Homeskoolin’ Volume 269, Tom Bukovac, “Got My Mojo On Temporary Hiatus”

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  • čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
  • Uncle Larry covers a ton of snowy frozen ground in today’s episode...
    the week in recap....plus a few attempts at quelling the insatiable needs of the VCB...
    and a little neck squeezin' on 6 pound maple cap transition logo tele.
    so we have a lot of new viewers recently ...and dearest Rick Beato told me that the video we made together a while back should be coming out very shortly, so i'm imagining there will probably be a few new arrivals from that world...
    here's the real inside shit folks...i NEVER ask anyone to subscribe or "smash that like button"....
    if you do indeed learn a lot of stuff from this channel and feel like it is indeed helping you as a player, all i ask is that you just throw a little something in the tip jar...
    i'm not gonna lie people, it helps pay for beer, food for me and the boys, bills, and old guitars...that is truly all i use it for....oh, and maybe the occasional football bet...
    where is this tip jar you say???
    You can make PayPal donations to this address:
    tombukovac@gmail.com
    You can make Venmo donations to this address:
    @Tom-Bukovac-1
    AND THERE'S MERCH TOO!!!!
    a person could potentially purchase a myriad of Homeskoolin' related merch..including several different extremely comfortable and nice feeling T-shirts and some beautifully constructed coffee mugs for those afflicted with thin lips...i pride myself on having the comfiest t shirts on earth...no scratchy bad fitting horseshit here people.. check it out at
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    AND....believe it or not....i have a new website people....an actual proper website.
    thesessionman.com
    You can see all kinds of weird old photos there, you can also purchase a download of the live concert i did last December if you like.
    A lot of these very same new viewers don't seem to know that Uncle Larry made a couple records that they could potentially listen to...
    one is an instrumental solo record called "Plexi Soul" that is available here:
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Komentáře • 324

  • @stauffrt2
    @stauffrt2 Před 7 měsíci +88

    Larry- when listening to a lot of top shelf players you start to see the same phrases and tricks over and over. But listening to you, there’s almost zero repeat, no playing “the same old licks”. It is THE most impressive thing a guitarist can do.

    • @501chorusecho
      @501chorusecho  Před 7 měsíci +115

      i only worked on that part for the last 47 years

    • @stauffrt2
      @stauffrt2 Před 7 měsíci +26

      I saw Jeff Beck in a Q and A session. One guy asked how to avoid playing the same stuff repeatedly and be constantly fresh/original. Jeff answered “if I knew that, do you think I’d tell you?” Pretty funny.

    • @1972f1972
      @1972f1972 Před 7 měsíci +4

      Ive been saying it since episode 1 !!!

    • @MeinFiesesEgo999
      @MeinFiesesEgo999 Před 7 měsíci +6

      Uncle is no normal human being, he‘s a mutant. His genes are changing permanent.

    • @christiansmithson6575
      @christiansmithson6575 Před 7 měsíci +13

      It's a different mindset. I think ole Uncle Larry is really thinking/listening for melody and not regurgitating riffs.

  • @mikemorgan4774
    @mikemorgan4774 Před 7 měsíci +7

    "back when I was alive". I felt that hard. I can really relate.

  • @Tipisbored
    @Tipisbored Před 7 měsíci +19

    You never bring me down Tom!

  • @michaelbledsoe1060
    @michaelbledsoe1060 Před 7 měsíci +13

    Your versatility and choice of notes slays me. I am never not amazed.

  • @thecrazycrisps3516
    @thecrazycrisps3516 Před 7 dny

    Stunning version of don’t let me down 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼I’m going to have to work that tune out, a beautiful piece of music

  • @derekswan144
    @derekswan144 Před 7 měsíci +17

    Tom I watched the version of Comfortably Numb earlier! You sell yourself way too short on your vocals, sounded ace!

  • @okeefe60
    @okeefe60 Před 7 měsíci +2

    You never let us down, so we won’t let you down. Thank you, sir.

