisbon, if you put it in the hands of a mediocre player, it will sound mediocre. If you put the great guitar in the hands of a great musician, it will be magic. The great musician will also get the best possible sound out of the mediocre guitar. We live in a Country where people are more motivated to try to denigrate or hurt those that arouse their jealousy than to take stock of their own lives to make things better for everyone. It is a sad time and we are unfortunately reaping what we sow-sow the wind, reap the whirlwind. Thanks for your great channel. It is one of the few things on social media that makes me happy, has a positive message and makes me feel like I learned something after listening.

[@Charlee_Murphee]

Happy Birthday man. I loved the melody you played to the loop. I’ve started thinking and playing way outside of the box after watching you for a couple of years now. Thank you. Time to hit the tip jar again. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@bobbuilder7946]

Birthday Greetings Tom. I am glad it was epic! Thanks again for your generosity with your talent. You cracked it brother, this here is what musicianship is all about. Sharing... I am filled with gratitude everytime I watch.

[@leifhoffman6533]

Happy "Belated" Birthday Buk. I know what you mean by saying that getting on stage with a great audience is amazing. For me it was the best "Legal High" in my life starting at 14 years old. I'm now 71 and don't do gigs anymore but man do I miss it. I get high watching you play live because I know what you're feeling. What a "Rush".

[@StealthParrot]

Happy belated birthday Tom, we actually share the same birthday. From the bottom of my heart, you are the most inspiring musician I've ever heard. I never know where you're gonna go, but I do know it's gonna be amazing!

[@501chorusecho]

Thank you brother

[@rainerklama6365]

Belated Happy Birthday Tom. I have never forgotten one of your first videos from your garage. It was just simply unforgattable, how all first time experiences. Thank you Tom . Greets from Rainer Germany

[@markkitchens9833]

Happy Belated Birthday! Music at the highest level is a mystery to me, thanks so much for all the knowledge and insight you have given over these recent years. It’s a privileged view we have, a blessing for all who love music. Merry Christmas Uncle Larry!

[@johnmcelhaney8490]

Happy Birthday Tom! Your videos make me keep picking this wood up everyday! You are a great player and dude!

[@nflrunes]

Man, watching you accompany singers without knowing the songs taught me more about approach than anything! Digging into the well of inspiration and anticipation. If you’ve never listened to Bob Marley live in Cleveland 1975, it’s on KZbin and starts out with an unbelievable bass tone for a 50 year old live recording. Happy birthday, Tom!

[@jimmyfrombrooklyn8550]

Happy birthday bro! Loved the video where young Marshall jammed with his dad and cool uncles! Thought the lad would break into some Lamb of God! Always entertaining, thanks bro

[@stratocastermangold]

Man I missed that one. I thought I watched them all. Ugh

[@gbarge4]

Happy Birthday, young man. It seems our collective wish for you has come true. I just hope you really do feel the genuine love come back to you. It’s richly deserved.

[@wiamotto]

Happy birthday Tommy B! Sagittarius in the house! One of the coolest dudes and channels on all of KZbin and in the multiverse!

[@6stringcodger450]

Best wishes! You appear to be one of the wealthiest folks I watch on the U tubes. Friends, family, music! Thanks so much for all the wealth you share with us.

[@quicomedrano]

Merry christmas Tom and all of you , from Barcelona !!!👍

[@jlore6344]

Happy Birthday (late)!!! Wish I could have attended the show, I bet it was awesome. I would love to have a vintage Les Paul, but I would probably get an Epiphone LP if I were to buy one. That would be good enough for me, but I am both happy for and envy those with the real OG LPs. Thanks for sharing all the stuff as always.

[@stigu]

Live and let live! That's the takeway and I always try to live by that myself. Happy holidays Tom!

[@brianharrison3011]

Happy B Day Tom, 🎉🎉🎉. thank you for all the music you have and continue to share with us

[@300atThermopylae]

Happy Belated Birthday from a long-time listener! I was lucky enough to dumb across your channel during the Corona Lessons and I haven't missed an episode. Thanks for staying with it after everything opened back up and everyone was working again. I can honestly say that a steady diet of Homeskoolin" is good for the ear, heart and soul! Thanks again for allowing us to take up realestate in Uncle Larry Land (you thought I was going to say, "pedal board," didn't you!). I'm looking forward to my pilgrimage out east to one of your concerts. Peace, love and good happiness stuff to you and your family during this holiday season! Merry Christmas : )

