Ridin The Storm Out - REO Speedwagon - Neighborhood Picnic Band 2015

[@WFSmith]

If you close your eyes and listen to this it hard to believe this is not 1970's REO. The lead singer absolutely nailed this.Great performance by everyone in the band.

[@joeblow5037]

agreed

[@MarioEstz]

Stumbled upon this and clicked on it thinking, OK, let's see how they butcher this. I was WAY wrong. Killed it. Absolutely killed it.

[@tr6681]

Just finding this in 2024 and that was Great! Fantastic!!

[@paulles1377]

My gosh, what a performance!!!!!! Sir, your voice is OUTSTANDING!!!

[@williammcbride5706]

Drummer never misses a lick... but then the others don't either..This is probably the best band I had never heard of until a few days ago.. I listen pretty regular now.. Great job.

[@Daddyjack49]

Gary Richrath would have been very proud of that performance of his song....great job!

[@perfectfan2006]

yes i 100% percent agree back in the 80s me and my husband gary's wife debbie went to a bar in calabasas with him just so he could hear a LA band cover his stuff he would have really enjoyed this one,, thanks for the mention jack

[@jrock2264]

Yep. Exactly.

[@twobytwo77]

If I was sitting there with a beer listening to these guys, I'd be in my happy place. Nice job all around.

[@user-ez5fc5lp6j]

By far the best cover band I've ever heard been playing bass for 36 years these people must have been playing together for quite a while

[@bayoubengal1961]

As a fellow musician, I gotta say you guys nailed it

[@joe-zj8js]

I'm in shock that this has criminally low views... this performance is too good

[@thomasrodante3602]

Right!?

[@GlennOdle90210]

I'm in shock, the vocals are spectacular and the band sounds great, I can only imagine how good this would of sounded in a band shell where the acoustics blend with the music...Great Job Everyone.

[@tjtampa214]

I agree vocals by both guys are very good and this guy here, I think is Matty Baker, he can really dig in. Whew!

[@perfectfan2006]

better than kevin fer sure

[@rickydavis975]

u!!! these cats r great

[@user-ez5fc5lp6j]

I'm with you on that...nuts!!

[@Iamironman76]

Reminded me of an REO concert in early 70s. Seriously excellent performance by the entire band.

[@billyt9987]

First off, these guys Freaking ROCK! Totally kicked this songs Ass. Secondly, "DoucheRocket Kevin Cronin" can only dream of singing as good as that dude. This song just got added to my Playlist.

[@danrogers5672]

I saw this on my feed and thought it would be garbage. Wow, was I wrong! These guys sound great.

[@thomasclark514]

Dang, that singer knocked it out of the park.

[@ScottDaddyMac]

I have never heard a more pure cover of this song. Deserves MUCH more views.

[@joeblow5037]

My goodness! That was most excellent!!! 😁😁

[@stevenbardsley2489]

Man you guys just killed it!!👍👍. I’m guessing there’s a lot of years of experience on that stage! Keep going!!

[@JFigueroaGuitar]

Beautiful! Vocals were outstanding!! Solos were superb, drums kicked arse.... Awesome!!!

[@ronaldrockwell8549]

Not only the vocals! I have watched many of their videos and the instrumentals are nealyr perfect!!

[@eclocksin]

They are great. They sound like the real thing. I would really like to see them

[@joaquinfigueroa3640]

You guys deserved to have played a small packed arena! You nailed the live vibe energy of the original. Fantastic! Vocals nailed it! Drums, you killed it! Everyone did! I enjoyed this more than I had anticipated. Great job!

[@jamietetro2263]

i sometimes enjoy a solid cover band more than the real deal! why?... Because you get to hear 20 different favorite bands in one night! Great job all the way around!

[@chromaflage11]

The best cover of this I've seen. That bass player - holy smokes dude!

[@keeponkeepinonstudio]

Wow I’ve watched 5 videos now. The algorithm keeps feeding me more. I’m glad it is! This band reminds me of the kind of quality bands I was privileged to see in local bars in the 70s. (Saw Talas and Billy Sheehan and others so many times back in the day) I feel bad for the younger generation. They are missing out on the fun of going to see a band like this in a bar or at a park. Thanks for keepin the flame alive guys! Keep On Keepin’ On…

[@Jetfire-kk1ti]

This song had helped e pull out of my an emotional nosedive. Excellent cover, guys. Gary would be proud.

[@perfectfan2006]

yes he would gary was the nicest guy ever so was his wife deb ,, thanks for the mention jetfire

[@kande6916]

These guys still know how to rock and they do it damn good!!!! Thanks!!!