  • @user-br8ul4ep3b
    @user-br8ul4ep3b Před 7 měsíci +5

    I tell you larry, you are my biggest guitar influence. Watching thr homeskoolin show has taught me so much about guitar chords and shapes i could never do before that i can do now. Thank you dearly for being a huge influence on me man.

  • @caniican
    @caniican Před 6 měsíci +1

    Back when I was alive.....DAMN IF THATS NOT A BLUES BALLAD COME TO LIFE...🎸🥹😂

  • @scottshand8559
    @scottshand8559 Před 7 měsíci +6

    Very sweet take on "Don't Let Me Down" with a little bit of Lukas Nelson's riffs intertwined, as always sounding soooo smooth Tom. Your vocal talents displayed on "Comfortably Numb" in LA were rockin' and Billy F. Gibbons seems to be the consummate gentleman. Welcome home Uncle Larry!

  • @stevecollins1603
    @stevecollins1603 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Hi Tom
    Everyone expected to sing the praises for the Black Strat in that Comfortably Numb video, but your vocals knocked it out the park ......
    So unexpected and so cool. Brilliant!

  • @basicsforbaroqueimprovisation
    @basicsforbaroqueimprovisation Před 7 měsíci +7

    Gotta love the 'doink' of a great Tele with dead nickel roundwounds as well as the 'doink' of a last minute missed field goal.
    Wishing you the best with today's action Uncle L ! With enduring gratitude - John

  • @BrandOdyssey
    @BrandOdyssey Před 6 měsíci

    If we go back even 10 years we didn’t know any of these behind the scenes amazing amazing players. Many of whom also have a personality and are good people. Uncle Larry. Tim pierce et al. Today my favourite players and not stars but actual players on CZcams. Toms playing slays me. So much feel and musicality in everything he does. Thanks mate for sharing everything you know and for being entertaining while you do it.

  • @kennyjohnson7887
    @kennyjohnson7887 Před 7 měsíci +6

    I love that every guitar you play sounds like you with a slightly different nuance.

    • @JDWH
      @JDWH Před 7 měsíci

      All in the fingers

  • @tadhall1215
    @tadhall1215 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Thanks for sharing everything…..you’re a kind and generous soul Tom.

  • @SFBGuitar
    @SFBGuitar Před 7 měsíci +1

    As someone who collected beer cars in the late 70s, the Bunyon can in the thumb was pure gold.

  • @beezersurf
    @beezersurf Před 7 měsíci +1

    Stafford has an insane arm. Herbert is up there too. Thanks for another great video, Tom. This stuff does not get old at all. Love it. The B.F.Gibbons stories will never ever get old, either. More is better.

  • @gtr1952
    @gtr1952 Před 7 měsíci +1

    It's 23:30 Monday and my Bills sent the Steelers packing!! First thing I watched on here tonight was Uncle Larry singing the opening "Numb" part, and he killed it! One of the top versions I've ever heard, and I've heard a lot of them!! Great job Tommy!!! I didn't know Irsay bought the original "Black Strat"!? I looked at a Fender CS, then I built my own, starting with an early 90's Clapton Blackie, that the guy said got dragged across Texas behind a pickup. 8) It came out great!! Have a good night, --gary

  • @travelbydragonfly
    @travelbydragonfly Před 7 měsíci +3

    The world needs a video of your Comfortably Numb performance...seriously

  • @MarcJBeard
    @MarcJBeard Před 7 měsíci +3

    Wishing Mr Irsay a speedy recovery.. and wanted to say thanks for giving us a close up look at The Fool sg.. 👍

  • @HalfFastForward
    @HalfFastForward Před 7 měsíci +1

    You always set my brain on fire in the best way when I listen to your playing.

  • @matmarchi
    @matmarchi Před 7 měsíci +3

    First time hearning you really sing live on that pink floyd song, Uncle Larry. Damn...that was ace!

  • @IJEDouglas
    @IJEDouglas Před 7 měsíci +1

    We were at the gig on Thursday and your voice on Comfortably Numb was awesome.. glad it didn't get nixed. The whole show was one of the best concerts we've been to. Thank you!

