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Location: Montana | I think I'll call myself "CGP-ANGB" (certified guitar player - aint never gonna be)- check your local listings - here is the promo from PBS:
On May 15, 1987, a group of A-list musicians gathered to celebrate the enormous influence that guitarist and producer Chet Atkins had on their lives and careers. Taped before a studio audience in Nashville, the star-packed CHET ATKINS: CERTIFIED GUITAR PLAYER, includes performances by Atkins with Mark Knopfler, the Everly Brothers, Emmylou Harris, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Michael McDonald and a band of Music City's finest players.
The concert has been the talk of legend. The recording and video have long been sought-after by guitar aficionados and music collectors. By the first notes of "Deep Thumb Blues," it's easy to see why. Recorded just blocks from the famed Music Row that he's largely credited with creating, Atkins gives the audience a master class in playing and performing. A parade of country and pop greats follows the opening number, beginning with Knopfler, who performs "I'll See You in My Dreams" and the Dire Straits classic "Walk of Life." The Everly Brothers continue the classics with a medley of hits: "All I Have to Do Is Dream," "Bye Bye Love," "Wake Up Little Susie" and "Why Worry." Harris, McDonald (who also plays keyboard with the house band), Jennings, Nelson and David Pack join Atkins until the finale of "Corrina, Corrina."
Atkins, who died on June 30, 2001, referred to himself as "Chet Atkins, CGP." CGP stands for Certified Guitar Player, an honorary degree that Atkins bestowed upon only the most worthy pickers. Just five were ever given the honor: Jerry Reed, Steve Wariner, Tommy Emmanuel, John Knowles - and Chet Atkins. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Thanx for the heads up! 
I can't find a local PBS schedule for it. I'll keep searching. The references I did find for other areas indicate Sunday March 7th, 4:30 PM.
I'll definitely program the PVR when I locate it! |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | Friday, March 19, 9:00 pm in Georgia (GPB). |
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Location: Hot Springs, S.D. | No where at my house. :( This one might be worth borrowing a TV for. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | This show ran on one of our local PBS stations this evening. It was a great alternative over the Academy Awards. Don't miss it. |
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Location: Hanau, Hessen, Germany | Someone has to record it for me  |
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Location: Montana | Finally got to watch this last night. It is mesmerizing to watch how relaxed Chet and Knopfler are while they play. Their hands just float effortlessly across the fretboard without a hint of hurry.
Anyway, Chet had a quiver of Gibson SST Chet Atkins Special guitars and at least 3 people played them. Anyone ever compare the SST to an EA68? They seem similar in concept.
Meuti, the concert is out on DVD so perhaps you can find a copy on your side of the pond. |
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Location: East Tennessee | I think Trader Jim had one. Maybe he'll chime in.
That was a great program. They do make it look easy. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | It's March 15 at 10:30 here. Like Cliff's gig thread said, that's past bedtime for us old folks, so I'll have to get some youngster to show me how to record it. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Originally posted by ScottMt:
Anyone ever compare the SST to an EA68? They seem similar in concept. I own and enjoy both. The concepts are similar. The electronics on the EA68 are easier to use and provide more variable EQ. I prefer the neck profile on the EA68 which is typically small and fast. Both are relatively heavy as you would expect for a solid mahogany (albeit chambered) body. One other thing . . . the guitars used on the program are not the SST model that I have, but rather, the classical CEC model with nylon strings. They did sound good on the program. In the hands of the Master, what wouldn't? |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Although I don't care for the PBS drive promotions twix the actual performances, there were a few neat anecdotes about Chet during the 'breaks'.
Meuti,
If I can figure out how to transfer the show from my cable DVR to DVD, I'll send you a copy. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | I agree, Iffy. The stories between the acts were interesting. I had no idea how many A-list artist careers were kicked off with their initial signings with RCA through Chet Atkins, the producer. Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Emmylou Harris and the Everly Brothers were mentioned on the show, but there were a ton of others. |
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Location: Hanau, Hessen, Germany | Thank you, Iffy! That would be awesome. I did a search for the DVD on Amazon.de and only found a 60-Minute DVD "Chet Atkins and friends" which is probably a "highlights only version" of the concert. |
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PSA - Chet Atkins CGP on PBS
