It's strange, around 1988 my friend introduced me to Michael Hedges' music, and I introduced him to Leo Kotke's music, and then I liked Hedges more than Kotke, and he liked Kotke more than Hedges. My friend was also the person who informed me of Michael's death years later. It was heartbreaking to hear. I saw hedges 3 times in concert, the first being at a small blues club in Baltimore with about 30 people in the room, and I had a seat above him in a balcony only about 20 feet from him, and it was fantastic. I was so inspired that I went out and bought my first guitar the next day, but unfortunately I had 0 musical talent, so despite hundreds of hours of practice, I could never learn to play.
Wow! Did not know this existed. Have seen both of them perform in person individually. Saw Michael twice, the second time was a few months before his death. Have seen Leo several times. Twice in the 70's, once in the 80's, this year and one other time.
I once met Michael Hedges--just as a fan---he treated all of his fans with so much respect--he talked to me for several minutes---just seemed like a guy who really knew who his was---also brought a new energy to the guitar that has influenced most of the new wave of instrumental guitarists that came after him.
I saw him during a Colorado blizzard. What a show even though there weren't a hundred peeps there. He invited everyone backstage after he finished. What a beautiful guy he was
This was the moment that introduced me to both Michael and Leo, and from there so many other great artists. Thanks for uploading, I can never find my VHS copy.
Very cool… A big fan of both of these guys . I saw Leo couple of times, Michael at least a half a dozen or so! I didn’t see them together on this tour though… thanks for posting this! Hadn’t seen it before 👍❤️🎸
I saw together on two different tours. First time I went to see Leo and had never heard of Hedges. Michael had the opening set . . . and WOW, I had just discovered a new guitar god! A few years later saw them again with Leo taking the opening set.
I found out about Michael Hedges in '85. I expected he would be much more famous than he ever was. I guess there is not always a correlation between talent and fame.
But... His Influence on the " Guitar Collective "" has proven Immeasurable ! RIP Michael .... I often have wondered ... Imagined Mr Hendrix on stage with Hedges... Even JIMIs head would have turned a few X ! 🌟💫🎸🎸 In fact .. I do believe he was " The Hendrix of acoustic guitar"" . Simply Incredible! So very few ever reach such a level of writing ..playing .
I saw these guys perform together in 1988 at Berklee Performance Center in Boston. It was incredible.
This is gold!
Love this!....wish I seen it on TV.....I'd have known about Michael alot sooner. ❤
Hard to believe there was ever anything this cool on VH1.
this was the idea back in the early 80's.. to bad it couldn't last
Seeing Michael Hedges give me a chill, a smile and a tear all at the same time. A true master of our time.
It's strange, around 1988 my friend introduced me to Michael Hedges' music, and I introduced him to Leo Kotke's music, and then I liked Hedges more than Kotke, and he liked Kotke more than Hedges. My friend was also the person who informed me of Michael's death years later. It was heartbreaking to hear. I saw hedges 3 times in concert, the first being at a small blues club in Baltimore with about 30 people in the room, and I had a seat above him in a balcony only about 20 feet from him, and it was fantastic. I was so inspired that I went out and bought my first guitar the next day, but unfortunately I had 0 musical talent, so despite hundreds of hours of practice, I could never learn to play.
Lucky enough to actually see them preform together.
For me the most alive and wonderful version of All Along the Watchtower. The best.
The VHS distortion on ritual dance really deepens the vibe for me. Fucking sick
fantastic ! 2 mad scientists ! thank you for posting !
so much love for michael .. leo' you are still king of the 12 string .
Wow! Did not know this existed. Have seen both of them perform in person individually. Saw Michael twice, the second time was a few months before his death. Have seen Leo several times. Twice in the 70's, once in the 80's, this year and one other time.
My heart is happy! So much unreleased Michael showing up on the internet!
I once met Michael Hedges--just as a fan---he treated all of his fans with so much respect--he talked to me for several minutes---just seemed like a guy who really knew who his was---also brought a new energy to the guitar that has influenced most of the new wave of instrumental guitarists that came after him.
I saw him during a Colorado blizzard. What a show even though there weren't a hundred peeps there. He invited everyone backstage after he finished. What a beautiful guy he was
New to me. This is gold. Thanks for posting
I've seen kottke several times and he is amazing
Seeing these two together is cool
RIP
RIP???
My 2 absolute heroes for decades.
Omg, I thought I had seen every video of Leo, thanks for sharing. I saw this tour in NJ. Just saw Leo last night😁❤
How cool! I saw Michael and Leo at Bogart's in Cincinnati back in 1987. Thanks for the memories!!!
Leo Kottke, born in Athens, GA. Not the most famous musician from there, but certainly one of the better ones.
This was the moment that introduced me to both Michael and Leo, and from there so many other great artists. Thanks for uploading, I can never find my VHS copy.
This is so beautiful. Thank you for posting this. The closer quote from Leo!
OMG this video just made my weekend. Have already watched it three times in a row and will probably keep it on repeat. These guys are so special.
A true innovator ❤🙏
Very cool… A big fan of both of these guys . I saw Leo couple of times, Michael at least a half a dozen or so! I didn’t see them together on this tour though… thanks for posting this! Hadn’t seen it before 👍❤️🎸
I saw together on two different tours. First time I went to see Leo and had never heard of Hedges. Michael had the opening set . . . and WOW, I had just discovered a new guitar god! A few years later saw them again with Leo taking the opening set.
This is awesome, thanks
What a great episode! Wish I could watch or get the whole show. And other episodes.
I found out about Michael Hedges in '85. I expected he would be much more famous than he ever was. I guess there is not always a correlation between talent and fame.
Martha Worc: Had he lived a little longer, perhaps he would have become more widely known. He died in an auto accident in 1997.
@@shelleycovey8437 Yes so sad.
He wasn't famous commercially; but he was famous among guitarist, especially acoustic guitarists.
He lives on in people like Don Ross, Andy McKee, Kaki King, Phil Keaggy, and others. They all acknowledge Michael and play many of his tunes.
But... His Influence on the " Guitar Collective "" has proven Immeasurable ! RIP Michael .... I often have wondered ... Imagined Mr Hendrix on stage with Hedges... Even JIMIs head would have turned a few X ! 🌟💫🎸🎸 In fact .. I do believe he was " The Hendrix of acoustic guitar"" . Simply Incredible! So very few ever reach such a level of writing ..playing .
I have live on the double planet on the vinyl… Amongst others of Michael’s
Amazing
I could feel myself looking for the tracking dial
Glorious!! Thanks for posting!
18:32 Leo: "I used to think that it would be nice to be consumed by my instrument." Michael's reaction of knowing is wonderfully funny.
That whole closing talk by Leo is great. He quotes Carl Jung.
Write with your instrument; translateing in an inmediate sound your thought sounding words.
now that's the 90s!
Молодой! Очень искренне, на нерве
What open tuning is Chris playing in when he's playing "All Along the Watchtower"? Thanks for creating this video, a great deed!
Who thefk is Chris?? U mean Mike!! Show some respect! 🤐
theres mah man :D