How nice is John Jorgenson? I met John a few years back through the Gypsy Jazz circuit, and while I'm just a local enthusiast, he took the time to talk with me and share his ideas. Now a bunch of years go by and I played a gig where there were about 1,500 people. I was so stoked by it I wrote about the gig on my Face Book page. Guess what? John Jorgenson took the time to congratulate me on the gig! This coming from a man who that very same night was playing a massive stadium in Europe with Elton John. And he took the time to reach out to me! That's the kind of man John Jorgenson is -- a rare, thoughtful, wonderful musician and human being.
Absolutely love this. I met John around the same time. Backstage in Lynden WA at a Desert Rose Band concert, and he had a Matchless at the time. The hero said hi Forrest as he finished up soundcheck. (Dad had already talked to him) I was floored. So humble and open about his gear. Love him!
I met JJ at a guitar clinic several years ago. What everyone else says about what a great guy he is is true. I was a rank amateur but he still took time to talk to me about technique and his days with Desert Rose Band. Wow, what a group that was. They were amazing!
i was mesmerized by the Hellecasters and JJ in particular, as i grew up influenced by my grandpa's love of western swing, my dad's love of classic rock and my own teen years growing up in the EVH 80s. my amazing guitar playing friend says my style is "Van Waylon" and it's totally organic because of my influences, of whom JJ is major. (got my first very early Matchless, which was VERY hard to come by in OK back then, because of my admiration and love of tone) i actually met him at the hotel bar in about 1997-1998 (don't remember exactly) in Nashville. i just saw him and mentioned he was one of my biggest influences. i was just a 27 year old nobody from Oklahoma, but he was so nice and encouraging and told me some great stories. lifelong fan of the man.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! I am embarrassed that I have never been familiar with Mr. Jorgenson and shame on me for not knowing this humble and talented ambassador to all guitarist around the world! I am now a fan and a student! Thanks Again!
Lord have mercy! I just never knew Brad was listening to the same stuff I was back then. The Desert Rose Band ruled the radio waves for a minute in the 80’s, as did Rodney Crowell, who introduced some ripping country guitarists to the world, and still is. These dudes are responsible for countless goosebumps worldwide.
Fantastic episode!! I actually heard John Jorgenson live and was blown away by his mastery of sound manipulation. I met him back stage that night...and just like what is seen here....He is a wonderful human being...A true honor to know this talented musical heavyweight!!
Calling the IE his home early on in this gem of a talent's life, we're so very proud of John's music journey. Inland Empire Music Hall of Fame (IEMHOF)
PLEASE FILM A GET TOGETHER AND RUNDOWN OF BOTH OF YOUR VOX COLLECTIONS!!!! It would be a dream come true to hear you both play through, talk about, and enjoy each other's Voxes...and whatever other amps you are also passionate about. From JMI to Thomas Organ to Matchless to Dr. Z to Trainwreck to Tony Bruno, there's endless content gold! I'm guessing you two might have a little fun as well ;) Love you both.
I do love the joy of watching class musicians in a free-jam mode of a song they've not played together before and the wide smile when they end at the same time... I'm a believer.
John Jorgenson is a great guy and didn't know he is a multi instrumentalist. I know him best working with Sir Elton John back in the 90's. Last year He came back to fill in for Davey Johnstone on the European leg of Sir Elton's Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour was very good.
i dont mean to be so off topic but does anybody know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly forgot my login password. I would love any help you can offer me
@Kane Lucas thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and Im in the hacking process now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
A friend of mine and I were having a conversation about month or two ago and we're talkin about the band The Hellecasters how great they were , what a band, and so on. And then he said yeah, it's too bad they don't get together and do something again and maybe even with Brad Paisley. All I could say was, that would be really awesome !
I saw Elton John perform in Camden, NJ. We were on the lawn, so our visual was via the screens. I said that sax player looks JUST like John Jorgenson, but that can't be him, he's a guitar player. Guess what. Do you realize how great a musician you have to be if Elton John wants you for his sax player and you're thought of mainly as a guitar player?
You both love and respect each other it's easy to see...nothing like brotherly love - your both really nice humans. Thanks to both of you for keeping it moving fwd.
