Stevie Ray Vaughan, Duke Robillard, Kim Wilson Jam- December 2, 1988, Austin, Texas

Stevie Ray Vaughan, Duke Robillard, Kim Wilson and gang perform for a Charity Benefit in Austin, Texas, 1988. One of a kind. I shot this during a Santa Benefit in Austin Texas while there covering the event, no one knew that SRV was gonna be there, only expected Kim and band. What a "TREAT" to say the least. This is the only video that exists since I was the only photographer to show up.

[@jimgardner5504]

Glenn, Jim Gardner here. I sat by you at the Balcony Club about 5 weeks March 2023 when you were videoing Junior Clarks Saturday night gig. What I didn't know at the time, is what all you have seen and captured on video throughout the years. I have watched this Dec. 2nd 1988 show with Kim, Duke, Preston, and Stevie Ray, sitting in for Jimmie that night. I saw Stevie many times but what you preserved for all to see this night is a great piece of history and how great he was. He was unselfish, and brought out the best of the other band members. These memories will live for ever. Thanks for making this possible. Jim

[@Drifter70]

Thanks Jim. So glad I was there too!!

[@MyJc1967]

Stevie Ray Vaughan was the greatest guitar player I have ever seen. R.I.P. SRV God Bless his family. I miss him so much. To watch him playing was amazing and I will never see another player like this again

[@johnsutton9218]

Amen to that.

[@kellyjohnson1766]

; l

[@shaserv]

What fck? you missed Hendrix.

[@mattmay7109]

​@@shaservsorry but Hendrix had nothing on SRV. You can take that to the bank.

[@shaserv]

@@mattmay7109 Without Jimi you wouldn’t have a Stevie. With out Albert King you wouldn’t have a Jimi or a Stevie. Which is something your dum azz knows nothing about. If it was a gun fight Stevie brought a knife. 😂😂😂😂 you keep thinkin George, that’s what ur good at. 😂😂😂😂

[@cherrypickerguitars]

I was lucky enough to be at Stevie’s El Mocambo show! In subsequent years I became good friends with Duke, and particularly Jimmy Vaughan, who I’m in contact with to this day! (I was a Blues Club owner, a festival operator and a radio DJ) Now I’m old and live on memories! lol Peace

[@scottgrzych6114]

I saw Duke open up for Stevie Ray Vaughan at Rhode Island College in 1983 and it was one of the greatest shows I've ever seen.

[@digitalimager4946]

Great to see and hear. And good to see Duke Robillard in a situation where he was unable to push his way to the front.

[@aloisemason3044]

Stevie Ray Vaughan is fantastic and sooo good at playing the electric guitar..He surely out does himself at times..Amazing ..sensational musician..Good quality is Hard to come by..r u with me? Never be forgotten..RIP Stevie

[@aloisemason3044]

Stevie Ray Vaughan is loose as a Goose on this stage and running away with it..What a night of entertainment this is and everybody feeling like swinging..its a great mold..terrific band.. .The rhythem and lyrics are outstanding and phenomenal..

[@joemasse4568]

My band opened for Duke at the original Lupos, in the 80s, and not only can he play, he’s a very nice person, who was very gracious to me and my fellow band mates, the way you would hope everyone would be, but they are not! Good to see Duke getting a little love, he deserves it!

[@Drifter70]

Absolutely Agree!

[@kellysmith3628]

I was in Houston in 90-91 the fab T-Birds had Duke and Kid Bangham on guitar and went to hang out with my friend Preston Hubbard they were doing 2 shows a night.Had a blast I got Duke to tell me his infamous Belushi story two nights I'll never forget.

[@aloisemason3044]

Wow..legends performing all on stage with each other..how AWESOME is THAT..Stevie Ray Vaughan having the time of his life and so he is..incredible night and everyone is fabulous..

[@fougee1]

Two great guitarist! I grew up with Duke in Rhode Island he taught me some licks. I've seen him play a thousand times Never disappoints. One of the best shows was with Johnny Winter! Time goes by so fast! RIP Stevie and Johnny 2 guitar slingers!

[@aloisemason3044]

Come on Stevie Ray Vaughan..Work it out and About..sensationally Awesome..so sadly missed by all that ever knew and heard this legend play a guitar and sing..phenominal

[@xenoscoot]

Love seeing Stevie come back from where he goes when he's playing. Opens eyes, and he always looks so surprised...hey I am here...when did that happen! Winding down that last song in the very beginning was classic Stevie reentry to land of skinsuits.

