Homeskoolin’ Volume 115, Tom Bukovac, “An Apple A Day”

A quick thank you to the Homeskoolers for the kind words regarding the Plexi Soul album that was released Oct 28th on Bandcamp.
And…..a quick interview with Bruce Bouton, a dear old friend, who happens to be one of the most legendary pedal steel guitar players on the planet.
Thank you for watching the program friends.

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  • @501chorusecho
    @501chorusecho2 жыл бұрын

    tombukovac.bandcamp.com/album/plexi-soul

  • @fly51256

    @fly51256

    2 жыл бұрын

    Totally expected steel string to play the video out. Still cool.

  • @charliejohnson7703

    @charliejohnson7703

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was up until midnight playing along with the tracks that I've trying to learn so far. It's SO FUN!

  • @RipVDub

    @RipVDub

    2 жыл бұрын

    Doctor, "Cop Show Music" takes me back to the crime ridden streets of San Francisco with officer Harry Callihan. Hat tip to the musicians and producers. The album is outstanding!

  • @drivenmad7676

    @drivenmad7676

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aaarrgh!!! I was wondering what kind of pickups are in that pedal steal:) LOL Thank you Uncle Larry, i love Home Skoolin.

  • @CarstenGoeke

    @CarstenGoeke

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great album Tom. Bought it as .wav file and sounds awesome man. Thanks ✌🏼

  • @nathanschock4858
    @nathanschock48582 жыл бұрын

    67 yrs old and still practicing. Gold, Bruce!

  • @300atThermopylae
    @300atThermopylae2 жыл бұрын

    What I wouldn't give for a chance to sit in the corner of that room and listen to you guys talk all day (not to mention play). As always, thanks for the inside peek!

  • @juanblanco3187
    @juanblanco31872 жыл бұрын

    What a trip seeing Gordon passing in the background and actually knowing who He is. I Love this channel Uncle Larry.

  • @pbluuz4509
    @pbluuz45092 жыл бұрын

    It's probably the best collection of music I've listened to in at least a decade. And yes, CDs would be welcome.

  • @Az_1987
    @Az_19872 жыл бұрын

    Can you believe that we live in a time where we can listen to dudes like this just talk about music. May we never take it for granted. This sort of thing is absolute gold and should be treated as such.

  • @fiddlefolk
    @fiddlefolk2 жыл бұрын

    Bruce Bouton and Ray Flacke spun me on my head with Highway 40 blues when I was 12 yrs old.... Seriously, the song that made me want to play! Years later and I can still fuck that song up to the point of almost not recognizing it. Lol

  • @cosmonaut9942
    @cosmonaut99422 жыл бұрын

    Can't even describe how much I love the new album. So many discoveries since finding this channel. Embarrassed to say that I had never even heard of Tom Bukovac before covid hit. Now, one of my favorite guitar players. No covid doldrums for me, just excited to learn new things on guitar after being stagnant for a decade.

  • @craigthomasson8565
    @craigthomasson8565 Жыл бұрын

    Man, what a treat to get an inside view into a world most people would otherwise never get to experience in any meaningful way. Thanks so much.

  • @JonHusiar
    @JonHusiar2 жыл бұрын

    New record rules Tom! Bruce said it best, “Appreciate what you do Tom, inspiring so many people.” 👍🍻

  • @guitartuber
    @guitartuber2 жыл бұрын

    “You never stop practicing” - maybe my favorite line from the whole thing. After 25 years, I’m still trying to master the fretboard and recently picked up spider exercises again. Homeskoolin channel has been a huge inspiration! Love the album(s), Tom. I was doinkin’ around with Power of the Minor 5 play along last night. Grateful for such an inspiring practice tool!

  • @moshezarviv1252
    @moshezarviv12522 жыл бұрын

    Tom , you grab such love from your buddy musicians . not surprised though because you feel just the same for them !

  • @johnbeckler6027
    @johnbeckler60272 жыл бұрын

    "At 65 years..." this is it. Learning every day. Just an incredible sweet soul/musician.

  • @johnbeckler6027

    @johnbeckler6027

    2 жыл бұрын

    sorry... 67

  • @tomcoryell

    @tomcoryell

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johnbeckler6027 you can edit. Hit the three dots. KZread tip from fellow homeskooler! Rock on John!

  • @telecasteroil
    @telecasteroil2 жыл бұрын

    I'm practicing and praying everyday!!!!

  • @richsadowsky8580
    @richsadowsky85802 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic episode Tommy. Love it when you give us a glimpse into the life of studio musicians. Above all else, I love the way you interact with people and call them sweet and given them mucho respect. You get what you give. Loved Bruce's joke about Macca providing the advice to not drop names! I truly feel that discovering your channel has been the best thing to come out of the pandemic.

