JD worked his butt off, and it was an amazing show. No one in that audience knew he was filling in until Chris introduced him mid-show and revealed the fact.
Man you are absolutely killing it with all these videos and your content, Otis. Thanks for all the hard work and effort to bring this stuff to us. Great job!
Humility, musical competence, professionalism. It's great to hear from these folks and understand why they are at the top. Thanks for another great video👍
I’ve never heard this aspect of professional musicianship discussed, much less explained in such detail and in such an engaging way. Another great score Otis, thanks so much!!
Well done, JD! That is an awesome account of stepping up. And let's hear it for Zac Child's, too - what a friend to lend his brand new, Brad Paisley- gifted Strat to his mate! 🌟
I had gigs where I had to sub almost overnight, woodshed the setlist tracks for 1 or 2 days straight sunrise to sunrise but the gig paid $50 and there was no Chris Isaak. Hell yeah you take that call.
I love the irony of you two talking about Bukavec being a good conduit for stories like you two aren't also first ballot Hall of Famers in that same category.❤
Love this, life imitates art... As I sit here watching this just after getting a call to fill in for a sick friend this afternoon (albeit not at the Ryman). And I said yes. JD is a pro’s pro, no doubt! Alright, gotta get the rig together. 🎸🐶
Ha,ha…always say yes !I’m a photographer in Manchester,UK…the only times I found out I couldn’t do something,was by giving it my best shot…the shame of failure can be a good stick to beat oneself with also! Great piece.
Thanks Otis, that was one of the most insightful interviews ever, I really enjoyed the stuff you normally never hear about, like most of your videos. You are a music treasure!
Say Yes! Once again, I could listen to you guys talk for hours! I have seen Chris Isaak many times and he is just a good old boy from Stockton Ca. He is an Old School entertainer! Always a great show. I saw him at The Fillmore in SF and he said to the audience, what are you smoking out there? Rope? Keep that away from my drummer. My mom in is in the balcony?! There is footage of that Ryman show on TH-cam. Love that Strat story! Thanks again Otis! JD is such a cool cat!
I knew I’d heard this story before…. So cool to hear it from J.D! This is what music is all about, brothers helping each other out and striving for greatness!
Fantastic interview with one of the true greats on and off the instrument, whose trajectory is truly unlimited! JD Simo is a first-call A-lister for life! Note: THAT GOLD SHIMMER CURTAIN IN SOFT FOCUS IS GENIUS!!!
Great Stories well told. Really Cool Cat. Got a minute with him in Whitestown when he opened for Tab Benoit, just him and a drummer! Outstanding. Saw him at Daniel Donatos Christmas Show at The Brooklyn Bowl. A couple Roberts Western World Alumni! Told him I was going to see Sierra Hull at the Hi Fi the following week and he loved her and the Venue! Dee if your out there somewhere see if you can get him at The Hi Fi!
So, if you have never seen J.D. Simo and his trio, past or present, live, you have poked a temporary fork in your own eyeball and poured a bottle of 180 proof shine in it. He tours fairly routinely. Buy the ticket and take the ride. You will think me profusely later when you got to experience an amazing musician, no longer have eye pain, can see out of both eyes, and are now drunk on the shine you no longer have to pour on your eyeball. Seriously, he's a musical genius, and a super nice guy as well!
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I'd go to a show if you were coming to Florida, but I guess that's not happening. Hey, you'll love the Cohoes Music Hall! I've performed there a few times. Absolutely incredible acoustics!
I know exactly what he means about the guitar tech. I saw Matthew Good a few years ago, and MG got handed a guitar that was in the wrong tuning. He handed it back, and was given another one, which also was in the wrong tuning. MG then said “I guess we’re not doing that song” and moved on. A very awkward moment, so much so that I remember it 7 years later.
es on point in any diy type wanna do a thing thang it is important to be known for saying yes also let ego fear wanna stay home ness all of which i get go cuzif ur lucky enough to get a call to do anything be it local gig for 5 inutes a bigger show the ryman saying no will be remembered as will saying yes and if ur lucky enough to get the call its gota be urgent the next one may be less urgent and more specificto you but if u get any ask or even a comp invite go ull be noticed meet someone and as JD says if u get to do the thing ull leaqrn from it too whatever happens mic drop thanks
I've had a couple of opportunities like that on a much smaller scale of course. They're very rewarding if you can pull it off. And a little bit scary. LOL
thats a good idea a colorless its just skin anyone passionate might be able to paritpate james brown lovin holiday album !!!! lol wink and to hink i started this video thinking i wont wanna omment its ok lololol
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JD is on tour right now with Luther Dickinson. You should go to a show and tell 'em Otis sent ya!
