Someone should make a piano arrangement of this.

Bob's version just rolls along so perfectly, no hurry no worry.

That was beyond outstanding.

I love this music. It's so happy and uplifting. But this man doing it on a guitar is sheer perfection. My heart is happy again. Too much nasty stuff going on in the world then we get a talent like this man and Scott Joplin and everything is back to normal. Thank you ... you made my evening.

Some of the best acoustic playing I’ve ever heard

My favourite version of Maple Leaf Rag on acoustic guitar - so perfectly bouncing and swinging, such a clean tone ... you can't do it any better.

By very far my most favourite rendition of this classic on the guitar. Well done Bob, it's sounds so well rolling and catchy!

As a guitar player, I can assure you, this ain't easy. Bob just made it sound that way....!

I love the casual sashay of this arrangement! Thank you.

I must learn this. I am absolutely astonished.

This made my day! I love it

A little bit of Gold. Bloody beautiful Bob, Thanks very much!

Some very lively yet precise playing. Beautiful technique and great feel.

I love you for this 4 minutes. I hate you for the rest of my life wasted trying to play rag as good as you do. Beautiful!! Greetings from Spain.

Wow, great to hear you again Bob. I remember when you first started this journey.

la più bella interpretazione di questo brano intramontabile: esecuzione perfetta, giusto il tempo, nessuna sbavatura, la chitarra praticamente un diapason ... bravissimo Bob!

Lyrically beautiful! Just gorgeous.

Oh man, that’s some bouncy, swingy, syncopated goodness right there. Brilliant playing, and an excellent arrangement. Joplin would be honored. Thanks

No words for it... Soooooooo good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Bob! Thank you for your playing. Glad to have found your music! Have a nice day!

Nice job Bob! I've been playing this on and off for decades.... thanks for the inspiration!

Hi Bob! I absolutely love this arrangement of Maple Leaf Rag. Many years ago I learned a different arrangement you did for Kicking Mule Records. The one I have did not include the second section as played here. In any case your arrangement for Fig Leaf Rag, Bethena and Maple Leaf have been with me since the late 70's. Thank you sir!

You look like you're having so much fun playing it! I can say that on the listening end it is a joy! So, much fun. So clean and rhythmic. Beautiful!

EXCELLENT VIDEO There’s just something about a Rag on the guitar 🎸.

That was beautifully done Bob. Bravo sir. 👏

A very nice arrangement for guitar. Expertly played. Thanks!

Man, guitar this good AND Mashed potatoes?

Great job

Beautiful version Bob. You nailed it. Thanks.

Smooth! Bravo!

Most accurate version on you tube hands down! You win the internet!!

The sheet music for this has been out there forever.

Wonderful playing! Great technique combined with great feel, what a treat to watch and listen to.

Incredible performance ! Never heard Joplin's masterpiece Maple Leaf Rag on guitar before. You have set the barre, for how it should be performed ,Mr. Evans ( and it is quite high, lol)

Amazing!! The best guitar rendition I've heard. Well done! I downloaded your lesson before lockdown and recently returned to it. I'm now determined to get it down.

Wow, love your style. Such a solid smooth sound

He does an incredible version of it in the spirit

This is just absolutely amazing!

WOW!!!!! Brilliant. Blew my mind away. Just loved it.

Wonderful, Bob! Thanks.

Awesome performance, what a touch on guit and great sound too !

Very clean playing, wonderful.

The best version on YT.

This is great stuff. Beautiful sound!

You sir , are a maestro ! That was excellent . So well played , and with pleasure ! Thanks.

Ah, very nicely done and very enjoyable and at the right tempo. I'm still practicing it on the piano.

Absolutely wonderful!

A brilliant rendition. Thank you!

fantastic arrangement, great energy!

almost finished with the entertainer, i think this will have to be my next lockdown goal

Very nicely done Bob!!

great relaxed vibe--just flows along nicely---nice work!!!

Well done Bob! You are really good! The notes are clean and the speed is just right

This man is so talented !!!

Great guitar transposition. Thank you, Sir.

That is so incredible and beautiful

Muito talentoso! Parabéns! BR

Perfectly executed.

Ooh, memories of the Guild Folk Club 1975/76, I've still got some recordings I made back then, have to dig them out for old times sake - Nostalgia or what....

Wow ! Double Wow !! Triple Wow !!! Kudos, Mr Evans ! Xlnt ! Love it ! THANKS so much for sharing your terrific talent with us ! CHEERS !! :-)

Wow this man can pick a guitar like a master talented Entertainer, love you man

Precise and clean....of a classic song....

Bravo 👏 thanks uploader, that was truly epic !!

Still getting it done! Way to go!

Love the speed. Perfectly satisfying. Try watching at 1.25x speed too. Also satisfying. 1.75x for impossible mode

wow i'm really impressed!!

A great old tune nicely rendered.

Best guitar version!

Just great!

This man respects the space between the notes, as well as the notes themselves. Nice .

I've been "improving" my "lap piano" arrangement since NIxon's presidency and see a few things I shall "borrow," thanks ever so much! (Imitation IS the sincerest of flattery!)

Just perfectly played. I can listen to this over and over and over again. The only thing that bothers me is the phrase between 1:14 and 1:16, it keeps reminding me of Super Mario. Dah Dah Dah da Dah Dah! Ha!

Isn't it just unbelievable that a man can do this? Incredible.

excellent rendition.

Great picking just love ragtime music on the guitar

Complimenti per la pulizia e perfezione.....chapeau!!

Wow. Great job.

Best I've heard

Fantastic. Well done.

Unbelievable... thanks for posting!

Pretty darn good!

just wow - bravo!!!

Fantastique !

Magnifique, bravo 🎈

Was looking for Bob Evans aka Kevin Mitchell but found out this Bob Evans is incredible!

Excellent job... 👍

excellent loved it

Sencillamente espectacular es usted un maestro un abrazo desde España

Spotless.

This was beautiful

Wow! Fantastic

My first act as prime minister would be to make this the national anthem of Canada. It holds so much heart and whimsy in the melody, much like the people of Canada.

Incredible

Excellent !

Awesomeness.

Amazing .

Wonderfully

AMAZING !!!!!!

BRAVO!

The 16 thumbs down didn't like his hat. This is superb playing. Enjoyed it