Tom Bukovac Irsay

[@espana2172]

Uncle Larry never overplays, his playing always compliments the singer. Playing lead or rhythm I don’t know of another guitarist I enjoy more. A font of inspiration. Rock on Buk.

[@ianstrike]

Tom’s playing is of course a joy to listen to. Here’s my question: is this soundboard or a microphone (or an iPhone). Tom’s guitar sound great - and forward in the mix.

[@dicktwitchy]

I thought the exact same thing, only adds what's needed and compliments to artists perfectly. No ego, what a legend

[@jimwillcox9431]

​@@ianstrike , I took it with my LG Android G7 phone. And of course I was standing pretty close to Tom. (My wife asked why the guitar player, and not Natalie, was the focus, and then remembered who she was talking to.)

[@timnewman1172]

Exactly... and his tone is killer, too!

[@gwbuilder5779]

@@jimwillcox9431 🤣

[@stratmagic6893]

Tom is just a masterful musician. He perfectly complements the vocals and then does an exquisite solo with such great tone.

[@arekpocicki5681]

masterclass

[@syfman6]

This man was born to play guitar. Every note makes sense. Great player!! 💚🎸

[@kayakttt]

What a super strat tone ,this is great ,like watching your best friend play at a gig

[@jimwillcox9431]

Living here in NY, it was a rare and unexpected treat to get to see Tom play live, especially in a relatively small setting. (I was two feet from the stage.) His playing is just so confidant and spot on, whether he's accompanying another artist or stepping out to take center stage. Unfortunately, REM's Mike Mills is obscured by the stand.

[@mikedr1549]

He really makes that old Strat sound great! Tom is a real treasure - thanks for posting this.

[@Skyecracker]

Didn't happen to capture the whole show did you??? What a treat, thanks!

[@iantaylor827]

Thanks for getring this mate. Rare treat. Two diamonds.

[@jimwillcox9431]

@@Skyecracker , I wasn't sure if I was allowed; the PR person said 30-second clips only, so I didn't want to push my luck. But some people did record longer.

[@Skyecracker]

@@jimwillcox9431 Thanks for the reply! Huge fan of Uncle Larry's since his Premier Guitar Rig Rundown. My wife thinks I have a crush on him...and well, yes he is my favorite guitar guru these days, absolutely! So when I saw that he was actually backing Natalie Merchant (wife's favorite artist), it was nice to show her another reason why I'm such a devoted fan! Again, thanks for uploading this! Cheers!

[@SailingGalway]

thanks for capturing a moment of Uncle Larry in the wild.

[@leokayo4776]

so good watching him when he gets free. Looks like the guitar is playing him.. true mastery!

[@richsadowsky8580]

Uncle Larry, you are a magician. This is a great Natalie Merchant tune and you added just the right embellishments. Love the song, love this version. Keeping the rock alive!

[@TCoulter1]

Retained the flavor of the original and added his own twist. Great job Tom!

[@TheOldManRip]

Tom has fantastic live tone.

[@jalanh.1777]

Uncle Larry is the best of the best. He stays in the pocket and doesn’t over play

[@jurassicporkchop4162]

Tom is the BOMB. Totally great!!!

[@hongseoryoo3486]

Thanks for this posting. Clicked it for Tom but was uplifted to see Natalie in great form.

[@Kaisermb1]

Jeez is that a great Strat tone. Nice playin sir

[@calravens8707]

That´s the way it goes! Uncle Larry rules - tone & taste beyond belief!

[@pede6]

Wow, what a sound on that Strat👍

[@stephenfries179]

Uncle Larry sounding great with Natalie Merchant! Nice!!😀

[@TheRange7]

Any day you can catch Tom playing live is a great day. Thanks for the share, Jim.

[@MrGuerillaVideo]

Soooo good! Thanks uncle Larry

[@GUITARTECHify]

A strat no less !!! great solo !!!!

[@raul2050]

I bought Natalie Merchant's records when they came out over 25 years ago, now seeing Bukovac working his magic on one of her songs has given me goosebumps.

