Answering Your Questions

[@PaytonWilliamsMusic]

Woodpecker, Otis. Glad you’re on the mend.

[@johnvititoe6051]

Woodpecker Yes, Otis, I subscribe. YOU ARE THE MAN!

[@samhardy2038]

Dawn Sears was magic with the Time Jumpers.

[@futurevintage1597]

good music ,old guitars , woodpeckers and coffee . thanks Otis for another great Saturday talk.

[@estenray5385]

Glad to hear your on the mend Otis! Wishing you the best of health in every way! Physically, mentally and spiritually! You’re always putting out the best vibes ever here in UTube land! Sincerest thanks for that! It’s a true comfort just knowing that you’re out here Otis!

[@kmaher1424]

Mickey Newbury, Houston native and legendary songwriter, met Guy and Townes when they were Houston folkies beginning to write. He recommended they move to Nashville. Which they did eventually. Get better and plan another Texas trip.

[@Caperhere]

I love hearing all these names Kris mentioned in his preamble to The Pilgrim.

[@billdauphine951]

Mickey Newbury does not get enough ❤..

[@Bruce-w5i9o]

P.S. a perfect example of the diversity of musicians in Nashville are the Rival Sons, one of my favorite newer rock n’ roll bands. Originally from L.A. but moved. Anyway, glad you are on the mend. Best wishes.

[@Bruce-w5i9o]

Seen a lot of Bluebirds here in the Seattle area.

[@Bruce-w5i9o]

That’s Bluejays…Sheesh!

[@dfwlistener7593]

Man, glad your feeling better my friend. Love your content Otis. You're a good man.

[@guitardog]

Yellow Bellied Sapsuckers are one of my favorite woodpeckers, but they are all cool. Red bellied, downy, hairy, pilieated and flickers are common here in Baltimore. Keep getting better! 🎸🐶

[@whatsnottohike]

I used to live in a small place surrounded by woodland which was full of Great spotted and Green Woodpeckers. I used to love hearing them early in the morning, the noise echoing through the woodland. Subscribed to this channel pretty much since you started (as well the podcast thanks for giving a damn) recently patreon too, wish I could give more! Good to see you getting better. Take care Otis! Martin.

[@hypnocracy6102]

I watch a Downey Woodpecker at my feeder almost everyday fall-late spring…Granny said the birds need to earn their keep the rest of the year by eating bugs. I subscribe to the same thing and have that in common with this channel 😎

[@norgestarr6530]

I like your vibe!

[@CharlesSappington]

Woodpecker. Being a photographer I enjoyed your comments on that subject. Been a fan of folk since the sixties. Used to see Townes in the folk clubs in Houston back in the day then met him in the late 70’s and we arm wrestled one drunk night outside of Huntsville Texas

[@kelseyland]

"Be present, be here in the moment." Nail on the head.

[@NVRAMboi]

Woodpecker. Subbed for almost 2(?) years. Don't forget the Hairy Woodpecker. g We love ya, Otis. I wish you were family. Go easy and get well my friend.

[@marctodd8531]

Hi Otis. Glad you are on the mend. Woodpecker. Great to hear you. Get some rest my friend. Marc

[@dc4580]

Red-headed Woodpecker. Yes, subscribed. Thanks, Otis, for the great content. Much appreciated.

[@johnnestman8205]

We've got a few different woodpeckers here in B.C. We have one called a Flicker here in Alert Bay . I've been a subscriber to y0ur channel for some time now . Your videos are awesome, Otis and am hoping you start feeling better real soon . Take care now .

[@sidvicious6598]

I love red-headed wood peckers and I'm a subscriber. I love your stories and all the people I have learned about because of you and this channel. Thanks again, Sid.

[@CrazyPablo44]

Woodpecker🪶Ladderback is my fave. Much love to ya❤

[@FrogBoy138]

Woodpecker, Thanks Man for the stories. I'm about to listen to the book A Deeper Blue.

[@sunkenindeaf]

Woodpecker, yes. Used to watch Woody on TV; I do not remember anything about his exploits, but the laughter and the opening theme remain. --- Isn't it nice that all roads lead to Townes Van Zandt. He's the reason how I came upon this channel, a good place to be. --- Wishing you full recovery, Mr Gibbs. All safe, all well.

