Homeskoolin’ Bonus “Bryan & Brent”

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  • @JeremyHorn
    @JeremyHorn ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Bucketlist: Beers with these three dudes.

  • @tomdebomb4299
    @tomdebomb4299 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Brent Mason, Bryan Sutton and Tom Bukovac casually talking music! So enjoyable, thanks Tom!

  • @timreadnour4638
    @timreadnour4638 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Brent is as nice a guy as there is. I am very honored to have him playing on my album. Humble and kind. Can't say enough good things about him.

  • @TheDarinAmes
    @TheDarinAmes ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Hey Buko. Great shit as always! Thanks so much for letting us in on the hang.
    Quick lost gear story for the HomeSkoolers: I had just finished a gig during wintertime and was loading out in a snow covered parking lot. I leaned my two Custom Shop Teles against the passenger’s side door of my car, went to close the back hatch of my car, got in the driver’s side and pulled out. About 40 minutes later I pulled into my driveway and looked at the seat next to me expecting to see my guitars only to see an empty space. It was then I realized I had driven off with them still leaned up against the side of my car. I was about to speed back to the club but decided to run inside my house and just as I did the phone rang. It was my drummer. “Hey Dipshit! Lose anything tonight?” he asked.
    “Yes! I think my guitars are either lying in the parking lot in pieces from being driven over or they’re gone!” I answer.
    “Nope! I got ‘em ya loser! I saw you drive off and I grabbed them”
    I was so relieved I almost pissed myself. It was then I learned that one “idiot check” after a show was not enough. Now I do at least two.
    Your pal in Boston, Darin

  • @stevenstabile4379
    @stevenstabile4379 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great to see Brent in an interview!! He and brother Randy befriended me while I was in Nashville because I just showed up there when my younger brother Brian Steele was killed in a motorcycle accident and I packed up everything and left New Mexico to take care of his affairs!! Brent was extremely helpful by not only showing me stuff on guitar and then by gifting me a PRS Brent Mason Model because ever since I saw it I wanted to get one!! It's still my number one!! His brother Randy would let me sit in with the Music City Playboys!! The whole Mason family were a blessing to me while I was there! I miss Nashville and all my friends and the musicians that were so kind to me during a tough time!!!

  • @Jerrylumdegaard
    @Jerrylumdegaard ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Always wondered how often uncle Larry and Brent run into and/or work with each other. And that Sutton dude is always a treat

  • @jasondarling
    @jasondarling ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m watching this and thinking you couldn’t get a studio, producer, director, film crew etc. to capture this candid magic. Only Buk hand holding his phone and getting the greats to let their guard down sharing stories and laughs. Solid gold! 🙏

  • @rex0148
    @rex0148 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Wow! Great to see Brent Mason on the channel as well, thanks Tom!

  • @phantasmagram9795
    @phantasmagram9795 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love how the person who made up the riff doesn’t remember but the other two players do 😂😂😂 So cool! Thanks for sharing!

    • @0goaway0
      @0goaway0 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was my favorite part. Stream of consciousness.
      Thanks Brian for remembering the riff. Now no one will ever forget it ! So sick

  • @Rootsdeep82
    @Rootsdeep82 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    We all owe ya a round for this one ☝🏻
    Sincerely,
    Thank you all

  • @martydibergi5228
    @martydibergi5228 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Holy moly Lenny Breau can’t believe you guys mentioned him. I saw Lenny perform dozens of times back in the day in Toronto in Yorkville and George’s spaghetti factory and one concert just my girlfriend me and a photographer. Lenny was a genius. Jerry Donahue was a big fan too! Thanks guys

  • @StevenRoby
    @StevenRoby ปีที่แล้ว +13

    If anything, the praise that Bryan Sutton gave to Brent was an understatement, but I was so happy to hear it. If you turn on late 80s/90s country and listen for 30 minutes, you'll hear Brent's playing on 27 of those minutes. That guy is truly amazing. Thanks, Uncle Larry for one of your best episodes yet!

    • @dutchi15
      @dutchi15 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Where do I find that late 80’s/90’s country music you suggested?

    • @StevenRoby
      @StevenRoby 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@dutchi15 Here are some top suggestions (not in any order) with some GREAT Brent Mason playing.
      o Alan Jackson (Mercury Blues, Chattahooche, Who's Cheatin' Who, and many, many others)
      o Shania Twain (Love Gets Me Every Time)
      o Tanya Tucker (It's a Little Too Late - the beginning riff is killer)
      o Brooks & Dunn (the classic solo on Neon Moon, plus pretty much every other B&D song, like the beginning to Hard Workin' Man)
      o Other Gems from Wayde Hayes (Old Enough to Know Better) and David Lee Murphy (Dust on the Bottle)
      o Many George Strait songs (I like Lovebug)
      o Too many others to mention, but this list above is a good taste - enjoy!

