Highway Star - Deep Purple - Neighborhood Picnic Band 2011 feat Michael Batio

this is our version of this song...
Mark Baker - Vocals
Mike Batio - guitar
Tom Hammer - bass
Doug Orlando - organ
Dan Van Schindel - drums

[@Bellairatone]

Amazing thing about this song is that there was no practice session before this was performed. I know because I put this whole picnic band together and we all grew up to together (some of us were toddlers together) in the 60's. Just a bunch of awesome buddies I had the privilege of growing up with. God bless

[@cribrebo7375]

All fantastic players really did an excellent job

[@rockhead69]

Michael Batio kicks ass....what a fantastic guitar player. About the band... I've run out of adjectives to compliment you guys.

[@riffguru]

With this level of musicianship, I want to move to this neighborhood!

[@timczifrik7715]

lmao... I was thinking the same thing..!!! I would live out of my car just to have access to jam with these guys..!!!

[@seriousdefect822]

Wow guys. Awesome

[@Guitaroverkill]

Killed it. Keyboards sounded perfect.

[@mytandasouder4485]

No fucking doubt, dude was playing keyboard like an absolute mad lad

[@scotdvorak8861]

Holy crap is that Michael Angelo Batio? …..it is!!!!! He lives in the coolest neighborhood ever!!!

[@edb6690]

Band does a tremendous job at staying true to the originals. I've loved all the videos I've seen.

[@kevinlane7555]

The 'rockstar' looked out of place with these guys...Holy smokes what a great band....I've reached the age (62) where I really love seeing balding older guys tearing it up....and they do

[@terrance2228]

Three piece group with just kick ass front person to compete with would suit him better. Phenomenal sound ... For a metal club or venue, not so much here. But great, hey.

[@rysiem1523]

🌈🌟🌞 Look out world this group is meeting with amazing energy not even a *lightning ⚡ BOLTS Can slow them down amazing energy good on you

[@stevengipson5922]

You guys are tight !! Very talented musicians with great vocals. 🎶🎵🎵🎶

[@TheMjm55]

Cudos not only to the band for killing this but great job by the video crew capturing it so well.

[@GrillWarrior]

Great job.. I listened to Deep Purple songs all of the time when I was kid.

[@rickseeger1562]

Great fun here. I take from the comments, some people don't know who Mike is.

[@MrRobcfc]

These boys are bloody good!! Greetings from the uk. Nobody mentions the keyboard player, he’s nailing it just like Jon Lord.

[@jimmuncy5636]

Yes, I wonder if he played with any name bands as a youngster. He never misses a note.

[@alfrescodimieary6580]

Really nailing John Lord? Do you have any idea how stupid that sounds?

[@MrRobcfc]

@@alfrescodimieary6580 get a life!

[@alfrescodimieary6580]

@@MrRobcfc OK that’s cool sounds good I’m assuming you have no idea what the fuck you’re talking about or any clue about music so yeah sounds good coming from you

[@DHudelson]

dang. Killed that.

[@armstrongbraga]

For a while, I thought Marky Ramone was playing guitar. Amazing band.

[@slownezy69]

I thought it was PAT TRAVERS' evil twin LOL

[@johnsteward132]

Loved it! Sounds great. BADASS ON THE LEAD!!!

[@gilroylibbs2947]

Michael Angelo Batio.. google him..

[@johnsteward132]

Lol... I did. I stand corrected. He's a SUPER BADASS ON THE GUITAR!!

[@misplacedcajun2325]

Wow - that was TIGHT. I love Deep Purple and ya'll did an excellent job on that !!

[@09haircut]

Dam good

[@bigjim1304]

I’ll tell you what, that’s a tough song to play, and they did a straight up smokin job. Lovei it!!

[@joemccurdy1170]

If this is a cover band damm they good keep it up wow

[@PopShoppekid]

Great job on the keys!! Jon Lord would say " good on ya" , and nice lead guitar also!! Excellent!!

[@ChdeB]

absolument génial ! merci pour cette fabuleuse reprise !

[@motorcoachtech7615]

A very good cover!

[@johnyork8811]

You nailed guys ,top dog!!!☺

[@gordonwarden-c9v]

I'd happily pay to watch these guys. So good.

[@bradmori53]

Awesome cover! That guitarist is really good...

[@elixtido1448]

you could say that...

[@bobbybair8087]

He should be pretty good by now. 😉

[@gregorythornhill3904]

No need for RICHIE BLACKMORE in this rendition,, sounded "NASTY-NICE"!!

[@isaiahneilguitaristofficia549]

Keyboard player killed it, well the whole band did!!

[@socalfun64]

BLOWN AWAY GUYS!! Made my Night!!

[@djorlando57]

Thanks Mike for picking this one, just like our Episode days of 1977, Rock On, and golden throat Mark, you haven't lost a vocal chord since then, Dan you've taken it up 10 notches in your drumming, incredible, and Tommy Hammer, awesome foundation way to go on the rockin bass. What next?

[@prmayner]

All I can say is WOW how come I never heard of you guys till now? Totally Awesome!!

[@Caged63Man]

..and legend has it...the guitar player in wig, won the 'All State High School Champion' in his senior year as quarterback for Polk High!

[@claudiofornaroMusic]

Holy CRAP!!! Such unnnnnnbelievable performances......smokin !!!

[@charlesperry6093]

Happy to see rock and roll is still alive baby. I got a couple of request if you don't mind!

[@kevkingsnorth9222]

Why havent I seen theseguys before?!! Epic musicality!🤟🤟

[@ShreddFly]

Hey guys what's up! Awesome performance! Just brutal! Michael killing it. The whole band rocking! Thank you again. You guys rock! God bless you! Peace!

