Hanging with Rock Royalty

[@otisgibbs]

Here's the Todd Snider video I mentioned and it's pretty damn great. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZbFqZKlqMaKhbM

[@julesotis13]

It is pretty damn great....Keith Sykes gets extra points for going bbbbzzzt like flies in the kitchen I've done that

[@danstringer7610]

Much love to you Otis! What a great story! I love the quote from your Dad - funny and true at the same time. I have had the privilege of playing some great gigs in Las Vegas and New York City and then travel straight back to Arkansas to my real life and had the same thought as you. I always try to tell myself to soak up all the good vibe and memories that I can because I love to relive them. Have a great day!

[@gonzokompadre]

Thanks for the great story. Much appreciated!

[@randyclere2330]

You are the best!!! Really appreciate all that you do!!

[@donmcallister3745]

THAT…. Is in fact the important thing to remember… is that you got to do it… at all and now it’s a cherished memory… that belongs to you… Otis…!!! Mowing the lawn and cleaning up after the dog… is just the daily routine… but the memory of being on that stage… can be relived anytime you see any of those people involved… again! Glad you got to do it and have that memory.

[@MrGavinspoppop]

Hey Otis , your channel has inspired me to try to promote local talent through KZbin. Always enjoy your show !!!

[@midwesturbanfarmstead]

Your speaking of Todd Snider early on, then listening to the train horn in the background of your video, reminded me of one of many road trip tours my wife and I took to follow Todd on tour. Knuckleheads in Kansas City, train tracks running alongside the property, locomotive blaring away as Todd was performing 'Play a Train Song.'

[@natewebster73]

🤙✌️🌏🌎🌍🤞🤯💨💨💨😤🤪🙃👌🤘🙄😁🏂 from Lakes of the North, Michigan Checking that out for sure 🤘🤘🤘

[@otisgibbs]

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[@TripleThreat2405]

My Grandma was from west central Indiana and always complained about having a 'crick' in her neck! Crick also meant creek where you can go 'feeshin' and don't forget to bring a cooler of 'Boosh'. I like your videos Otis.

[@davidcurtin3838]

Looking forward to seeing that

[@funwithFred]

Got the cuppa, Otis....and yup, did something to my shoulder and getting a cough. Going in and out of the AC here in New Orleans.....

[@stevestcyr3736]

Thanks for all of the wonderful stories Otis!

[@pjteleman]

Great stuff, Otis, Love ya, man!

[@noelghallager4672]

love your channel Otis... keep it up~

[@daubreyjaneweirdsley]

You're good man Otis Gibbs, a great musician, an exceptional storyteller with a wonderful voice. I wish you all the best from the UK. Just keep doing what you're doing.

[@revkelly85]

I have many Frizzell story's. I was touring for years with Them and many more. Some of the stores you have told . I was around or have heard the same story's. Your a great interview

[@melodymakermark]

When I’d sing it in the car, it was “all the young dudes, carry the news, do da de do”. 🤣

[@TheOldYellers]

Great stories Otis as always. Hanging with rock royalty and keeping it real. Hope your neck uncricks quick. A few days in Memphis would be a good song title. As always…super appreciate your time it always inspires me to keep writing playing and working on the craft.

[@jammininthepast]

Thanks Otis, always enjoy your work...

[@darrylgoodwin7947]

When you're broke, barely employed, and half drunk on a Saturday afternoon, trying to remember why you moved to Memphis, WEVL could be your only friend. Countless hours of diverse music and the comfort of knowing that you aren't the only weirdo out there. They even have a death metal show. If you're into that kind of thing.

[@ronnieadams6330]

Awesome as always Otis!

[@celyda2]

To paraphrase Jack Black, you've touched me, Otis. That's a wonderful story, both of them actually. They really added some joy to an already pretty awesome day. Thanks, man. You're the best.

[@TheZeekgeek1]

Maybe singing with old rockers and mowing the yard have equal significance in the grand scheme. If we are looking for meaning, we have to project one onto it.

[@lawrencewittig9004]

If there are any Mott the Hoople fans out there or anyone that is interested in what is/was like being in a traveling band in 1972 please take a little time and read Ian Hunter's 'Diary of a Rock 'n' Roll Star'....to most of you it will seem like ancient history but some of you will get it.... Nice job Otis... truly, coming home is something like an out of body experience, like some body woke you up from a dream and now - something entirely different, back to reality...

[@rickbroderick9146]

That's a downright beautiful story. It's no big deal , he said. Now we know different.

[@krum41]

I remember Keith when he first came to Greenwich Village!

[@donny_doyle]

You know you're old when you get hurt sleeping!

[@joe9042]

Seen you last time you were in blighty. At the Glasgow show. Haven't checked in on you, for a while. Glad you're doing well and prospering.

[@archolino]

I like Digital Chicanery for your production company 🎥🪄🎞️

[@archolino]

🌾🌞🐿️

[@tkreitler]

I like that photo as a black & white. It looks like it has the bones to be an excellent print.

