America's Got Talent....Tallan "T-Man" Latz (Page 1 of 4)

Thanks for the heads-up.  I'll be sure to check him out.

Just saw Tallan on "America's Got Talent" and I'm happy to report he made it to the next round. But since I saw him this past Saturday night, I already knew he would! When asked who had influenced him Tallan replied, "Joe Satriani, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix and JOE BONAMASSA!

I must tell you, last Saturday night while Tallan was performing the song "Crossroads" with his Band, he used my name in that song twice. After hearing it once, I thought I was hearing things, but then I heard it again and I was flushed with humility. I guess little men that are 9 years old and think of you as their buddy do that to you.

Pictures of Tallan and Band from this past Saturday night:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8384830@N0 … 351000729/

Roy

My mom popped in and told me to turn on the tv because a "9 year old kid is gonna play the guitar on America's Got Talent", and they were surprised to hear that I didn't want to see it! This isn't the forum to NOT show support for the lad on, but I thought they knew me better than that...

Thanks Roy - been waiting for that video!

I actually hate these kind of shows and the "overnight sensation" (and forgotten in 3 weeks) Stars they create, but this could be a real chance for Tallan - so many people watch these shows. And he did such a great job up there on that stage! Obviously everyone in the audience loved it as well ... this little guy definitely will have a big carrer ahead of him if he contiues like that. Just amazing ...
Wasn´t it cute of "Dad" to say that it was Tallan who got HIM into the Blues? Always thought it was the other way round.

Eva

Actually Eva, it is just as Carl said, that Tallan got him into the Blues. It goes back to when Tallan was real young and he was watching a video of Joe Satriani. Both father and son have told me that he turned around and told his dad, "That's what I want to do when I grow up!" And so, Carl bought Tallan a guitar and they started him out in lessons. Carl has always told me that if someday Tallan decides that he doesn't want to do it anymore, that it will be over. But Carl has told me that Tallan is a never quit kind of spirit no matter what happens. He actually drives Carl rather than the other way around. Tallan's mom Doris, is a real sweetheart too! I can only hope for the best for their family.

Tallan told me the results of future shows, but mums the word. And no Eva, not even if you write me an E-mail will I tell you!

Curby, you're right, Carl is a wonderful dad! Actually, Carl and I refer to him as "Roadie Dad", because Carl does all the work. He, Doris and Tallan always thank me for spreading the word of Tallan. I tell them, it's just something I would do for any good friend of mine.

Roy

Hey Joe,

Yes, I held my breath a little too when Tallan was naming off people. I'd like to share a story. Last year, Tallan had the opportunity to share the stage with Hubert Sumlin and the Willie "Big Eyes" Smith Band at a Blues show that I was at. Prior to getting up on stage, Tallan and his dad Carl were sitting at my table. A man, who apparently had something to do with the music busiess as a promoter, asked Tallan who had influenced him. Well, Tallan starts naming off Joe Satriani, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn and then he starts searching for names, so I whispered, "And Joe Bonamassa". Tallan didn't quite hear me, so he turned around and I said again, "And Joe Bonamassa." He then turned toward the promoter and said, "Oh yeah, and Joe Bonamassa!" Needlesss  to say, that cracked me up. Mind you, that was before Joe asked Tallan up on stage with him and the Guys. And also needless to say, Hubert Sumlin was impressed with Tallan that night too!  

I think Tallan in his own way is still thanking Joe B. for the opportunity that he gave him this past March. You know, I haven't watched this in a while, so I think I will now. No one in Milwaukee that was there will ever forget this night!:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeTX896ayCI

And pictures of the night with Hubert: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8384830@N0 … 141400292/

Enjoy,

Roy

P.S. And Joe, yes I hope we can get Joe B. to play some gigs stateside so maybe we can see him together again!

Yep, he's good, and nice to give the two joe's a name check, on prime time.
~ Brack ~

I can't believe the maturity level in his playing. He's really an amazing player..... I wish I was as good as he is.'

-Eric