Blues Live featuring Walter Trout & Tommy Z | Academy of Tone #320

This episode goes far beyond gear — it’s about real-life moments on stage, behind the scenes, and inside the blues world. Last weekend, Thomas was invited to join Walter Trout at an outdoor festival in Luxembourg. What started as a simple visit turned into a spontaneous live appearance — stepping on stage without rehearsal, without a plan… just trusting instinct, experience, and feel. In this livestream, Thomas shares what really happens in those moments: What it means to walk on stage unprepared How to react musically in real time And the untold stories behind the show — including a 1.5-hour journey just to reach the stage Expect honest insights, great stories, and a true glimpse into the life of a working musician. But that’s not all. We’ll also take a look at the brand-new live album from Tommy Z — a longtime AMP1 user and deeply rooted blues artist from Buffalo, NY. Tommy Z on Instagram: @guitartommyz Tommy Z on YouTube: ‪@southblossomrecords‬ Tommy Z's new record: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/tom... Recorded live in Colombia, his upcoming release captures the raw energy of blues in a unique cultural setting — powerful, emotional, and deeply connected to the roots of the music. Having shared stages and crossed paths with Walter Trout, this is a perfect example of how tight and global the blues community really is. Thomas will talk about: Tommy Z’s AMP1 experience in real-world touring The connection between modern gear and traditional blues And what it means to carry this music across continents This episode is about more than tone — it’s about the reality behind the music. From spontaneous gigs to international collaborations, from vintage feel to modern tools — this is Blues Live, unfiltered. #blues #bluesrock #livemusic #waltertrout ____________________________________________________________________________________ Join the BluGuitar community! Built on passion, innovation and respect for guitar players. Get your AMP1 MERCURY EDITION or IRIDIUM EDITION with 3 YEARS WARRANTY and FREE SHIPPING (within EU): https://bluguitar.com/en/products/ ____________________________________________________________________________________ https://bluguitar.com/