The title of Leo Kottke’s new album, Try and Stop Me, encapsulates the spirit of the man himself — profoundly original, a little cantankerous perhaps, a deep talking Midwestern raconteur whose quick wit is matched by his astounding virtuosity on the six and 12 string guitars.

Longtime Kottke devotees have learned to expect the unexpected. Try and Stop Me is no exception. It is the most improvisational record the legendary guitarist has ever recorded. Usually a meticulous pre-planner, Kottke threw all preconceived notions to the wind when he entered Studio M near his home in Minneapolis.

Sixty Six Steps

Clone

One Guitar No Vocals

Leo Kottke Live

My Father's Face

Masters of

Acoustic Guitar

Doug Smith Collection

Tracy Moore:

A Peculiar Point of

Balance