  • @jppagetoo
    @jppagetoo Před 7 měsíci

    I hope Jim Irsay gets well, I know he is going through some stuff right now. Jim is a good man, I wish him the best.

  • @ralphtimewell2745
    @ralphtimewell2745 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Great job on the vocal well done it sounded like you had done it a thousand times.

  • @elfeeyoo7172
    @elfeeyoo7172 Před 7 měsíci +1

    “Back when I was alive…..”. Holy $h/t, that cracked me up, and hit a little too close to home. 😂

  • @shawnp1963
    @shawnp1963 Před 7 měsíci

    “Back when I was alive” lolol….famous line from City Slickers!!! Love it Uncle Larry!!!

  • @Nozmo_King_NJ
    @Nozmo_King_NJ Před 7 měsíci +2

    Hello Tom .. just watched a snippet of the LA show with you singing .. look at you, man! That was great. Loved it.

  • @nickangelo3283
    @nickangelo3283 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Larry, I love these transition era Teles. I have a ‘67, that’s a RW board, but it’s also super light and just has this hollow plunky sound. Thinner sounding than the older ones, but in a really cool way.

  • @Damdochax
    @Damdochax Před 7 měsíci +1

    Hey Tom, your tone is fantastic. Even make that epic Phone sound as good as your Gold Top!

  • @raoul_duke7253
    @raoul_duke7253 Před 7 měsíci

    There are videos of yours I watch, stunned, waiting for the next burst of creativity, mastery, unconscious brilliance and I look over at whatever guitar I have within 5 feet of me at the moment (if I’m at home, there’s always one there) and shake my head… I don’t want to say ‘discouraged’ or ‘defeated’… perhaps processing is the right word. After a bit, when I’ve reconciled what I’ve heard against my life long pursuit and slow progress, I grab it and try figure it out. Following this process since starting to watch your channel has been amazing and humbling, but I have learned more, made more real progress, than I have in years… So thanks Larry. Thanks for entertaining, inspiring and making me a better, more attentive player.

  • @kathywilsonofficial
    @kathywilsonofficial Před 7 měsíci +1

    So happy you are singing! I love your voice! You sound fantastic in the videos! I’m glad Nashville got some snow for the boys to enjoy! Thank you Tom! ❤️

  • @BV_Beve
    @BV_Beve Před 7 měsíci +2

    Always uplifting Tom buddy! … never down….
    Good to hear you & the boys had fun!

  • @garydavidson1970
    @garydavidson1970 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Sorry to hear Stills didn't make it, was so looking forward to your duet.

  • @coffeewithmyfatherjwolfe5317
    @coffeewithmyfatherjwolfe5317 Před 7 měsíci +1

    That black label can, 1st beer my father offered me oh so long ago. Great playing as usual.

  • @whiskybravo4648
    @whiskybravo4648 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Another great day to be had, with a video posted by our favourite guitar lad.

  • @shredhiker6209
    @shredhiker6209 Před 6 měsíci

    I love those pure blues strings on my teles.

  • @brianolson_music
    @brianolson_music Před 7 měsíci +1

    The playing at the beginning was incredible. Love it 👏

  • @dckstrat90
    @dckstrat90 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thanks for that Comfortably Numb vocal Tom. Was wonderful.

  • @gordancvetkovic1966
    @gordancvetkovic1966 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Awesome stuff- thank you Uncle Larry 🎵🤙🎸

  • @englishjim6428
    @englishjim6428 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Great intro! You killed last week in LA. Your solo on ‘Love Reign over Me’ was spectacular! Absolutely held your own in the vocal dept. as well. Thanks to you and all the other guys for a really special show.

    • @timabuttle
      @timabuttle Před 7 měsíci

      Agree. I loved the show as well.

  • @wildeman2127
    @wildeman2127 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great tune, played with taste Uncle!!

  • @user-no1cares
    @user-no1cares Před 7 měsíci +2

    Back home again. Thanks for the vibes.

  • @seano5090
    @seano5090 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Thanks for the GREAT show! Not a bad seat in the house (even the nosebleeds)

  • @fredradical
    @fredradical Před 7 měsíci +1

    That's a new one for me. The doink..