  • @laufonseca4444
    @laufonseca44442 жыл бұрын

    Great conversation. Thank you very much for all the great advices and knowledge in general.

  • @japanjay
    @japanjay2 жыл бұрын

    Man, talk about humble people. These guys are all legends but are some of the most real, down to earth folks out there.

  • @joshellyson
    @joshellyson2 жыл бұрын

    Ah Uncle Larry, what a gift you and all your mates are. Hearing real musicians talk about music is so wonderful. And so impressed with the genuine affection shared between all you cats. Who knows, maybe i am getting a little closer to being a real musician....cause i am hankering to play pedal steel..., but may need to rethink that craziness. What a treasure you are!

  • @evilgiraffe
    @evilgiraffe2 жыл бұрын

    Great episode. Loved this.

  • @Larry-Art179
    @Larry-Art1792 жыл бұрын

    Just purchased Tommys wonderful Plexi Soul album from bandcamp. Been there from the start of his Homeskoolin days so I want to encourage another one

  • @abradfordajb
    @abradfordajb2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video. I love the longer ones.

  • @garyj6006
    @garyj60062 жыл бұрын

    Very good interview! Made me think of my old Roy Smeck Harmony steel that I (tried to) play for a couple years in the 1970s and still have down in the basement.

  • @tomcoryell

    @tomcoryell

    2 жыл бұрын

    Roy Smeck- Wizard of the strings!

  • @reiddillashaw2383
    @reiddillashaw23832 жыл бұрын

    Awesome studio visit. Thanks Tom!

  • @MichaelWilson-ri9pn
    @MichaelWilson-ri9pn2 жыл бұрын

    Man. Honestly. Thank you for this. Warms the heart ❤

  • @RollieFingers59
    @RollieFingers592 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff Tom, love meeting all these fine artists and getting the behind the scenes glimpses

  • @matthewchristianson96
    @matthewchristianson962 жыл бұрын

    love the new record Tom!

  • @meanmud1
    @meanmud12 жыл бұрын

    GREAT Video - Thanks Tom!!

  • @peterpolfeldt3083
    @peterpolfeldt30832 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed this, inspiring..

  • @paulmckeown5672
    @paulmckeown56722 жыл бұрын

    Just bought it Tom. Thanks for recording it!

  • @jonnybeck6723
    @jonnybeck67232 жыл бұрын

    Love this sort of thing so I can experience things vicariously...

  • @Frankyandhisguitar
    @Frankyandhisguitar2 жыл бұрын

    Great episode.

  • @MR-ug5cu
    @MR-ug5cu2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @satanwood
    @satanwood2 жыл бұрын

    Bruce is badass, loved this!!

  • @niguel4438
    @niguel44382 жыл бұрын

    Just seen this. Brilliant episode. I learned so much. Thanks all

  • @robinho1978.
    @robinho1978.2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant look behind the scenes as always! Now I’m off to listen to this album of yours.

  • @alstiver
    @alstiver2 жыл бұрын

    Uncle Larry! Love the content and music as always. Thank you!

  • @Grant_Ferstat
    @Grant_Ferstat2 жыл бұрын

    That was just fantastic.

  • @carljohnson8364
    @carljohnson83642 жыл бұрын

    Love your studio insider videos!! Thanks uncle Larry. #inspiration

  • @thisistheshortestid
    @thisistheshortestid2 жыл бұрын

    Uncle Larry...that is an amazing record you made sir!

  • @acousticmountains7948
    @acousticmountains79482 жыл бұрын

    Good dudes all around! Love these insightful videos. Thanks, Tom

  • @westoned666
    @westoned6662 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thanks Tom and congratulations on the album!

  • @smittysmith8729
    @smittysmith87292 жыл бұрын

    Hello Tom, and Bruce, Paul Smitty Smith here from just outside of Boston, Ma A quick shoutout to Bruce Bouton, I picked up the pedal steel guitar about 30 yrs ago in my mid 20's and I learned to play by purchasing Bruce Boutons "How to play steel guitar" VHS tape put out by HomeSpun Tapes... remember them? I had no steel players in my area at the time, and that instructional video proved to be invaluable. Bruce Im still working on my 2 string "paradidles" to hone my pick blocking! Im still at it today, playing mostly Lap Steel these days, and enjoying every minute of it. If you could pass this on to Bruce I would appreciate it. Thanks very much Tom for your most excellent channel here which I enjoy very much! Looking forward to purchasing your new record!

  • @weschilton
    @weschilton2 жыл бұрын

    Really dig these impromptu interviews with your cohorts. Really cool guy that Bruce!