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Saw him in CT on the first date of the tour. Out of control levels of amazing. Go see these guys!
JD worked his butt off, and it was an amazing show. No one in that audience knew he was filling in until Chris introduced him mid-show and revealed the fact.
@@AskZac Zac with the new Tele save! 👍
@@piggycity Strat.
"Always say yes" is great advice. It's how you make your own luck in life. He really does his homework. Details matter.
Nashville Cats are legendary for a reason. Thanks for the peek into your world JD and Otis.
Man you are absolutely killing it with all these videos and your content, Otis. Thanks for all the hard work and effort to bring this stuff to us. Great job!
Exactly right.
Humility, musical competence, professionalism. It's great to hear from these folks and understand why they are at the top. Thanks for another great video👍
Same thoughts, thanks for posting !
These interviews with Simo have been fantastic!
The man who forever altered Ghost Riders for the rest of us is also a great storyteller! Thanks for the JD content, Otis.
I’ve never heard this aspect of professional musicianship discussed, much less explained in such detail and in such an engaging way.
Another great score Otis, thanks so much!!
Really enjoyed these last few interviews with JD. Super talented dude.
Well done, JD! That is an awesome account of stepping up. And let's hear it for Zac Child's, too - what a friend to lend his brand new, Brad Paisley- gifted Strat to his mate! 🌟
If it wasn't for the last minute nothing would ever get done. Another great interview, thanks Otis and J.D.
chris issak puts on a great show. he's in my top five attended concerts with harry connick jr and rev. horton heat.
I had gigs where I had to sub almost overnight, woodshed the setlist tracks for 1 or 2 days straight sunrise to sunrise but the gig paid $50 and there was no Chris Isaak. Hell yeah you take that call.
Kudos to JD Simo, the great musicians are very humble and JD is no exception. Great interview, and content as always.
Agreed.
More great stories about making music. Thanks so much!
J.D. is one cool dude! Really enjoying getting a peek into the life a true Nashville Cat. Thanks, Otis.
Good job to Otis. Otis is a humble man. This guy here is also. Really good stuff.
The unsung greats are always notable. Good interview. Thanks for this Mr. Gibbs.
I love the irony of you two talking about Bukavec being a good conduit for stories like you two aren't also first ballot Hall of Famers in that same category.❤
Love this, life imitates art... As I sit here watching this just after getting a call to fill in for a sick friend this afternoon (albeit not at the Ryman). And I said yes. JD is a pro’s pro, no doubt! Alright, gotta get the rig together. 🎸🐶
Ha,ha…always say yes !I’m a photographer in Manchester,UK…the only times I found out I couldn’t do something,was by giving it my best shot…the shame of failure can be a good stick to beat oneself with also! Great piece.
Great insight on a musician’s job and how to do it. Thanks. Enjoyed it.
Impressive commitment to this craft!!!
Always say yes and figure it out later! I’m going to start doing that!! Awesome interview!
❤ you played with the model on the bottle Kenny Dale Johnson, Mr. Isaaks drummer!
Thanks Otis, that was one of the most insightful interviews ever, I really enjoyed the stuff you normally never hear about, like most of your videos. You are a music treasure!
Say Yes! Once again, I could listen to you guys talk for hours! I have seen Chris Isaak many times and he is just a good old boy from Stockton Ca. He is an Old School entertainer! Always a great show. I saw him at The Fillmore in SF and he said to the audience, what are you smoking out there? Rope? Keep that away from my drummer. My mom in is in the balcony?! There is footage of that Ryman show on TH-cam. Love that Strat story! Thanks again Otis! JD is such a cool cat!
I knew I’d heard this story before…. So cool to hear it from J.D! This is what music is all about, brothers helping each other out and striving for greatness!