First time I've heard someone mention Ray Flacke in a long time. Thats how it all started for me from the Ricky skaggs highway and heartaches album a song called one way rider .
Desert Rose Band, Capitol Music Hall Wheeling Jamboree. I was the house monitor engineer when Dessert Rose band played there and Brad was kid playing on the show. Brad played on the Jamboree USA a lot. I still have a Dessert Rose Band Sweat shirt in my closet from that day that they gave the local crew. I was very impressed by the DRB. But yep, I was there that that day and night and Brad was chasing him. Brads parents were always with him when he was on the show. Doug was either beside me at the monitor desk or at FOH with our house engineer at the time Bill Graham. No not THE Bill Graham famous promotor nor the reverend. the show. Brad played on the Jamboree USA a lot. I still have a Dessert Rose Band Sweat shirt in my closet from that day that they gave the local crew. I was very impressed by the DRB. John actually came into our crew room and I was the only one in there. He needed to make a call to get someone to meet him in LA to help with his gear when he got back from the flight. I assumed he lived in LA. But yep, I was there that that day and night and Brad was chasing him. Brads parents were always with him when he was on the show. Doug was either beside me at the monitor desk or at FOH with our house engineer at the time Bill Graham. No not THE Bill Graham famous promotor nor the reverend
"The Humbler" was amazing. The John Jorgenson Quintet have a tune "In Memory of Danny Gatton" th-cam.com/video/dIdbcaI6PTY/w-d-xo.html&feature=emb_logo
About 25 years ago Danny and the Hellecasters did a show in NYC wife and I had tickets tried to fly out of Buffalo but it was raining flights cancelled. Spoke with Danny after and with his dry humour said it was great but not fair 3 against 1. Miss him a lot. John Jorgenson is a God of guitar nicest guy ever.
This looks to be a fantastic series! We were incredibly lucky to have John make a project for us early in our labels history and it is still one of my favorites. To echo what the guitar greats say... he's even a better person than he is a guitarist and that is saying a LOT!
Loved this. Great production, big name guests. Can’t understand why 3 months later only 10k views. Who knows, but I’m gonna check out your other shows now. Thanks for taking the time and expense to put these out.
Really really cool, I will admit as a huge Brad fan and someone that has been playing guitar for over 50 years....I had never heard of John before tonight. Now I am going to buy some Desert Rose Band albums..... :-)
Yup I scored 2 JJ models one Rosewood one maple necks and both Fender JJ Hellecasters models. I love J. J's playing even bought an sc30 on his recommendation. Wish I could play like John 😄
I'm not AMS but I'm pretty sure it's a 8 ohm load box. The amp is designed for 3x10s so they need to match the impedance load of 3 speakers (there are only 2 in there).
Amazing palying and now JOHN 5 pushing the Tele into the Heavy Metal and more. He can also chicken pick too. He has a very large collection of Teles every year they where made for many years he covers.
I know exactly what he's talking about when he mentions playing with heart. Exactly why I personally can't get into Steve Vai, Tosin or the likes of, all flash n' flare but soulless and cold.
That's the comment that stood out for me too , and john is technically brilliant but he gets the music, the way his face lights up watching Brad play said it all.
I beg to differ my friend. I love a lot of Steve Vai songs because of the emotion and passion in his playing. For the Love of God and Tender Surrender come to mind. He does the shreddy quirky stuff too. Some of his tracks are really out there but the passion is always there.
How nice is John Jorgenson? I met John a few years back through the Gypsy Jazz circuit, and while I'm just a local enthusiast, he took the time to talk with me and share his ideas. Now a bunch of years go by and I played a gig where there were about 1,500 people. I was so stoked by it I wrote about the gig on my Face Book page. Guess what? John Jorgenson took the time to congratulate me on the gig! This coming from a man who that very same night was playing a massive stadium in Europe with Elton John. And he took the time to reach out to me! That's the kind of man John Jorgenson is -- a rare, thoughtful, wonderful musician and human being.
What really blows me away, is how humble he is. This man is A treasure to the Music world!
He is such a nice guy, I met him some years ago .
Every once in a while God puts all the good things in one person. John is that guy. A supreme talent and human being.
