This video is the one that started it all and has had over 2,900,000+ views!!!
Influences
SRV, Hendrix, Bonamassa, Satriani, Walter Trout, Albert Cummings, Greg Koch, Eric Johnson, Chris Duarte, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang, Buddy Guy, BB King, Les Paul, Rory Gallagher, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Louie Zagoras and a ton more!!!
Piers Morgan , judge from AGT stated, "To watch a boy at your age come out and do that (rock the guitar) is one of the most extraordinary things I've ever seen in my life."
Sharon Osbourne said, "You see so many musicians who can play, but they don't have the soul and the feel and you do... you got the vibe! Tallan's got soul and he's an extraordinary talent!"
David Hasselhoff declared, "You know you got a major career in front of you kid...You got charisma!"
"Tallan Latz is Amazing! He played an entire 2-hour set that included blues classics “Crossroads,” “Sweet Home Chicago” and “Goin’ Down.” Not only does Tallan play like a grizzled veteran, he also works the crowd like a pro. Tallan Latz is the real deal and he is destined for greatness!" writes Joe Heuer, The Rock and Roll Guru.
As GM Planell, (a reporter for ChicagosRock.com) after watching Tallan’s last performance of 2008 wrote, “I have never witnessed anything like I was about to see in the course of my music evolution. Never. An averaged sized nine-year-old boy, by the name of Tallan “T-Man” Latz. On a Fender Telecaster, this child opened up like a raging bluesman in his finest. He played his guitar behind his head and cranked out riffs that would have embarrassed Jimi Hendrix himself. Tallan is a Wisconsin native and exuded pure showmanship and blaring riffs that left most speechless. I was exhausted.”
Chicago Blues Legend Lonnie Brooks said. "Tallan's not nine years old, he's 49 years old. Did see the way he handled that guitar on stage! He's an old man"
Joe Bonamassa said of Tallan T-Man Latz, "You are a true prodigy and I am very proud of you.. one blues wonder kid to another. You are so far ahead of me at your age its not funny."
Chris Duarte said about Tallan, "Next young lion, ladies and gentleman!"
Buddy Guys said of Tallan: “When I see somebody at that age, that amazing on guitar, I just have to try to express myself the best I can how good that is.”
Jonny Lang said,"Tallan's future is going to be whatever he wants it to be! He's way ahead of the curve."
Joe Satriani said, "I've been watching you on YouTube and you're doing awesome!"
John Schuld, co-organizer of the Kenosha Bloomin' Days Festival, stated "Tallan is amazing and he's an inspiration to all of us. His talent is matched only by his passion and enthusiasm. Tallan is an intelligent, polite and generous little boy offstage and when he's on stage... he plays the blues as if he's been doing it for 60 years. The entire planet needs to see this kid play."
Hubert Sumlin, Blues Legend, Howlin' Wolf's Guitarist said, "Right here, this is the future of blues!!!"
Walter Trout said "T-Man has IT, one in a million have IT and he has a ton of IT, so much at such a young age that it's scary! Now I know the blues are in good hands! He can play with me anytime, anywhere!"
Bryan Lee said, "I couldn't believe my ears, I just wanted to stop what I was doing and listen. I asked, is that really a kid? Tallan is amazing!"
Jackson Browne said, "Are you kidding me!"
Les Paul,"You passed the audition. I didn't know what to expect but you can definately play at my concert on Saturday!"
Albert Cummings, "Nobody told me he could play like that."
Greg Koch had this to say, "Tallan Latz (the 8 year-old, blues guitar phenom) plays in a way that people think is impossible at that age (not only what he plays but how he plays it, because of hand size etc.). All I can say is "Unleash the beast!"
Kurt Swanson from Soulful Impressions says, "There is no one else I would rather photograph than Tallan. You can feel his heart and soul in every shot!"
Louis from BB King's in Memphis stated,"Tallan is unbelievable and he's been HERE before. Anytime Tallan's in Memphis he has a place to play at BB's."
From a Club Manager in Memphis, "In all my years, I've never seen anything like Tallan. When he was playing people were literally pouring out of other clubs and running across the street into Club 152 to get a glimpse of Tallan and his band performing. I wasn't even able to get into the club because it was packed so tight!"
Tony Brown wrote: "Well...what else can I say...man the spirit flows through the young man and his angels protect him in full wing gala. I am honored and proud to witness his creativity. Blessings always."
Walter Trout and Tallan @ Shank Hall In MIlwaukee, 3/29/09
Joe Bonamassa and Tallan at Turner Hall, 3/08/09. This was very impromto, Tallan had no idea this was going to happen.
Les Paul and Tallan at the Pabst Theater on June 21, 2008.
Jackson Browne and Tallan at Steel Bridge Songfest '08 on June 14, 2008.
Tallan Noble Latz (aka: The T-Man) now 10 years old, is considered by musical standards a triple threat. Tallan is a guitar player/singer/songwriter that seems to be destined for the big stage. He has been playing music since the age of 3, picking up the guitar for the first time at 4 and finally getting serious about the guitar at age 5.