[@mikaelivarsson66]

Woodpecker. We have lots of them here in Sweden. The Woods here are pines , birch and spruce. Nice video.

[@catheryndenton1766]

Yes. Subscribed and Patreon. We live in dense woods. We have Pileated here. Huge.

[@ericwichmann9536]

Get Well Woodpecker ! Thanks for the smiles Otis.

[@joeurbanowski321]

Thanks so much Otis..! You’re a bright light in all of this darkness…✌🏼❤️ Feel better soon…💪🏼

[@sweetjimmyt]

Woodpecker subscriber since summer of "21 and even sent you guys some coffee beans back then. Love your storytelling more and more each year.

[@kevingilson2652]

Woodpecker.....subscribed a few years ago ....thanks for enlightening me about the many Nashville musicians that were never on my radar....feel better soon

[@GaryStockton]

More great stories within stories Otis. So glad you are starting to feel better.

[@davidbock1226]

Woodpecker! Glad you’re on the mend and looking forward to seeing you in Galveston whenever you can make it.

[@jhersk]

I lived in Nashville from '86 to 2000. Gentrification was starting but had not taken over. Used to see Gillian at a place on 2nd Ave called Windows on the Cumberland and you could park right out front. She was with a group of women called Joy of Cooking and they would bake cookies and give them away at the gig..

[@daveangle]

Good to hear the woodpecker and sticks crunching. I always feel lucky when I see a Pileated. Get well, Otis. From a subscriber

[@LTTunage]

Prayers for your continued healing from the CoCo Otis, You're missed when you're not posting new content & it just makes us appreciate you even more 😎🎸🎶

[@chrisbrowning6102]

Just a Kentucky woodpecker (and subscriber) here. Hope you continue to recover from "the coco" and are feeling back to form soon.

[@jammininthepast]

Thanks Otis, glad to hear you're feeling better. I love music & photography too. Thanks brother you're appreciated.

[@gf31833]

Woodpecker. Appreciate all you do, thank you.

[@jimmyjambon9206]

Thank you Otis. Throw your hatred down folks. Business has a cold heart, all business by it's definition is a trade off, including the music business. Everybody gotta eat. The trick is to do commerce kindly without allowing anybody to compromise your integrity.

[@dougsain5090]

WODDIE!! AND YES 👍

[@KenWhite-p4f]

woodpecker... been watching for a couple of years now. Great stuff, hope you feel better soon.

[@thesongwritersdropin2565]

Hi Otis. the Woodpeckers the only one banging its head against a tree. ill always stay til the end.😃

[@erikbosse]

This woodpecker is subscribed! Keep it up and get well, Otis.

[@U_ever]

WOODPECKER, Get well soon, Otis, we're all praying for ya! LOOOONG time subscriber.

[@gckelly68able]

Woodpecker and yes, a subscriber. Totally agree on the equipment just being what the artist uses. Photographer friend noted that is seldom asked about what catches his eye, how he composes an image, lighting and depth of field ....just what camera 🙈

[@paulh6299]

woodpecker lovin subscriber here get well Otis

[@jvz1970]

I love woodpeckers and this channel Otis!

[@MyDawgHasGrillz]

Woodpecker. And subscribed. Glad you're on the mend Otis! But please continue to get plenty of rest. Best wishes from Austin!

[@kennedyterence4209]

Hey Otis, Shouldn't life be all about "Being in the Moment"?! The thought of being a fly on the wall at Guys house! I can still smell the Dark Room at my high school. Ahh the touch, camera, guitar or paint brush. I love to cycle through Golden Gate Park in a pair of shorts and a KPIG t shirt while a chunk of people ride by with a few thousand dollars' worth of bike and gear. Was at my Father in laws cabin this weekend and was down by the creek and saw a chunk of wood riddled with woodpecker holes! Hope you feel better. Keep spreading the word!

[@txjeff]

Had tickets to the Galveston show…. Glad you’re better. I need an introduction to Kenny from Pasadena!

[@stephensmith-cobbs1264]

Woodpecker - and I hope to see you next time you are in the DC area.

[@billmurraywhite2518]

Woodpeckers, woodpeckers, woodpeckers !!! Love your story’s. Yes I’m subscribed

[@RichardPurcell-t2p]

Woodpecker, Friend. Thanks for bringing humanity back to music and KZbin.