[@danthegeetarman]

That’s awesome Tom. Glad to hear it went well. You give so much to us all, and we are truly truly grateful 🙏 thanks Unc 🤘

[@user-pw8jk5ug6c]

Happy belated birthday Tommy. Thanks for posting these vids and sharing your talent with us bro. I’m glad I watched that Rick Beato episode with you and Guthrie. I didn’t realize you were the man behind some of my favorite riffs. Long live Uncle Larry Carlton! May your farm be ever abundant in 2025 lol

[@mattycraw]

Happy Holidays, Tom! Can't begin to tell you what a joy it is to noodle along with you while you play, and take in everything I can, and then going back through it again and again, getting a little better each time. Since finding your channel, my playing has just improved exponentially. Music is such a gift because even if you're 80 years old, if you know what to practice and how to practice (and whose vids to watch), you can keep reaching new levels of skill.

[@Gitaarschoolgorinchem]

Happy Birthday Tom! Have a Beautiful day, thanks for all the inspiring lessons!

[@marioalberto8529]

Hbd Tom! You were back in the covid times, and still are, a breeze of fresh air for an ex attempt of session player back in the day! Thank you for all

[@jacobconner5424]

Love you Brother!! God bless you and your family this Christmas season! Thanks for the videos !!

[@DH432hrtz]

Happy Holidays and belated birthday Tom. I think what I've come to appreciate from you is how to compartmentalize Dad, player, artist, and remain grounded. It really is the rarest channel on KZbin...... thank you for all of it. Cheers Doug 😎

[@BravoHotel21]

Very impressive. Marshall had the Stones to get up there and let it fly without much preparation. Cool kid. He’s the Iceman. These are some great times. Thanks dude. Happy Bday and Merry Xmas.

[@Noitpure]

Those who don’t and can’t are usually the ones who criticize those who do and can. Bitter apples. I’m just thankful that people like you and Jason have these amazingly special guitars to make music with. That’s what it’s all about to me. Enjoy that old wood in good health and cheer! Happy belated birthday and Merry Christmas to you and your boys!

[@MB-ss7ys]

Best wishes for another trip around the sun, thanks for sharing your time and talents with all of us “homeskoolers”. Enjoy the holidays with your boys

[@charlesbrowne5307]

Happy Bday my friend. Great show. Your and your friends musicianship is just SO good! Really enjoy you guys. Hope the wife and I can get up to hear you guys live this year coming. I was really impressed with the generosity shown to your son (and support) by your friends/bandmates. Watching Guthrie get him set up, everyone else hang with him and smile him on. Really good people. Your boy had some really good tone their dad! Watching his confidence grow as the latter solos he played went down was way cool. Thought dad's face was going to exploded from smiling!

[@covenantmotorsinc]

Wow, thanks for sharing this Tom, and Happy Birthday! I've been listening to this over and over and I have to say that it's one of the most beautiful guitar solos/compositions that I've ever heard. So much soul in there.

[@501chorusecho]

thank you brother

[@bigdavedave9865]

Happy birthday captain! Love your music and your vibe 🙏🙏

[@russ4367]

I have to say it was truly an honor to celebrate your birthday for my birthday. Now I'm musically spoiled for the rest of the trip. Thank you!

[@jonasgrundsted1977]

Happy birthday Larry & Merry Christmas - All the best from a humble Homeskooler 🎄🎸🍻👍

[@stevemyers2092]

Happy Birthday Tom. and you experienced something very rare....playing with your son on his 1st live gig. Way to go Poppa. The 1st time we were up on a stage playing a dance I was happy that we were making the people happy - that is the drug....nothing about "me", it was about "them"... good feeling....feelin' good.

[@kathywilsonofficial]

Hi Tom, I love the reggae! I’m glad you had a fun Birthday! Happy belated Birthday! I’m glad Marshall had fun too! Thank you Tom! ❤

[@TheDarinAmes]

Hey Buko. Happy Birthday my man! Sounds like the show was a bit of a George Bailey moment for you and I think everyone benefits from those reminders of how much one person can have such a profound impact on the lives of so many others. Glad to hear Marshall dug being a rock star! Your pal in Boston, Darin

[@colemanmize3779]

Chasing that crowd interaction with the music is priceless. Happy Birthday and tell Marshall he did great!

