Tommy Emmanuel | Episode 6 | The No Cover Charge Podcast

Join Tyler Larson (‪@MusicisWin‬) and Jared James Nichols (‪@JJNicholsMusic‬) on The No Cover Charge Podcast as they sit down with the legendary Tommy Emmanuel (‪@tommyemmanuel‬), one of the greatest acoustic guitar players of all time. Tommy opens up about his musical philosophy, the art of performance, his relationship with Chet Atkins, and how he built a lifelong career brick by brick. Expect stories, wisdom, humor, and jaw-dropping playing from one of the most inspiring musicians on the planet.

Check out Tommy on tour in a city near you: https://tommyemmanuel.com/tour/

Roswell Audio mic used on Tommy’s guitar: https://roswellproaudio.com/musiciswin

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The No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.

Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.

Plug in and hang out.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Tommy Emmanuel is Guitar Royalty
1:02 - The First Jam: Chaos or Chemistry?
5:00 - Tommy’s Secret to Listening While Playing
6:22 - “Don’t Get in the Way” — The Frequency Lesson
8:17 - Simplicity Is Maturity
9:22 - Improvisation Like a One-Man Band
11:43 - Singing Through the Strings
13:01 - The Magic of Bending 12–54s
14:17 - “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and the Genius of Chet Atkins
17:12 - Humor, Humanity, and Finger Pointing
19:08 - Rhythmic Genius with Matteo Mancuso
20:41 - The Power of Groove and Playing for the Song
23:09 - Playing Less to Say More
25:00 - Percussive Guitar: Turning the Acoustic into a Drum Kit
29:32 - The Birth of Tommy’s Drum Solo Style
31:19 - From Aussie Pubs to Global Stages
32:21 - How Vision Turns Dreams into Reality
34:30 - Building His Dream Brick by Brick
35:22 - How Chet Atkins Got Him on the Grand Ole Opry
40:53 - Playing for 3.7 Billion at the Olympics
43:04 - New Music and Staying Inspired
45:04 - Nashville: The Real Music City
46:00 - Tommy’s Unbreakable Love for Music