JD Simo Is Nashville's Secret Weapon Guitarist! (Guitar Stories ep5)

[@donvape336]

I LOVE the pillowy marshmallow guitar sound. It's soooooo soft.

[@KingMinimoose]

JD is such a cool guy! I first saw him when I was in college playing his 335 through a 100 watt plexi in a tiny little room. I went out that week and put a 335 on layaway. The next time I saw him I told him that story and he let me play his 335. What a guitar! Such a cool moment and one that I will cherish forever.

[@CarlosSt.Earnes]

So glad you moved down to Nashville Robert. You belong here among the greats, and your content is always fantastic. Thanks for another one!

[@birdsfabulous]

I think JD is one of the most fascinating players out there. Once i found him i couldnt believe the evolution of his playing. Like eras of JD.....and they are all amazing. Nothing he cant do

[@fives.]

Hell yeah, I love that he goes back and forth over the years with the Bigsby on Red, great demarcation points for the different eras

[@davidyelland908]

JD is the most astounding guitarist playing today. As a 67 year old guitar lifer since the age of 4, I do not say that lightly. I can confirm that he is also the most humble, polite and nice guy imaginable. I was lucky enough to spend an hour in his company when his band took on 3 small dates in Cornwall UK. Even got to check out and play that red 335. The man has no ego, he justs loves to talk about other people he admires. A huge Bloomfield fan and he turned me on to the Alabama Shakes. He deserves much wider recognition.

[@abeanx]

JD is one of the most down to earth people you will ever meet, I knew of JD for a while before I met him in 2015 just from KZbin and stuff and the first Simo album that he released. My cousin and his friends go to a lot of live music shows here locally and I just happened to talk to him that day and they said they were going to see this new band Simo at this small local bar here in town and I was shocked that JD would be playing a small place like that here in my little small Indiana town, I show up and sure as shit JD is on stage, this is Marshall stack 1960 burst JD Simo you could hear him playing outside 3 blocks away but anyway I walk in and see him rocking out in the back corner stage and I was just blown away, me and my cousin went up front and just watched the whole entire show, Adam Abrashoff on drums and Elad Shapiro on bass it was to this day one of if not the best showI’ve ever been to. He played for probably 2-3 hours until the bar closed, we knew the owner and were allowed to stay and so I went to the back where JD and the other guys were tearing down their equipment and putting it back in the little sprinter van they had parked out front. I walked up and asked him for a picture which I wasn’t expecting to get I figured I’d get ignored or a sorry I’m busy but he sat down the 100watt hour Marshall head he was carrying to take a photo with me he had his red 335 and the 1960 burst candy just sitting there and he asked if I wanted to hold one of the guitars for the photos and I was blown away and said I would love to, he said grab one and I of course grabbed the burst and was blown away standing there with that guitar that I had just watched him playing on his premier guitar rig rundown, we took the photo which I still have.l and then he asked if I wanted to check out the 335 and I said absolutely and he handed it to me, I played around on it as we talked about music and just bullshitted about how touring was and Adam came up and hung out with us I’m not sure where Elad was I don’t recall seeing him after the gig was over but either way JD and Adam are 2 awesome guys that did not have to take time out of their day to talk to me and my cousin, or let me hold and play around with his expensive guitars but he did he talked to us and joked around with us like we had known each other for ever. We helped them load up the van and they hopped in it and took off to their next gig in Chicago I think it was or near Chicago because it was near where his family lives or had lived at one time. But yeah I know this doesn’t matter but it’s something I’ll never forgot ever and It’s nice to hear that he hasn’t changed now that he is more successful and famous than he was then. I just wish all famous musicians and artists were as nice to their fans as JD fan for life that’s for sure!

[@Frankserpico84]

He got that Ry Cooder feel on that slide. 😎 MONSTER player!!

[@beezersurf]

These are so good, Robert. Thanks for doing this one especially, underrated musician and all around good guy. Super cool to see him getting more attention. Awesome stuff.

[@macdad159]

There is no guitarist like JD Simo and JD Simo is unlike any other guitarist. Rare breed!