    • @dutchi15
      @dutchi15 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@StevenRoby that’s awesome man. Thank you very much.

    • @StevenRoby
      @StevenRoby 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@dutchi15 You are welcome! One more "deep track" I though of was Joe Diffie's "Texas Size Heartache". Lots of good licks in there - all Brent Mason.

    • @dutchi15
      @dutchi15 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@StevenRoby great suggestions thank you

  • @reiddillashaw2383
    @reiddillashaw2383 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Hey Tom, thanks for all you do for us Homeskoolers! And please give my thanks to your friends, for sharing their time with us today! Much appreciated!

  • @jimmyfrombrooklyn8550
    @jimmyfrombrooklyn8550 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    As a young guy I was lucky enough to hook up with a couple of NY studios and pick up some sessions. It became apparent that wasn’t going to sustain my family doing sessions and I got a job and put the guitar down. I heard about these cats but never had the kind of peek into their world back then. I’m really appreciative of your channel for things like this! I retired right after Covid, discovered your channel and returned to the guitar. I play for the joy of playing and get the occasional opportunity to record without worrying where the rent money is coming from! Thanks again!

  • @martymooney8099
    @martymooney8099 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As soon as I saw Bryan and Brent I said Sutton and Mason hell yeah those guys are monster players

  • @matelegrady8119
    @matelegrady8119 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Homeskoolers! It looks like I can't post the link here, but if you are interested in how I think Brent plays that lick, you can watch it on my channel. I play it in standard tuning, but the original key is g# , so you have to tune the guitar a half step down if you want to play it in the original key.

  • @mdc58
    @mdc58 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That is one cool duo to interview.

  • @Teleman76
    @Teleman76 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Went to HS school with Bryan. His dad was actually my history teacher and a well versed musician himself. Bryan was destined for this. He had more miles on a guitar in 12th grade than most do in a lifetime. Brent has been my main influence since 1992. Love the video Buk!

  • @shawnecaster
    @shawnecaster ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brent did a PRS workshop in Montana in 2015, drove 8 hours to be there. Waited until PRS dudes had wandered off and he was just standing there looking bored, ripped off my best poor rendition of Hot Wired, Brent yelled at me “hey, knock that off”. Ha ha ha ha One of the best memories of my life!! Pretty certain he would not remember that🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 He did buy a ‘the dude’ pedal in Music Vila that day!! Wonder if it’s the same one?? This video is pretty much the best thing ever!! Been a big fan of homeskoolin’!!

    • @martinaddison4880
      @martinaddison4880 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bought a Hot Wired pedal @ 12 years ago, still have it.

  • @michaelparson-mcnamara782
    @michaelparson-mcnamara782 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Big thanks to all 3 of you for not only taking the time, but also for enjoying each other's companionship/camaraderie. I just celebrated my 60th anniversary of playing guitar (retired pro)and really enjoyed this particular "hang"!

  • @singersonspeakerphone2421
    @singersonspeakerphone2421 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Content, voyeurism, geek stalking , whatever you want to call it I love and appreciate it. Thanks again, Unc!

  • @SeeCSeesCC
    @SeeCSeesCC ปีที่แล้ว +5

    ❤SuttonSutton who’s got the Sutton. Thank you Tom for bringing us along

  • @joeldowdy404
    @joeldowdy404 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brent's played so many good licks its hard for him to remember them, its like George Strait trying to remember every single word to every single #1 hit he's had at the drop of a dime lol

  • @mikebedik3686
    @mikebedik3686 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah I get it. It's a day job, but mind blown. Thanks you guys for taking the time. A guitar Trinity of sorts. No words.

  • @CurranKevin
    @CurranKevin ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks so much, Tom. What a privilege to sit in on a conversation like this. So much to be learned.

  • @jm3003
    @jm3003 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is exactly the type of stuff I fucking love watching on TH-cam

  • @MulaMusic67
    @MulaMusic67 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was very special, Tom! Thanks Bryan and Brent. Still kills me that we're in your kitchen one day, and then in the studio or on stage with legends - and I like them all equally. Take care. 😎

  • @joeyspinks
    @joeyspinks ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Over the past 30+ years, how many songs have we heard and loved that these guys played on... and at the time, we might not even have known it was them. So great to hear from those who have brought us so much great music. Thanks Tom.

