Luke McQueary - Don Kelley's Last Hero - Truetone Lounge

Luke McQueary was Don Kelley's final guitarist in his long line of amazing players. Today we sit down and talk about his beginnings and the importance of Don's tutelage in his progression as a musician and performer. Though Don Kelley is now retired, the tradition lives on with Kelley's Heroes Wednesday through Saturday, 6:30 -10:30 PM at Robert's Western World. Luke also shows off his rig which includes a specially ordered Custom Shop Telecaster Thinline, vintage Deluxe Reverb, and a small pedalboard.

[@utahprepper8925]

If more young folks had Luke's sense of humility and his drive toward excellence at something useful the world would be so much better of a place. I'm 66 years old and this young man inspires me to do better.

[@SandyHallMusic]

Saw Luke with Kelley's Heroes this week for the first time totally totally blown away. Absolutely amazing player/performer. He has a bright and brilliant future. And to see on this interview that he is a very kind, humble person makes him even more of a treasure

[@gcatwyo]

Fantastic interview. That man was raised right. The future of guitar is bright!

[@williamdefino5402]

When SRV passed I thought we'd never see another. Luke is UNBELIEVABLE!!! Thank you Luke! Saw you for the first time a month ago from NY. Would travel as anywhere to see you again!

[@Odawg292002]

What a nice, humble and talented young man. Robert's is the only place to go on Broadway.

[@rdmkeytohwy]

The more you interview Nashville guitar players the more I want to move there to hear them and learn from them. Such a great group of musicians and Luke is certainly one of those. Humble, down-to-earth, and so respectful and grateful. We should all take a lesson from that. Thank you Zac for bringing all of these players into our homes and lives. It means more than I can express. I wish Luke all the best and know that with his attitude and skill he will continue to get better and better. The sky is the limit!

[@user-xj9oy3mq6v]

Went to Nashville and hit all the clubs, but ended up standing in front of Luke McQueary for three nights, well worth the trip from NY

[@mike8610]

If you’re in Nashville, do yourself a solid and check his band out at Robert’s W-Sat 6 or 630-10pm. I’m lucky to live in Nashville and see this kind of talent. What a player!

[@vincent33195]

Luke is a national treasure - he is the next big deal. Believe that

[@MarlonChaplin]

Outstanding interview. I had the pleasure of witnessing a true generational talent in Luke and his bandmates in Kelley's Heroes three nights in a row at Robert's and I can say without question he is one of the true artisans of the craft.

[@malcolmtoyer8950]

What a lovely guy and such an amazing player-it just shows you he's put the work in and continues to but now can achieve anything. Great to hear his story.

[@jamesleigh900]

Great Interview, Luke you seem like such a awesome kid and I’m looking forward to watching you grow and following your career.

[@charlesfaucher6518]

Wow. Such an amazing young talent. He knows where he came from and how he got to where he is. Whenever I’m in Nashville, I spend 99% of my time at Roberts watching and listening to Kelly’s Heroes.

[@user-wv5nv7dz3q]

One of the most beautiful telecaster guitars I've ever seen. Awesome player....and great piece.

[@zemlidrakona2915]

I just watched this guy on a few videos that got recommend to me. Wow fantastic! And these days I'm not easily impressed. I get tired of the wall of notes from the metal and jazz shred masters. But this guy is something else. He just sounds good and very musical.

[@Nic7ish]

Luke is the man. Was checking him out at Roberts when he was 17. What a sweet dude.

[@JamesJLaRue]

The cat is cool. There's a clip of Luke playing Guitars Cadillacs and just the way he's looking around and moving just has kind of a vintage old timey vibe to it, like if today's level of chops was transported to a late 50s TV broadcast. He seems the most "classic" where other great players of late choose more of a modernized image for their instagrams, which is fine too. Kinda makes him seem reincarnated or something, or maybe he's a time traveller.

[@RodGoelz]

I saw Luke for the first time 10 days ago… was blown away.

[@davidmuir7711]

I’ve seen Daniel Donato a few times and now I want to see Luke too. He sounds like a really genuine good man.

[@normansvideos5063]

excellent interview. I saw Luke when he first started playing at Roberts. I was at the bar around 2 in the afternoon and the bartender says "come back at 6, there's a 17 year old kid that just started with Don and he's incredible"... so we did... and it was over the top. Congratulations Luke!

[@briannacery9939]

What a sweet, talented young man ! Love the Tele and Delux tone!

[@teresaraines9603]

I love Luke. Started hearing him when he was young at a place in Richmond KY. He was great then but even better now.

[@jonnybeck6723]

The opening licks, both Luke's and (?) were just so sweet and inspiring, oh Yes Thanx Zac & Co. (!)

[@davidjessee7701]

Ok ! I live in Russell Springs ky. Wich is one town over from Liberty ky! Luke and his Dad played a customer appreciation event at the company I worked for wich was Jones Exteriors!!! Around 2015 and Terry Wariner who is the brother of the great Steve Wariner played drums and sang!! Luke was just a youngster at the time , but already had some good chops! And his dad Scott was an awesome entertainer also. His grandfather is Audie McQuery also a great Steel guitar player.. him and my dad are good friends

[@modscientist9793]

Unbelievable tone in those hands, and so humble. Goes to show that you don't need all the fancy gear to make it happen. Great interview. I'm going back to the woodshed. Thank you Zach!