[@dane.5772]

Woodpecker... not sure about a favorite... I am subscribed, but I also miss some videos... may you feel better and your crowds always be full.

[@tomcoy3565]

❤❤❤ Three Hearts For Your Podcast This Morning Otis, I Was Able To Watch & Listen To on my My JBL Blue Tooth Charge 4! I’m Hoping To See You in Key West, Florida on April 16th or 17th because You’ll Be 90% Recovered from Your Bout of Cocoa! When I Joined Your Podcast in August of 2022 you 64,000 Subscribers and Now This Month Should Break The 100,000 Mark, Sir! Get Better and TGIF Here in Fort Lauderdale! Tomorrow it will Hit 89 Degrees for Spring Breakers from The Mid West!

[@bobtheis8622]

Woodpecker haha. Yeah, being a musician and just banging on the guitar moves people as much as anything. Moving around the song list is very effective for me too. It's all in the feel and the groove and rhythm. I also, like yourself, use a Martin D-28. Takes a lot of the work out of it. Thanks Otis. Get well soon.

[@msparksmusic]

Glad to hear you and the woodpeckers are on the mend.

[@ronaldfretter9623]

Woodpecker. Subscribed since the early porch days Otis. First heard about you on Mojo's show when he played Big Whiskers. I love that song and so did he.

[@lenkeesee5038]

I still have my Pentax K1000 from my art school days. It is full of grit from when I photographed an old Drive In movie theater in a dust storm somewhere around Childress, TX. I was on my way to Amarillo in 1984, and just ended up at the right place at the right time. Or perhaps the wrong place, depending how you look at it. I had to turn back and get a motel room until the storm stopped after midnight. I made it to Amarillo in the morning and got my oil changed. I am Subscribed. We can sight the occasional Woodpecker here in the Dallas area.

[@billmundie-by6bw]

Woodpecker! The machine made me subscribe to watch this one for some reason. I've been Patreoning for a few months now. Thanks so much for your efforts. I hope you'll be feeling better shortly. Onward and upward!

[@jeminor3543]

Yellow belly woodpeckers from Kansas have been living in my yard and have been a wonderful site to see.

[@danford7918]

Feel better Otis. I've had the coco a couple of times. No fun. Always enjoy your stories.

[@crazy4277]

K1000! Yes, an excellent camera to learn using... I taught my woodpecker to shoot using one and he's still using it to this day! 😉 - Mark P.

[@janewooden1883]

I don't know most of the names you mention and I still thoroughly enjoy listen to you. You have a very thoughtful ramble that is as entertaining as your music.

[@lucasl2791]

I grew up with red-bellied woodpeckers. I recently picked up Waylon Jennings' autobiography after hearing you recommend it in a video, and it's been a great read so far.

[@mojo6778]

Woodpecker, Red Bellied, long time subscriber. Take it easy and get well!

[@tomcoy3565]

Wood Pecker, You-Tube and Love Your Experiences & Expression’s of Life in General Otis! Keep That D-28 Martin in Tune, Sir! TGIF Eve Here in Fort Lauderdale, FL will be 89 Degrees Here Today! Regards…. Tom

[@ytkbtest]

I saw a red bellied woodpecker this morning in my back yard. Looking at him from the bottom, still couldn't see the red belly! It's usually very hard to see. Strange that he was named for that! then I saw [heard] the reason for all the woodpecker comments! LOL Glad to hear you're feeling better! I was one of the frequent watchers that wasn't subscribed. I fixed that today!

[@yairwyler7058]

I would thank you for reading more and more from Philosophy of modern song.

[@matchedbook1]

Pileated Woodpecker. I’m subscribed. Get well Otis!

[@anthonywhite2960]

I am a faithful subscribing woodpecker. And I proudly give this video a thumbs up

[@spiritstovelit72]

Otis is so genuine...and thats just one of his qualities...rock on Otis...tanks...

[@wittry2]

Woodpecker! Red Headed. Glad you are feeling better! Don’t push it. Thanks, Otis.

[@larrysherman6148]

Woodpecker...I like flickers. We have several in our backyard, and we feed them a variety of stuff they like. Yes...we're subscribed. :)

[@performa476]

Woodpecker. Yer the best Otis.

