Homeskoolin’ Bonus.... “Are…You Going….To San…Francisco?”

Uncle Larry shares a few rehearsal memories from a super fun gig that happened in San Francisco over the last few days.
He got to see some old friends and play some good old rock and roll with some of his bosses, past and present.... and had an absolutely lovely time.
(and now, Tom Bukovac takes over speaking)
These clips taken from the Jimmy Irsay exhibit that happened on 12/10/22, in San Francisco CA, starring:
Ann Wilson, Little Johnny Fogerty, Stephen Stills, Buddy Guy, Kenny Aronoff, Kenny Wayne, Ebo, Tony Lucido, Mike Mills, Mike Wanchic, Danny Nucci, Stephen Barber, Jeffrey Gorman, Carmella Ramsey, Edgerrin James and others.
Special thank you to Paul Moak for letting me borrow his amazing sounding resonator guitar.
If anyone out there has one EXACTLY like this one for sale i will buy it.
Tony Lucido is filmed here playing the famed Alembic fretless bass that John Mcvie used on this little Fleetwood Mac album you may have heard called "Rumours".
The fretboard is shiny aluminum....pretty cool bass. Jimmy bought it for a song.
Bottom line…let me say once again...i am SO thankful and grateful for all the cool places this instrument that i have worked sooooooooo hard at in this life has taken me....i will NEVER take it for granted.
The magic equation that applies to basically everything in life....it's 99% drive...1%t talent.
Work ethic trumps EVERYTHING.
and way more importantly than all this, i want to say goodbye to a dear friend....Zak Godwin II.
see you down the road bro bro

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  • @stevie6423
    @stevie6423 Жыл бұрын

    That bit with the strings at the end is pure bliss

  • @guitinwidit

    @guitinwidit

    Жыл бұрын

    Those players probably don't realize yet what a truly special moment that was. They will, though.

  • @tedfarmer8510

    @tedfarmer8510

    Жыл бұрын

    Love it!

  • @markfrye4723

    @markfrye4723

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it was!

  • @RJD0314

    @RJD0314

    Жыл бұрын

    After he walked off, a couple of them looked like they were thinking "Who was that masked man?" 🙂

  • @Mooselola
    @Mooselola Жыл бұрын

    I feel very privileged getting a peak behind these musical productions with some amazing musicians! Thanks Uncle Larry!

  • @davidpepper442
    @davidpepper442 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Tom, so sorry about the loss of your friend.

  • @howabouthetruth2157

    @howabouthetruth2157

    2 ай бұрын

    Oh man, I wonder if this was/is his same friend, where Tom actually walked into his close friend's home & found him deceased. That's just terrible, in every way. Not sure if it's the same friend though. ??????

  • @rylieriley
    @rylieriley Жыл бұрын

    The Weight, with those strings, sounds freaking gorgeous.

  • @RollieFingers59
    @RollieFingers59 Жыл бұрын

    These views behind the scenes never get old. Watching Little Tommy from Cleveland with those string folks at the end warms the heart.

  • @ianngalbraith
    @ianngalbraith Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tom. You’re such an important voice in the guitar community….it’s great having a seat in your classroom 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @cosmicdog62
    @cosmicdog62 Жыл бұрын

    Tom, condolences on the loss of your friend Zak may he rest in peace.

  • @TheMujiFuji
    @TheMujiFuji Жыл бұрын

    The bit with the string players is awesome.

  • @rjdblues80
    @rjdblues80 Жыл бұрын

    I was there! You guys were awesome! Took my wife 3 boys and 2 brothers, it was amazing. My 9 year old got home and has been wanting to play his guitar all day today. thanks

  • @eltee4565
    @eltee4565 Жыл бұрын

    Wish I could like this twice for that string section bonus ending. They’re looking at Uncle Larry like “I don’t know this guy but he has my undivided attention.” Beautiful in all respects.

  • @MichaelAntus
    @MichaelAntus Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the treat Uncle Larry. That part at the end was extra cool. Much respect...

  • @sametsean
    @sametsean Жыл бұрын

    You’re like a musical Johnny Appleseed man! Traveling around and teaching pros and noobs alike. Any style of music. Any time. All the time. Sharing the joy. Spreading the joy of music in this Crazy Crazy World. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!!!!