Everyone is talking about this young guitar slinger who possesses an old musical soul, the way he carries and conducts himself on stage is something that just has to be seen. As one reporter put it, ¨When T-Man takes the stage, people stop what they're doing and collectively stare. People entering the room look up and stop as if their shoes were suddenly glued to the floor, not moving again until the song is over, when they reflexively break into wild shouts and applause. Everyone is saying the same thing ¨You gotta see this kid called T-Man!!!¨
Tallan has been on featured on: CBS' Rachael Ray TV Show, WGN’s Morning Show, Fox’s Morning Show, CBS’ Early Show, FOX News: Studio B with Shepard Smith, The Bonnie Hunt TV Show, CNN, NBC's Today Show with Meredith Vieira, NBC's Today Show with Kathy Lee and Hoda, Chicago's WLS TV Morning Show, NBC's America's Got Talent and Almost Live with Johnny B TV Show are just a few. He’s been talked about on news broadcasts and radio programs all over the country and the world, Tallan was featured on the BBC. His story has appeared in every major newspaper, worldwide. He was even the feature story on Yahoo’s Homepage, twice!
Tallan had the privilege to perform and share the stage with some of the best guitarist around: Chris Duarte, Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Walter Trout, Albert Cummings, Hubert Sumlin, Jackson Browne, Wes Jeans, Lance Lopez, Louie Zagoras, Eric McFadden, Bugs Henderson, Chris Aaron, Lonnie Brooks, Wayne Baker Brooks, Jim Peterik & the Ides of March and Greg Koch to name just a few. Tallan had the honor of sharing the stage with the LEGEND himself, Mr. Les Paul. At age 8, Tallan was the youngest person to have ever shared the stage with Mr. Paul.
Tallan has had the opportunity to play at some of the best venues in the country. Venues such as: Pabst Theater, Alpine Valley, Turner Hall, Chicago’s House of Blues, J & J Blues Club in Dallas, Cowboy's in Dallas, Buddy Guy's Legends, Kansas City's Knuckleheads, Summerfest, Austin's Fuel Room, Raue Center for the Performing Arts, Milwaukee Art Museum, The Harley Davidson Museum, Club 152 in Memphis, BB King's Blues Club in Memphis, Brown Theatre in Houston, TX and Dogwood Center for the Performing Arts in Fremont, MI are just a few from a long list of great venues.
Tallan has performed at many major area festivals: Summerfest '08-'09, Bloomin Days '07, '08, '09, Lakefront Art Fest '08, Steel Bridge Songfest 4 & 5, IL Blues Fest '08, Harley’s 105th Birthday Celebration, Paramount Blues Festival, Westmont Blues Fest (Muddy Water's Blues Fest) '08-'09, Northbrook Days '09, WI State Fair '09, WI Harley Rally, Sun Prairie Blues Fest '09 and CO-HEADLINED the SRV Ride and Concert in Dallas, TX in '08 and was back again in '09. These are a few of festivals already on Tallan’s resume’.
Tallan has endorsement deals with: DBZ Guitars (New Endorsement), Diamond Amps (New Endorsment), US Masters Guitar Works (New Endorsment), InTune Guitar Picks (New Endorsement), Curt Mangan Strings, Morley Pedals, Aquila Guitars, Archer Guitars, Effects Pedal Boutique, EAR, Inc., Soulful Impressions, LR Baggs, Diamond Finish, SCLW Light Picks, Seymour Duncan Pickups, N-Tune, Trem King, Graph Tech, Surf Picks, FM-Jams, Peterson Tuners and Bombshell Kustom Cases. Tallan is the YOUNGEST musicians that any of these companies have ever endorsed. That speaks volumes of what the industry thinks of his talent and potential.
There is nothing like the T-Man Experience! Come experience T-Man because he’ll be coming to a venue near you soon!
This site is managed by his management, T-Man Entertainment, not by Tallan Noble Latz.
It's great to have you on my new page and it was great listening to you. I have high hopes for you Tallan. Please stop by and say hello. I'd love to hear from you.
Tallan hey it's Alex! I saw you are playing at the Bucks Game, that is awesome, tear it up!! I am a top 10 finalist for the Cavs Top Talent Competition, vote here at http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/talent/
Top 2 vote getters get to play in between timeouts at the Cavs game vs Golden State on Nov 17th, between timeouts, so that would be awesome!!
Keep up that great playing and all you do, talk to you soon T-Man! Alex
hi, how are you doing? i wanted to stop by your page and let you know what has been going on in my life.....the new album i just finished with charlie sexton in austin is available for pre-sale by clicking the banner at the top of my page.....i .just left wisconsin heading to the south east....lots of great things are happening.....we just shot a new video in nashville, it is the single from the album .......hope you will check out both.....here is the link to the video....let me know what you think about it if you get a chance to watch it.....
Thanks for the support, I really do appreciate it! Thats so cool, that you played with Wes, Lance and Tommy in TX. Must Have Been A Blast! Hope to see you guys around soon.
Man, I wish I could be at Cowboys listening to you live right now. I am one of your biggest fans!!! I swear I will be there to support you next time you are in Big D! YOU ROCK! Please come back to Texas soon, we love you!!
T-man, hello from Cleveland!! Looks like you have some great gigs coming up--keep up the great playing and thanks for putting me on your top friends list, I appreciate it!!
I have so much respect for you, little bro. I showed my father-in-law, who is a traveling blues/jazz pianist, your music. Having literally grown up with the late great Stevie Ray Vaughan, he insisted that you are most certainly his second coming--the new and improved, reincarnated Stevie! You are my favorite blues artist! Thanks for reminding us all that souls are sometimes older than the bodies in which they dwell! Keep on playing with passion! See you Oct. 4th!