Anyone else catch Brad playing JJ's "Hello Trouble" solo from the Desert Rose ACL gig at 6:38 ?!? Truly a passionate student of the master!
Absolutely love this. I met John around the same time. Backstage in Lynden WA at a Desert Rose Band concert, and he had a Matchless at the time. The hero said hi Forrest as he finished up soundcheck. (Dad had already talked to him) I was floored. So humble and open about his gear. Love him!
I met JJ at a guitar clinic several years ago. What everyone else says about what a great guy he is is true. I was a rank amateur but he still took time to talk to me about technique and his days with Desert Rose Band. Wow, what a group that was. They were amazing!
Paisley is always nice and he is ALWAYS very humble. It’s a rare trait these days.
i was mesmerized by the Hellecasters and JJ in particular, as i grew up influenced by my grandpa's love of western swing, my dad's love of classic rock and my own teen years growing up in the EVH 80s. my amazing guitar playing friend says my style is "Van Waylon" and it's totally organic because of my influences, of whom JJ is major. (got my first very early Matchless, which was VERY hard to come by in OK back then, because of my admiration and love of tone)
i actually met him at the hotel bar in about 1997-1998 (don't remember exactly) in Nashville. i just saw him and mentioned he was one of my biggest influences. i was just a 27 year old nobody from Oklahoma, but he was so nice and encouraging and told me some great stories. lifelong fan of the man.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! I am embarrassed that I have never been familiar with Mr. Jorgenson and shame on me for not knowing this humble and talented ambassador to all guitarist around the world! I am now a fan and a student! Thanks Again!
Lord have mercy! I just never knew Brad was listening to the same stuff I was back then. The Desert Rose Band ruled the radio waves for a minute in the 80’s, as did Rodney Crowell, who introduced some ripping country guitarists to the world, and still is. These dudes are responsible for countless goosebumps worldwide.
Been following John since the Desert Rose band days. He is an incredible musician and a great guy
One of the greatest musicians you’ll ever see and a genuinely nice person.
Fantastic episode!! I actually heard John Jorgenson live and was blown away by his mastery of sound manipulation. I met him back stage that night...and just like what is seen here....He is a wonderful human being...A true honor to know this talented musical heavyweight!!
What a legend, both of them
An amazing first episode! Cannot wait for the rest of the series.
Yes agreed. Without a doubt. And Im hoping they invite you too zac.
just this a.m Caught the j.v tele episode....great stuff....respect
What a man he just Loved what he does. God bless him and all he does.
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I got to run front of house sound for John and his Gypsy Jazz band when he came to our theater. Nicest guy I ever worked with and an amazing player.
When you play from the heart to another’s heart everyone win’s !!!
Good morning. Here we go!!!!!!
Listening to him and Brad have honest mutual admiration and talk about gear is a real treat!
Calling the IE his home early on in this gem of a talent's life, we're so very proud of John's music journey. Inland Empire Music Hall of Fame (IEMHOF)
I saw John in Dudley England with the Hellicasters and he was such a great show man, incredible guitarist.
This is great. John did a workshop at the local music store back in the day. The best teacher!
I wish there were some videos of Paisley and Jorgenson trading riffs on stage! Two great guitarists!
Some of the all-time greats - spectacular musicians, can't wait to see who is next!
Mr. Jorgenson is amazing and a huge influence. Seems like a wonderful person as well.
PLEASE FILM A GET TOGETHER AND RUNDOWN OF BOTH OF YOUR VOX COLLECTIONS!!!! It would be a dream come true to hear you both play through, talk about, and enjoy each other's Voxes...and whatever other amps you are also passionate about.
From JMI to Thomas Organ to Matchless to Dr. Z to Trainwreck to Tony Bruno, there's endless content gold!
I'm guessing you two might have a little fun as well ;)
Love you both.
I do love the joy of watching class musicians in a free-jam mode of a song they've not played together before and the wide smile when they end at the same time... I'm a believer.
This is a real Gem, Mr Music, and a gentleman with it.
John Jorgenson is a great guy and didn't know he is a multi instrumentalist. I know him best working with Sir Elton John back in the 90's. Last year He came back to fill in for Davey Johnstone on the European leg of Sir Elton's Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour was very good.
