Johnny Hiland slow blues jam-2009 Dallas Guitar Festival

[@Jakexx01]

Johnny Hiland is one of the top session players in Nashville. You'll not find a more versatile player anywhere. He's also one heck of a great guy. I think the thing about Johnny that makes him so great is that not only can he play many styles but all the styles he plays he owns them. He's a very special player as well as a very special human being.

[@vanguard4065]

He’s one of the greatest guitarists that ever lived

[@kosmikcharlie6637]

This guy is a monster...what a guitarist.

[@krst1watchi]

OMG! Johnny Hiland is my new favorite. Just watched him for the first time today. He has that dirty, nasty, Texas blues sound down. He makes it like hot swamp water that gets in your boots no matter what you try. I can smell the mesquite from Virginia while listening online. God bless you-tube. God bless Johnny Hiland, and God bless Texas

[@MarkMaysey]

I can't understand for the life of me anybody down voting this.

[@rafael55]

they made a mistake, but they don't know it.

[@danxthexman82]

Mark Maysey cause they're jealous they can't play anywhere near this level. Johnny Highland is a master of the guitar

[@techtiptricks]

Are you A christian Mark?

[@nitetrane98]

Could be because it's a terrible wind blown sound across a cheap phone.

[@donricchio4817]

Probably cuz they gots the blues...

[@SkeetersSkills]

If you didn't like this, you didn't feel it. If you can't feel this, you don't fully understand the blues. Blues is powerful. It's not just something to listen to. Blues is felt. It's a story, be it your own or someone else's. From the first note played, my head went back, my eyes closed...and I was there.

[@CheadleFamily]

Johnny! Your guitar playing makes my eyes fill up with tears. When I blink, I need a paper towel. You are a very emotional player. Love you! So very talented!

[@teebalicious]

He is one of those dudes - like Danny Gatton, or Shawn Lane - that just plays MUSIC. Whatever style, whatever venue, the guy just plays his ass off, and beautifully. So awesome.

[@DonBrumfield-e9b]

Good company to be in

[@rozbcoz]

As jealous as I am as a player, let me say there is something magical in his playing that brings tears to my eyes . . . love this guy - truly special - wow! If you can't feel these notes - you can't feel anything. And for those of you don't know nothing about musicians, for a player to say this about another says a lot!! Awesome; Go Johnny Go!! Damn man - count me as a fan . . . seriously - brought tears - stop it already . . . All the best to you. You deserve it. We've all been blessed

[@nickbragadin7268]

I have never heard a guitar so good in all my life, being a guitar player, I could only dream to play this way this is a gift from God

[@witchman1]

The order in which he plays his notes is truly 'greatness'.

[@TheHuester44]

The best I've ever heard anybody on a PRS guitar . Most players that seem to play them use a high gain sound whereas the way Johnny plays brings out the true sound of the guitar. Of course he'd make my mothers broom sound good . The man can play !

[@cwyblu7293]

Bugs Henderson

[@pierreguimet5290]

TheHuester44 Zucchero

[@danxthexman82]

TheHuester44 I believe Johnny could make a Squire bullet sound like a custom shop guitar. In his hands any guitar is a weapon ! He's the man, a master of the fret board!

[@crayfishboy2]

I don't care who you are this man is simply AMAZING

[@alexander1977ish]

One of the best guitar players alive and deserves to be accredited for it!

[@rockinredneck57]

This is what you get when a kid lives, eats and breathes the guitar. Fantastic! Slow, fast or in between, Johnny rocks them all!

[@notlocc]

He's every great guitar player I've ever heard all rolled into one, Outstanding !!!!

[@evertsestoso261]

Watching this wants me to throw my guitar, this man is one of the best.

[@marksummers7849]

I've truly not ever heard anyone who plays like Jonny , He is one of a kind. He seamlessly mixes different kinds of styles and it works great .

[@CreamFreshCream]

mark summers And his playing is very clean and articulate, even those fast licks. You can hear every single note! Also his tone is great he uses a compressor pedal a lot which is really helpful. He is a exceptional guitarist and musician.

[@bobbydavidson499]

I saw this show, Johnny is a amazing guitar and person. We talked for a while that day and he is so down to earth. He does not let his fame or anything else get in the the way of being one of the most humble guitarist I have ever seen or heard.

[@jjcooter]

johnny has been a hidden guitar god for to long now man what a sweet sound john

[@moonshot715]

Soulful, tasteful, damn nice licks! Love the tone(s) and how you finish "sentences" and sweat every note. I do believe you can even teach Joe Bonamassa a few things. Thanks for the lessons Johhny!

[@MbM20100]

What a talented musician! Soul and technique at their best! AWESOME!

[@DanielVerberne]

This is my first time seeing/hearing Johnny Hiland playing and I'm amazed. His tone, technique and soul are amazing.

