Who is this steel player?

Doug Tewksbury · Post by **Doug Tewksbury** » 2 Jun 2010 6:30 am

I stumbled across this strangely wonderful David Byrne performance. David Byrne is such a weirdo, but I love him for just about everything he does. This is definitely a 'love it or hate it' performance.

Anyhow, there is a crazy pedal steel solo at 3:40 - I've never heard the instrument used in this way before. Anyone know who the player is?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsunqofq27I

Bob Vantine · Post by **Bob Vantine** » 2 Jun 2010 6:54 am

Nothing I'd listen to on a regular basis ,but.....

pretty cool anyway.

That is the cleanest,neatest distortion lead I've heard in a long time.Who ever it is ....GOOD JOB !

Thanks for sharing .

****Bob****

Skip Edwards · Post by **Skip Edwards** » 2 Jun 2010 7:59 am

I believe that's Bruce Kaphan. Bruce lives up in the Bay area of Northern CA. He has a solo LP "Slider", which features some of the coolest ambient sounding steel stuff I've ever heard, as well as a new LP "Hybrid", which I haven't heard yet.
And, he's a heck of a nice guy.

Steve Alcott · Post by **Steve Alcott** » 2 Jun 2010 8:12 am

"Psycho Killer" is pretty cool, too.

Earnest Bovine · Post by **Earnest Bovine** » 2 Jun 2010 8:19 am

Right; Bruce Kaphan. But I prefer my "Psycho Killer" with more energy.

Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 3 Jun 2010 4:05 pm

Very cool solo.. David Byrne is not my cup of tea, but he is very talented...

Colm Chomicky · Post by **Colm Chomicky** » 3 Jun 2010 5:10 pm

That got me curious. Here's another from the same show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxTPfd8cL1E

Mike Kirkley · Post by **Mike Kirkley** » 5 Jun 2010 2:51 am

Well, I agree with Bob C about David Byrne, but that pedal steel solo is totally COOL!!! Great job, Mr. Kaphan!!!

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