JD Simo is awesome... thanks for posting this ☕🎸
Fantastic interview with one of the true greats on and off the instrument, whose trajectory is truly unlimited! JD Simo is a first-call A-lister for life!
Note: THAT GOLD SHIMMER CURTAIN IN SOFT FOCUS IS GENIUS!!!
Been loving your JD content recently, thanks!
I wish more people were aware of his talents.
Maybe the best interview ever !!
Practical, down to earth and humble
What more could you wish for?
What a pro.
Lot of great advice and insight here. Thanks for this.
JD is like Uncle Larry. No BS... Just lives to play the guitar & tell it like it is.
Great Stories well told. Really Cool Cat. Got a minute with him in Whitestown when he opened for Tab Benoit, just him and a drummer! Outstanding. Saw him at Daniel Donatos Christmas Show at The Brooklyn Bowl. A couple Roberts Western World Alumni! Told him I was going to see Sierra Hull at the Hi Fi the following week and he loved her and the Venue! Dee if your out there somewhere see if you can get him at The Hi Fi!
This was a fun one to see and I love his work ethic. Thanks.
He opened for Tab Benoit and Anders Osborne in San Diego a few weeks ago. Awesome show.
Thanks to you brother Otis for the healthy distractions. We need them so badly!
JD is as cool as it gets.
A big JD Simo fan from the rocky mountains of north east India ✌
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Great interview and story.
A great music lesson on all levels. Incredibly interesting
Great Job
So, if you have never seen J.D. Simo and his trio, past or present, live, you have poked a temporary fork in your own eyeball and poured a bottle of 180 proof shine in it. He tours fairly routinely. Buy the ticket and take the ride. You will think me profusely later when you got to experience an amazing musician, no longer have eye pain, can see out of both eyes, and are now drunk on the shine you no longer have to pour on your eyeball. Seriously, he's a musical genius, and a super nice guy as well!
Great advice
Good interview.
Love this guy.
Now I know how to be a professional musician. Great interview Otis.✌
the Three Cs..... Catharsis Collabortation and Constaints...nothing like a deadline some hurdles and things to deal with to getchya to step and get a thing done
Wow!! Thank you.
Love JD's Italian hand gestures
Greatness !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I gotta go find that Christmas album
I'd go to a show if you were coming to Florida, but I guess that's not happening. Hey, you'll love the Cohoes Music Hall! I've performed there a few times. Absolutely incredible acoustics!
Thanks JD, thanks Otis.
Maxwell St. Been there, cool.
Jotted down Nobels… thanks JD. 🤙
I got stressed just listening to this
Hey me too - and the most pieces I had to prepare for was, like, 12...!
Ditto
No brag just facts hard work pays off
Sounds like it was fun
I know exactly what he means about the guitar tech. I saw Matthew Good a few years ago, and MG got handed a guitar that was in the wrong tuning. He handed it back, and was given another one, which also was in the wrong tuning. MG then said “I guess we’re not doing that song” and moved on. A very awkward moment, so much so that I remember it 7 years later.
World class story
Felt like family 🎯
Accurate title!!
Not many, true that.
sage advice.
good
Play it like Grady Martin 😂 God he’s eloquent!!!
👌😎
es on point in any diy type wanna do a thing thang it is important to be known for saying yes also let ego fear wanna stay home ness all of which i get go cuzif ur lucky enough to get a call to do anything be it local gig for 5 inutes a bigger show the ryman saying no will be remembered as will saying yes and if ur lucky enough to get the call its gota be urgent the next one may be less urgent and more specificto you but if u get any ask or even a comp invite go ull be noticed meet someone and as JD says if u get to do the thing ull leaqrn from it too whatever happens mic drop thanks
Great story on preparation and friendship
I've had a couple of opportunities like that on a much smaller scale of course. They're very rewarding if you can pull it off. And a little bit scary. LOL
thats a good idea a colorless its just skin anyone passionate might be able to paritpate james brown lovin holiday album !!!! lol wink and to hink i started this video thinking i wont wanna omment its ok lololol
Say yes and allow for serendipity to do its thing.
thank you Otis...incredibly delightful and comfortable circle you're moving in. JD = 🦾😎👍. Hi Amy