[@maureendrozda9033]

I Noticed That He Does That - Closed His Eyes & Went "Somewhere Else".....Maybe Where He Is Now....?....🙏❤

[@ontariobuds]

go watch Jeff Beck and Stevie doing "Going down". He does the same kind thing, "sorry for upstaging you, it was an honest accident" lol

[@xenoscoot]

@@ontariobuds I will definitely do that! Thanks! 🙂

[@ontariobuds]

@@xenoscoot let me know when you have watched it.

[@jimchumley6568]

This is rare, my favorite guitarist and my favorite harmonica player. Man what a treat.

[@TBlanktim]

I was lucky enough to be at a T-birds show in the early-mid eighties and SRV came on to join his brother and the band. They did a few tunes and then the whole band took a break. When they all came back on, and as it was right before Christmas, they did a whole set of Christmas tunes! It was one of the best shows I've seen. By anybody. Also, SRV and JLV did a tine with one guitar and passed it back and forth both playing the shit out of it. By the way, it was Jimmy's Strat they used.

[@MrPopeye776]

Stevie Ray Kim And Duke. Whoa. Nothing better

[@just_peachy11]

When Stevie walked out on stage, the building exploded as soon as he hit the guitar strings. I don't think SRV realized how awesome he was.

[@stratcat7162]

He did

[@hallo403]

@@stratcat7162 considering the amount of coke, yes he definitely did :D

[@csi2448]

matwat he's stone cold sober here. That's when his career really took off

[@michellebabicz7065]

@@hallo403 Dont

[@jeffreysmith4309]

Duke Robillard solo fantastic as well...imagine having to follow SRV!

[@michellebabicz7065]

No shit! Like preaching after Jesus!

[@kevincoleman8121]

Duke brought SRV to RI introduced him at Lupos

[@ItsOnlyRockAndRollPODCAST]

@@kevincoleman8121 My band used to open up for Duke Robillard starting back in 1990 at The Last Call Saloon, and unfortunately just missed those great days when Stevie and Jimmie, and The T-Birds were around the area regularly.

[@guyvelvet1980]

Duke Robillard is very underrated

[@michellebabicz7065]

Dear God, he was fierce! I miss SRV every damn day. What lucky ducks got to see this thing! And with one of my all-time fave singers - the Mighty Kim Wilson! Thanks so much for this, Glenn. Hot DAIM!

[@rickardlowstedt3257]

When you see Stevie playing with others he is smiling laughing having a good time. A real team player. Relaxed. Still really good and focused. When in the 3 piece setting dead serious almost like under pressure. Same with Hendrix Rory G Gary M and others . I guess its the price you pay playing in power trios. Still nice to see a relaxed Stevie having a good time.

[@michellebabicz7065]

Very astute comment, mate!

[@aloisemason3044]

Thank God for GUITARS and thank God for musicians and singers..Duke Rolbilliard is a legend and Stevie Ray Vaughan is stringing on. That sensational guitar of his ..Kim Wilson is fantastic on harmonica and singing to all this phenominal music going out..what a performance with all these legends..RIP Stevie Ray Vaughan..you are remembered..

[@maureendrozda9033]

"Thank God For Guitars"... Stevie Said It Often....THANK GOD FOR STEVIE!!!!🙏❤ SOUL💞SOUL!

[@skummisrocker]

So you believe in unicorns and trolls as well? Tänk the good musicians who practice to be this good. 😉

[@g.marksman1769]

Love finding gems like this! Thnx

[@terriramsey3960]

Stveie ray vaughan was one of the best .i saw him in a small club in the bay area .he totally rocked the shit .i named my first daughter .haley vaughan. I wish I could have met him .steel 💘 his music and will never forget him. California Terri.

[@thomasmartin8202]

Was it the Kabuki Theater in SF that you saw him at, by any chance?

[@lucreziaborgia1759]

Just came upon this amazing treasure fine. Stevie, absolutely fantastic as always! Man, that man could play that guitar. Ty, for sharing such a gem to us go enjoy❤🎸

[@johnorabone6112]

WOW . . . LEGENDS SRV AND DUKE ON THE SAME STAGE. DOESN'T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THAT.

[@harrypalmer3481]

Thank you Mr. Hill!

[@richras76]

Wow...Duke and Stevie together. This is gold! What a gem! Thank you for sharing!

[@klaasklapsigaar1081]

Wow, Kim Wilson and SRV together on a stage. Doesn't get much better than that! Thanks a ton for uploading this!

[@kristenpiranian748]

How about the Late, Great Bass player Preston Hubbard, or Duke ?