[@jackclark1356]

Wow Don Kelley and now we get Luke, what a treat! Thanks for the awesome interviews

[@TruetoneFX]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@BHJ7115]

Love the nuts and bolts aspects you touched upon.

[@garyparker9847]

Such an awesome talent playing with two other fantastic musicians!! It doesn't get any better!!!!

[@Joe_Hunt_Music]

Zac, once again you knocked it outta the park my friend. I’ve been watching this young man for a while now and he never ceases to amaze me with his pickin’. To find out that he’s such a respectful and down to earth fella just makes me dig his playing even more. His mom and dad sure raised him right. I’ll be making a trip down soon just to watch him play. Fantastic!!!

[@patrickmonvignier4160]

This is great! I liked the part about the dedication, the obsession, going into details, being like a gold digger. I always expect this kind of information about practicing from musicians but not that many give it. Thank you for this interview and all the others!

[@bartboop]

All my best to Luke! I will check him out the next time I get to Nashville ❤. Zac thanks for bringing the stories to the world!

[@wilkocountry]

Just a really great and informative interview. So nice to hear a young person that has obviously put in the hard work and still have that much respect for his parents and peers. Well done Luke.

[@shawn_edwin]

Just stubbled upon Kelly's heroes! WOW! So good!!! Luke is incredible! This 38 year old is so inspired!

[@sgholt]

Danny Gatton and SRV are two of my all time favorites...can't go wrong there...I am getting back into country too..Thanks Zac and Luke

[@barbarasmith3579]

More great telecaster stories and Don Kelley,s western world music! Love it Zac!...thanks so much!

[@TruetoneFX]

Thanks for listening

[@iamgcase]

Incredible interview! So interesting, informative, well directed. He can play!

[@JasonHobbsGuitarist]

Had to come over here and watch it again! 👌 got a feeling it won’t be the last. Great interview Zac, a real treat! All the best in the new year to you, Luke as well. ✌️

[@wadeknight9202]

One of the baddest players !! 🤘🏼

[@user-wv5nv7dz3q]

Boy can play!!!!!!!!

[@fleadoggreen9062]

Kids having fun! Nice job

[@TruetoneFX]

Always!

[@AlbertoSteri]

Luke’s tone is simply amazing

[@colmmcclean5315]

This is gold dust! Love these pointers. Thanks.

[@absoluteintelligence]

Seems like a true gem of a human being.

[@lost_highway7774]

Zac, great interview, Luke is such a special talent. Zac is there a list of all of Don Kelley's guitarist's from the beginning until his retirement ? That would be really interesting to see!

[@PT_English]

GREAT PLAYER WOOO

[@PT_English]

I had to pause this video at 40 minutes in to investigate the absolutely incredible Porter Mclister, what an act to follow!!!! Nashville is incredible.

[@PT_English]

And then theres Simo kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWW6f4Jqqcibi80

[@majortwang6211]

Saw Porter and Simo🎉🎯

[@NoCoverCharge]

Been watching this guy a while …good dude

[@SunnyKlein-vr7eh]

That tele is SICK!!!🔥 and his playing

[@ronaldlemons2836]

So... i watchin this interview and i thot i need to go and see him on youtube... well what a smokin player havin fun.

[@timcoughlin4107]

Great player. Good story and inspiration to young players.

[@TruetoneFX]

Couldn't agree more!

[@richardrattos8511]

SUPERB !

[@TruetoneFX]

🙂

[@Prettynoise]

Such great insight to what it takes to attain greatness. Congratulations

[@PT_English]

59.00 Elixirs 10-46 DD3 Delay DM2) RC Booster (Guthrie Trap fave) IBANEZ TS808 / TS9b (SRV) BOSS Tuner Dad Pedalboard Truetone Power Blackface Deluxe Reverb (Celestion Vintage 30s) Superb interview Zac

[@eaglewindrider7700]

Awesome 👍🔥🎸🦅

[@bigpapi2658]

He needs a few more years to mature and woodshed to really get the skills tuned up, but he will be a good one one day. I can’t wait!! 🤘

[@Online_ToughGuy]

Speaks softly and carries a big stick!

[@iamtylerwilsonmusic]

I’ve been watching these for years and just now noticed that this is the One Spot company. 🤦‍♂️

[@GuitarCPA]

Would love to see you interview Porter or Daniel Donato. And Joe Fick!

[@adamdacevedo]

What exactly is the “slowdowner” he mentions here….? What software/hardware does it work with?

[@TruetoneFX]

Old software program

[@chazmichael7967]

I wish he would have explained theory more. Im confused on his substitutions, he's saying a five minor over a one...isnt that just dorian? The two over a four could be many things depending on what you're calling the one chord.

[@scottdenney6475]

do joe next!

[@slimturnpike]

Maew Maw and Paew Paw?