Jack Fig (The Chicken Murderer) - Leo Kottke (live)

Leo Kottke performs one of his songs, Chicken Murder.

[@lylelehman3456]

Interesting story because it - indirectly - discusses my brother who was Leo's trombone instructor in Muscogee. I had the pleasure of visiting with Leo backstage in Houston pre-covid and we discussed his days under Lowell my brother. Leo survived, which is evident.

[@tinfoilhatter]

dang, lehman, but it's a small world, ain't it? i was a fan of leo kottke since '73 when i was 8 yrs old, ha ha... one time in lansing where we lived, the very next year, i met a kid named josh white, about the same age i was, about 9 at the time, in '74 who said his dad was the famous josh white........ mom'n'dad and my brother and i went and bought a josh white record the very next day... and we never did see that kid again, but he was a nice guy!

[@supersatish2000]

Just saw Leo perform last night in Berkeley (been seeing him every chance I get for >30 years), and you'd be happy to know he mentioned your brother Lowell repeatedly in one of his anecdotes! Leo survived, which is indeed evident!

[@ron88303]

With his combination of musical talent and personal rapport with the audience; nobody puts on a show like Leo.

[@ingridmarfoldi6670]

I love all he does, songs, covers and commentary.

[@nnnnnie]

I've seen Leo 3 times live over the last 45 years in small venues. Always a delight. He is a true performer.

[@annemclaughlin8655]

Go see Kottke...have a good time...go home burn your guitar...because you will never play like that.

[@kennethterrell7409]

Saw him once in 1975. My dorm mate forced me to go to his concert. I do miss the incredible music in the round that was available in those days. I saw Prine at Wolf Trap in 1972 when no one showed up and he sat on the grass with us and played Sam Stone. As, such memories of real music.

[@maryrosekent8223]

I’ve seen him six times!

[@ellecampbell5067]

No one can get that kind of sound out of a guitar except Lep. Wondrous!

[@stephenspencer4672]

Leo's stories between songs are often as entertaining as his musical performances. Always a great couple of hours on an evening at the Backstage.

[@terichace7798]

Trying to follow a Leo story, trying to follow Leo's fingers = makes my head spin and my heart race. He's a freaking genius.

[@byronp2311]

He's a nutball. I'm an Okie. I can say it. But boy is he a fun nutball. Got to see this at the Paramount in Austin (uh, different show tho). Leo seems to like to play here once a year or so.

[@philwilliams2505]

My brother said the same thing and he was a great player.....(My cousin was Rod Evans lead singer of deep purple and captain beyond)

[@JeffMTX]

Saw this show on pbs in 1983ish… I was thereby hooked

[@michaelbarry6766]

Saw Kottke for first time in W. Germany (Stuttgart I believe) back in 1976. Blew me away and have been mesmerized by his genius since. What an inspiration!

[@bostondale7324]

I saw Leo in Australia around 1980. His storytelling was fantastic, like we were sitting in someone's living room. Familiar, funny and personal. His guitar work is outstanding. Love gis gravelly singing too.

[@zotv5691]

Leo somehow figured out how to harness his ADD into his live performances and keep everyone completely mesmerized and entertained.

[@richardmindemann6935]

When I got home from an overseas gig in the US Army, my brother introduced me to Leo's first Takoma album. I've never been the same, thankfully.

[@richardgleichmann7671]

His stories Crack me up.. GREAT music..🎶❣️👍🔥

[@charlesprokopp276]

This is why I love this guy!

[@randallmitchell9296]

One of a kind. His playing makes me weep....

[@lancerdg]

Absolutely a Musical and story telling Icon....Seen him many times.

[@NF-ci4bj]

Without a shadow of doubt, this is my favourite Leo Kottke story.

[@ffrederickskitty4607]

Played sousaphone in a high school marching band. Had a blast.

[@rickguerrero2282]

He truly is an American gem.

[@hayesmz]

I love 12 string guitar. I wish more people played it. His stories are funny. He must have felt different in Muskogee as a kid. Ya think? Lol

[@michaelhayes6887]

Thanks. Great artist.

[@HarryVsingersongwriter]

❤❤❤

[@brianmorrison7542]

Priceless

[@AfricamAddict]

loves me some Leo! Thank you for this!

[@royksk]

Fantastic delivery

[@rpgthunderthudd2827]

and now... presenting Leo Kottke and the not ready for animal rights activism players......

[@edwardchristian7120]

was fortunate to see Leo at a venue in Stone City Iowa back in the 80"s...might have been all of 40 people in the room. What a show!