[@ronniedeloney3406]

@@kristenpiranian748 vx zzx z3rxzaDTDZZTSZZZZZ EDEEEEEEEEDDZZ

[@cuda426hemi]

Well, East Coast Blues Duke Robillard was the interesting thing for me. Grew up in 70s seeing Duke and Roomful boogie the F every weekend beaches in R.I. - T Birds and Stevie played in same town coming up obviously of the Texas blues idiom and in Stevie's case some Hendrix DNA whereas Jimmy V and Duke were more traditionalist. I'm wondering how East Coast boy approached and felt about the jam with the Texas guys. This sh*t is smokin' No filler, no fat. 💥

[@karmas4172]

Thank youuuuuuuuuuuu from SRV fan in Canada RIP SRV :((((

[@Drifter70]

Welcome

[@aloisemason3044]

We got the rhythem going on and Stevie Ray Vaughan ain't missing a cord and those strings are being strummed till the echo and sound is out all over town..All these legends are sensational..The best entertainment is going out to those sitting and viewing these legends in person..what a thrill to all of you in attendance and capturing these legends in action..The Best

[@thespiritof76..]

Duke was the closest thing to a legend on stage during that time

[@aloisemason3044]

@@thespiritof76.. u call Stevie Duke

[@donnaplumridge9769]

Glad to see a footage I haven’t seen of SRV! Without a doubt my favourite all time guitar player! Could play all types of music and good, too! I especially love to see him jam with other bands, and how humble he is and not hogging the spotlight with his hero’s!

[@aloisemason3044]

Here we go..Stevie Ray Vaughan the legend is sitting in for Jimmie Vaughan and the house is arockin..r u with me? Stevie and Kim Wilson are fantastic..Stage of professionals filling the airwaves of Blue's and rock..what a mix..

[@fougee1]

Grew up with Duke Robillard use to see him play in the Bon Vue in Narragansett Rhode Island as well as many other places great player. Never knew he jammed with Mr.Vaughan Thanks for posting a great video !!

[@gloriahalterman5522]

My Lord, that boy could play the blues...

[@benindavisca]

I wish there was some way to give this more than a thumbs up.😎😎😎😎

[@MegaCarmine12]

another great performance you cant beat the blues

[@aloisemason3044]

Duke Robillard and Kim Wilson are both legends..Stevie Ray Vaughan is legend for real and that guitar just talks to Stevie..what a night this is and music is flowing over whelmingly out to the crowd of people..love listening to these legends..wow

[@Drifter70]

Yes, I shot the entire show and I may be off a little with the actual date.

[@stratcat7162]

Very nice man!

[@mikebarker7626]

Pure magic to my ears

[@caroljohnson2018]

Thank you

[@caroljohnson2018]

Wow

[@caroljohnson2018]

I am stunned flat out

[@musiclover9361]

That is some transcendent playing from Stevie on 'The Things That I Used To Do'.

[@aloisemason3044]

Duke Robillard is a great guitar player and is playing sensational..thank you

[@csi2448]

Holy crap! Any SRV is always appreciated. Christmas just came early this year. Thanks so much for uploading this!!

[@joebaby555]

So great! Stevie wrestling with a bolt of lightning at the solo at around 8:00.. the intensity and raw tone is amazing! So glad this was recorded..thank you 🙏

[@Drifter70]

He was #1 in my Blues Book!

[@srvguitarlegend2876]

Hi Glenn, is there anyway to know the exact venue and date? When the video starts says 12-87 and I know Stevie did a charity show in Austin Dec 2, 1987, no record of a show in 88'. I would love to have the video in it's original quality if possible, ....., I don't know if that can be!! PM if you want. Thanks again for that gem ;)

[@Drifter70]

srvguitarlegend actual date was 12/2/87. The venue is unknown other than the fact it was an office building warehouse and the event was for Travis County Brown Santa Charity. The date 1988 was used because that’s when I dubbed it. The original was shot on a 3/4” video tape and I have no idea where that is. I transferred the footage to Beta then to digital. This footage is as close as it gets to the original. Hope this helps .

[@Drifter70]

Correction. I did find the original video cassette that I shot it on. My wife said she put it in a safe place. So cool, I thought it was lost. The date on the cassette says November 1988.

[@srvguitarlegend2876]

Thanks for that fast reply! So if the date is correct the video title will have to be changed? When I was talking about the original video I mean the digital transfer, if it's possible of course. I'm a huge SRV collector, so you know, it will be better than the compressed you tube file I suppose. Thanks again so much!!!

[@srvguitarlegend2876]

Sorry, I'm completely lost now, LOL. Stevie wishing merry christmas at the end of november?

[@cactusbro1527]

My God, the first seconds of this video Stevie is playing just like his brother! And that is a compliment to both of them! Never saw that before.

