I saw Monte 15 years ago at a little pub in Atlanta. There were probably 50-60 there... His first time there. Awesome to say the least. He came back one year later. I again drove 5 hours and had tickets months in advance. This time you could not move. Those 50 people told others what they saw one year back and now the little pub was pushing 200 and some didnt get in. I talked to lots of people. Id say 50% were in bands in Atl or guitarist or affiliated with music. We are the final say and we know genius when we see it. Dont let the 👎worry you. They aint nobody important. Long Live Monte !! M. Vaughan
@@mikevaughan3666 I’m sure I’ll start a war and should probably keep my trap shut, but...though montes skills are beyond compare, he really is technically unbelievable, but I’m almost always left with the feeling that he overplays and just kills the song.
@@MikaelLewisify honestly I agree with most cases of overplaying I think his stuff is very tasteful and makes what would be another pop song interesting
Interestingly enough, it’s actually the pick up that is in that guitar. Of course I tone comes from my fingers, but I bought that exact guitar, a 1987 Álvarez Yairi DY62c two weeks ago from someone in Macon Georgia as I was on tour, and I’m blown away at how when I play this song, it sounds just like Monte.
Just when you think this song can't get any better, that his playing can't get any sicker, he kicks it into overdrive. And then does it again, and again. Damn.
This song and his performance are just so much fun...still love this one after not hearing for a long time. What marvelous chops the man has! Not many players that can get around that much on an acoustic.
I remember when he first appeared on Austin City Limits. My buddy Greg had recorded it, and we kept rewinding and re-watching the whole goddam thing! We couldn't believe what we were seeing. It was a blast. RIP Greg.... It was a moment for both of us!
Saw Monte just last night. He's got a cover trio at a restaurant 5 minutes from the house- there goes every Thursday nite! Such a great player and fun to watch.
You can add him to the list of greats..Segovia, Bream, Page, Van Halen, Knoffler, Atkins, Gill...the list will never end of guitar players that make an effort. Who ever thought a guitar could do that!
why is this guy not a household name??? Truly years ahead of the current "beat on your acoustic and play it rhythmically" trend. the top of that guitar shows battle scars!!
Used to go see him when I was stationed in San Antonio.He played in clubs and bars in San Antonio Austin and surrounding areas. Had his first CD. Thought he'd make it big. Damn!
This is great. This song popped up in my spotify discover weekly. Instant favorite because of the guitar playing. Not often you see someone do a neck bend on an accoustic. Risky business right there. :P
I 'have seen Monte 4or5 times & every time he blew the roof off of the place. He plays acoustic because he doesn't have to play an electric. I remember the 1st time was at the festival in Lafayette ,La in April or May. He was jamming on the stage & I heard him from blocks away,when I got to the stage he was playing by himself & his band was in the wings taking a break.He said" How yall doing I'm just jamming by my self" he was playing Little Wing when he got to a certain spot in the song his band started playing along with him.It was just magic. As a matter of fact he signed my 12 string Alvarez when I saw him in Alexandria,La. years ago.He's a great guy.Very friendly
The first time I saw him was in Lafayette at Festival International in April, 2002. I stood beside Harry Shearer watching him sitting on the edge of the stage playing Romeo & Juliet. I got pics somewhere. I've seen him 5-6 times now. Amazing every time.
Some of the most amazing 12 minutes of guitar I have every experience. And equally amazing the underlying rhythm and beat the bassist and drummer provide. They allowed Monte to really shine as a definitive acoustic guitar virtuoso.
Nothing I can say is going to give that any more significance than it has on its own. Monte is Monte, and no one else can be. The guy is an original, awesome player in his own category.
Top flight musicianship and entertainment. Not often they run together. There's something about the rhythm building, condensing, and striking it on the head that reminds me of Classical Indian when it's charged.
Monte never ceases to amaze me. Just appreciate the skills and seemingly effortless way he performs. Artists of his caliber only show up in very limited instances. Support Monte and the other incredibly talented folk responsible for such pure bliss. You've seen them in TH-cam, now go purchase their products. After the last year in lockdown. They all could use our support! 😁
It's freakin 436 AM and I find myself stone cold sober standing in front of the TV at my girlfriend's house by myself jammin out as if I wrote the damn song my damn self ... I can feel every note and at same time mesmerized while watching Monte's fingers play.... WHEN WILL I
this dude is so bad ass - seen him several times including his bday party at gary clarks club. gary was hanging out front - didnt want to steal monte's thunder but had to be there just the same!