[@erickincaid7728]

No need to feel guilty, Otis-- nothing but love from The Shithouse Choir! I loved hearing about your moment with Rock & Roll royalty. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@mazmitrenko7558]

It's called Victoria Square, Otis. On the right, the building with the columns is the Town Hall I saw so many great artists there. Rory Gallagher, AC/DC, Jethro Tull and one time Lynyrd Skynyrd - (no one had heard of them at that point, but my friends and I had got hold of a copy of their first album and we were like - we've got to go and check these guys out) - they were opening for a Dutch band called Golden Earring who had a big hit at the time with a song called "Radar Love" Poor Golden Earring - I have never seen a band so comprehensively "blown off the stage" (not that I like that sentiment myself, but the gentlest of hearts who were there would have to admit that that's what happened. Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed your times in my hometown.

[@Zavijava1]

nothing like poop scooping to bring you back to reality...brilliant observation.Loved the Todd video!

[@richardfinlayson1524]

Due to. my ADHD meds I'm meant to give up coffee ,I actually got some nice decaf but I can't help myself and always sneak in a strong Lavazza ( Italian espresso) in the morning...I'm really getting into Gary Stewart ATM just discovered him,found a huge pile of country LPs in a charity shop, Gary, Ronnie Hawkins Jerry Jeff, Mel Tillis even the first Jimmy Buffett album which is worth a fair bit it's been great checking out all that stuff,take it easy Otis and everyone ☮️☯️

[@richardfinlayson1524]

You'd probably like Melbourne,hint hint,lol

[@SrFelouniusMonk]

"...aint no rust on my spade." thanks for the shade brutha.

[@michaelarthur4764]

Great story …appreciate you Otis !

[@dogpaw775]

Never tire of hearing Ian Hunter anecdotes.

[@dales6301]

New hat? Looking good!

[@johndeere8594]

I live in Memphis and if it weren’t for WEVL I would never heard of Todd Snider,Billy Joe Shaver or Guy Clark or Jason Isbell.And so on.

[@markisskajellafetti]

Thanks Otis. Somehow i ain't surprised that Ian saw you as a decent human being. That just seems to me to be something thats true. Peace.

[@Claytone-Records]

Just DIY, man. Great stuff as always. And that photo and story of playing in Birmingham was sweet too.

[@TheZeekgeek1]

Nobody knows the next line, lol. “Boogaloo Dudes”? C’mon, I’ve heard that song 1,000 times but I didn’t know that

[@julesotis13]

oh ur poop n sccopin is so true its akin to what we call them post show blues......

[@julesotis13]

coffee! otis! coffeee!

[@ralphdavis9670]

You make my mornings, Otis.

[@vincentrockel1149]

I always thought that the dudes carried the ludes.. lol. I did remember the second line correctly...

[@vanceburns8697]

Otis, Not everyone is a fan of having coffee to get started in the morning. I enjoyed coffee with the first cigarette of the morning years ago. Quit them both years ago.

[@zendixie]

Great stories as usual. It always feels like I’m hanging out with an old friend. On the other hand, I have cut more grass (with a push mower) than I care to recall but the closest I ever got to hanging with a “rock star” was years ago when a band I was in played a festival near Asheville where we were on the bill with Bruce Hornsby and I got to watch how he could conduct his band with subtle head moves. It was pretty amazing. Now I have to go find some Ian Hunter videos.

[@bglrj]

Love that story! Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@mikes9759]

Yeah the art of it brother!! I haven't heard that for awhile!! Now ya see the mansions and million dollar cars and thousand dollar booze!! Love this channel brother and the people you get on here!! Keep it rockin!!

[@johngetman1816]

Awesome stories Otis. You’ll now have to work in the word, “chicanery”, into every episode. Love catching up with you on Saturdays. Happy Trails! ✌️

[@darinblomquist422]

Thanks Otis

[@seanc2061]

Your channel is so informative. Thank you for keeping american music alive.

[@stevenbell8208]

After many Saturday Otis views, I'm now in the habit of greeting the 1st people I see with a (slow) " Hey Friends".

[@estenray5385]

Hey Otis thanks for the link to that great video! Todd Snider and his wonderful band of “rough around the edges” musicians (may they never become to smooth!) sound awesome and delivered a riveting version of John Prines iconic song Angel From Montgomery! Seeing you there in the front row enjoying it was also great fun! Looks like it was a great afternoon being enjoyed by everyone who was lucky enough to be present! Yes, I’ll do my best to support you and the folks in this band as well as the radio station who made it all possible. But a huge thanks to you for sharing this as well so much more!👍🙏🤗😃🎸🪕🎼❤️💕💝✌️👋

[@julesotis13]

oh those Memories are one of the best things about FB

[@TheZeekgeek1]

You are turning into the Studs Terkel of Americana music, Otis. Keep doing your thing man!

[@joelfildes5544]

Alright Guy is one of the greatest songs ever written.

[@newriverratsam]

"Digital chicanery"......Otis, that is classic. I'm all analogue, as much as possible, and think it takes chicanery to use digital anyways. Your mileage may vary.

[@armandogarza6181]

This is a great way to start my Saturday Otis. Great stories and I did watch your video of Todd and friends covering John Prine's song, it was great, can't wait to see the whole show. Cheers!

