Chris Casello DESTROYS Misirlou — Then Switches to Steel Guitar

Absolutely. I’d lean into the Telecaster-to-steel switch, because that gives the video a hook beyond simply “great guitarist plays Misirlou.” Chris is legitimately known for doubling on guitar and steel, and the show was the Aug. 20 Rockabilly Roundup featuring Chris Casello at Eastside Bowl. YouTube Description Chris Casello tears through the surf classic “Misirlou” live at Eastside Bowl in Nashville — and halfway through the performance, he switches from Telecaster to steel guitar without missing a beat. Chris is one of Nashville’s great roots guitar players, mixing rockabilly, country, blues, jazz and surf into a style that's completely his own. He’s a Rockabilly Hall of Fame inductee and 2017 Ameripolitan Musician of the Year, and has worked with artists including Carlene Carter, Bo Diddley, Wanda Jackson and many more. What I love about this performance is that it isn’t just a display of chops. Chris takes one of the most recognizable instrumental guitar songs ever recorded and moves it from the bite and attack of the Telecaster into a completely different texture on steel guitar. Recorded live at Rockabilly Roundup at Eastside Bowl in Nashville, Tennessee. If you dig rockabilly guitar, surf guitar, Telecaster playing, steel guitar and old-school roots music, subscribe for more live performances, lessons and conversations with some of the best players around Nashville. Check out Chris Casello and his music here: Chris Casello official website