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Engelhardt has had two critically-acclaimed record releases: the first, the classic 1975 vinyl album Toullusions, released through Takoma Records, a milestone label that showcased the finest in fingerstyle guitar innovators, among them Leo Kottke and John Fahey; and more recently, the 1994 CD re-release of Toullusions with four bonus tracks, for Sierra/Hollywood Records, a Walt Disney Company, distributed worldwide by PolyGram International.
In the period from 1976-1980; Toulouse Engelhardt was listed annually in the Guitar Player Magazine Readers Poll under “Best Finger Picking” category. Over the years he has also received the endorsement of three of the music world’s most respected builders of fine musical instruments: A. Davis Guitars of San Diego, California; Taylor
in the Guitar Player Magazine Readers Poll under “Best Finger Picking” category. Over the years he has also received the endorsement of three of the music world’s most respected builders of fine musical instruments: A. Davis Guitars of San Diego, California; Taylor Guitars of El Cajon, California; and the late Semi Moseley himself, the creator of the famous Mosrite “Ventures Model” electric guitar.
Toulouse Engelhardt has toured the nation with some of the most influential groups in the music business; including a twelve-city tour with The Byrds. He joined the Kenny Loggins “Celebrate Me Home” tour during the early 1980s, and has performed for his “cult” following ever since, touring nationwide with some of the best: Jack Bruce, formerly of “Cream,” George Winston, Ry Cooder, Bob Weir & Kingfish, Dick Dale, Chris Darrow, David Lindley, Dave Mason, the late John Stewart, Todd Rundgren, George Thorogood, Hiroshima, and former Byrds Gene Clark and John York. He also performed with Clark again when he and the Dillard Brothers toured as Dillard & Clark. Engelhardt even shared the stage twice with Zubin Mehta and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra!
The eclectic U.S. independent label Lost Grove Records has also released two additional albums recorded by Toulouse Engelhardt. The first, entitled A Child’s Guide to Einstein, explores world rhythms and lyrical melodies from around the planet, in a thematic “pan-world” context. The second, a collection of Mosrite guitar tracks entitled Martian Lust, challenges the listener to discover and investigate “other-worldly sounds,” and takes the electric guitar to the ultimate extreme! Both of these recordings showcase the “Toulouse Sound” in a sophisticated blend of guitar solo and ensemble performances. The dynamite professional collaborations between the seasoned guitar virtuoso and other stellar performers once again reinforced Engelhardt’s standing as one of the most talented innovators in his genre!