Yeah...we like all that stuff in between. No kidding that's all the stuff you know in one day! ; ) Excellent! Good to see a pretty recent video of you guys. Great little 3-piece band. 💜💚
I first saw Monte do a show on Austin City Limits, 1999. Same style, a little bit lighter, but still amazing. ?The stops/starts he does on this version show a band that is as tight as can be.
@ Chris mollO i totally agree i bet the losers who thumbed this song down couldn't play 1 % as good at Monte hes a beast awesomeness. If you cant touch the artist playing dont you dare thumb his down.
it would be cooL if Monte, Phil, and a new thunder-god did Madison once again, like 2020. how do you feel about that? OR, David Piggot makes a special appearance ? #MonteMontgomery
You have to take his performance in.. soak it up! Jimi Hendrix is lost to us bc of some distant cousin for $$$$. I’m an EVH fanboy. Steve Vai is doing his Hydra thing and it’s a Total Performance Phenomenon. I absolutely love it!! But… Monte Montgomery will always make me happiest!! That’s music right there…
This version made me laugh. It looks like he is thinking "I have to play this song..., again. I'm going to mix it up this time". Not exactly the version I'm used to, but very good nevertheless. This guy is such a great guitarist.
i've watched this over 20 times and i still don't believe it.
The greatest unknown guitarist. Not to mention that he is doing these runs on an acoustic guitar. Simply Incredible.
It's not electric or acoustic it's just..guitar.
@@JonnySublime Acoustic is harder to play like that than electric.
Whoever thumbed this down has no idea anything about musicians and how incredible what he's doing is!
Seriously, how could you not like this?
I saw Monte 15 years ago at a little pub in Atlanta. There were probably 50-60 there... His first time there. Awesome to say the least. He came back one year later. I again drove 5 hours and had tickets months in advance. This time you could not move. Those 50 people told others what they saw one year back and now the little pub was pushing 200 and some didnt get in. I talked to lots of people. Id say 50% were in bands in Atl or guitarist or affiliated with music. We are the final say and we know genius when we see it. Dont let the 👎worry you. They aint nobody important. Long Live Monte !! M. Vaughan
@@mikevaughan3666 I’m sure I’ll start a war and should probably keep my trap shut, but...though montes skills are beyond compare, he really is technically unbelievable, but I’m almost always left with the feeling that he overplays and just kills the song.
@@MikaelLewisify honestly I agree with most cases of overplaying I think his stuff is very tasteful and makes what would be another pop song interesting
@@MikaelLewisify I read an interview where he said he played acoustic to "Hold him Back". Overplaying? Maybe, but I'll take it that way, any day.
That guitar deserves a documentary special, how many years has it served Monte? What a maestro and 3-piece band!
"That was most everything I know in A" :D What a guy...
A true guitar god more people should know about!
His tone is all in his fingers. He just always hits the sweet spot.
Interestingly enough, it’s actually the pick up that is in that guitar. Of course I tone comes from my fingers, but I bought that exact guitar, a 1987 Álvarez Yairi DY62c two weeks ago from someone in Macon Georgia as I was on tour, and I’m blown away at how when I play this song, it sounds just like Monte.
Honestly I had not heard of Mr Montgomery but he is flippin amazing
...when will I...ever quit listening to this, its epic.
Just when you think this song can't get any better, that his playing can't get any sicker, he kicks it into overdrive. And then does it again, and again. Damn.
I’m so glad I was recommended to listen to this guy. Clean tones and a great lead singer and rhythm guitarist!
Lol His lead playing isn't too bad either. 🤣
This song and his performance are just so much fun...still love this one after not hearing for a long time. What marvelous chops the man has! Not many players that can get around that much on an acoustic.
Got to visit with him briefly at a show in Denton last night. He has great tone and vocal range is wonderful still. Funny guy, yet humble to me.
I remember when he first appeared on Austin City Limits. My buddy Greg had recorded it, and we kept rewinding and re-watching the whole goddam thing! We couldn't believe what we were seeing. It was a blast. RIP Greg.... It was a moment for both of us!
