Leo Kottke

With more than 40 albums and numerous Grammy nominations, acoustic guitar virtuoso Leo Kottke is considered one of the greatest and most prominent musicians of the past four decades. Bringing a unique sound and masterful flourishes to the 6- and 12-string guitar, it’s the propulsive fingerstyle playing that has cemented his reputation as a true innovator. For all his technical brilliance and harmonic sophistication, Kottke’s music is eminently accessible. This guitar legend opens Buckman’s 25th season with humorous monologues and vocal and instrumental career highlights.