[@lunatux]

Woodpecker => this far! Get better, see you on down the road! Much love right back at ya Otis

[@leelossi1257]

Nice video Otis.....you are the Mark Twain of guitar

[@bglrj]

Woodpecker...Townes Van Zandt lived three doors down from my in-laws just south of Nashville in Smyrna. Ramblin Jack Elliott lived around Tomales Bay for years... in Marin County California.

[@manyvibes1540]

Yep. I rang that bell many moons ago💜👍

[@thomasmoore1003]

I watch every video you have put out and listened to every thanks for giving a damn episode also. Lucky to have at least five varieties of woodpeckers in our area.

[@Tipisbored]

I like the big Pelated woodpeckers. We have lots of them around here and I love to watch then. And your comment on gear reminds me of what my Pop would say if he heard me trying to blame lack of skill on tools. "It is not arrow...it is the indian."

[@ocean1233]

ALL "WOODPECKERS" ‼️😂 YES ‼️ I thankfully just found your podcast and Absolutely am subscribed 🌞🎉💯

[@SrFelouniusMonk]

Otis keep on keeping on. Love your content brutha.

[@matttubby6989]

Woodpecker! Woody is my favorite 😊. Continue to feel better.

[@LickinLonnie]

Woodpecker. and yes, Im a longtime subscriber and "Liker" of your videos..Hope the next time you play memphis we get to meet and talk. Much Love to you!!

[@BeeGee56]

Woodpecker. Subscribed. Thanks for defending Nashville. Been home for 32 years and Corporate Country is just a tiny part of the local music scene

[@peteunnasch7737]

Woodpecker, Mr Gibbs. Hope you're back to full strength soon.

[@KTDawg64]

Yeah Otis.... love being in the woods, something about nature that is so spiritual..... woodpeckers are cool

[@bobflick9496]

grateful to you....your genuine presence....and the wood pecker of course.....be well my friend......

[@rescueuchief]

Woodpecker. There. I said it. I really appreciate your videos Otis. For an old guy just starting to dip my feet in the music business your videos offer comfort and perspective. Thank you sir.

[@earring1]

woodpecker. Hey Otis, hope ya feel better soon. Been with ya since the podcast. Have a good weekend.

[@J.T.Hatchet]

This ivory billed woodpecker is a subscriber. Keep the faith, Otis.

[@michaelsteve5922]

I think we have a couple of pileated woodpeckers in the scrub behind the house right now. EIther that or the little dude switches trees pretty fast. Thanks for report. I got jealous when you mentioned hearing Gillian and David. Got tuned in to her because of Oh Brother. Much love back to you.

[@rdmkeytohwy]

Woodpecker……and I subscribed at the end of this video. Sorry I had not done that before but I thought I had. I enjoy your perspective and how you talk in really plain language. I also enjoy your Nashville stories and the friends you have made there. My best to you, God bless you and your family, and very glad you are feeling better.

[@brianb.5473]

Woodpecker. I been subscribed for almost 4 years and have watched every single video. Had to be amazing having Steve earle say he came to see you play at the Station Inn. Get well soon Otis

[@pamartin]

Redheaded woodpecker. Yes, I am subscribed. I, too, have an affinity for "slightly less than glamorous" instruments. Keep on.

[@tonyperiphoto]

I enjoyed listening to your ideas on setlists and "being in the room". That's cool. No woodpeckers in Australia. But we do have Treecreepers.

[@budbays4588]

Glad you're feeling better, Otis.

[@carlkelly7885]

Otis, I enjoy watching your videos for the message(s) and the always interesting images. You have skills. 🙂 Subscriber Woody.

[@teroberts7]

I started in 35mm on a Pentax K 1000 too, some of my best photos were made on that platform. So good to hear your story on that simple camera. Oh woodpecker, and yes I am a subscriber! Downy

[@kwillis7779]

Woodpecker! Yup, subscribed with notification. I might be late sometimes, but I always watch. I sure do hope you get back to 100% health real soon. Much love.

[@FlyingZeroAGL]

Woodpecker. And yes, absolutely subscribed. Speedy recovery, and hope to see you in Texas!

[@willpassinault3650]

I loved your take on not getting too wrapped up in "the gear".......someone once said "its the archer , not the arrow, that hits the bullseye"