[@stevenlingard1218]

Saw him in Pella in...2004???

[@MrVbobby]

@@stevenlingard1218 Saw Leo at McCabes Guitar Shop in Santa Monica California with probably 30 people in the early 70's been a fan ever since

[@12StringHWY]

Probably the weirdest guy to ever pick up a guitar. That's why I'm a fan.

[@DjNikGnashers]

Not seen Davey Graham then ? Check him out, amazing guitarist from the 60's and 70's lots of clips. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYqkc5mQbK2Anq8

[@timsanders3738]

I suggested that this guy should play England. I even said He can stay in my place. His agent graciously replied with "Yeah, ok, we got it"

[@bradleyarnold7955]

He should play england

[@south644]

Luvit

[@goodun2974]

Slide guitar maestro Sonny Landreth was a trumpet player from age 8 all the way through college; he talks about it in a video on KZbin.

[@kcdurkin8498]

Hell of a Slide player Sonny.

[@suzanneblock7091]

Storyteller! Always.

[@deltaveedesignconsulting7697]

I was a victim of cultural stereotyping; "give the tuba to the fat kid." I won a medal on the euphonium and it was all downhill from there.

[@sacredcowtipper1378]

beautiful playing

[@lewiemcneely9143]

How many chickens did YOU tip over, Pal?

[@sacredcowtipper1378]

@@lewiemcneely9143 Was just thinking about you the other day wondering how you were doing?

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@sacredcowtipper1378 I figured it was about time for a good nightmare so here I iz! We're doing fine for geezer-ish type folks Hope yall are too. Send me an email and we'll lie about how well we are!

[@sacredcowtipper1378]

@@lewiemcneely9143 sent to one email. not sure if that one is good still. let me know if you go it.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@sacredcowtipper1378 I just have the one. Nothing changed there.

[@StephenDorocke]

Wall of sound🙏

[@MultiverseAndy]

The trombone stories so relatable

[@srj34]

This piece is actually called Jack Fig.

[@paulparker3803]

Thanks for the info. I'll adjust the title.

[@sdushdiu]

...the song, not the story... ;-)

[@gmolorin13]

This song reminds me of a Hot Tuna instrumental that Jorma and Jack used to do...same tuning, it seems...

[@docwill184]

Water Song?

[@RASmith-gt9mm]

Echoes of "Embryonic Journey"?

[@darialinderssen1572]

Damn the sun was cut off.

[@chrissourp6807]

Are there 12 strings on that guitar ?!?!?!?

[@paulparker3803]

Yes, Leo usually plays a 12-string guitar.

[@chrissourp6807]

@@paulparker3803 Thank you for your reply. I have been a fan for 40 years. Because of the old video it looks like E, A and D are doubled up but G, B and E its hard to tell. That would be a rather unique way to use a 12 string ( I own two ) for the lower notes and bendibility on the high end. I just couldn't tell. But I would give up a nut to be half that good....

[@cottonclarksa]

In only a way that Leo can describe, this is a funny, funny snippet from an interview where he talks about his use of both 12-string and 6-string guitars: "... I spent a lot of time on the six-string, but I was basically married to the twelve - and I still am, but it's an open marriage now. " LOL! Source: www.westword.com/music/the-most-surreal-leo-kottke-interview-youll-ever-read-10856998

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

I believe if his guitar went out, he could go on endlessly rapping comedy.

[@daleclarkomagickdog3738]

Is this tuned to open G? Hes a monster

[@mvinge]

Yep open G. Hal Leonard publishing has a transcription

[@jasonw4053]

Open G, but down a step and a half, or two whole steps

[@luvmuppets]

Bb Eb Bb Eb G Bb

[@hansvandermeulen5515]

It's tuned down more than usual making it effectively open D.

[@docwill184]

What year is this? He's right about the Eb clarinet..

[@paulparker3803]

Austin City Limits premiered on PBS in 1976 and this show aired in the 6th season so I would assume the year was 1982. That sounds about right to me.

[@stevenx3838]

Clarinets are single reed, I believe. It's a high pitch instrument, and can be shrill.

[@jamesdebesse5147]

That story would get him cancelled nowadays, even if it's a joke

[@toddbalazic4884]

Sad but true.

[@JeffMTX]

cancel schmancel- screw em.

[@maplebones]

I'm not a great fan of his comedy routines.

[@cassandraseven3478]

ewwww. the only story I didn't like.

[@MysticVic1]

If ANYONE knows his sister Kathy tell her Hi from Victor Massachusetts 197? And thanks for the bacon and eggs at all hors of the morning ..❤❤❤