  • @philgrabmiller3764
    @philgrabmiller3764 Před 7 měsíci

    Tried the DR Blues on my tele today. Killer sound. Rounds off the top end and gives the guitar more bark. Great tip TB!

  • @MrKevbo82
    @MrKevbo82 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I just discovered those DR pure blues last week after almost 30 years of just playing D’Addario 10’s and so far love them. Got the 9-46 set which is 9-11-13-16-26-46 so the same beef on the low strings I’m used to but nice slinky up top.

  • @ThePeteFace
    @ThePeteFace Před 7 měsíci

    "That ain't how Hank did it!" haha, classic, thanks Uncle Larry!

  • @craigw3014
    @craigw3014 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Hey Tom just watched the comfortably numb video , you and the band sounded great!!

  • @shawnkeith
    @shawnkeith Před 7 měsíci +1

    Just saw the Comfortably Numb footage from this past weekend… You did a great job on the Roger part! Mike and KWS weren’t too shabby either. 😁

  • @acornsonata
    @acornsonata Před 7 měsíci +1

    “I looked at a beer can encyclopedia a lot as kid “ is not your average sentence.

  • @user-wj1jz6ud7i
    @user-wj1jz6ud7i Před 7 měsíci +1

    That picture of Jim Brown is so sick, I’m definitely crushed as a Cleveland fan though game was a tough watch. Hope all is well!!

  • @mcmillanalex
    @mcmillanalex Před 7 měsíci +2

    It's been an abysmal -30° F in Winnipeg for the past five days. The look on my dog's face when he's let out to relieve himself... Poor guy. I find it remarkable that people were able to not only adapt to this climate and procreate and see a newborn baby live through such inhospitable weather, but people did it even farther north in an even colder climate.

  • @TheMujiFuji
    @TheMujiFuji Před 7 měsíci +1

    Rolling today Uncle…almost spit coffee a couple times! Enjoy your snow day….I am!!

  • @iantaylor827
    @iantaylor827 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Man I love this. Such a great song.

  • @Sammywhat
    @Sammywhat Před 7 měsíci +1

    There is no better content on CZcams. Period.

  • @donnyhall2535
    @donnyhall2535 Před 5 měsíci

    Gotta love the Beatles rooftop concert.

  • @4425evergreen
    @4425evergreen Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks Man! I really learn and enjoy. these. "Kitchen Concerts" where the creator of the video understands the audience does not want lighting multiple camera shots or pretty people wearing pretty costumes... Uncle Larry knows his pupils want talent presented in a real way, and free! love the USA and guitars and Uncle Larry!

  • @indifferentuniverse3991
    @indifferentuniverse3991 Před 7 měsíci +6

    Hey Tom, the TPS guys just said they’re gonna do something with you in 2024. We’re all looking forward to that!!! Stay warm!

    • @billycarter4832
      @billycarter4832 Před 7 měsíci

      Hope he catches up with TPS..Tom you always pick me up..

  • @TheRange7
    @TheRange7 Před 7 měsíci

    Hey Tom, I just heard you sing in place of Jim. Brother, you did great, very impressive. I have no need to blow smoke up your ash, just tellin it like I hear it my friend. Great job outta you. Sending good thoughts out to Mr. Irsay. Get well soon, sir.

  • @jaycheek254
    @jaycheek254 Před 7 měsíci +1

    You look totally devastated! 😂
    By the way, I just listened to you performing Comfortably Numb and it sounds great: as good as any other professional live. I really like your vocal tone and delivery. KWS killed it as well.
    Sincerely,
    Brownoser Cheek!

  • @Strumbum01
    @Strumbum01 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Saw a clip of you singing at the Irsay gig…nice!