Just amazing!! Could watch these players for hours. Many thanks to AMS, John Jorgenson and Brad Paisley for makin this happen.
I just love watching him play the price I pay he is just very darn good and there's no two ways about it
Very cool to see such great musicians being so down to earth.
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@Kane Lucas thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and Im in the hacking process now.
Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
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A friend of mine and I were having a conversation about month or two ago and we're talkin about the band The Hellecasters how great they were , what a band, and so on. And then he said yeah, it's too bad they don't get together and do something again and maybe even with Brad Paisley. All I could say was, that would be really awesome !
The reason I play through Matchless is because of John Jorgensen. One of the all time GREATS!
Same here met him first with the Hellecasters and no turning back. Sold my jcm 800 lifeless souless and toneless amp.
I saw Elton John perform in Camden, NJ. We were on the lawn, so our visual was via the screens. I said that sax player looks JUST like John Jorgenson, but that can't be him, he's a guitar player. Guess what. Do you realize how great a musician you have to be if Elton John wants you for his sax player and you're thought of mainly as a guitar player?
Yes. Much respect for such a talented man
You both love and respect each other it's easy to see...nothing like brotherly love - your both really nice humans. Thanks to both of you for keeping it moving fwd.
First time I've heard someone mention Ray Flacke in a long time. Thats how it all started for me from the Ricky skaggs highway and heartaches album a song called one way rider .
Big fan of anything john does. Anybody interested in playing music gets him
Saw JJ performing gypsy jazz outside in a blazing sun, facing the sun. Constantly going to the towel for his hands, but still being just fantastic.
This is great. I was waiting for it and it did not disappoint. Usually the guys that are hosting these things are hacks. John's a monster. Well done.
Desert Rose Band, Capitol Music Hall Wheeling Jamboree. I was the house monitor engineer when Dessert Rose band played there and Brad was kid playing on the show. Brad played on the Jamboree USA a lot. I still have a Dessert Rose Band Sweat shirt in my closet from that day that they gave the local crew. I was very impressed by the DRB. But yep, I was there that that day and night and Brad was chasing him. Brads parents were always with him when he was on the show. Doug was either beside me at the monitor desk or at FOH with our house engineer at the time Bill Graham. No not THE Bill Graham famous promotor nor the reverend. the show. Brad played on the Jamboree USA a lot. I still have a Dessert Rose Band Sweat shirt in my closet from that day that they gave the local crew. I was very impressed by the DRB. John actually came into our crew room and I was the only one in there. He needed to make a call to get someone to meet him in LA to help with his gear when he got back from the flight. I assumed he lived in LA. But yep, I was there that that day and night and Brad was chasing him. Brads parents were always with him when he was on the show. Doug was either beside me at the monitor desk or at FOH with our house engineer at the time Bill Graham. No not THE Bill Graham famous promotor nor the reverend
In your dreams someday, Brad. Good to see someone that pays homage where it's due. :)
John is a national treasure
Glad to hear him mention Danny Gatton.
"The Humbler" was amazing.
The John Jorgenson Quintet have a tune "In Memory of Danny Gatton"
th-cam.com/video/dIdbcaI6PTY/w-d-xo.html&feature=emb_logo
About 25 years ago Danny and the Hellecasters did a show in NYC wife and I had tickets tried to fly out of Buffalo but it was raining flights cancelled. Spoke with Danny after and with his dry humour said it was great but not fair 3 against 1. Miss him a lot. John Jorgenson is a God of guitar nicest guy ever.
The young man gives so much respect
Got to ask: @ 5:25 what is he using for a tool? Is he measuring the pick up height of his treble and bass sides?
I loved John in the hellecasters.
This looks to be a fantastic series! We were incredibly lucky to have John make a project for us early in our labels history and it is still one of my favorites. To echo what the guitar greats say... he's even a better person than he is a guitarist and that is saying a LOT!
Loved this. Great production, big name guests. Can’t understand why 3 months later only 10k views. Who knows, but I’m gonna check out your other shows now. Thanks for taking the time and expense to put these out.
Been a fan for many years, this video has so many greats on here...