[@fenderbender3664]

Duke Robillard is a local native to upstate NY he went to Texas and showed the South that the North knows how to Rock the Blues! SRV shined as always he also traveled to Rochester played at the Red Creek bar on his way to Toronto to play with Albert King...

[@brandonthomas3720]

Thank you for sharing this! Nothing like SRV footage from a small club that I've never seen before.

[@jordangordan8980]

Cool to hear Stevie playing some basic blues here. Lots to learn

[@peppers776]

Hats off to Duke! 🏆 Scary doing that 2nd solo after that first Stevie solo on “Things..” oh man! 😳

[@danroux4010]

7m mark is the start of a magical guitar solo that only SRV could pull off.

[@hasinai]

Man, he's working that bridge pickup hard!!!

[@karleberhardpfahl]

Wow, Duke absolutely nails that Guitar Slim solo.

[@paulzendo6079]

Great ! Thanks 👍🎶

[@haveabarryniceday238]

I’m so glad you shot the whole show this is absolutely amazing footage

[@fabi60441]

man Stevie ray and Duke robillard together,this is incredible, thanks for uploading !

[@aloisemason3972]

Legends on stage ..Stevie Ray Vaughan at his best,sounding out the best sound coming from a guitar ..Kim Wilson on song and harmonica with sound going out to the fans,music going out and over the airwaves..

[@c-137jay3]

Geeeeeeez talk about a gem. Thank you!!

[@CompleteCretin]

So amazing! Many thanks for sharing this, Glenn.

[@Drifter70]

My pleasure!

[@1251wire]

Right place right time Glenn Hill, we in Texas thank you bubba !❤

[@JimPoston1]

Glenn: Thanks so much for sharing this video clip! Great Stuff! Duke is still churning out the blues up north some where. Miss Stevie for sure! Thankful to still have Jimmy V!

[@tammyrogne1471]

I see SRV and I click on.

[@richras76]

Wow again! Stevie from 7:00 to 9:30!!!!! So goooooooood!!! And then Duke..............amazing. Simply amazing. Literally 2 of my most favorite guitar players of all time. Thanks again.

[@gregscavuzzo5457]

I used to see Stevie and The Triple Threat Revue at The Rome Inn on Sunday night and he was great, I moved back to Kansas City, Missouri and Stevie was going to play at Harlings Upstairs , it was a small club and this was before Stevie had cut any records , anyway we got there early and when we walked in Stevie was playing pinball, I walked over and introduced myself, and told him that I used to see him in Austin, he sat down and we had some drinks, after the show we went to his motel room and talked, we invited him, Tommy , Chris , and Cutter , to lunch the next day, anyway they came to my home and my wife cooked a big meal for them , we drank alot of beer ,smoked some good Oxacan weed and became friends, those guys were all gentlemen, Stevie and the guys kept in touch through the years and the world misses Stevie

[@OwenSchooleyGT]

My man had SRV and DT over to his house for beers, food and weed.. some of us can only dream of this 🤣😭

[@khaledabdulmalak]

you're the luckiest man on earth !

[@gregscavuzzo5457]

@@OwenSchooleyGT Those guys were so humble, at one point Stevie and I were talking and I told him that I thought he was a better guitarist than his brother, he looked at me and said don't ever say that, and I started to repeat myself and Stevie put his hand on my shoulder and said don't ever say that, I looked at him and said I have a big brother too , and he smiled, he was a wonderful person

[@sheilabarron7206]

Oh Damn what a Jam it's Sunday afternoon here where I'm at and Damn I would of been sitting at a Blues Club listening to Blues Jam's I miss that,but what a Sunday afternoon Jam on You Tube ✌️♥️

[@Drifter70]

I was covering the Blue Santa event for the news back when I worked for KVUE-TV here in Austin.

[@daymongray3516]

So at the time SRV was pretty big especially in Texas yeah? The crowd really got their money’s worth and then some. I love this video because you can see and hear Stevie taking a breath before assaulting his guitar. Always thought that sound was from the crowd.

[@billworden2155]

I love it when Stevie ends his solo on "The things I used to do" and Kim and Duke are laughing because they can't believe the solo Stevie just laid down.

[@Drifter70]

I know Bill. Those guys had a great time jammin.....I loved hanging out with them....such a good time. They were fun!

[@billworden2155]

Glenn Hill was that Reese Wynans on piano?

[@Drifter70]

Bill Worden the one and only. Plays with Joe Bonamassa now.

[@billworden2155]

Glenn Hill he’s an awesome keyboard player I saw him with. Joe here in Portland two years ago. They are coming back in November.