  • @model_number_band
    @model_number_band Жыл бұрын

    Damn, I teared up on the orchestral moment of you leading the strings... Man, just beautiful.

  • @ccaputa
    @ccaputa Жыл бұрын

    Not many people can live their dream life. You've worked hard for it, you deserve it.

  • @almostintheband2178
    @almostintheband2178 Жыл бұрын

    Ok the Sweet Child of Mine intertwined lick is awesome. And the look on your face of utter joy when you’re teaching the strings is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen Bukovich. 🙌🏻

  • @jaydee4077
    @jaydee4077 Жыл бұрын

    That resonator is cool. It's like a Supro and a Dobro had a baby.

  • @niguel4438
    @niguel4438 Жыл бұрын

    The strings at the end were sublime Tom.

  • @ciggy_

    @ciggy_

    Жыл бұрын

    When you just hear strings like this you really are reminded off the fact that they were made to all project perfectly along each other To me that’s probably the most magnificent piece of human engineering ever created

  • @dieterbierman9803
    @dieterbierman9803 Жыл бұрын

    I bet not only us, the mere viewers, enjoyed those strings... But YOU yourself as well (standing in the middle of it) !!

  • @gwbuilder5779
    @gwbuilder5779 Жыл бұрын

    Tom, You have certainly earned your place as one of the great musicians of our time. The recognition of your peers is well deserved.👌 Thank you for sharing your experiences with all of us. Absolutely amazing!🤙

  • @LostMyMojo100
    @LostMyMojo100 Жыл бұрын

    I love Tom working with the string section... Sweet!!!

  • @thurstonhowls7723
    @thurstonhowls7723 Жыл бұрын

    The Weight with strings sounded amazing!!! Good grief…

  • @kitano0
    @kitano0 Жыл бұрын

    I don't think I've heard strings on "The Weight" before, and considering how many times in my life I've heard it, that's an amazing thing. But, boy, that was instant goose-bumps! Why hasn't anyone done it before?

  • @Guitarjammers01
    @Guitarjammers01 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my god the string section playing the weight was so beautiful !!

  • @AnodyneHipsterInfluencer
    @AnodyneHipsterInfluencer Жыл бұрын

    More proof that we're the luckiest audience of viewers on KZread in my humble opinion. Such a sincere privilege to have access like this. On top of guest appearances by KWS (a guy who's just incredibly cool and down to Earth for such an acclaimed musician), sweet Ebo and Brother Tony (what a _rig_ btw! Mr. Irsay coming with *THE* Alembic used on _Rumors_ running into a pair of old flip tops? 🔥🔥🔥) we're also given several slick chords and a radical little fifths lick to add into our repertoire. At this point of about two and a half years watching _The Home Skoolin Show_ I can safely say that *at least* 50% of my cooler chords have been copped off Uncle Larry.

  • @sirvicemanone

    @sirvicemanone

    Жыл бұрын

    Tru dat

  • @philroselle1514
    @philroselle1514 Жыл бұрын

    The strings on The Weight were beautiful!!

  • @johnkontos
    @johnkontos Жыл бұрын

    Loved the ending with Uncle Larry's Philharmonic Orchestra! Magical stuff! 😎

  • @Noitpure
    @Noitpure Жыл бұрын

    The strings at the end…beautiful!!!

  • @joshellyson
    @joshellyson Жыл бұрын

    Uncle Larry, your genuine gratitude for where your drive has taken is one of the real marks of great artists. And i would imagine for most of us, and certainly myself, i am so grateful for your willingness to take us on the journey a bit. Becoming one of your virtual roadies is one of those points of gratitude.

  • @missopowers
    @missopowers Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Tom. Another lovely video.

  • @andrewb4322
    @andrewb4322 Жыл бұрын

    Thx again Uncle Larry, just love seeing these rehearsal sessions.