  • @mikemalone9404
    @mikemalone9404 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jack Pearson made a statement once, that he looked at a mistake, as a note leading him another direction! Or something like that. Genius at work!!

  • @stringlocker
    @stringlocker ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Damn that Martin looks good enough to eat

  • @tadmorrison
    @tadmorrison ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Bryan's work on Thile's track Raining at Sunset is magical. That whole record 'Not All Who Wander Are Lost' is an all-time wonder.

    • @illinimdg
      @illinimdg ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking the same thing. I see Bryan and my brain immediately starts playing his solo from Wolfcreek Pass. Such a burner

  • @rylieriley
    @rylieriley ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was beaming like crazy the whole time I was watching this video. It's pure heaven hearing my favorite legendary session guitar guys talking about guitar related stuff for nearly half an hour. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Uncle Larry (and Earl and Jim 🤣). I believe this channel will be of historical significance to guitarists far into the future. I've personally been inspired more than you could know.

  • @stanleeikki
    @stanleeikki ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tom, thank you so much for this interview. You are the best.

  • @stashe8083
    @stashe8083 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this video, Uncle Larry! It’s awesome to see/hear all of this. You asked excellent questions. I met Brent back in 2016 when I played in a band called Reverie Lane. He, Glen Worf, and Paul Leim came in to listen to us/help us with some arrangements. They were all wonderful dudes! Cool to hear Brent mentioning David Hungate as well. I have been playing some shows with his son Noah recently. A cool cat. 😎

  • @jimbeaux4988
    @jimbeaux4988 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn, thanks for this. I played live country during the 90s and it seemed like 80 percent of the night was playing Brent's licks.

  • @bradshort24
    @bradshort24 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you uncle larry for doing these little talks. I grew up listening to all three of you and just to sit in the middle of your conversation is awesome

  • @michael.darrin1963
    @michael.darrin1963 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Uncle Larry strikes again and with a vengeance, pure Gold....Thanks Tom, it's always a delight when you take us into the studio and get to listen in on the 3 legends of Nashville...

  • @iandickson5716
    @iandickson5716 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I checked out "Avenue of Love" by David Gates. Brent's riffs of that tune are the kind that raise the hairs on your neck (best music feeling). Thanks for the window into the wonderful world of these great Nashville studio players.

  • @calmthemonster
    @calmthemonster ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK YOU! Episodes like this are the best. Brent qualified why I tell younger players not to tie all their patch cables down...Looks great, BUT there will come that day, in the middle of a gig, or just before, when a patch cable goes out and you need to find which one it is real fast.

  • @tadmorrison
    @tadmorrison ปีที่แล้ว +3

    And Brent doesn't have an Xotic RC Booster on his board? Gasp!!! (clutching my pearls here)

  • @DreaNEO
    @DreaNEO ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What people do not realize is that if you walk down the street in Nashville...you will hear some amazing players playing 80's hits to tourists...to be at the level of Mr. Mason, Mr. Sutton, or Uncle Larry.....you have to be Uber exceptional...
    Thanks BUK!!!

  • @Vaughn6886
    @Vaughn6886 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hell yea, fckn Peavey Special 130! I plugged into one several years ago and thought it sounded great, I have two of them now. Lots of versatility in that EQ section. Plus Peavey is like the cockroach Swiss army knife of gear.

  • @braderrick
    @braderrick ปีที่แล้ว

    This stuff truly is a treasure that we can all watch for years to come. May just seem like an odd conversation to these guys but very interesting to people/fans like me. Especially since I’m a huge bluegrass and country fan. Brent has been my hero for decades and I’ve also followed every guitar player Skaggs ever had closely. These guys are legends whether they realize it or not. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @uncleledbetter5680
    @uncleledbetter5680 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brent is the man and i don't even think he realizes it.

  • @billyb5862
    @billyb5862 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just love getting to go behind the curtain to hear from the Wizards! Thanks, Tom!

  • @warren7949
    @warren7949 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Albert getting a mention ❤ Thanks for the video Uncle Larry

  • @soulSaysHi
    @soulSaysHi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brent’s Wrecking Crew strap…such a legend!!!

  • @heypockyway6652
    @heypockyway6652 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is pure gold man.
    You can watch a dozen interviews but it’s different being interviewed by a colleagues that have a mutual respect and understanding of each others work

  • @TwangTown
    @TwangTown ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The album Brent killed on was 1998 Danni Leigh- 29 Nights... If The Jukebox Took Teardrops!
    Essential Brent pickin bro!
    Forrest Lee Jr.