[@gwaldrop59]

I never cease to be amazed at his playing. Keep going Johnny you give me a level of excellence to aspire to!

[@bobgilles1]

Johnny is one of the best alive, super great guy too!

[@matt88008]

Incredible guitar playing! I honestly just discovered this guy and am truly blown away by his talent. What amazing feel and tone, combined with awesome technique. I haven't heard blues this good since SRV left us. Genius comes in all shapes and sizes, but you know it when you hear it and this boy has it in spades!

[@58dorsett]

Ohhhh Jesus!!! That's some of the most articulate playing I've ever heard. Just had to rerun this 3 times, I'm sold.

[@myoung48281]

holy shit, this guy is great...and i never heard of him.

[@danxthexman82]

He is a guitar genius, master of the fret board with tons of feel and soul. One of the best if not the best player on the planet. Right up there with Guthrie Goven

[@michaelcantinieri7890]

Yeah..Guthrie ?? Dude..I don't think so !

[@MarkMaysey]

Most of the band couldn't even keep up with Johnny, you got to love this!!

[@callasexperience]

What an amazing feel...

[@SuperMartin223]

He's such an awesome player, makes it all look so easy, and a tone master to boot.

[@santanu62]

its really unfortunate of me that i have'nt heard this maestro up till now...what a class act! i would die for those hands...

[@contactkeithstack]

I've been playing guitar for about 16 years can't imagine playing that cleanly just amazing

[@marsattacks7071]

Simply one of the greatest guitar player in the world !! Depending on what are our personnal criterias, I believe this guy is loved across the board for his talent which is a great statement from him. His personnal touch with the notes is fantastic so are his technics. Thanks !

[@dmitrylyskov68]

this big guy is just a star, a huge star !!! I am delighted

[@ChristophHenrici]

Johnny totally killin‘ it ......what a monster guitar player, way way beyond most of the herd

[@adidelavalceaoficial]

very nice i am big fan

[@dclan86]

He is a true bad ass, why is he so freaking under-rated?

[@zapantalambda]

such an undiscovered underground player. he plays good. really good.

[@billyzoom1]

This blows me away. What playing. I'm struck by two things...his amazing talent, and how unhealthy he looks. He looks heavier now than ever. I hope he takes enough care of himself to have a good long life. What an inspiration though.

[@DavidofSteele]

I couldn’t name another guitarist that could compare. And he is humble with no ego either. What a guy!

[@MrCaribbean]

yes indeed he is fantastic,he put alot of time into his instrument,night and day,day and night,thanks for sharing bro,although i've seen this one before,its always a pleasure to watch over and over,i especially loved the slide playin'

[@grizzriley]

This guy has just slipped into my top five favourites after Jeff Beck, James Page,James Marshall Hendrix and Stevie Ray V. Just brilliant. Please come to England John boy.

[@foundmyniche]

Law'd have mercy....now this is the blues!!! Love it! Play that thang Johnny!

[@staythirsty4229]

Amazing player, still in shock...this dude can play.

[@StevenDoyle35]

He is the daddy. Amazing all round talent. Blues, country, rock, jazz, you name it hyland plays it. He is a legend in his own time.

[@rozbcoz]

Yes, totally - he pulled that very emotion out of me - amazing . . .

[@glenstrickland3594]

Johnny is one of the purest,guitarists youll ever have the pleasure 2 hear,love ya brother,cheers!!!!!1

[@Mmoose74]

After listening to that I feel like putting my hands in my garbage disposal. Great job big guy!

[@scottishbadboy1]

LOL!!

[@bigcatdaddy76016]

Don't do that...Johnny has a course teaching guitar...don't take the hand dive!! lol

[@michaelcantinieri7890]

Let's not get crazy...he's no Joe bonomasa..

[@woodstoney]

Nothing but good stuff from Johnny!!

[@killfeehelyDystopia]

First time ever hearing about Johnny Hiland just this minute. Brilliant.

[@wranglerxx]

Man that style and sound does it for me... thanks for sharing this video show casing an amazing talent.

[@MrJazzedBlues]

Fantastic. He's not only a great country guitarist but what a blues guitarist. More of this please :)

[@gurvijaybecker]

Wow.. he plays with such feel and the little shreddy licks that he puts makes his feel playing shine even more !

[@boabglen]

WOW!! That guitar is ripping. The tone out of that PRS is pretty amazing. And the player ain't bad either. Some tasty ass chops going on here. Shredder, blues, country picking. You gotta love the blues

[@michaelthemind]

was looking for johnny winter,,,made a mistake ,and ended up here,,,wow,, great guitar playing !!!!,,,love it !!!

[@SmackDownBrown49]

It's called being a contributing factor less pretentiousness. It's an aura and an essence one senses when they become one with the music both player and listener alike. Johnny can reel you in because he believes what he's playing. He's inside the music not outside where you can't feel him and only see him. I see guitarists today playing 57,000 notes per second and all I see is a guitarist playing 57,000 notes per second. When Johnny plays it's soul without eyes but extraordinary vision.