  • @stevehamm5499
    @stevehamm5499 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Tom! My name is Steve. Just wanted to let you know that I live in NorCal, and I was there the night of this concert. It was stunning, and so good that I cannot describe the quality of the musicians, especially you. Absolutely magic. Thanks so much for your giving to our Homeskoolin’ Class. You continue to be an absolute inspiration. All the best to you this Holiday season. Rock on brother!!!

  • @mikecunningham1269
    @mikecunningham1269 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Thanks for the peak behind the scenes.

  • @joeldowdy404
    @joeldowdy404 Жыл бұрын

    So awesome Uncle Larry!! God Bless!!

  • @Larry-Art179
    @Larry-Art179 Жыл бұрын

    this is excellent Thanks Tom

  • @hangtite87
    @hangtite87 Жыл бұрын

    CHILLS! Thanks for taking us along.

  • @DreaNEO
    @DreaNEO Жыл бұрын

    THANKS BUK, for the field trip. These are always so fun

  • @silcoxone
    @silcoxone Жыл бұрын

    Awesome man! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

  • @guitfinger
    @guitfinger Жыл бұрын

    you deserve every little bit of your success. Thanx for sharing so much

  • @georgebaader9817
    @georgebaader9817 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for these awesome videos!! It was great to see the joy in your face as you worked with the string section. Condolences to you on the loss of your friend.

  • @traceybaker9750
    @traceybaker9750 Жыл бұрын

    Uncle Larry living the dream, and letting us take a peak of heaven. Awesome.

  • @annamarielund6070
    @annamarielund6070 Жыл бұрын

    Best day ever! Thank everyone who had a part of putting on the show! It was so inspiring!

  • @niguel4438
    @niguel4438 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic Tom. Love that resonator.

  • @brownmonkeybananayellow
    @brownmonkeybananayellow Жыл бұрын

    Loved the ending

  • @Josh-ix2ot
    @Josh-ix2ot Жыл бұрын

    That last part was the coolest thing I've seen while, awesome Tom!

  • @randyrothschild7340
    @randyrothschild7340 Жыл бұрын

    It’s so cool to see how the songs come together for such great musicians. Thank you a thousand times for the peek into the process!

  • @calmthemonster
    @calmthemonster Жыл бұрын

    When those strings kicked in toward the end :O !! Beautiful.

  • @tommyraper3895
    @tommyraper3895 Жыл бұрын

    Love this stuff Little Tommy! Keep it coming!

  • @philipperouch6196
    @philipperouch6196 Жыл бұрын

    amazing as always :)

  • @trouschyoutub
    @trouschyoutub Жыл бұрын

    Super amazing to get to be a fly on Uncle Larry's wall once again! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

  • @sangertx9077

    @sangertx9077

    Жыл бұрын

    Pure GREATNESS!!! It’s priceless access to behind the scenes stuff…just hanging with my favorite guitar player on the planet!

  • @jimlabos
    @jimlabos Жыл бұрын

    These Fly On The Wall moments have got to be my favourite. Thanks for letting us visit a bot of your world (with no edits) Uncle Larry (although at my age I should be your uncle).

  • @dustinrieseberg8707
    @dustinrieseberg8707 Жыл бұрын

    Best channel on KZread by FAR!

  • @Terry_Dale
    @Terry_Dale Жыл бұрын

    Love these behind the scenes look at what you and those other amazing musicians do. Us normal people never get to see this, thanks for what you do.

  • @bluesslider76
    @bluesslider76 Жыл бұрын

    Yeah the strings at the end were icing on the cake. Awesome

  • @graemero5532
    @graemero5532 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tom. The bit at the end with the string section was very cool.

  • @deandaniel4911
    @deandaniel4911 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Uncle Larry ! Your killin' me ! 🍻

  • @gregmock6808
    @gregmock6808 Жыл бұрын

    Really lifts up a rainy Oregon evening to have these backstage passes....man, Stephen Stills and John Fogerty with Tom....that's a hot ticket show

  • @bearblackhawk9362

    @bearblackhawk9362

    Жыл бұрын

    And kenny arnoff on drums.

  • @mojo6778
    @mojo6778 Жыл бұрын

    These behind the scene videos are priceless! Thank you Uncle Larry for giving us a sneak peak into the life of a successful musician!