Great!! John is a super nice guy and player!
look at the size of his hands, incredible musician
I love that rindstone tele!
One thing that I really liked about brad Paisley is how he incorporated the electric twanger up front in his music.
Incredible!!! Thank you for putting this out there!
Really really cool, I will admit as a huge Brad fan and someone that has been playing guitar for over 50 years....I had never heard of John before tonight. Now I am going to buy some Desert Rose Band albums..... :-)
Buy all the Hellecasters albums too. Then you get to hear some of the best work from not one, but three badass guitarists.
Love that ASAT Special. Leo's "improvement" on the Tele...
Yup I scored 2 JJ models one Rosewood one maple necks and both Fender JJ Hellecasters models. I love J. J's playing even bought an sc30 on his recommendation. Wish I could play like John 😄
From one guitar geek to another, that was awesome. Great video,
What a tribute to excellence amazing!
Proud to be your friends J.J.
The Tele… Jazz guys like Ed Bickert, Ted Greene, Jim Campilongo (top loader) but also the biggest names in Rock!
Love brad and his music
Hi AMS. Thanks for the great videos. When Brad is showing John the back of the Red Vibro King at 4:02, what is the white box below the 10" speaker??
I'm not AMS but I'm pretty sure it's a 8 ohm load box. The amp is designed for 3x10s so they need to match the impedance load of 3 speakers (there are only 2 in there).
So what was that crazy ray Flacke lick?
amazing video, thank you for posting and doing this video!! :)
Hellicaster's Inspector Gadget.... YIKES!
Looking up desert rose band for a peek.
Really enjoyed this video 👍
2 Monsters !!
I saw Charlie in one of those clips.
PS. Well done video! I look forward to the next ones!
What tele(s) is Brad playing in this? When’s here demoing the amp…
These guys do sound similar. I hear the same between Jesse Winchester and Lyle Lovett. It’s okay to recognize your influences.
Amazing palying and now JOHN 5 pushing the Tele into the Heavy Metal and more.
He can also chicken pick too. He has a very large collection of Teles every year they where made for many years he covers.
Cool
Wow
Love it
AWESOME!
Way cool!
Good to hear that Jimmy Buffett got to go the way he lived!😊
Wow. "Impressed" just doesn't cut it ....
Awesome!
Let's not forget about BRENT MASON !!!!!!!
Anybody know what the pedal is that BP is referring to at 4:50?
We believe it was a Wampler Paisley Drive Deluxe. www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-WAM-PAISLEYDLX
@@AmericanMusicalSupply That's what I thought, but wasn't sure based on his comment after John plays it. Thanks for the reply!
How in the world can you discuss the telecaster without mentioning Johnny Hiland ? That makes this interview incomplete.
Answer : if you were listing tele players with the best eyesight
For Emmanual : four time winner of Australia 's Best Guitarist Award .... Only?
I know exactly what he's talking about when he mentions playing with heart. Exactly why I personally can't get into Steve Vai, Tosin or the likes of, all flash n' flare but soulless and cold.
That's the comment that stood out for me too , and john is technically brilliant but he gets the music, the way his face lights up watching Brad play said it all.
I beg to differ my friend. I love a lot of Steve Vai songs because of the emotion and passion in his playing. For the Love of God and Tender Surrender come to mind. He does the shreddy quirky stuff too. Some of his tracks are really out there but the passion is always there.
Is that a G&L Tele?
It's an ASAT Special; Tele body with Magnetic Field Design pickups. IMO, one of the top 5 single-coil pickups ever developed.
Brent Mason!!!
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Could have call the last five minutes a short history of American music.
I'm such a hillbilly. Which way to the beach?
Long before brad their was John Jorgensen.
Duke Levine is one of the best telecaster players on the planet.
Damn, Brad even copied his Apple Watch 😂
The word I think John is looking for is "verklempt".
This is cool, but I can’t help thinking all the cuts and production takes away from the content. The whole interview would have been awesom.
Jimmy Bryant ever heard of him played with speedy west you ain't mentioned him once n he's better than everyone you've mentioned
Wow. Brad skipped a lot of the 90's crap if he went to Boss pedals and real VOX amps. Wish I would have :(