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Frank Vignola and Tommy Emmanuel on Mountain Stage

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Frank Vignola and Tommy Emmanuel on Mountain Stage

Longtime friends Frank Vignola and Tommy Emmanuel riff and romp their way through their guitar set on Mountain Stage.

Frank Vignola and Tommy Emmanuel on Mountain Stage

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Tommy Emmanuel On Mountain Stage

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Tommy Emmanuel On Mountain Stage

Australian by birth and now living in Nashville, Tenn., the renowned guitarist has a formidable finger-style technique. The man named a "certified guitar player" by Chet Atkins showcases his blistering style in a Mountain Stage set.

Tommy Emmanuel on Mountain Stage - 04/06/2010

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Tommy Emmanuel, Finger-Picking Good

The Australian-born guitarist has spent the past 45 years fine-tuning his techinique. His dedication, and the inspiration he received from friend and mentor Chet Atkins, has enabled him to branch out into a wide variety of musical styles.

Tommy Emmanuel, Finger-Picking Good

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