  • @jonnybeck6723
    @jonnybeck6723 Жыл бұрын

    Thanx Tommy... I remain amazed at how Annie & Co. nail these tunes so very nicely.

  • @ralphtimewell2745
    @ralphtimewell2745 Жыл бұрын

    Love watching this kind of stuff cheers.

  • @jimmyfrombrooklyn8550
    @jimmyfrombrooklyn8550 Жыл бұрын

    That rhythm section! Kenny starts the song like a boss! And away we go! Great stuff like always Tommy! Thanks for sharing

  • @patmcwilliamsmusic
    @patmcwilliamsmusic Жыл бұрын

    Huge bass!! Love it! Very cool National your playing. Need one of those. Thanks for taking the time to let us into your world uncle Larry

  • @bikesndrums
    @bikesndrums Жыл бұрын

    And the string section- how cool is that - music carries on through the young!

  • @daviddunkin7454
    @daviddunkin7454 Жыл бұрын

    So cool Tom, thx for the inside backstage pass. Love you sir…

  • @lancesheffield1212
    @lancesheffield1212 Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed that...hearing the acoustic with the strings puts a smile on your face!

  • @TheFeelButton
    @TheFeelButton Жыл бұрын

    Love the Uncle Larry string band! Cheers Tom!!

  • @limpindug
    @limpindug Жыл бұрын

    Super, cracking, magic guys, really enjoyed the Paganinis jam. Thanks to all for sharing. 👍👍👍👍🥃Respect to you mate.

  • @pauldavis5489
    @pauldavis5489 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Tom! That was great!

  • @sharileesweetmusic4359
    @sharileesweetmusic4359 Жыл бұрын

    OH MY GOD "I NEED YOU RIGHT NOW" I think we're done.. You got this...I'm dying oval here Mitch

  • @turkeeg7644
    @turkeeg7644 Жыл бұрын

    My Goodness....the string playing with Uncle Larry was what the tickets could have been for. Sublime.

  • @koolkat808hawaii
    @koolkat808hawaii Жыл бұрын

    Cool Axe. Glad to see you on this gig.

  • @mattkesterson8356
    @mattkesterson8356 Жыл бұрын

    Man…wish I was you in this moment. Thanks for keeping the dream alive. Joyous for you.

  • @dr.buzzvonjellar8862
    @dr.buzzvonjellar8862 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing Tom! Damn you got soul

  • @okanagan4sun
    @okanagan4sun Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tom, Pleasure getting to watch the live rehearsal from a floor wedge view! Kenny Aronoff the legend, counting the band in. Top notch. The string section on The Weight, in the hallway… really great stuff. 👌🏻

  • @dewwhatchadew1
    @dewwhatchadew1 Жыл бұрын

    Uncle Larry you are a freaking Legend kind Sir. your ear an playing are so amazing to me. I just love what you do.

  • @curtishansen7270
    @curtishansen7270 Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff!!

  • @davidgalemusic9546
    @davidgalemusic9546 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Tom, for the rehearsal footage. I was at the concert. It was very cool. Probably 5000 in attendance despite bad weather. Thanks again! ps love to hear more about the resonator guitar; it/you sounded great.

  • @ericsfc1ea.16
    @ericsfc1ea.16 Жыл бұрын

    Yet another excellent video behind the scenes of a bunch of really great players from good ol uncle Larry, keep on rockin! I'm digging the "National electric resonator(?)" would love to see that guitar on an @ home vid sometime but realize it may be in one of your ready to go boxes. Thanks for your tutelage. The orchestral ending was really nice even the singing!

  • @benallmark9671
    @benallmark9671 Жыл бұрын

    Tom , you will go down in the history books for of course your studio work but also for sharing clips like these. Simply amazing , thank you Sir.

  • @miller8084
    @miller8084 Жыл бұрын

    Just flew in from Eastern Europe and was met by Uncle Larry and this vid. What a great “welcome home.” Love the backstage view! Keep those coming, please.