  • @delbertlord9858
    @delbertlord9858 Před 7 měsíci

    My Daughter lives in St. Louis only a few miles from Killer Vintage and I had her pick me up that Tunerette. Glad to hear you say it's a pretty good tuner. I know Stafford is a great quarterback. Watched him for 12 years. I am a Lions fan. I live in Kalamazoo. Bet some of your guitars were made here. Any ways I am glad the Lions won. My son and I were at the first playoff game in 92 at the Silverdome. He was 12 years old at that game. Now he is in his 43. Too long to wait to see your team win a playoff game. Stay safe and keep warm. Otis turned me onto you. I watch everything you and he post. I have to wait until I go to St. Louis to get me some Yuengling.

  • @roberthokemusic
    @roberthokemusic Před 7 měsíci

    White knuckle flight out of your beautiful city last night at midnight in a driving snow storm. Damn it's nice to be back out in the desert.

  • @cliftonwright7081
    @cliftonwright7081 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I’m watching this in Kaiserslautern, so the opening act was a commercial where a lady screamed in German while a 3D tooth spun in circles.
    It’s also snowing here, took my girls sledding. It was glorious.

  • @padovann
    @padovann Před 7 měsíci +1

    I was watching some 'vintage' qb videos recently and holy shit Warren Moon blew my mind. I also was baffled to see qb's navigating the pocket and scrambling just as well as they do today. They make it seem like Mahomes and Lamar etc were the first to do it..

  • @mover57
    @mover57 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Nice shirt. Looks like a Gildan? The cardinal red bird on it is very nice. You need to make that your next acquisition. Keep it going Uncle Larry! As always, we all enjoy the posts and words of wisdom and insight into music and life.

  • @JimmyBurkard
    @JimmyBurkard Před 7 měsíci +1

    I was at the show, great to see and hear you playing live 👍🎶
    Great show!

  • @joemorris4424
    @joemorris4424 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I’m sure everyone knows this but I just wanted to say it. Your exceptional ability is not down to all the unbelievable and creative stuff you play. It is that every time you play those amazing ideas you rarely ever make a mistake. You are a master Uncle Larry. Hope I can make it to Nashville one day to meet you 🤟🏻

    • @501chorusecho
      @501chorusecho  Před 7 měsíci +4

      thank you my dear boy....i do like to get waaaaaaay up on the high wire with no net...makes me feel alive

    • @joemorris4424
      @joemorris4424 Před 7 měsíci

      @@501chorusecho I pray one day to be half as good

    • @501chorusecho
      @501chorusecho  Před 7 měsíci +5

      @@joemorris4424 you don't have to pray...you just have to work your ass off....like i did

    • @stringlocker
      @stringlocker Před 7 měsíci +2

      Very good I think that's what Jesus would say also

  • @2dazetake
    @2dazetake Před 7 měsíci

    Lennon was my favorite Beatle,his lyrics were deep and he had that hard edge, that McCartney didn't have,together they wrote the magic I grew up on, glad your a fan uncle Larry.

  • @gsmeeuwsen
    @gsmeeuwsen Před 7 měsíci

    Tom has chops GALORE, but he always plays with so much restraint, taste, and utter musicality....

  • @tbone2451
    @tbone2451 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Beautiful playing, and that Tele sounds great !

  • @patrickmcdermott1152
    @patrickmcdermott1152 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Liked your singing on Comfortably Numb

  • @MulaMusic67
    @MulaMusic67 Před 7 měsíci

    Your singing on Comfortably Numb did not suck! I saw a video of it, before I watched this, so I didn't know it was going to be you singing - I was delighted! Great at stuff, Tom. 😎

  • @dennydabbs9272
    @dennydabbs9272 Před 7 měsíci

    Don't you just love how the world quits spinning on a snowy day in middle Tn. Pretty chill.

  • @JerboFotius
    @JerboFotius Před 7 měsíci +1

    Love it. Dont know how, but these videos always seem way shorter than the timestamp. And Dont Let Me Down, so great

  • @rawhyde65
    @rawhyde65 Před 7 měsíci

    -3 in Denver right now. I left work. Cold Agglutination Disease would not allow me to work in that cold. . . Rock onward, Uncle Larry. . .