[@billworden2155]

Glenn Hill just so you know I graduated from Irving High School in 1965 and was close friends with Doyle Bramhall who played with Jimmie in the “chessman” and was also a friend with Donna Jimmie’s first wife. I actually went to a Concert in Dallas with Stevie and Jimmie’s Mother Martha around 1995 to see Doyle, Jimmie and Robert Cray with Donna as well. I saw Stevie play from age 13 and knew he would become great. He was a special person and the greatest guitar player I ever saw and I’ve seen them all.

[@sgillaspie1]

It don’t matter what the date is this is definitely history in the making.

[@HorseyGal4ever]

wow! Thanks for sharing! SRV 4EVER

[@maxharrison5613]

Im 31 a big fan of his thank you for showing up and filming. this is so awesome you can tell hes having a good time and they sound so damn good, every musician.

[@aloisemason3044]

Stevie Ray Vaughan and the Duke are good together..Kim Wilson great on harmonica and singing..band is sweet..Stevie Ray Vaughan plays that strat so sensationally sweet..Stevie is a great fill- in on stage..They make great music coming out to the airwaves to bring us a beautiful sound.

[@linkpoison5511]

Duke is awesome I love watching these three together

[@bnastali]

Tasty stuff that is wonderful beyond words! Thanks for this super post...loving it.

[@sgmarshall3]

What a treat! Thanks for posting this!

[@aloisemason3044]

I can listen to these legends all day and night.fabulous

[@bluesatsun]

Thanks so much for sharing this!!

[@guyguyguyjean]

Waow i JUST finished reading the new SRV book "Texas Flood" and this new upload is such a gift ,thanks do much!!

[@JavierTijuana]

Extraordinary. Thank you so very much!

[@user-fy6hi9eu9d]

Thanks for sharing! Imagine all the great stuff people have and just haven't made the time to upload.

[@aloisemason3044]

Duke Robilliard is legend and sensational guitar player.

[@robertveith5816]

This is crazy cool thank you for laying this track down for us they were on top of there game when they made this jam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@terriramsey3960]

I will always love stevie ray I just want to lick him up like candy so sweet.bye. tr capital beoch .

[@Theloverealm]

Awesome! Thank you for putting this up

[@AntonStratocaster]

this is inèdito many thanks for sharing you just made me happy the morning!

[@PorterhouseMusic]

Sweet! Thanks so much for sharing this cool, rare footage!

[@strongstrummin4078]

Thank you very much for releasing this.

[@hansjoit9403]

Thank you for uploading!

[@mikelawct]

THANKS SO MUCH! WISH THERE WAS MORE. GREAT VIDEO!

[@Drifter70]

Thanks! Me too.

[@odudi]

Stevie doing a great job capturing his brother's feel.

[@DallasPix]

*Amazing video* Thank U for sharing! This is great!!

[@nikkivaughan2524]

You are a saint. Thank you so much.

[@christysmith76]

My friend, Mike, just shared this Video with me ... He said that if I did nothing else tonight that I SHOULD Watch This ... Boy, was he Right ... !! Thank You ... Awesome Video !!

[@Euli63]

What a jewel! Thank god you save this moment and thanks for sharing!

[@benplissken540]

Thanks for this Mr.Hill, best regards from France.

[@RedHorse4191]

He. was. truly doing. what. He Loved and. this set. speaks to. that.... !!!! What. A. Great set !

[@jclev99]

You made my year for posting this video

[@OriginalBama]

Sure do miss SRV,... thanks for the video.

[@josephhunt2478]

awesome to see Duke and Ronnie together with Kim and co.

[@billyclaudejones8184]

Wow!! This is so good! I've never seen this before!! Thanks for sharing!!😎

[@SaphirSouenEstherG]

Thank you so much, it's an incredible rarity! Shared on Google+ & Facebook, August 26, 2018

[@hearpalhere]

Awesome seeing this, thank you for sharing this!

[@mrzredbadger7848]

thanks for sharing I got to see my dear friend... Cutter...

[@aloisemason3044]

SENSATIONAL..can't get no better then this performance being played by legends on stage and vocal by Kim Wilson is fantastic..Stevie Ray Vaughan is just the best there is when it comes to blue's and Rock...Thank God for GUITARS...

[@nancyflores77]

Thanks so much for this hidden gem, I miss those good times in Austin. it's not the same, wish it would go back the way the city was long ago.😣😣😢😢

[@ramonsanchez7961]

That great that all of This, these musicians SRV out of their Double team Trouble, and Kim Wilson voice and Harp 🎹🎸🎶🥁

[@blackdogbite]

OH MY GOD! Kim Wilson and SRV! AND...DUKE ROBILLARD!!!!! what a dream gig!

[@davidhornby979]

Thank you for this