[@FrettinTheBlues]

Great playing, Johnny!!! What an incredible energy to your playing!!!

[@Odiculeoj]

Man ... that performance would have sent the crowd reeling at the Monterey Blues Festival ... KILLER SLOW BLUES ...!!

[@guitarded13]

amazing playing! gave me chills

[@SmackDownBrown49]

***** Shawn's not a blues player I don't believe. I'm just blown away by guys like him and Hiland. To be this good at anything is something to aspire to for sure.

[@guiterry]

I just put my guitar down and I'm now thinking of using it as an end table!! Crazy, mad licks with some awesome tone, even with the wind interference.

[@dirtrokker4]

lots of so called blues on youtube but very few have feeling. speed aint crap with out touch. this is a beautiful thing, felt every note!!!

[@csabinoc]

what a great playing!

[@scrumpymanjack]

Great tone and irresistible phrasing. I'm a fan.

[@kitforeva]

Hey I came across this video by mistake too. Awesome blues playing. I love it.

[@Fulltondano]

Brother...yep that is the best description I have ever heard "soul without eyes but extraordinary vision."....what a beautiful thing to say!

[@jerrywelch6709]

I am amazed to put it lightly.

[@GonzGunner]

He is so goddamned frickin' FANTASTIC it should be illegal! I have been a Johnny fan for a while now, but every time I hear him play, it's new and refreshing, never the same old boring crap! He's playing here like SRV and the OLD ( Duane Allman ) Allman Bros. are sharing the stage! I think both SRV and Duane would have absoulutely flipped out over Johnny, it's about time he's given the credit that is his so richly due!

[@philjit1]

WOW , this fella is up in the greatest guitarist list. he can sing aswell. shame im to old to follow in his tracks.

[@OgreDaddy]

Thank you Johnny for sharing your amazing gift!

[@Trankimanit0]

Damn that was good! I say the shredding is very tasteful never excessive, superb player indeed.

[@CanadianRockerGuy]

Great playing, Very sweet tone

[@trulucy]

Yes, this is nice. He makes that guitar sing. It's beautiful.

[@m.3701]

Who’s also still listening 😊? Stood the test of time! Still listening in 2021 and every year after probably 👌👌👌👌💪💪💪😎

[@batmandeltaforce]

24

[@dajprotect1509]

Simplesmente maravilhoso.

[@MrFoxstatic]

Amazing stuff. Keep coming back to this one. Love your style man.

[@skeetv123]

Just electrifying

[@user-wl7dt1uw2e]

you captured some gold right there! How incredible is this guy. I swear right now, outside of Satriani, Johnny has become my favorite player ever. And that's within a couple weeks discovering him in late 2019.

[@mickd6bucks]

amazing... Thanks for posting.... made my night...

[@marklong8156]

What can anybody say.thrres nothing left to say.theres just no words.

[@joshuaspeed1991]

This guy is awesome as good as any of today's contemporary guitarists, Bonamassa to name but one, but it's thte breadth of styles he plays with consumate ease, style and feel!!!

[@peyoteblues]

If I lived in Texas I'd go to each of his concerts

[@nevigo5519]

He play so tasty.Not one wrong note.

[@sat8vai14]

That is really some lovely playing there....

[@hapmoore1]

AWESOME PLAYER!.....thanks for posting

[@DrDopy071]

what a fantastic discovery!

[@bigcatdaddy76016]

Shoot Boy Howdy! Does he like playing his guitar!!!

[@ChicagoBeaver]

He's got some smokin chops to say the least!

[@HEWfamily1]

amazing, what a great video to stumble on.

[@Tigford]

Simply gifted

[@Giants588]

Just an outstanding guitarist and, the guy is blind. How amazing is that???????

[@Apollo_21mil]

BEAST loved every minute of it !!

[@mistervicenteblues]

this is so amazing...so fast and beatiful!!!!

[@PanamaJack666]

Talent

[@gregmccarter3640]

The ones who don't like this, probably never seen a guitar,,the dude kicks butt

[@ziggassedup]

That was way cool...big smiles.

[@mickblues07]

un bloody believable,what a talent

[@danxthexman82]

Damn, Johnny can wear a guitar out in one session That PRS is on fire! He makes it look so easy

[@JRGUITAR]

Check the version I just put on yesterday

[@mitchlemons8379]

Watch some of his lesson videos. He makes it look effortless and they kick ass.

[@nifran26]

absolutely the best !!

[@robertosozio3425]

Great guitarist nice sound tock very very nice,

[@HarmonieguitareBlogspotFrjltei]

This man is not only a killer player,but he has more soul than all of us together.He reminds me guys like Shawn Lane , Jeff Healey or Django Reinhardt,their bodies are gone but their spirit keep on helping us to become better human beings.