Phil Keaggy

[dar512]

I saw Phil Keaggy in concert last Friday. The guy is an amazing acoustic guitarist. He can play incredible riff after incredible riff and each part sounds logical and very musical.

Snopes says this story is untrue or at least not proven. But after seeing him play, you could see how such a story could get started.

The other thing he did, which I had never seen done live, is that he would play a riff and loop it -- then add layers on top of that. He got some very intricate stuff going on this way.

He's also got a very listenable high-tenor voice. Considering that he's in his late 50s, I was amazed at how good a range he still has.

[Flint]

I'm so jealous. I love Acoustic Sketches.

Sounds like he had a "boomerang" pedal (which drummers are also using to great effect).

And I assume you're referring to the "Jimi Hendrix said he was the best guitarist in the world" story.

[dar512]

Originally Posted by Flint

I'm so jealous. I love Acoustic Sketches.

Sounds like he had a "boomerang" pedal (which drummers are also using to great effect).

And I assume you're referring to the "Jimi Hendrix said he was the best guitarist in the world" story.

That's the one.

[Flint]

Then, just as Jimi was getting into a good number on his axe, his amp blew and he sauntered off stage, leaving a hapless session drummer (with pasted-on sideburns) and bass player in an impromptu jam that had no chance of ever gelling.

Unfortunately, this was before the days of YouTube...