The "Evel Knievel of Guitar".
Saw Monte just last night. He's got a cover trio at a restaurant 5 minutes from the house- there goes every Thursday nite! Such a great player and fun to watch.
Where is that please love to see him go to Austin couple times a year
You can add him to the list of greats..Segovia, Bream, Page, Van Halen, Knoffler, Atkins, Gill...the list will never end of guitar players that make an effort. Who ever thought a guitar could do that!
No words can describe how phenomenal that piece of LIVE music is. I am dumbfounded but happy that I found it!
One of my favorite guitar players on the planet! And his voice is incredible ❤! Respect brother!
Simply amazing!
why is this guy not a household name??? Truly years ahead of the current "beat on your acoustic and play it rhythmically" trend. the top of that guitar shows battle scars!!
I asked the same thing the first time I saw him live in front of 30 people in Austin...in 1998.
He is a household name in my house:-)
Totally agree. I love his guitar, reminds me of Willie's. Have been listening and following him for years. One of my favorite musicians.
He's a household name in my house! Ha! Pure greatness.
Saw you in Austin with Bass & Maresh 11/2021. Thank you guys. Monty is a GOD.
Used to go see him when I was stationed in San Antonio.He played in clubs and bars in San Antonio Austin and surrounding areas. Had his first CD. Thought he'd make it big. Damn!
Rarely does such style collide with such talent in the soul of one human being, but the force of it here just bowls me over.
Props to whoever shot and edited this. Excellent camera work.
David Piggott on bass and Jamie Bell on drums.
The 20 seconds from 6:15 - 6:35 are so damn beautiful. The bend at the end gives me chills everytime.
You will enjoy this one: th-cam.com/video/XHd2x9NRRhU/w-d-xo.html
This is great. This song popped up in my spotify discover weekly. Instant favorite because of the guitar playing. Not often you see someone do a neck bend on an accoustic. Risky business right there. :P
I 'have seen Monte 4or5 times & every time he blew the roof off of the place. He plays acoustic because he doesn't have to play an electric. I remember the 1st time was at the festival in Lafayette ,La in April or May. He was jamming on the stage & I heard him from blocks away,when I got to the stage he was playing by himself & his band was in the wings taking a break.He said" How yall doing I'm just jamming by my self" he was playing Little Wing when he got to a certain spot in the song his band started playing along with him.It was just magic.
As a matter of fact he signed my 12 string Alvarez when I saw him in Alexandria,La. years ago.He's a great guy.Very friendly
The first time I saw him was in Lafayette at Festival International in April, 2002. I stood beside Harry Shearer watching him sitting on the edge of the stage playing Romeo & Juliet. I got pics somewhere. I've seen him 5-6 times now. Amazing every time.
unbelievable good , why I didn't know him before? Awesome.
Love Monte. Saw him do an acoustic show in CT like 10 years ago and been hoping he comes back in this direction but alas😢
Some of the most amazing 12 minutes of guitar I have every experience. And equally amazing the underlying rhythm and beat the bassist and drummer provide. They allowed Monte to really shine as a definitive acoustic guitar virtuoso.
One of a kind of all time! Come to Tucson please Monte!
Humanity asked for a LEGEND! Here he is and most of us never knew him! Sad times!
our favorite Monty song
This guy is amazing!!!!! Thanx a 1,000,000,000,000,000. I can't believe what I'm hearing as I write this!!!!!!
Nothing I can say is going to give that any more significance than it has on its own. Monte is Monte, and no one else can be. The guy is an original, awesome player in his own category.
Used to be one of my favorite songs twenty years ago! Wow! My favorite parts are when the bass and drums disappear and only him. Oustanding performer!
This is Perfection! I listen to it often!
Top flight musicianship and entertainment. Not often they run together. There's something about the rhythm building, condensing, and striking it on the head that reminds me of Classical Indian when it's charged.
Monte never ceases to amaze me. Just appreciate the skills and seemingly effortless way he performs. Artists of his caliber only show up in very limited instances. Support Monte and the other incredibly talented folk responsible for such pure bliss. You've seen them in TH-cam, now go purchase their products. After the last year in lockdown. They all could use our support! 😁
I saw Monte at the Flora-Bama roadhouse about 10 yrs. ago and thought he was the best I had seen! Now I know he was!!!