[@chevyband5989]

This band Rocks !!! The singer is like Professor Cronin voice 👏👏👏😎👍

[@gwbenites]

Homeboy's got a GREAT voice!

[@mrgitarman]

Lead guitar was on fire But also out of sight. Lead vocal was great too. Glad you covered the live version

[@mlbolts72]

Great job on this one . 😊 You are are awesome 🎸🎤📻🤠😊

[@rickk1235]

Holy Moly! You guys are most excellent!!!!! I want to move to your neighborhood! Thanks for sharing.

[@slimeylimey]

Absolutely nailed it! Phenomenally good. Well done all.

[@riplead]

Man I know this goes back a few years, but that was excellent. I'm surprised there wasn't a big crowd there. Singer was excellent too.

[@ronaldrockwell8549]

It's Amazing What You Can Do With Electronic Instruments!!!

[@ronaldrockwell8549]

Amazing that Doug Orlando can link his keyboard and his portable!!

[@TheDogPa]

I'm so overwhelmed by the stuff YT shows me. I really had no intention of watching this...but I do kinda want to learn this song...never got around to it. So glad I stopped by! Very well done guys! Wish there was more vid of the lead guitar, what an excellent job! :O)

[@davidcammilleri5526]

Wowza. The vocals and band killed this. Well done lads.

[@ronaldrockwell8549]

I enjoy must of the music these guys cover!! It reminds me of my single and early married days!!

[@razorsharpe3371]

Saw REO twice and this was quite the homage to them. Greatly appreciate the share.

[@forestparkpresbyterianchur5185]

Oh my, that is smoking hot! Right tone, right tempo, right feel!

[@bigshowradio_550]

FanFreakinTastic!! Great job!! I didn't hear one bad part and the keyboards just placed this cover over the top! I love playing this one. Where you all at??

[@freddillard6775]

Very juicy. Thank you. I have been binge watching these videos for about three hours now, and I haven't seen one yet that disappointed. Wish I could see them live but I feel that won't happen any time soon.

[@NathanThurberMusic]

Hell yeah! I knew this was gonna be good about 5 seconds into the video.

[@kevinkrout3082]

My favorite REO song and you guys nailed it.

[@paulkramer3116]

Wow. Great Job. Band is very tight. Great vocals.

[@jchang2210]

OUT STANDING The singer knocked it out of the park. Great job by all... you guys are having a lot of fun tearing through this as well, I can see it :)

[@pipertt]

7 years late. This is awesome! The drummer is very good with the backup vocals. Well done 👍

[@djorlando57]

Really enjoyed playin this one. Thanks Matty for awesome vocals 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🏎🏁

[@mattybaker9696]

djorlando57 we all rocked it out!

[@SulCoCrazy]

U guys rock

[@rickbendel]

This should have a lot more views...my God guys...nice job!

[@kaylarivers4377]

yes...very nice job! This man has better vocals than Kevin which are very weak now.

[@mattybaker9696]

Thanks! I thoroughly enjoyed singing this tune!

[@kaylarivers4377]

Congratulations Matty!! I am an REO Speedwagon fan through and through and I thoroughly enjoyed your VOCALS and the rest of the band nailed Gary Richrath's masterpiece Ridin the Storm Out. Sort of reminds me of Mike Murphy's version, which is a very good (early) version of RTSO. Very talented vocalist, ever thought of kicking Kevin Cronin out...quite a few people, including myself wouldn't mind. He's run his course. Haven't seen or listened to them since the departure of Gary, RTSO, one of his masterpieces.Agree!! Should have a lot more views, real nice job!

[@StratmanDarrell]

So far tonight, I've just been watching all your videos. Great playing everyone. Special koodos to the bass and the lead player. Not easy to emulate Gary Richrath. You guys are giving the Lexington Lab band a good run for their money and you guys are live.

[@pattygray6031]

That sounded fantastic! Great vocals and great sound from the band!

[@johnburgess6572]

Unbelievable but real !!!!!

[@kennyh5083]

Amazing! The vocalist totally nailed it!

[@guitagious9464]

Great job dudes! Very tight!!

[@jeffincabo]

Y'all are so freakin' good !

[@SONicNRG]

Killed it.

[@1prsman]

Rock on awesome music look forward to seeing more.Keep up the good music

[@108sledder]

Just awesome! Well done. 🙂

[@kingemerald1]

damn guys y'all ripped this one good. The vocalist is stellar, almost knocking Cronin down and the Bassist sorta look like Philbin, lol. y'all rocks !!

[@anakina1]

Holy cow!!!! Perfect.

[@johnnybickle13]

Really good, excellent job singing, hard song to sing...

[@victorsvideos27]

Great cover of this song, and the vocals are great, strong, and fit your cover version. WTG Guys! Excellent!