[@fixpedalboards1969]

I first heard JD during the scarf era and have been consistently blown away every time I get to hear him play ever since - kick ass video!

[@LaMarrBrewster]

This series is the best thing going. I hope more are in the pipeline.

[@gerryloughran1676]

Carter Guitars...Secret Weapon...great interview JD talked ...thanks

[@goneflying140]

J.D. has been a favorite of mine for a long time now.

[@SlightlyDiminished]

I'm heavy into that new JD & Luther album. It's changing my whole idea and approach to guitar. JD is the man!

[@G.Patrick_Johnson]

I saw JD back in the early 2000's with the Don Kelley Band while passing through Nashville. The hair on my arms raised when I heard JD soar across the fretboard. My buddy who was with me could see that I was visibly moved and asked me about it. I replied that it was like seeing Hendrix or Clapton for the first time in the 60's. Jd's mastery of the guitar was just that mind-blowing. Thank you for that memory, JD.

[@Mark_B585]

Sure you did 😐

[@justfine77777]

@@Mark_B585is this what you do? You make nasty comments on people’s post. You are a super sad individual.

[@G.Patrick_Johnson]

@@Mark_B585 - Shut up, ass. There is no reason for you to be that way. Loser, low self esteem, POS

[@zakhobbsmusic]

@@Mark_B585what do you mean?

[@paulsworld2]

JD seems like a cool guy just hang out with and talk music with.

[@fives.]

One of my all time favourite guitarists, the two Rig Rundowns he's done are hugely influential on me

[@DBroce]

Love JD. Go see him live. Dude walks up, plugs into his amp and blows. The real deal.

[@Paul-lj3qw]

A great guitar is all in someone’s mind and feel

[@jimmyc5498]

Didn’t know you’re here in Nashville, awesome! Been following JD from Roberts, his trio thing w Marshall amps and watching him evolve, so cool. Met him backstage at his gig in NY 2018? most humble talented guy.

[@beezersurf]

I am so glad you did this one on JD, what a freaking wizard musician. So awesome.

[@anmolatwal]

Man, his slide playing is just killer!

[@bleeknoir]

JD is the man. Always astounding.

[@RedMercuryBluesBand]

JD is a mad scientist/alchemist of bluesy, swampy vibe! I'm betting that he was born outside on a cool night cause he is master of cool outside tones and licks!

[@monahantp3767]

Yep-- LOVE these videos, much more than any product review. People are always more interesting. Good job too!

[@johnmcelhaney8490]

Love your channel. Huge Simo fan been watching this guyy for years he is a bad ass

[@Davey480]

I've never heard of this guy hefore, but Wow! What a great player!

[@trevorthomas5552]

Just got tix to he and Luther’s show in Galax, Va. in early Feb. Heading South from Pittsburgh for a long weekend. Should be super rad!

[@SGJr61]

I saw JD open for Tab Benoit in NOLA a few years ago and was absolutely blown away. We talked about out love for the records Fat Possum Records was putting out back in the 90s. He's one of the most talented dudes playing out there today.

[@nickm.9474]

So one night my brother and I go down to this bowling alley to see a band play. As I walk past the stage I notice a Klon in the stage. I was like wow!! I look up and see JD is playing!!! He then proceeds to blow our minds. Hahaha. Talked to him after the gig and he was the absolute nicest guy.

[@Mark_B585]

Sure you did.

[@heminanana]

@@Mark_B585 never heard of Brooklyn Bowl?

[@ManSeekingTruth1]

It looks like JD has an old Shure Vocal Master pa toward the back of the room to his left and one of the speakers sticking up over his left shoulder. I used to have one of those. I wish I kept it.

[@mmiller6873]

This is one of my favorite series that you do. I so look forward to these episodes. Thanks bro and have a Merry Christmas!!!

[@allstopblue5717]

Really enjoyed this one.

[@JakeWilliams-guitar]

Monster player! Had never heard of JD but caught him opening for Big Head Todd twice and he blew me away with that 335!

