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If you are looking for some good gifts, stop by my web store and check out the Holiday Sale!!  There are lots of items that are marked down.  Giving the gift of music is always a great idea!! The sale runs through this Sunday, November 26th!!  Don’t miss out….

A big thank you to Rolling Stone Country for premiering the song “Borderline” that I did with the great Amanda Shires. We recorded this video at the beautiful Franklin Theatre in Franklin, TN. The full video is now up on Youtube. You can see it here.

This song was an early hit for Madonna. It was brought to my attention by a brilliant artist from Sweden named Theresa Andersson. When Theresa and I toured through Europe and Scandinavia, we played this song in our show and it really got a great response from the audiences. Amanda Shires is known for her western swing and Americana style, but was adventurous enough to give this song a go. She nailed it!

“Borderline” is on my new album, Accomplice One, which is coming out Jan. 19, 2018. You can pre-order CD and vinyl from webstore. You can pre-order it digitally from Amazon, iTunes, Apple Music, and Spotify HERE. Digital pre-orders will get an instant download of “(Sittin’ On) Dock of the Bay” with J.D. Simo and a download of “Borderline” with Amanda Shires.

I’ve been a lot of places, but there’s absolutely no other place in the world like Memphis, Tennessee! That’s where my US Guitar Camp is next summer July 23-27, 2018, and I hope you’re ready to rock n’ roll. Memphis is the cradle of rock n’ roll. We want to feel that while we’re there. In order to do so, we’ll be staying and workshopping at the world-renowned Peabody Hotel and using the whole city as our playground. Of course, we’ll be doing the lessons, the workshops, and nightly performances, but we’ve got some unbelievable outings planned. You have to be in Memphis for this experience. We’re going to visit Stax Studio, and we’ll also be having dinner at Graceland. At Stax, you’re in for a real special treat. Steve Cropper is coming in to spend a day with us and talk through the recordings he did there with Otis Redding. For the general curriculum, it’s going to be rock, R&B, country, and blues. I especially want to teach some of the early rock n’ roll from the fifties. I might have to do “Heartbreak Hotel”! In addition to Cropper, you’re going to get to spend time with Pat Bergeson, Jack Pearson, Mike Seal, and the one and only Jerry Douglas. The experience these guys are going to bring to the camp is something money can’t buy. I’ll never forget my first gig in Memphis. I played a concert on Beale Street. The energy was just amazing. How warm and nice everyone was really stuck with me. I hope you feel the same way. We’re going to enjoy some real rock n’ roll moments together in a place that’s about as rock n’ roll as it gets. I am sure this will be an experience that the campers and myself will never forget. Oftentimes, students come up to me and say how good the teachers were, how the positive vibe changed their lives, and that they can’t wait to get to work on the instrument. There’s no better feeling than that! I hope to see you all in Memphis.

Much Love…Tommy Emmanuel, CGP

More information and registration information can be found here.

I’d like to personally invite you to join me at the Tommy Emmanuel Guitar Camp in Scotland. This will be my very first camp in Europe, and I can’t wait. We’ll be staying at a castle called Atholl Palace in Pitlochry May 11-15, 2018. It’s the perfect space for us to enjoy the country and the guitar. You’re going to see a countryside and way of life that’s so beautiful and different. During that time of year, Scotland is just breathtaking. Every morning, I’ll host a two-hour Q&A where you can ask me anything. I answer questions, talk about my experiences, and give tips. We’re going to be a big happy family by the end of this thing. That’s one of the aspects that I really love about hosting these. The afternoons consist of workshops and lessons. I’m inviting some amazing players along to join us, namely Richard Smith and John Knowles, CGP. Each guest has his own style and story that he can’t wait to share. I learn something from these guys every time I’m around them, so I’m equally excited! Of course, we’ll be putting on our nightly concerts too. Musically, I wanted to do something different. At this one, we’re going to teach a little bluegrass as well as some of my songs. Bluegrass comes from Celtic music, so I want to dig into the roots of it in Scotland. It’s not just about me demonstrating songs (which of course you’ll get), but I’ll also share various techniques and exercises to improve your technique and smooth out arrangements. My goal is always to give attendees the tools to make themselves better players. Ultimately, it’s all about having an amazing time together. My goal is for everybody to take away something unforgettable. It’s that kind of experience. Everything comes from hanging together, learning from each other, and playing from a pure point-of-view. We’re here because we love to play, and that’s what it’s all about! I can’t wait to see you all in Scotland in May.

Much Love…Tommy Emmanuel, CGP

More information and registration information can be found here!