  • @georgejungle2255
    @georgejungle2255 Жыл бұрын

    That was pretty tight. Sounded every bit of how I heard it growing up. Blowing Kenny’s mind was hilarious and 2 nice checks. Was just watching cbs morning and there’s uncle Larry standing behind Jim Irsay. Lol

  • @carairn4201
    @carairn4201 Жыл бұрын

    Tony on that bass!!! Yes! So cool. Wish we could have made it out there to see y’all! Thank you for sharing this behind the scenes treat. All the love for Ann and the Dawgs. 💜✌🏼🔥💜

  • @ScottMcdonaldMusic
    @ScottMcdonaldMusic Жыл бұрын

    Uncle Larry the conductor. Dude, you are the coolest.

  • @williamphillips1852
    @williamphillips1852 Жыл бұрын

    Tom I know you hear this all the time but man you are an awesome dude! So humble and talented. I hope you thank the good lord for your amazing gift! Really appreciate you giving us the on stage performance. It shows me how versatile you have to be to do what you do every day. Hope you and your family have a wonderful safe and happy Christmas.

  • @youKnowWho3311
    @youKnowWho3311 Жыл бұрын

    The ending was like a sophisticated skinny version of school of rock. I loved the strings and Uncle Larry in the round! It was cool to see you in that situation as the maestro.

  • @JasonHobbsGuitarist
    @JasonHobbsGuitarist Жыл бұрын

    Mr. Moak is a good friend to let you use that beauty. It’s sounds awesome Tom. ✌️

  • @jeffcooley1861
    @jeffcooley1861 Жыл бұрын

    Ah hell!! I'll just say it! I love you Uncle Larry!

  • @megawattblue
    @megawattblue Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Tom for the invite. That was golden!

  • @richprincipe749
    @richprincipe749 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking us to work with you!!

  • @56erebus56
    @56erebus56 Жыл бұрын

    Uncle Larry - I loved seeing you play in Indy with the Jim Irsay Band. Yall were amazing!

  • @waynepatton689
    @waynepatton689 Жыл бұрын

    Tom… Uncle Larry… I have to say that being able to see, hear and interact with a professional musician and learn the intricacies of the trade and the inside look at things is really something. I started playing when I was 9. I’m 51 now and the thought that, between then and relatively recently, of having a window to a side of music that most people would only get to know by some random chance is nothing short of incredible. Thanks a million. I know it’s long winded but really, thanks a lot!!

  • @zackbeattymusic4538
    @zackbeattymusic4538 Жыл бұрын

    Uncle Larry leading the Strings. What a musical treat!

  • @jimmyhartman573
    @jimmyhartman573 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Tom . . . . Uncle Larry bringing the Real life behind the scenes . . for all you do 4 us pickers and grinners

  • @elijahbattles8474
    @elijahbattles8474 Жыл бұрын

    Man that was great. I’ve always wanted to play with strings (violins) like that. I bet it’s euphoric.

  • @jlore6344
    @jlore6344 Жыл бұрын

    Great to see Ann and some of the Amazin dogs together in our lovely little city (SF). The Uncle Larry orchestra was an added bonus!

  • @leslieperry3001
    @leslieperry3001 Жыл бұрын

    I feel like I’m there ! Fabulous !

  • @stratmagic6893
    @stratmagic6893 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Tom, sorry for the loss of your friend. See you down the road would make a great title for one of your more melancholy melodies on your next album. I have lost a few friends in the last couple of years. It is one of those sad facts of life as you get older. Thanks for bringing this great content and making our lives better while we are still here to enjoy it.

  • @SKULLFVK3D
    @SKULLFVK3D Жыл бұрын

    can we just give uncle larry a doctorate in teaching already. the man has a gift, i think he could teach ice how to freeze.

  • @SeeCSeesCC

    @SeeCSeesCC

    7 ай бұрын

    ❤and make it even cooler

  • @espana2172
    @espana2172 Жыл бұрын

    Uncle Larry nails it. The bass, an Alembic is all you will ever need. Great drummer.

  • @simondixon6761
    @simondixon6761 Жыл бұрын

    Killer footage uncle Larry! 👋👋👋

  • @earlfarrior2100
    @earlfarrior2100 Жыл бұрын

    Is this not just the greatest You tube channel EVER? Thanks Uncle Larry. WHAT kind of dobro is Uncle Larry playing????