[@scottkidwell3601]

Happy (belated) Birthday, Unc! Glad the celebration was stellar 🤍 You've built quite the community around Homeskoolin'. Thank you. Enjoy the day 🙏🏻🤍

[@jergreen9050]

Happy birthday uncle Larry!!! Caught some of those videos and it looked like a great gig!!

[@Tipisbored]

Tom...a man who has friends such as your, is truly a wealthy man. Having met some of them over the course of 2 years has been life changing in that I had doubted the goodness of people due to some situations life threw my way. Coming to know you and your friends has been a positive cathartic experience for me. I wish you many more birthdays! And I sure hope I didn't embarrass myself when chatting with you!

[@Cactusflattmediaphotography]

Happy Birthday Amigo❤❤ always great to see ya...and hear ya!!! Big love from AZ🌵🤙🌄

[@donmorton7179]

Happy Birthday, Tom! Thanks for all you do, man! Just keep up the great music! SO awesome! 🎸🎸

[@kpuliatch]

Happy Belated Birthday Uncle Larry ✨ Thanks for giving do freely into the river of fun , Music, and life truths

[@chrisjudge1120]

Happy belated birthday, uncle Larry. Thank you for everything you do.

[@miva9311]

Even through my crappy blown out phone speaker, you make it sound amazing ! Happy birthday from 🇦🇺

[@donmorton7179]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and family too, Tom! ⛄️☃️🎸☃️⛄️🎸

[@deangoritz9625]

Hey Tom, just caught “The Bitter End “ at your birthday bash. Gotta tell ya , you got the best of the best. I think it’s Jimmy on that B3? Gave me chills on his entry. And all the solos, fuckin top notch man !! Thanks for everything man, real inspiration brother. Never stop watching

[@angryshoebox]

Really cool to see Marshall playing. I noticed, also, that when he first got on stage he plugged in the cable from Guthrie Trapp's rig straight into his guitar's output jack; Guthrie saw this, unplugged the cable and threaded it through the strap and plugged it in again, to avoid it being yanked out by mistake mid-performance(something I'd done several times way back in the day, lol). I thought it was really sweet of Guthrie to do that.

[@lanceleslie5165]

But a definite bummer that people didn't respect a father's request to not video his son. Not cool.

[@angryshoebox]

​@lanceleslie5165 I'm not 100% sure, but I think Tom was worried about someone posting a video with a close-up of Marshall's face. But since it's just a wide shot all the way through Tom was ok with it. Again, just guessing.

[@GabeHelma]

​@@lanceleslie5165 she didn't know. She wasn't a homeskooler, but probably is one now!

[@jjzap2935]

As I say to my friends.. Delightfully Blessed, Joyously Loving and Blissfully Rocking Birthday Mr Bukovac! **So it begins for Marshall, 🙏may the passion, love and adoration that you pour out of your guitar come back to you 10 fold plus!! To you as well Tommy True Tone!! p.s. Glad to know my timing on donating for "beer fund" was timely.. "love it when a plan comes together" is one of my favorite sayings that motivates me. Cheers Bukovacs!

[@dirkkampa1232]

Happy belated Birthday, lots of health, presents, good times, beer and cake! Don´t let bad vibes get to you and stay as you are .....Cheers !

[@pauldavis5489]

Thankyou Tom! So glad you had a blast on your Birthday!! The posted Birthday videos with you and your Music friends were really cool. Thank you for sharing and glad you had a terrific night of music fun!!

[@gr500music6]

No, Tom, it's thank you! Gorgeous playing, as always (at about 2:50 I'm ready for Jimmy Cliff to break into Lay Lady Lay on vocals).

[@shable1436]

The dead version 😂

[@MaxCrush99]

That was a thoroughly entertaining Birthday Party that you threw the other night. There was so much energy, talent, & 💞Love in the room. Kid Buko has arrived. Looking forward to hearing Marshall's 1st record, with Uncle Larry producing. Thanks again for all the incredible music and videos.

[@fleshengine5423]

Tom your channel is the best entertainment and the wisdom and humor makes me feel so good. I love you man!

[@tomknight8257]

Happy Birthday Little Tommy. Sounds like you had a great time out with friends. As it should be. Thanks for all that you do. Looking forward to seeing you and Guthrie & the boys at the Friday night show in Chicago.

[@StarshipTrooper2050]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I don’t think I’ve ever not picked up my guitar after watching one of your videos! Inspiring players around the globe daily! ❤️

[@462rob]

The way he blends single note lines, chords and arpeggios is really like no one else...Oh and Happy Birthday.