[@naramino1]

Wow. Wish I had discovered you guys sooner! Vocalist sounds about as close to Kevin as you can get. Great guitar work, great bass player. Seems like you've got 2 lead guitar quality players, and a super drummer. And keyboards of course. All superb. nd good to hear really musicians playing really good music

[@moabwheeling]

Very good guys !!! I love your voice Matty !!!

[@guyrabinowitz]

I'm putting all my money on the drummer. That man emulates REO's drummer perfectly.

[@tjtampa214]

Doin' it for free in the park, beautiful! 💜 Nice job everybody, tight band that knows what they're doing. Great stage...great talent all around ...and looks like everyone is enjoying themselves and appreciating each other. Love it. 🌼🌼🌼🌼

[@shelleysmith7010]

Awesome!! You guys rock!!

[@tendervittlesdoobiestein2145]

Outstanding performance! Havig watched many of these videos, this is by far my favorite vocals by Matty Baker. Rhythm section was outstanding! Would have loved to hear that LesPaul screaming out Gary's solo like he did back in the glory days of REO, but you guys did it justice regardless.

[@rockincoltsify]

The lead solo was spot on....

[@MrRocky27271]

Great job. Vocals are fabulous.

[@chuckstruzzieri8397]

Outstanding Cover... You guys nailed it!!!

[@tsquared4831]

Gotta say. This is one of the best covers I've Heard yet. Nice job!!¡!

[@DrummerDanVa]

You guys are REALLY good! The bass player and drummer really drive it. Outstanding! Picnic band? You guys should be touring!

[@garrymoss8021]

I was a lead guitarist. One thing I learned was the huge difference a good drummer can make.

[@paulgero]

Kick ass!!

[@MKrip808]

Very impressed with the vocals here. I've been working on playing and singing this one and there's no way I can get close to Cronin's voice like the singer here can. I gotta shoot for the earlier version before Cronin joined back to sing with the band. This is a fun one to play. That said, I'm impressed with the whole band here. Nice jam guys and you're having fun.

[@skully1030]

We're learning to play that song and I hope we do as well as you guys , that was outstanding

[@mattheww5157]

Great version !!!!

[@ppalm951]

You guys killed it. NICE job

[@martinrice9190]

Once again you have blown me away. The vocals - wow! The band - super great!

[@jeffwiggins3351]

Timeless classic...awesome arrangement:>)

[@atomovedin3970]

Awesome vocals.

[@chuckstruzzieri8397]

Great Job by the entire band!!!!

[@michaelloder5150]

you guys are good

[@garylewis6495]

I saw REO Speedwagon live at the Chances R nightclub in Champaign, IL back in November 1969 and these guys sound just good!

[@davedannenbrink277]

Wow, just saw REO at Thunder Valley, these guys are like a younger version, like two years younger (and awesome).

[@greglee2785]

Love this tune, great job.

[@rascals.970]

Amazing!!! Great vocals!! Good job!!

[@robertbowles5156]

Pretty damn good rock n roll band. Huge REO fan since 70's

[@jojojosmart1]

Good job guys- Garys guitar is not so easy to cover and Kevin's voice isn't either- y'all rocked it!

[@bikerhighmiler8998]

And...Kevin wasn't the original lead vocalist on the studio album!!

[@charlesc.6767]

DANGwish this park was near my house. ❤

[@user-tw5ml4mx8e]

F.....ng AWESOME!!!Well done guys!!!

[@mikeb4606]

Wow! This is really great! Band is fantastic and vocals are spot on!

[@joeyw4442]

Fantastic job, guys. Awesome singing and playing. Would liked to have the lead guitartist more in view. :-) Loved it, though. You guys rock!

[@russpoirier1645]

phenomenal! Absolutely phenomenal!

[@pclifford1577]

Fantastic! Great vocals----

[@pattamlyn2322]

pretty damn good fellas .. strong vocals .. great musicianship all round... inspired me to cover this rare track myself.. thx ! :-)

[@PastorDowell]

Damn good job!

[@cygnusx-1318]

These drummers are all great

[@Louisvillebilly]

This was badass !! Yep....subscribing now

[@jefferythibodeau8758]

The band is really good.The music is mixed very well. Enjoy listening! Your variety in the songs range for decades of real classics.

[@jbass69goat84]

A very good rendition by a talented band. The very best part......Did Not have to listen to Kevin Cronin enjoy hearing himself talk for ten minutes before it started. He likes to tell the story about a storm and him and the band. The song was there long before his whiney self. 👌

[@dingleberry6486]

My kind of neighborhood get-together!!😆🎸👊👊