  • @chrisbrowning6102
    @chrisbrowning6102 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really appreciate how genuinely curious you are, Tom.

  • @Piritalo
    @Piritalo ปีที่แล้ว

    All we musicians born in 1980's could only dream about seeing this kind of stuff when we were young and really got into music. I really hope this will always be available for new generations of musicians. Thank you.

  • @russellzauner
    @russellzauner ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most fun watching someone tune a guitar ever.
    *that chord right there*
    Daaaaaaaaamn

  • @christophbecker2120
    @christophbecker2120 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    its amazing to see to whom cats like you look up to. you should always keep that in mind, so its the best way not to get arrogant. Somewhere out there is always waiting somebody who is better, faster or whatever than you. once i heard an interview with verdine adams white. he talked about taking lessons and the interviewer was astonished and asked for the name! yeah, he said, its ron carter! that rose a wide smile on my face!

  • @bradleylb5003
    @bradleylb5003 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brent IS the Jimmy Page of country music....

  • @joshellyson
    @joshellyson ปีที่แล้ว

    Uncle Larry we are so grateful for letting us in the room to meet these greats. What is always clear, you have surrounded yourself with really great people. Just listening to them talk, you can tell there a lot of good hearts in the room. This was great!

  • @JohnLaco
    @JohnLaco ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the coolest shit I've ever seen, Tom! Three of the GOATS in one video, talking shop. Thank you for this

  • @ghosrck
    @ghosrck ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Maybe best episode

  • @bradnelson1428
    @bradnelson1428 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Transcript of this wonderful episode actually showed up on the Yahoo scroll the following day, Homeskoolin's done gone mainstream!

  • @BrentOrman
    @BrentOrman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That lick from Brent that Bryan Sutton was trying to remember was the solo from ,'Calling Your Name' from Ricky Skaggs

  • @quadrant_G
    @quadrant_G ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love these in studio nerd out sessions. You’re the best Uncle Larry.

  • @Brian_Seligman_Music
    @Brian_Seligman_Music ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so great man, as usual. I play in Tanya Tuckers band since 2015, I made a little video of that lick, at least what I’m pretty sure it is ha. We all play it in unison now just for fun. I love that BM doesn’t remember it now, understandable since the amount of licks have become standard now. Cheers!

  • @gr500music6
    @gr500music6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    RIP Robbie Robertson. Another giant oak has fallen.

  • @SeeCSeesCC
    @SeeCSeesCC ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ❤ Dan Dugmore you played on my friend TomKell ❤️’s very last recording. Thank you so much Dan I miss that guy with all my musical heart.

  • @leonardsrobert
    @leonardsrobert ปีที่แล้ว

    This is gold! Unbelievably valuable, these kind of behind the scenes videos. You made the entire internet feel like they’re hanging with the cool cats. Thanks Tom!

  • @jwparsons1
    @jwparsons1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Old Peavey fan here, glad to hear some respect for the old Special 130.

  • @brianwood7237
    @brianwood7237 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bought a Hot Wired pedal used from a store because I wanted a Wampler pedal...the thing is my go to fosho for a small pedal board...you only need to add a delay and a tuner thru a good amp and you good to go...and a Boss EQ pedal!

  • @toddpowers5373
    @toddpowers5373 ปีที่แล้ว

    You deliver so many amazing introductions, to people I’ve admired for decades. Like, no PR hype, just talking, in the habitat. Brilliant, and thank you.
    In the spirit of “abolishing the rack”, playing a Tele, into an amp, that helped inspire the 80’s / 90’s country revival - hats off to Pete Anderson for helping to usher that era in. Say I, ha!

  • @billgoodman3213
    @billgoodman3213 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've had the pleasure of learning some Brent solos note for note over the years, they unbelievably difficult. The bending is so precise along with the movement all over the neck. Just one of the best of all time. Mercury Blues is one of my favorites.

  • @michaeldombrowski9934
    @michaeldombrowski9934 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is what makes your channel great Tom-thanks!

  • @dangledstash
    @dangledstash ปีที่แล้ว

    Tom- it’s funny, it REALLY resonated with me as a musician living and playing in DES MOINES, Iowa- you were saying when guys ask if they should move to Nashville, you said “because you can’t get anything going in Des Moines” which, honestly- you’re absolutely right and I’ve wanted to make the transition to Nashville for quite some time. It is hard here to get anything REALLY going and off of the ground as far as making it past the normal bar circuits here. I just wanted to let you know how such a passing comment you made had such a big striking impact on me! It was one of those “oh whoa…that’s wild 😳” moments for me for sure. Thanks for all you do, Uncle Larry!