  • @skeenj
    @skeenj2 жыл бұрын

    I love the album, man! I keep listening!

  • @leewarren
    @leewarren2 жыл бұрын

    Tom! Thanks so much for this video with Bruce. What a treat to listen to you two discuss pedal steel. btw, I never knew you played! Sending much love, my friend.

  • @josephcorcoran8714
    @josephcorcoran87142 жыл бұрын

    This was one of the best episodes.

  • @VictorRochaGaming
    @VictorRochaGaming2 жыл бұрын

    Great interview, Buk. Thanks for sharing. Much appreciated, brother.

  • @brownsfan7753
    @brownsfan77532 жыл бұрын

    Awesome stuff Tom!! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @bobmoire5676
    @bobmoire5676 Жыл бұрын

    Great channel. Great content and great guests.

  • @boastatron3148
    @boastatron31482 жыл бұрын

    Tom Plexi soul is so so good. Thanks

  • @williambarnes3727
    @williambarnes37272 жыл бұрын

    just want to tell that the album is just awesome!!! keep it up

  • @toddkelly6181
    @toddkelly61812 жыл бұрын

    Love when you interview your fellow session dudes...

  • @bertgetner9397
    @bertgetner93972 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Bruce is a sweetheart.

  • @jsk8et
    @jsk8et2 жыл бұрын

    Loving these studio hangouts! Things like this make me listen more deeply and more generously to music.

  • @PMiller3425
    @PMiller34252 жыл бұрын

    Best Homeskoolin of 2021!

  • @ryanjohnson985
    @ryanjohnson9852 жыл бұрын

    This insider content is priceless! Can’t thank you enough, Uncle Larry!

  • @afarrar3
    @afarrar32 жыл бұрын

    Here I am, 31, been playing guitar about 15 years now, and have been hit by the pedal steel bug this last year, so the age is completely accurate, lol. I just bought a lap steel to hold me over and get started until i can find a good pedal steel. Definitely is an expensive instrument to get into! Love the content and all the insight into the lives of working musicians. Thank you for taking us along with you!

  • @williamriggin2803
    @williamriggin28032 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! Homeskoolin' is and American treasure.

  • @kengoodman7719
    @kengoodman77192 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tom for bringing us behind the scenes once again - ALWAYS AWESOME! God Bless!

  • @dwaynejessome1728
    @dwaynejessome17282 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking us behind the scenes!! Can't get enough pearls of wisdom from the giants that you hang with Tom.

  • @Sammywhat
    @Sammywhat2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Tom! I always appreciate these behind the scenes moments. Absolutely pure gold!! Like your Plexi Soul!! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @Seneca419
    @Seneca4192 жыл бұрын

    Your Record is medicinal, I love it! I would prepay and wait as long as it took for Vinyl.

  • @h.i.5333
    @h.i.5333 Жыл бұрын

    It’s such a great record, I’ve listened to it about a hundred times already!✌️

  • @johndodson4527
    @johndodson45272 жыл бұрын

    Hardworking and sacrifice pays off.incredible players!

  • @christophersambuco9414
    @christophersambuco94142 жыл бұрын

    You guys seem to have a real nice thing going...Good friends having good times making great music. It's good to see

  • @ulissespacifico
    @ulissespacifico2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing

  • @west4coast77
    @west4coast772 жыл бұрын

    Love the humility you guys show. Super talented musicians with skills for days but most importantly, quality people with a desire to work together as a team, both on the floor and behind the glass. So great to meet your pal Bruce in this clip!

  • @lifelongfan07
    @lifelongfan072 жыл бұрын

    Tom, love the new record! Your playing is awesome dude!

  • @Bobby_Digital37
    @Bobby_Digital372 жыл бұрын

    Album is a masterpiece! I’ve been listening to it everyday since it was released. Amazing songs and amazing tone!!,

  • @davidt9841
    @davidt98412 жыл бұрын

    Love what you do, Tommy! I’ll never get tired of it! Keep On, brother! 👍🎸✌️😎

  • @jkisler2801
    @jkisler28012 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this. Bruce Bouton is a bad man. Love that guy’s playing.

  • @lukecyrus
    @lukecyrus2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this one Tom! Steel has been a big part of my playing and it's so cool to get to see and hear this!

  • @lesbguitar2393
    @lesbguitar23932 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! What an inspiration you and your friends are to all of us. My favorite channel......

  • @ronkresch9228
    @ronkresch92282 жыл бұрын

    That was awesome…..what an inspiring conversation! You sir are a lucky man to be surrounded by such quality people!