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤ Beautiful wonderful interview Robert

[@cchavez248]

Musicians describing sound is like wine critics describing flavors!😂

[@Dmeador]

Yeah.. I have seen and heard him before!! He One of the best slide and steal players. Were is the rest of his guitars. Lol . Great see the nashville family.. I born and raised and were I spent most of my days chilling out .. 😊

[@dwise3651]

Unique creative powerful unconstrained Love this guy

[@krum41]

Soulful tasty heartfelt masterful so many adjectives describe this man to a T … and his trio is supreme

[@Mark_B585]

I've never seen this guy I've never heard of this guy but damn he's amazing. Thanks for turning us on to him

[@kiddcomet3563]

JD is awesome 😎

[@michaelgreer4790]

JD isJD is a proper hero. Loved this.

[@alexanderednie1205]

You should have Luther Dickinson on.

[@megawattblue]

Good one! We saw JD and Luther at the Kate in CT where they started the tour back in September. Huge sound, great show, and they definitely seemed to enjoy playing for us!

[@StanleyCullerEsq.]

Hey, Robert! Happy to see a new episode of this great series. Greetings and Merry Christmas from you old neighborhood.

[@jeremyversusjazz]

Absolute monster. That don kelly clip reminds us what an absolute monster hes always been-My god.

[@Wadey1960CS]

You are about to embark on a fuzz journey my friend, you’ll never forget 😝

[@matta.4816]

Great conversation!! Thanks.

[@michaeldorrenbacher8977]

I think he is one of the best players out there with an unbelievable knowledge about music

[@jshearer94]

Thanks man! And thanks JD!

[@killedbycoconuts]

I had no idea JD was this good!

[@hollowbodyhead]

Good job Robert! Keep 'em comin'....

[@brownsfan7753]

JD is fantastic!!!

[@Spike-w5o]

Yes JD IS GREAT GUITARIST 😊

[@kennylynch9317]

When people ask me what I consider a good guitar player I think of guys like this.

[@chasinguitars]

Cool guy incredible player..True Musician😊

[@theariesexperiment4642]

That man didn't think he would find one.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😭😭👌

[@rickyrookerNashGuitar]

Jd is a beast! 🤘🏼🔥

[@TheSpydersBand]

I have some good guitar stories like the ‘97 PRS 10 Top Cu22 I bought for $600:from a guy in jail in WV who needed bail money. And the Suhr Tele that recreated Harry Potter getting the right wand the first time I touched it. And the ‘60 Guild Starfire with The Thing “Clobberin’ Time” decal on it.

[@inference_this]

this was a good one

[@soapboxearth2]

You gotta see the videos he did playing trainwrecks.

[@jaguarsunburst1570]

Just Another Great Video. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@stevenculver6416]

He's a beast

[@dwise3651]

I’d be interested in his amps and any effects he’s bonded with.

[@Spike-w5o]

Like a pillow marshmallows lol😊😅😂

[@borowland5744]

Robert, was JD using his Headstrong amp here?

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

I believe he was

[@TheJTish]

Robert.. he and Uncle Lar... they need to Jam. Can I beg you.. to beg them.. LOL

[@JoeR203]

You should do a collab with Marty5150. He's in your area.

[@s0nder1275]

Jd doing Eric Clapton is God tier

[@stevenculver6416]

Also please do one on Jack Pearson

[@Gabbify-p2p]

🔥🔥🔥

[@bobboitt3126]

We all think we are great guitarist, till we show up in Nashville 😂

[@Davey480]

Facts!

[@TheArtofBlues]

I like how theres a pseudo-classic blues scene starting to happen in nashville. Real music is coming back!

[@jasonodell79er]

Weweese the sequet wepun

[@robertandre778]

👍👍

[@modelcitizen1977]

Guthrie Trapp is my pick

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤be seeing him at Tom’s birthday party next Friday night I bet❤❤❤❤

[@seanmurphy26]

Dude! Jedd Hughes, Andy Wood, Jd, Uncle Larry! So many shredders..

[@SeeCSeesCC]

@@seanmurphy26 indeed, Sean Murphy