[@mikebalas-guitarwooster5067]

Happy birthday Buk! I used to get my son’s up with me on occasion. My older son Zeb on guitar and my youngest son Caleb on drums. We later played in a church band together. There’s nothing like seeing your progeny experiencing music with you. One of the closest things males can do together ( without being gay/ no offense intended). I never forced them into music or anything, like sports etc. Just tried to facilitate whatever they were into. My son Caleb is a performing musician in a band in Nashville. He’s played some large venues and said thanks to me including him at my little gigs, he has no stage fright and is very comfortable. Glad to hear that from my son. Happy birthday once again. Glad the night went well and wish I could have been there.

[@jw152]

From what I’ve seen of some of the footage from the Birthday bash it was LEGENDARY! Phenomenal, and so well deserved for one of the best to ever do it! Thank you Uncle! To many more!!! 🍻

[@scottshand8559]

Thanks for another super video Uncle Larry, I for one am in awe of an original Burst. I had a chance to play one once in a shop in Seattle and the memory will always be with me. Also Jason is a fantastic talent - singer, song writer and a great guitarist, a real treat. May the Holidays be good to you and yours brother.

[@rockmeamodeo]

Happy belated birthday Tom! So cool to see the look on your face as you watched your boy up on that stage with you. Priceless. Thank you for all you do!✌️🙏🎶

[@mojo6778]

Loved seeing the birthday clips of Uncle Larry and friends - by the way Marshall killed it!! Merry Christmas to you and your boys!🎄🎅🎸🍻

[@jsblues]

Happy birthday, and thanks for the motivation you provide to us musicians. Keep on embellishing our life with your playing. Greats from Germany.

[@jega157]

Congrats dude....we all enjoy your channel because of the playing and your conversations are so relatable.

[@PatrickMason-i9k]

I used my last vacation day of the year to drive over from Knoxville. That was one of the coolest live shows I've ever seen. My wife and I hung out with your old friend Rick and his entourage, plus Doug and Pat, great folks and a great time! Thanks so much for all the lessons. Please come do a show in East TN!

[@SeeCSeesCC]

It was a beautiful, beautiful show❤❤

[@iancombs857]

Happy Birthday from one Sagittarius to another. May the gigging and sessions be plentiful, the charts be clearly written, and may the parts reveal themselves quickly and clearly in the next year.

[@JI-fk8mz]

Happy Birthday Tom! You got the best channel on KZbin, thank you Teach! Hopefully next year I can catch the session man live and buy the goat a drink. Cheers!

[@bodocki1155]

Happy belated birthday man! Your videos, your inspiration means everything! So wonderful that your kid got to experience what their dad does and treasure so much!!.. And!! for your birthday! an awesome thing for a dad to experience with their kid😮!!!!! 😊. I absolutely love your channel even though I don't always agree but at least that's how the world used to be.. I'm an old guy working in another industry, but I do have means to own some pretty cool equipment.. that being said there's a whole other world out there from session playing and the weekend guitarist.. as I watch your channel and dream what might have been or could have been or never would have been..lolas much as I wish I'll never be as good as you! But I still Love the music!.. so yeah.. I'm going to buy a modeler.. why? Because I'm never going to play out professionally.. I'm going to do some local gigs.. and the sound regardless is pretty damn close.... Even though I can buy a few guitars I'm not going to own 10 amps.. 😮 again this isn't a slam It's just a little different angle from somebody like me who can't afford to do that or maybe I can but I'm not going to. 😊 Love you man keep on rocking and doing what you do because that is what you do! You are one of my favorite channels and keep on rocking!! Again Uncle Larry I'm not throwing darts at all It's just a perspective of where we're all at!! Go Lions bitches! 😅😅

[@edhornby4885]

Happy birthday Tom, your playing and your videos have taught me lots. Also tell Jason from all us skoolers that we think he is as cool as you 😉

[@ShaneMcCrae]

Belated Happy Birthday Uncle Larry, and congratulations to Marshall for a smashingly successful live debut.

[@krystabs]

I seen the videos and it looked like a great night! Maci and I seen the one with Marshall too. He was amazing!! Great job! What an amazing gift to have him up there with you playing. Happy belated birthday and Merry Christmas to all of you!

[@Mark-vg6gi]

Damn another great intro.. 20 seconds and I was hooked again.. happy birthday!

[@KennyBlue23]

Happy Birthday Tom !!! (slightly belated!). Thanks for everything man ! May 2025 be more fun for you than 2024 ...