[@songsmithy07]

This is a great Saturday morning episode. What a thrill it musta been to do that Ian Hunter tour. Looking forward to the Todd Snyder film. I actually like Facebook... there, I said it.

[@TheZeekgeek1]

Great quotes for a tombstone : “So there was that shame.” “Let’s not make a big deal about this.” “The sun even shines on a dog’s ass sometimes.” “Thank you, Facebook”

[@doughill8475]

Great stories again, and two "words to live by" that will stick with me (although I may not quote them exactly right here): someday the sun shines on even a dog's ass and don't make a big deal out of this. Thanks. I'm cheap, but I'll be Venmo-ing you today.

[@leechild4655]

crick in the neck is from sleeping on a twisted neck somehow. hate when that happens.

[@OldHenryLee]

I was awestruck by that video yesterday. Love all of it. ... Excited for the rest. I was fortunate enough to see Todd Snider with John Prine in 2006. A show in some old theater in Providence RI. ... Todd Snyder might be the most entertaining opener I've ever seen. Great show & times 🎉 - Thanks a bunch Mr. Otis 🙏👍

[@matthewwillis4892]

Arnica gel for the neck.

[@kurtfoulke5130]

Looking forward to seeing the video. Anything with you or Todd involved has to be great.

[@floydstowe]

Great video can't wait for the next one. Still waitin for the sun to shine

[@kurtdavidson9808]

Good morning Otis… I had to jump off to check that video out. Absolutely incredible. Tod is incredible and I can’t wait to check your video out. I never miss any of your Saturday morning coffee talks. It’s one of the first thing I do. Get my coffee and see what Otis is up to. All my family lives In Memphis and I love to visit. Can you tell me where that show was? Thanks!!

[@guitardog]

Coffee cheers, Otis. Hope the neck feels better. Another great way to start a Saturday, and going to see Joe Pug night-close to home, so it’s gonna be a day! ☕️

[@tombstoneisevil]

the Todd Snider video is almost magical moment, great song, absolutely monster singing and riping off the acustic, in good company band and well captured and recorded with those close to the people planes on camara, and sound, truly great Otis

[@wittry2]

The backstory sounds like it will be great. Can’t wait to hear more. Your cinematography looks very nice. Enjoyed the video very much.

[@joekellysux]

Are you going to be involved in Todd's Camp what the Folk? It would be cool to have some video of that for those of us that are curious but lack the time and money to go themselves.

[@senatorjimdracula1603]

Opening for Ian Hunter?? My wife and I LOVE him, from his days with Mott until the present. Seems like a really nice 'dude' (get it? lol) and his fans tend to be really cool as well. Very interesting story, Otis! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@brianmobley1720]

Great stuff Otis!!

[@julesotis13]

well stubliong on those islly words aint exactly as bad as say messing up theres flies in the ktichen i can hear em they buzzin lol love ya brother otis

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

Happy Saturday, Otis Thank you for the stories and good memories. 🙏🏻 Now I know the words to the chorus of "All the Young Dudes", should I ever happen upon the opportunity to sing the chorus on stage. I really enjoyed the "Angel From Montgomery" video with Todd Snider. Great song, and they all looked like they were having a good time. Be good to you 🤍💛

[@PongbyAtari]

I have seen Todd play several times I started listening to him back in the Nervous Wrecks days. I have seen him several times over the years the last time was in 2019 for those who havent gotten the chance do so if you do I am pretty sure you will love it.

[@julesotis13]

Lil Dirty Lil Drunk Smoke a Lil Dope....Still Overall Cant complain

[@fishboy2011]

One of my best friends Charlie Derrington (RIP)was in a band with T.S. Back in the day. Said he didn't even know T.S. was funny until he did his own thing. T.S. was so quiet in the band.😅😂

[@admarhermans1]

Some watch the news on television or roam Twitter to see how our little rock and the humanoïds on it are doing... Not me, no more. I found something much better: this channel. 😉 🖖

[@petersheely7246]

👌😎

[@davidcurtin3838]

Iv seen that he makes it his own

[@custodialmark]

i/me finaly add join ya there on book of faces. i been hear;n ya past years here now. gud brew an watch for squirlls.

[@darrylgoodwin7947]

Joe Elliot has pretty good musical taste. Too bad it didn't translate to his band. Ok,ok I can't argue with Photograph.

[@gregmattox]

The scoop seeks the poop.

[@julesotis13]

wait u got a whoochawha in ur what not? lol

[@hackwilson1467]

Can you get together with Jack Johnson?

[@julesotis13]

I Guess Hess an Alright Guy is probably too obvius a title but i like it anyway and all yall are more than alright

[@richabolistic]

“A Really Fun Few Days In Memphis with Todd Snider” It’s a title that has a certain ring to it. And you just blurted it out in this video…

[@scottrygg6275]

I would like to meet you

[@Ybor-ld6uq]

Great story Otis. Thanks

[@sayeager5559]

You and Todd are a good fit. Most other artists would be expecting their "cut" from your project.

[@Matt.Willoughby]

Bugalodude carry the news