Astonishing guitar playing
Incredible Player ~ Amazing how some just have it...!
dude is killin it!
this man was born to play and thanks to Kloud9 sounds fantastic doing so! Nice werk sir!
The greatest here is, just amazing.
It's freakin 436 AM and I find myself stone cold sober standing in front of the TV at my girlfriend's house by myself jammin out as if I wrote the damn song my damn self ... I can feel every note and at same time mesmerized while watching Monte's fingers play.... WHEN WILL I
Astonishing
Just found this. Way cool!
The textbook definition of polished...but with groove. Buckethead a close second.
That guitar job is a piece of art!
Great job Monte, I hope you're doing well. It sure looked like you're having fun here.
The things he does with that guitar!!!
This lad is just wonderful.
The breakdown from 1:12 to 1:22 is SO CLEAN AND CRISP!!!
I like this song a lot!
Monte is a very gracious dude with a HUGE heart!!! Thanks Monte!! We're ready for a new album brother!!
This guy is mesmerising
Everybody in my ever lovin' musical church be shakin' and DANCIN'!! When will I indeed!
John~
American Net'Zen
Just outstanding - thx for posting!!!!
Mind. Blown. :-)
Dude just plain ROCKS!
It is so beautiful!
this dude is so bad ass - seen him several times including his bday party at gary clarks club. gary was hanging out front - didnt want to steal monte's thunder but had to be there just the same!
Yeah...we like all that stuff in between. No kidding that's all the stuff you know in one day! ; ) Excellent! Good to see a pretty recent video of you guys. Great little 3-piece band. 💜💚
Monte is the man!
absolutely beautiful guitar playing!
Monte ♥ Outstanding!
Looking forward to seeing you Friday Night in Arlington Texas!!
WOW!
Monte!!
the master!
Love Love your music!!
Spectacular playing, he must have fingers of steel to bend those acoustic gauge guitar strings. Amazing.
Wow!!!✌💜🤟😎
Unbelievable can't wait September 21st 2013 at the Gordan Center in Owings Mills Maryland
Mind....blown.....
The version of this song from LIVE AT WORKPLAY is the absolute best!! Monty is incredible 🤘🤘
I've seen him a few times here in Atlanta and he's a BA plain and simple...just a BA
Thanks for another killer upload!!
The coolest around
great playing!!!!
Walk that Flat top, YEA!
fucking.under rated.saw him in Nashville. bad fucking ass
holy... skill boy!!
I first saw Monte do a show on Austin City Limits, 1999. Same style, a little bit lighter, but still amazing. ?The stops/starts he does on this version show a band that is as tight as can be.
Unbelievable. Really. It must be band from another planet. They can't possibly be human.
Kick ass Monty !
yea monte is great
2:30- 2:34 did you see him shake the fire off his hand after that solo!!!!!
@ Chris mollO i totally agree i bet the losers who thumbed this song down couldn't play 1 % as good at Monte hes a beast awesomeness. If you cant touch the artist playing dont you dare thumb his down.
Nice!
it would be cooL if Monte, Phil, and a new thunder-god did Madison once again, like 2020. how do you feel about that? OR, David Piggot makes a special appearance ? #MonteMontgomery
♥MONTE♥MONTE♥MONTE♥
You have to take his performance in.. soak it up! Jimi Hendrix is lost to us bc of some distant cousin for $$$$.
I’m an EVH fanboy. Steve Vai is doing his Hydra thing and it’s a Total Performance Phenomenon. I absolutely love it!! But…
Monte Montgomery will always make me happiest!! That’s music right there…
This guys is fabulous~!
they are the epitome of musicians full of respect for each other, having a blast doing their tunes!
Amazing musician. I can't help but think of the boss on the IT Crowd every time I see him, though.
I cannot grasp the fact that he can sing while playing all that pretty complicated stuff during the verses at the same time! 0.o
This version made me laugh. It looks like he is thinking "I have to play this song..., again. I'm going to mix it up this time". Not exactly the version I'm used to, but very good nevertheless. This guy is such a great guitarist.