[@brianm.9062]

love it, glad to have found the path to you.

[@collick100]

Well, that sure got the audience attention.

[@ronaldrockwell8549]

LOVE this song!! And they do a great job covering it!!

[@djrickysmith]

I would have loved to run the sound board at this event !!! This is just AWESOME !!! This is candy to my ears !!

[@NINASCUSTOMER]

Yes, Mark does sing the shit out of Highway Star. Man, this takes me way back.

[@tonypowell250]

His singing is shit.

[@TheHammerhead12]

🖕

[@WilliamReynolds-p7d]

First time seeing them they are awesome , keyboards outstanding great job by everyone. We're are you from

[@robertfournier7050]

That long haired guitarist,man cool. This band !!! Awesome

[@ronaldrockwell8549]

My favorite Deep Purple song!!

[@joseraymundocruzdescaillea8471]

Demasiado good Muy good❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@robertallen3631]

I saw Deep Purple twice... this kicks both those performance's ass...

[@ronweed2030]

Well done!!! Trying to follow Deep Purple is probably more difficult than many think. Especially Ian Gillan at his best and ..I was going to mention the keyboardists name, but every member of Deep Purple was exceptional. You guys killed it.

[@geo.cgeier3435]

Great job!

[@davedreher9254]

Really good cover, exceptional. Drummer and bassist kill it too, great job!

[@davidsmith1931]

You guys kill with your rhythm section and keys guitars vocals cant wrong outstanding

[@theroadking547]

Alrighty now...... keep on rocking out. That was very impressive.

[@666emsa]

I love this guy, the are so amazing - they make america great again

[@SirensHarbor]

You guys are amazing!

[@2008israelramos]

That's quite a "neighborhood band." All the band members are super solid!

[@vlbeiseiatcbeiseia9816]

Michael batio is the best guitarist in the world

[@shilohmiller4641]

Loved it!!!

[@billymusselwhite5256]

Sounds great 👍💯

[@manueltavares-vx5wq]

Enquadramento musical e vós muito bem conseguidos. Parabéns 👏

[@livejts3301]

Mojo Hands going for sure brothers! Rippin’

[@isaiahneilguitaristofficia549]

So I’m watching this thinking, are they going to have 2 guitars and nail the solo and then the camera pans over to “Michael Batio”.. HOLY SHIT…. Ah yeah he’s going to nail the solo!!😂😂😂😂..

[@RockinRandall420]

Great job 👏 by the way, where on earth is this neighborhood, really!

[@DVSdrums]

Thanks Randall! We all grew up in Glenview, DesPlaines area in Illinois. Northwest suburbs.

[@flmcon]

It don't get no more cooler than that ! :)

[@michaelcosbar9905]

Where are you guys from? Which planet? Superior!!!

[@RMINTZELL]

You guys are shredding it baby!!

[@akena51]

That is what is called doing whatever you want with instruments.

[@owllet57]

Man - do we know how to throw a part or what!!!!!! Cant wait for the next one.

[@wayback479]

All the bands that I have seen at this picnic are sensational, these guys are no exception 😊 how does one go to this picnic ?

[@markprof1107]

Peak American bubbahood. Y'all show 'em, yeah.

[@thekeysman1]

Excellent version

[@martinvonbohlen2842]

gods of rock are on your side!

[@philhart261]

Nailed it Brothers and Sisters 😉

[@2-old-Forthischet]

Awesome!

[@jeffreyabbey3047]

Wish my band sounded this good!

[@Longisland95]

Goosebumps good! 👍🤘🏻👍🤘🏻🎸😁🎸🤘🏻

[@radiopirata568]

OOOOOHHHH YEAHHHHH !!!!

[@TheBhunt1]

Awesome! Very hard song to cover well and you nailed it :)

[@denisretiere7917]

Trop bon groupe.

[@cygnusx-1318]

Hot damn! Amazing!

[@TheMjm55]

Mark Baker is not only a great singer but a sexy bear! Woof!

[@johnjohnson9093]

Hard song for any band.

[@artruiz169]

The Guitar God landed in the right spot....

[@scottrick5190]

Wish I lived in your neighborhood!!!😷🇺🇸

[@mightybeeb]

wicked pissa...love it

[@GotToPlayGuitar]

Excellent

[@jimmuncy5636]

Those five guys could hit the road today on a world tour. Everyone in it is amazing; the only shaky one is the singer, but he's adequate, and could probably improve with a few lessons and a competent sound engineer.

[@gilroylibbs2947]

is that MAB on lead??

[@timczifrik7715]

AWESOME...!!!!!!!!!!

[@philbrown1474]

These guys are fantastic. Kudos and keep rocking! Where are there guys from?

[@TheHammerhead12]

The Picnic is in Wheeling IL.

[@rustyrobinson8027]

Damnit that's good 👍

[@jinkazama68]

Amazing!

[@lucguenette7534]

hell great, yes

[@metlmickey]

Such emotion

[@spredana]

Amazing skill....

[@Human6billion]

WOW! That Band was way Deep Purple

[@ronaldrockwell8549]

Micheal Batio is using a Fender look alike guitar!!

[@ronaldrockwell8549]

This must be Mike Batio's home town?

[@ronaldrockwell8549]

I have noticed him standing outside the venue where they play on a few videos!

[@kailajensen1021]

Yes

[@deechan6894]

WOW... JUST WOW!

[@AwesomeBeatles]

I never heard Blackmore play it this good

[@anthonyblavos8713]

That is Heavy!

[@paulcardsfan]

Fantastic

[@thoyarik]

Vous êtes cinglés et trop forts les gars bravo

[@edpritchard3001]

Damn boys!!!!........Nice