  • @elephantfootrisers
    @elephantfootrisers ปีที่แล้ว

    Two of my all time favorites being interviewed by Uncle Larry. Such a treat, thanks!

  • @MichaelAntus
    @MichaelAntus ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always interesting, never boring. Thanks Uncle Larry...

  • @danthegeetarman
    @danthegeetarman ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow Tom. We really do appreciate you going to these lengths to get amazing footage and info. This is a goldmine brotha. Much thanks 🙏💪

  • @jared8324
    @jared8324 หลายเดือนก่อน

    lol the best session player in the history of Nashville is so humble he’s like “ nah I’m not gonna play for the camera “

  • @jakesinclair6348
    @jakesinclair6348 ปีที่แล้ว

    Three guitar players who couldn’t be more different… make three great friends and amazing content. Love this Tom!

  • @tommyraper3895
    @tommyraper3895 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so awesome Little Tommy! Love both of these guys, thanks for this!

  • @fiddlefolk
    @fiddlefolk ปีที่แล้ว

    Super great interview Tom! Never afraid to ask the juicy questions!!!! It would be so cool to go to work with absolute legends every day!

  • @larryzapeye
    @larryzapeye 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video should have millions of views
    Says too much about our world
    Thx

  • @simondixon6761
    @simondixon6761 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always good to hear from Brent! One of my favorites for sure 🔥🔥🔥

  • @chuckbouscaren3898
    @chuckbouscaren3898 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great field trip Tom, thank you man! And thanks to Brian and Brent for their time and generosity as well!

  • @Strumbum01
    @Strumbum01 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a great interview, Tom! Thank you!

  • @MrYatesj1
    @MrYatesj1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These cats forgot more that I will ever know. Gems Tom, Gems!

  • @bluesslider76
    @bluesslider76 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I saw these guys in the thumbnail pic I made myself wait until I got home from work, repaired the fridge and got a beer in hand on the porch to enjoy this. The goats in one room!!!!

  • @TwangTown
    @TwangTown ปีที่แล้ว

    Hugleys Music, Tuscelum Music, Chambers... man these bring back memories brother.

  • @kevinafflack
    @kevinafflack ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff! Thx so much for letting us sit in on the hang

  • @suaragitar
    @suaragitar ปีที่แล้ว

    Great musicians are humble people! great video Tom1

  • @BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL
    @BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bryan’s Martin just looks insane and you can tell it’s a cannon .

  • @fredderf6208
    @fredderf6208 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interview Larry. Cheers! Love Brent’s playing. He’s a legend. And THANKS to Brent for putting up with you.

  • @stormcloud576
    @stormcloud576 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn…..thank you Tom. These conversations are true gems. So grateful.

  • @jamesscholfield68
    @jamesscholfield68 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great conversation. Very insightful, Brent- 18:34 What do you practice? Jazz standards.

  • @bigdave6331
    @bigdave6331 ปีที่แล้ว

    i think if i was in a session and brent walks in im packing up my guitar and letting him have it and just sit there star struck

  • @Sammywhat
    @Sammywhat ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe we're not(good enough)!! 🤣😂🤣 These guys are awesome! Thanks for the share Unc!!

  • @gfunkk
    @gfunkk ปีที่แล้ว

    geez talk about a bonus. you are too good to us Buk. thank you so much for everything.

    • @gfunkk
      @gfunkk ปีที่แล้ว

      great thanks to Mr. Mason and Mr. Sutton as well.

  • @NickGranville
    @NickGranville ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s some heavy guitar company in that room! Thanks Tom

  • @troutpoutLA
    @troutpoutLA ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Uncle Larry!! Amazing, thank you

  • @stringlocker
    @stringlocker ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You see fellas this is the shit. The enthusiasm is real

  • @davemassie3726
    @davemassie3726 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome! Love it!

  • @jonathanavery7583
    @jonathanavery7583 ปีที่แล้ว

    Legendary! Thanks for sharing Brent and Brian!

  • @N_g_y
    @N_g_y ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool insights into a casual conversation between ultimate pros. This is gold!

  • @marcflickinger7476
    @marcflickinger7476 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been waiting for Mr. Mason to make an appearance on this channel. Greetings from a Van Wert native.