Who are the must-see acoustic guitarists touring right now?

[spock]

Adding to the lsit:

Scott Ainslie
Brooks Williams

[Bill Ashton]

Clive Carroll will be touring on the west coast with Tommy Emmanuel at the end of the year, that should just be amazing. Pete Huttlinger, Robin Bullock and Bepe Gambatta (sorry if sp) are not to be missed, though their styles are all different. Doyle Dykes, especially in the clinic format, is fantastic.

[John F.]

Hot Tuna/Jorma, Toby Walker, Leo Kotke, Tommy Emmanual (sp?)

[StringMeUp]

David Wilcox.

[jersey]

Tony McManus

Loren and Mark

[$ongWriter]

Saw Bryan Sutton last week....amazing!!

[ChrisH]

Originally Posted by kydave

Sean Watkins' contributions on guitar and vocal were greatly enjoyed (as were the entire band) when I saw Nickel Creek last month on their new reunion tour 2014.

Saw Sean Watkins a few years ago at the Telluride BG Fest... At a workshop/discussion /QA event, someone asked him how much he played his guitar. His answer: "Most days I play all day. Some days, I just can't stand the idea of playing all day, so I play for about 8 hours."

Jeez.

[EighthAveLocal]

Parker Millsap

[Bill Ashton]

I can't believe I forgot to include Jim Hurst. He was Claire Lynch's guitarist for several years and is now playing a few dates with them to fill in. He is great musician, patient teacher and just all around nice guy. Look for him, you will have a great evening!

[niko]

I agree with most of the artists named here, but nobody recommended Woody Mann or Stephen Bennett ??? They are really hidden treasures

[MFG]

If you have a chance to see Richard Smith, you will be stunned. He plays with Tommy Emmanuel frequently and sometimes with his wife Julie Adams, also Hot Club of Nashville. He is the fingerpicking virtuoso (National Champion) who played with Chet Atkins at Her Majesty's Theater in London at age 11. His solo show is nothing short of mind-numbing.

Three other great pickers are Jack Lawrence (Doc's guitarist for many years) and Clay Hess, (Ricky Skaggs, Mountain Heart, Sierra Hull) who is one of the world's most gifted flat pickers. Jake Stargel (Green Cards, Sierra Hull) is also a monster picker. And he's only about 23!

[scottishrogue]

Sharon Isbin...to watch her play is a life-changing experience!

Glen

[jaymarsch]

Many great players have already been listed, but I will add Adam Rafferty.
I just saw Toby Walker perform for the first time this year and he was also outstanding. And, as has already been mentioned, Stephen Bennett should not be missed. I have seen him three times and it is always a treat.

Best,
Jayne

[TheChin]

Jon Gomm has come across from the UK a few times. He recently finished up but definitely worth checking out, amazing performer.

[HAMFIST]

Chris Eldridge

Julian Lage

If you can get these guys together, see 'em!


Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek

Nina Gerber

Just a few that I think others may gloss over