[@leebarbier5257]

I loved Jennifer Turner's lead guitar on the "Tigerlily" record... but she went another direction in her career and seemed not to want to be a lead guitarist... glad we have Tom playing the hell out of this song here.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

I used to love this track when it was on the radio, it had something way different-this is a great version, the guitar nods at the original. Great work

[@nicco_lpdm]

Best guitarist, no words need

[@hkguitar1984]

Thank You for sharing this, always great to see Tom perform.

[@getwhatyougive]

[Wow. That guitar tone!]

[@kirk-b-patrick]

"Little Tommy" Bukovac killing it as usual! For a kick ass singer too!

[@joesaxon6566]

This man IS music

[@ps-bi2sr]

I first came across Tom as he was backing Joe Walsh in one of the Vets shows, thinking anyone who plays for JW must have some kind of pedigree.....So glad I did - the man is a treasure, especially his Homeskoolin' vids.

[@fisheyedblues6489]

Perfect nore selection and Tone to die for..Uncle Larry !

[@sangertx9077]

That’s going to be Marshall someday. Just perfection!!! 👍

[@CC-qp2pg]

Thanks for posting ....I'm sure the event was Amazing.

[@jonnybeck6723]

Thanx Jim... He's certainly one of my very favorites

[@stefanbeyerlein4766]

absolutely great! He's a genius, I love it so much to hear his sound and his feeling. Thanks for the video!

[@iantaylor827]

Great song. So good to hear this version

[@belo1971]

Thanks a lot for sharing this ! Kindest regards from France 🇫🇷

[@billavonda1604]

So tasteful, playing to the song. brilliant

[@jimmyfrombrooklyn8550]

Tom is amazing! Just becomes a part of everything he plays in such a beautiful way. Thanks for posting

[@rainfieldmusic]

Great tune. Guitar sweetness

[@billycarter4832]

Natalie has always been one of my favorites since way back...Still sings great..Is she cool..You were amazing !!! As usual...I like the less is more..You know how to just add the perfect color

[@russsalton6639]

Yeah- thanks for posting Jim!

[@davidpepper442]

Thanks for posting this man! Tom's playing is tasty and tasteful as always.

[@robwarren4425]

Buk killing it

[@lasparks6804]

Storm ship trooper Uncle Larry is rock'in and rolling sounds amazing

[@championhairpuller]

Man, Tommy's strat tonę is righteous.

[@AdamBalcerak]

Thanks for posting this! Uncle Larry in action!

[@jakeah1175]

How tasteful - love the playing

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤my favorite guitar player

[@trav_mill]

Ol’ Uncle Larry, doing his thing!

[@Sammywhat]

That little rake at the end. Thanks for the post Jim!! Great stuff!!

[@ranger5281]

Yeah... Tom's tone and touch w the raked chords is even to die for. Now THAT is Bringing it... and Live.

[@ultrablack2756]

My favorite guitarist of all time. He fits right at the top of my list followed by Jimi, Gilmour, Page, SRV. Those guys were pioneers and influenced so many good styles. But Tom as humble as he is , is creatively,musically, and skillfully the most impressive, innovative, intellectual, human being to touch a guitar. The things he plays are just captivating and influences me to want to be as skillfull,knowledgeable about theory and put pure feel into playing everytime I touch a guitar . It’s makes me think of guitar as meditation the level of thoughtful this Guy pushes me to have being aware of what goin on in the music and being where you need to be while still expressing feel and not just being a theory robot

[@steveg.3022]

Uncle Larry bringing it! I’m going to listen to that again!

[@michaelnachoescamilla6241]

Love this!

[@scottbee501]

Well done! You got the groove my man.

[@thomasstackhouse8778]

Uncle Larry killing it!

[@Nikoo033]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@ghairmichaud5765]

So good!

[@sharileesweetmusic4359]

Dang you played every note, chord, riff that song wanted and our tone is freakin charmed xoxo

[@tbone2451]

Beautiful playing, and that Strat is killer!

[@grumman38]

Interfaces smoothly with the vocalist.

[@jasonhartelius]

Thank you for posting this. I couldn't wait for this... and right when they started the song I got stuck in a work moment over the bar. So I heard it, but couldn't see and wasn't really paying attention. We must've spent most of the night standing right next to each other though!

[@jimwillcox9431]

Wish I had recorded more, I was told only 30-second clips were allowed when I got there but no one paid attention. I also didn't want to be "that guy." Great show, though!

