Went to see Johnny at DBA, a hole in the wall club on Frenchmen St. in New Orleans (my hometown) with my son and my cousin, who Johnny replaced as the drummer for Lenny McDaniels and The New Era (circa 1968). During a break, Johnny came and set with us and autographed a pair of drumsticks for my son, who still has them. My son also took lessons at Johnny's house. Besides being one of the greatest drummers on the planet, Johnny is New Orleans through and through, a gentleman, and the coolest cat I ever met. You might want to check out one of his students, Brian Blade.
Yup Johnny allowed me do video him casually talking drums etc. while we were both playing on LRBC a total all day night long blues music cruise. I know Brian and Brady Blade and use to see Brady sit in once in a while at a place when I lived in Nashville. Both amazing drummers.
@Carlos Danger Thanks for the tip. I'll pass that along to my son. We also saw him years ago at Maple Leaf Bar off Carrollton Ave. where he mixed in some of his poetry with his drumming.
All of the twitching and head jerking is him feeling the groove. Sometimes he’s catching himself push or pull. Great musicianship and he’s very supportive of the music vs. flashy chops
To Monica, No problem, I was for me "documenting" my time playing the same cruise as Johnny and he is a wealth of knowledge especially in the New Orleans style drumming which to be able to watch from that close let alone be welcomed to record it is every serious musicians dream. And like Johnny said he has no ownership over it but just his love of music and drumming to share it. In the different videos I posted he took me all the way back to the "Mother Rhythm". Anyway, Johnny is one of those musical treasures and he has numerous times opened my ears to approaching music not from just a drummers view. It was just a once in a lifetime moment to be able and allowed by someone to share what is their passion for so many years and allow people to share it. Believe me a lot of musician would have stopped me dead in my tracks if I even thought about doing this lol Peace!
Johnny is the best what I saw him I stopped everything I was doingI didn't know who he was I stared into the window at DBA on Frenchmen Street and was in awe then somebody told that was Johnny v you don't know Johnny v.
Went to see Johnny at DBA with my son and my cousin, who Johnny replaced as the drummer for Lenny McDaniels and The New Era (circa 1968). During a break, Johnny came and set with us and autographed a pair of drumsticks for my son, who still has them. My son also took lessons at Johnny's house. Besides being one of the greatest drummers on the planet, Johnny is New Orleans (my hometown) through and through, a gentleman, and the coolest cat I ever met. You might want to check out one of his students, Brian Blade.
This video you see is not from the "Hurricane on the Bayou", this is my personal footage. From the week Johnny and myself performing on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise.
Monica Muil, on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise. I was playing with Coco Montoya and Johnny with Tab Benoit and the Voice of the Wetlands Allstars. Johnny who was amazing to meet and hang around with during the week was gracious enough to let me set up my camera and capture his performance. I just wanted to have the video to study Johnny's approach etc. Johnny said I was welcome to share it as he loves sharing what the music he plays.
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Went to see Johnny at DBA, a hole in the wall club on Frenchmen St. in New Orleans (my hometown) with my son and my cousin, who Johnny replaced as the drummer for Lenny McDaniels and The New Era (circa 1968). During a break, Johnny came and set with us and autographed a pair of drumsticks for my son, who still has them. My son also took lessons at Johnny's house. Besides being one of the greatest drummers on the planet, Johnny is New Orleans through and through, a gentleman, and the coolest cat I ever met. You might want to check out one of his students, Brian Blade.
Yup Johnny allowed me do video him casually talking drums etc. while we were both playing on LRBC a total all day night long blues music cruise. I know Brian and Brady Blade and use to see Brady sit in once in a while at a place when I lived in Nashville. Both amazing drummers.
@Carlos Danger Thanks for the tip. I'll pass that along to my son. We also saw him years ago at Maple Leaf Bar off Carrollton Ave. where he mixed in some of his poetry with his drumming.
he`s so relaxed, and that`s a wonderful perspective wich also shows how alone a drummer is in a band
Love it, a chance to watch the great Johnny Vidacovich up close!
All of the twitching and head jerking is him feeling the groove. Sometimes he’s catching himself push or pull. Great musicianship and he’s very supportive of the music vs. flashy chops
Also we were on a week long blues cruise so that boat was moving us front to back because of the direction we were sailing.
annoying
This guys playing is awesome. He's so relaxed but just so in the pocket.
johnny you are the greatest, love it when you play with cleary
Johnnys fluid feel is awesome
To Monica,
No problem, I was for me "documenting" my time playing the same cruise as Johnny and he is a wealth of knowledge especially in the New Orleans style drumming which to be able to watch from that close let alone be welcomed to record it is every serious musicians dream. And like Johnny said he has no ownership over it but just his love of music and drumming to share it. In the different videos I posted he took me all the way back to the "Mother Rhythm". Anyway, Johnny is one of those musical treasures and he has numerous times opened my ears to approaching music not from just a drummers view. It was just a once in a lifetime moment to be able and allowed by someone to share what is their passion for so many years and allow people to share it. Believe me a lot of musician would have stopped me dead in my tracks if I even thought about doing this lol
Peace!
Thanks for capturing this performance!
great share . this perspective is a treat . the week was wonderful and ( VOWA ) you all... certainly a highlight for this girl . thank you .
Johnny is the best what I saw him I stopped everything I was doingI didn't know who he was I stared into the window at DBA on Frenchmen Street and was in awe then somebody told that was Johnny v you don't know Johnny v.
Went to see Johnny at DBA with my son and my cousin, who Johnny replaced as the drummer for Lenny McDaniels and The New Era (circa 1968). During a break, Johnny came and set with us and autographed a pair of drumsticks for my son, who still has them. My son also took lessons at Johnny's house. Besides being one of the greatest drummers on the planet, Johnny is New Orleans (my hometown) through and through, a gentleman, and the coolest cat I ever met. You might want to check out one of his students, Brian Blade.
Johnny V. is the shit ! "ya heard me ?
Great stuff! Thanks
perfect example of playing in the context of the music. no nonsense, tight grooving.
makin it look easy. Sweet.
still like that beat
Your a legend
Great ghost notes
Wow what style 👺👍👍
It's like he sings a song with the drums.
17:26 awesome fill.
29,000 views and only 329 likes, c’mon people! Get your swamp funk on!
No better feel on the planet.
"Hurricane on the Bayou" is the title of the film.......
This video you see is not from the "Hurricane on the Bayou", this is my personal footage. From the week Johnny and myself performing on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise.
People don’t know how hard it is to play simple
this isn't simple and often he is overplaying... alot.
Johnny your a master .. what Was the name of that film the guy who introduced the band talked about ??
Great! Amazing drum cam, just love Mr. Vidacovich's style. Thanks! BTW: anyone knows title of the first song?
I would also love to know the title of the first song, it's great!
Is this boat rockin or is it my imagination!? Johnny!
i like that beat : )
Feel great~~ That calls drum not metronome~~
This drummer almost like gadd.. Can anybody tell me more about this guy.. I want to know more about him..is him in level with gadd or what?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Vidacovich
A big mentor to Stanton Moore.
Johnny was gracious enough to let me set up my camera to capture his performance and share it. We were both on the same blues cruise run.
@@groovetube24 okay thank you brother, for you're info🥂
Where was this recorded?
Monica Muil, on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise. I was playing with Coco Montoya and Johnny with Tab Benoit and the Voice of the Wetlands Allstars.
Johnny who was amazing to meet and hang around with during the week was gracious enough to let me set up my camera and capture his performance. I just wanted to have the video to study Johnny's approach etc. Johnny said I was welcome to share it as he loves sharing what the music he plays.
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"V" !