  • @tcabram
    @tcabram Před 7 měsíci +1

    Uncle Larry! How can you say Comfortably Numb sucked!? It was AWESOME! Your voice was PITCH PERFECT! Dude… take it back… Seriously, you were great. My friend and I both thought Comfortably Numb was a highlight of the entire show. 👏🏼

  • @13aphomet
    @13aphomet Před 7 měsíci

    You're the most real dude out there Tommy.. Haha, I love it.

  • @dougsaroma
    @dougsaroma Před 7 měsíci +2

    I like the Mike Nesmith thing you got on tonight. He's an underrated cat. But the tuner doesn't work for me unless it leaves a burn mark on the headstock.

  • @robertnorman4029
    @robertnorman4029 Před 7 měsíci

    Love this channel, holding out on the HomeSkoolin merch in hops a pullover hoodie, not a T-shirt guy, and prefer non zipper hoodies…. Waiting for next merch, just like the Browns 🥹🤣

  • @scottcoutant2826
    @scottcoutant2826 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Nice looking, sounding Tele

  • @paulya1269
    @paulya1269 Před 7 měsíci

    You did a fine job singing Comfortably Numb!

  • @garyburkhardt4895
    @garyburkhardt4895 Před 7 měsíci

    I've got an old can of Burkhardt's beer from Akron, Ohio. Great playing by the way!

  • @toneseeker4968
    @toneseeker4968 Před 7 měsíci

    Beatle's Blues...Freakin' awesome, Tom...

  • @MichaelAntus
    @MichaelAntus Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great stuff Uncle Larry. Cheers to a Great New Year...

  • @DanielRettberg
    @DanielRettberg Před 7 měsíci

    I live in Nashville now, but I met Matthew Stafford once when I worked at a luxury hotel in Detroit.. very nice cat.

  • @stephanelariviere6298
    @stephanelariviere6298 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Great feel as always!

  • @redmosq4197
    @redmosq4197 Před 7 měsíci

    Stafford was throwing those sidearm bullseyes last night. Fun to watch

  • @sammcgreevy
    @sammcgreevy Před 7 měsíci +1

    I love your distain for Stills. Makes me so happy. Is there an origin story for this deep hatred?

  • @JDWH
    @JDWH Před 7 měsíci +1

    Tom you use the most unconventional fingerings, i dig it. I can usually spot what some one is playing by the shapes they use, not you, I’m constantly rewinding trying to see what the hell you are playing 😂

  • @leslieperry3001
    @leslieperry3001 Před 7 měsíci

    Just unbelievable

  • @christopherkuefler9839
    @christopherkuefler9839 Před 7 měsíci +1

    A little snow, a little scary! LOL…

  • @moebloggs7219
    @moebloggs7219 Před 7 měsíci

    D string bends!! Now I gotta go mess with that!!

  • @joeldowdy404
    @joeldowdy404 Před 7 měsíci

    My Favorite, Tom and his Tele!!!

  • @tbluesboye
    @tbluesboye Před 7 měsíci

    Love the Stills crack!

  • @delv2473
    @delv2473 Před 7 měsíci

    Cool as a cucumber. Thats a compliment by the way . Loved the Dont let me down parts as well as the rest of course. When the house empties out and there is only cold silence the guitar is a good friend and helps fill the void. On the sexy guitars. Les Paul sunburst got to be there. I also love the look of the Yamaha SG5000 in black which really is a Yamaha Les Paul., and a couple of those Dusenbergs look horny. 😁

  • @christopherguzzi1316
    @christopherguzzi1316 Před 7 měsíci

    Hilarious Tom, how you talk up the built in tuner on the Epiphone and then proceed to use an off camera tuner to tune up. Not sure if that was intentional but I think you're hilarious. Just like the rig rundown episode where you talk up the modded eq pedal where they take out all the hiss but then casually mention the one you have isn't even modded. Keep on rockin in the free world Tommy B!!! 🤗😘😉

  • @wyattearpp9540
    @wyattearpp9540 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Finallly! Browns Blues...

  • @deangoritz9625
    @deangoritz9625 Před 7 měsíci

    I remember having the can collection back in the 70’s and if I remember, the Soul beercan was the one to want. I think I had a Paul Bunyan