[@mikefetterman6782]

Natalie is awesome. I used to live in Saugerties/Catskill and play guitar with the Linharts. She had a guitarist in the 90s that was a brother to a jam mate of mine.

[@tjsmith3741]

The master of phrasing! 🎶

[@HughRailey]

Tom plays any style- does his background work. He always seems to compliment who he’s playing with. If he ever plays with Joe Walsh- he likes his Seconds to crash in like a jazz style, lol.

[@Bwiser63]

Perfect!

[@gregmock6808]

In it! Tom brings the goods...that's a sweet strat...used to seeing you play the Senn strat.

[@timchalmers1700]

I was wondering if they were all playing gear from Jim Irsay's Collection.

[@fisheyedblues6489]

Note selection 👌!!

[@Nitromessiah]

The original is one of the most amazing pieces of guitar, because it's perfect and Jen had only been playing for 3 years at that point. She never hit a lick that good again but damn that was enough!

[@koho]

Tom does great service to Jennifer Turner's original guitar. Her album solo is about as Gilmouresque as it gets. Check it out if you haven't yet.

[@kevinb9050]

Jenn turner’s playing is all over that album -lifting the entire excellent album

[@boabglen]

What's her album? Can't find her anywhere

[@koho]

@@boabglen She was the guitarist for Natalie Merchant. The album is Tigerlily, the song is Carnaval.

[@moose6676]

Ffs he’s brilliant 👍🏻

[@johniedesk1]

Nice, tight, and in the groove.

[@jauntyj3257]

killed it!

[@limpindug]

Top job guys, sweet uncle sweet. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👍👍🥃Respect to you all.

[@StClairMusic]

NICE solo, Uncle Larry!!!!

[@kungstu22]

Is that Natalie Merchant??? This is a godlike array of talent.

[@marksr12]

Nice!

[@mrAbelaAbela]

Sweet Strat’s bridge playing

[@sergeymik4271]

Super 👌

[@MatthewJBell]

Total pro.

[@alexbostelle287]

A cargo of contentment in every bowl....

[@mr5811]

Uncle Larry!

[@goswo]

Ohhh yes, my Uncle…

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Natarie Merchant? As usual, Buk is on point.

[@gabriellessa4548]

Uncle Larry

[@williamhurrelbrink3324]

What a cool song. Is that actually Natalie over there singing? Excellent smooth playing as always Tom.

[@SvenBlumer]

"Grinnin' like a possum eatin' a sweet tater."

[@IamtheActionman]

SMOKIN

[@cookiemonster5281]

Nice! A bit loud on this side. I bet the mix was perfection 🥰

[@emaloy4205]

His guitar tone (and playing) is amazing - able to see what gear he is using?

[@FPHLM]

Fender Pro Reverb and some king of Fender tweed amp. Nobels ODR1 etc...

[@analogblues9606]

What amp is Uncle Larry using? Thanks

[@TheRange7]

Is that Emily Merchant? She was a fave for so long. I never had the chance to catch her live. A few friends saw her in NYC, Central Park and said she was a great live talent, but quite temperamental about cameras and anyone not focusing solely on her performance. That kinda bummed me out.

[@tjinnertube]

Hey Tom What’s yer back line? 😎😎

[@mikewallace1270]

Kurt Weatherby!!!

[@davidpeterson8431]

Really with the music stands? wow.

[@Larry-Art179]

😁

[@markmcnamara4322]

i thought tigerlilly was a great album for natalie after the maniacs. little tommy nailed carnival live. yeah! 🎸

[@Johngonefishin]

Did Irsay let Buk play any of his famous vintage guitar collection ???

[@santiagofilomena3732]

... songs name ??? please ??? super curious ... 🤣🤣🤣

[@trond-oien]

The song is Carnival by Natalie Merchant from the album Tigerlily.

[@Obashka]

What is the name of song? Thank you!

[@Obashka]

Carnival... Got it!

[@Obashka]

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[@Obashka]

Tom Bukovac really nail that feel with the guitar essential licks and phrasing. Thank's for the video Jim Wilcox, regards from Europe!

[@jim-michellekelly6495]

I know this song but can't remember the title. What is it please?

[@ampgent]

Carnival by Natalie Merchant

[@gagsmedia]

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