  • @1drumm
    @1drumm2 ай бұрын

    Really nice! 🎸❤‍🔥✍🏻

  • @ericgruber_guitarded
    @ericgruber_guitarded2 жыл бұрын

    Great album (both of them). Killer playing and really appreciate the play along album. Great way to build on concepts and skills. Thanks.

  • @JeremyZilar
    @JeremyZilar2 жыл бұрын

    What a gem 💎 this episode was great! And big thanks to Bruce for opening up about his practice

  • @jamesgrobertson8024
    @jamesgrobertson80242 жыл бұрын

    Just bought the Album & it’s superb, a great early Xmas gift. Would love a CD 💿 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @haydenrab
    @haydenrab2 жыл бұрын

    What a great episode. I want country music to start changing keys again every two seconds like it did in the late 90s !

  • @wrightackle1
    @wrightackle12 жыл бұрын

    This is pure gold! I love how you shine the light on these remarkable musicians. The steel guitar is such a wonderful instrument. Paul Franklin lifted Dire Straight to another level with his playing.

  • @justinguitarcia
    @justinguitarcia2 жыл бұрын

    record rules Tom, downloaded it as a wav. file, super high quality, thanks for the music!

  • @dragonsage6909
    @dragonsage69092 жыл бұрын

    That was great Uncle Larry, thanks for the episode! You guys are so inspiring to struggling musicians with non-musical day jobs, sometimes it's hard to keep going.. but we do.. TTW is amazing, love it and share the tracks often.. Thank you!

  • @roverer109
    @roverer1092 жыл бұрын

    Like he said, "...you inspire so many people." Another great look behind the scenes. Thanks!

  • @Jonsvintagetoycave
    @Jonsvintagetoycave2 жыл бұрын

    Can’t thank you enough Tom for making this album! It is amazing! bought both versions! And another awesome video in studio with your buds😊

  • @jimwishart3728
    @jimwishart37282 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear Bruce point out that knowing when to play, and when not to play, are equally important. Love the interview. Great job.

  • @williamevans6561
    @williamevans65612 жыл бұрын

    Hey Uncle Larry, the record is so killer man I'm really having a blast with the homeskoolin version also. Thanks man too cool!

  • @lp59pete
    @lp59pete2 жыл бұрын

    I bought the album the other night and love it. It sounds incredible.

  • @masintenn
    @masintenn2 жыл бұрын

    Loving some Plexi Soul! It's a polished version of what I love in your Homeskoolin' jams. Awesome stuff, brother! Hope there's another show soon! 🙏

  • @jseptoski
    @jseptoski2 жыл бұрын

    Album keeps getting better and better, I don't remember the last time I've listened to an all instrumental album this much.

  • @johncastelletti5489
    @johncastelletti54892 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for spotlighting Bruce! Total hero of mine.

  • @WalterDruce
    @WalterDruce2 жыл бұрын

    Love me some Friday Tom Skoolin’!

  • @SergioAureo
    @SergioAureo2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Tom, your album has been, since release day, literally, my company every morning on the way to work. The time It takes to drive from home to work is about the same as the length of your record. What a great way to start the day. Thank you for the amazing music and precious lessons. It means a lot.

  • @ScottMcdonaldMusic
    @ScottMcdonaldMusic2 жыл бұрын

    I love these field trips.

  • @bwall615
    @bwall6152 жыл бұрын

    I love these. Bruce is amazing. Stix is one of the best around.

  • @gbarge4
    @gbarge42 жыл бұрын

    Uncle Larry! It's so heart warming to see you react to all the positivity out here for your record. I got both versions, just because. I hope you can bring yourself to realize the enthusiasm out here isn't just for the music. It's a reflection of the love for you. I mean that. Just pause a moment and feel it from all of us. Thank you, brother. G

  • @Deliquescentinsight
    @Deliquescentinsight2 жыл бұрын

    I love your album Tom, this is my kind of music and it is wonderful to listen to these soulful, thoughtful pieces. Ben Keith is one of my all time favorite pedal steel players

  • @telemangler
    @telemangler2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Tom! You’re too good to us!

  • @gwbuilder5779
    @gwbuilder57792 жыл бұрын

    Bruce Bouton, Thank You for your wisdom.👌 Tom, superb interview!🤙

  • @timchalmers1700
    @timchalmers17002 жыл бұрын

    Hey Uncle Larry, thanks for the cool interview with Bruce. I've never bought anything on Bandcamp before, but I'll see if I can get it figured out this weekend. CDs would be cool.

  • @jimbeaux4988
    @jimbeaux49882 жыл бұрын

    Well, That was a real treat! Bruce himself in an impromptu interview. I'm starting to hear steel again on the new country songs. A little more here and there. On the other hand, I'm also hearing more 808s. LOL.

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