America's Got Talent....Tallan "T-Man" Latz (Page 2 of 4)

A few people that know called today to ask if I had seen it. They didn't know he was not a secret among the bonamasses. I will just say they were impressed.

I missed it but saw the video. He just keeps getting better. Keep it up Tallan.

Hey Phil,

Thanks for updating that link!

I can assure you that the little performance Tallan had with Joe at the end of his Milwaukee show, was just something Joe did on the spur of the moment. We all know how much of a perfectionist Joe is regarding his shows. Of course, that's why we get such great shows every time we see him. Earlier that day, Joe put on a guitar clinic and Tallan, Carl and I were there. Casio Music wanted to get Tallan up with Joe during the clinic, but that didn't pan out. I also inquired if it was possible for Tallan and his Band to open for Joe, but apparently the promoter didn't buy it. Tallan, Carl, Dawn and I sat at a table right next to the Milwaukee stage just left of center and during the show, Joe had tossed down a pick just for Tallan. As we approached the last song, most of us figured it just wasn't going to happen. Then, about half way through "Asking Around For You", Joe bent over and asked me to boost Tallan up at his signal. Well, Tallan just about jumped as high as the stage and I was blown away. And the rest is history......

I wish everyone on this forum could have been there to feel the excitement that night and how touching the end of the show was.

Roy

That's incredible, Roy!  I actually thought he was winging it and thought to myself, now THAT's the real talent, but would it be a turn-off for the judging?  Perhaps at this stage they are "only" enthralled by T-Man's youth... I have faith he's going to make them look past that as he moves along.  Hopefully EVERYONE will let go of the "he's only x years old" by the time he hits the double digits... When IS that by the way???

That American Kid has got Talent

Rock ON TallanT & Keep the Faith,
Rocket

P.S. he should hook up with L.D. Miller and,...... anyone up yonder know a bassist and a drummer who are "only x years old"

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Hey Rocket,

Yes indeed, he was winging it on stage, but he's done that before. Tallan will turn 10 years old on September 22nd. You know, it's natural that we all concentrate on Tallan's skills, but I know him and his parents in a very different way. I know Tallan as the little boy hs is. Like last year when we were at Summerfest together and him eating a blue popcicle which colored his tongue blue. Or when my son Ben and Tallan where at a hot dog shop in Kenosha acting as young boys do, many times ridiculous. There's also a very kind side to Tallan, always being the upbeat, never down young man that he is. He sees the world differently than many of us do. Of course, he's looking through young eyes; he's a very sweet young man!

One more story about a Tallan meeting. Carl told me yesterday about when they met Joe Satriani for the first time. Tallan went up to Joe to introduce himself and Joe turned around and said, "T-Man, how are you"? Carl and Tallan couldn't believe he knew who Tallan was. So Tallan told Joe how he has watched his videos on Youtube. Well, Joe Satriani told him "That's great, but I watch your videos on Youtube Tallan!". Needless to say, Carl said Joe Satriani is a really great guy.

Speaking of "winging" it, here's another example of it also from this past March when Tallan played with one of his friends, totally unrehearsed:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDdtsnDpb3Q

Enjoy,

Roy

Bluesman or anyone else,

I promised to e-mail my guitar playing niece this video clip, but its been taken down on youtube.
Anyone have another link?  Thanks.

Thanks Wooders, the link from the first page doesn' t work anymore.

OK, I just confirmed with Carl that Tallan should be on AGT tonight!

And he suggested that we all might want to watch.

And for those of you in the Milwaukee and surrounding area, Tallan will also be on air on WKLH radio tomorrow morning.

Roy

I just got home after a root canal...turned on AGT and got ready....then...ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!! I am spitting nails!!! Tallan has more talent that the majority of contestants....dog and pony acts!!! I've already given him some lovin' on his facebook page. I encourage others to do likewise. He may have an old blues man inside his soul, he's also just a kid. I know this hurts and it's hard to explain to him how irrelevant winning AGT is to his future. At least he got his name out there in a big way.....He's only just begun....     Auntie Cate