Leo Kottke
Leo Kottke performs June 24 at 8 p.m. at the Paramount Center for the Arts, Bristol, Tennessee. After recording more than 40 albums over four decades, Kottke is known across the nation for his impressive body of work and a fingerpicking style that has won him two Grammy nominations. His sound draws inspiration from folk, blues and jazz. His performances showcase his virtuosic playing as well as his quirky humor.
The inventor of such titles as “When Shrimps Learn to Whistle” and “Burnt Lips,” Kottke is known for his self-deprecating, loopy sense of humor and quirky, yet brilliant, stage presence. Rolling Stone described him as “so good that he didn’t need a band.” Folk great Pete Seeger, who (along with John Fahey) was one of Kottke’s first influences, called the young guitar player “the best 12-string guitarist [he has] ever heard.” Tickets are $22-$42.
For more information and schedule updates, visit www.paramountbristol.org.
