The Don Kelley Band - Nashville 1998 live

Twenty years ago on Thanks given weekend at Robert's, Nashville, 29th of November 1998. Nice place to listen live music with some french fries and glass of beer.

[@kennylynch9317]

Don Kelly the secret wizard of guitar a cultivator of guitar legends

[@BillVol]

WOW! What a treasure. Johnny Hiland in the band. When Nashville was Nashville.

[@barbarasmith3579]

Is it possible to get DVD of this band with Johnny Hiland?

[@rockard94]

@@barbarasmith3579Johnny is the best to ever play with Don

[@samuelforeveryoung]

@@rockard94idk what about Red Volkaret and Brent Mason?

[@graysenhagin]

Now that’s what I call country!

[@markhall7951]

Johnny Hiland...what a player. Turns a decent roadhouse band into something unforgettable.

[@kennylynch9317]

Don Kelly taught every guitar player he ever had how to be in a band that's why they all went on to do great things

[@Jim-mp8yn]

Johnny Highland on Guitar, Mr Don Kelly has Turned out the Finest Guitar players that ever came outa Nashville, my favorites are Brent Mason, JD Simo,Johnny Highland ,Daniel Donato,, Always great music from the DKB !!

[@lemonchoux]

and the great Guthrie Trapp!

[@JimiHendrixBlvd]

Guthrie Trapp

[@davidscruggs4391]

Johnny Hiland is a machine. Fortunately, he is just as nice of a guy in person as he is in all of his shows. Super humble and kind. That goes a long way with me even if he wasn't a killer player.

[@zjokka]

Thanks -- I was like: what a great band overall but who is that guitar player...

[@runtmc2jc]

I met him once and he was super nice and polite.

[@JimiHendrixBlvd]

Mr. Hiland is a good friend if mine. 🐈‍⬛ We did some benefit gigs in Nashville for the blind back in 2017. He is a stellar picker and a super human being. 🇺🇲 I played rhythm guitar 🎸 for Johnny and ripped a few leads my damn self.

[@slayinbass2396]

Dang, Don Kelley's singing and playing is amazing here.

[@bigpapi2658]

Set List Walking the Dog - Rufus Thomas 0:03 Honey Hush - Albert Collins 2:04 Hanging on - Vern Gosdin 5:42 Sittin’ and Think-in’ - Charlie Rich 11:20 I Think I’ll Stay Here and Drink - Merle Haggard 14:58 There Stands the Glass - Webb Pierce 17:06 You Can Have Her - Waylon Jennings 20:00 You’re Still On My Mind - George Jones 23:54 The Other Woman’s Arms - Ray Price 27:05 Sitting On Top Of The World - Doc Watson 30:50 Where Corn Don’t Grow - Waylon Jennings 34:44 Crazy Arms - Ray Price 38:44 Heartbroke - Ricky Scaggs 42:07 Dim Lights, Thick Smoke - Porter Wagner 45:48 I’m Tore Down - Freddie King 49:44 Fourteen Carat Mind - Gene Watson 53:16

[@austincampo9367]

Where cord doesn’t grow is Travis tritt

[@guitarhvac]

Thanks for the list! 👍

[@guitarhvac]

@@austincampo9367 Look it up. Jennings sang it before Tritt.

[@austincampo9367]

@@guitarhvacyeah you right

[@alancornell6385]

Left to right. J Hiland (guitar) , A Alinikoff (drums) , D Kelley (band leader), R Lutrick (bass) . Status: Johnny (still pickin) , Artie (best drummer ever, retired), Don ( still going strong) , Ronnie (still at it). Make sure to check out John England and the Western Swingers if you happen by Roberts today, the legends live on in that room.

[@robertschultz7612]

Don playing lots of leads back then ……and definitely holding his own …… lots of old school Western swing in the set …… great stuff ……Joe & Luke have so much respect for Don …… as they keep the band going …

[@matthewschad6689]

This is awesome footage! I think this is the oldest footage I can find on KZbin. And I agree joe and Luke are awesome and are keeping the don Kelly legacy alive. They are both monster players. I haven’t seen them yet but really want to the next time I’m in Nashville

[@Austin18025]

Back when you could parallel park on Broadway right out in front of your favorite bar if you got lucky!

[@allenkennedy6748]

Watched this then read the comments: several want to show off product knowledge...B-Bender vs. Parsons-White. Nobody cares. Yes Johnny Hiland is a freak of nature. “The way country used to be”? Walk-in the Dog? Rufus Thomas has probably been called a lot of things, but country isn’t one of them. The bassist AND drummer can really sing. Don can REALLY play lead. These components are what enable a bar band to exist for years. Talk about the massive crowd. Must be 7:30 Tuesday night. Yes, it’s a shame these fellers ain’t multi millionaires. Commenters: comments should be about the artists, not your humble opinions. Nobody cares. Let’s all hope Don is loving retirement in Florida, that a new set of talented band mates keep Roberts boppin along. Nothing less.

[@seanspring1360]

Great band. Great vid. Of course familiar with Johnny's playing..have known of Don but have never seen any videos of him playing. I didn't know that he was such a good player himself! Thanks for posting!

[@stringbender57]

This is a priceless video! This is 'REAL' country music! Robert's is my favorite place to go in all of Nashville. Hearing and seeing these guys 20+ years ago is a real treat. What a great band! Johnny Hiland was on fire. Don Kelly is awesome and I enjoyed hearing him pick guitar as well as sing. In my opinion, his show was and still is the best in Nashville! Drummer and Bass were great too!

[@Docsjeff]

This is when I was in town.We'd go listen to them on our breaks when we were playing at the other clubs.

[@jfinester]

Now that’s a band! I’ve heard of the Don Kelley Band for years; this is the first time I’ve heard them. Johnny Hiland is dynamite, the drummer and bass player are killer, and Don ain’t no slouch either. When I was living in Nashville in 1978, I’d have sold my soul to play with a band like this! These guys were the real deal.

[@bluesslider76]

That was my favorite place when I visited nashville. Western swing , rockabilly and barn burning country.

[@gonzoark]

My top three Don keley's guitarist 1. Brent Mason 2. Johnny Highland 3. JD Simo

[@byronkinsinger9792]

I always hung out when in town at the Stagecoach listing to Don Kelly Band what a treat. Met Bret Mason there. Byron

[@bobbycolburn6061]

I used to go to Nashville every year back around this same time and I heard Johnny Highland playing from down the street, I followed that sound and wound up in Roberts and got to see this very band. I met Johnny and Don and talked with them, and since then I've done my best to play this same type of lists at my gigs. thanks for sharing.

[@DebbyHorselover]

I always visited Robert's when I was in Nashville for the Fanfair from 1995 to 2000. My friends always knew where to look for me. I still miss days like this. I am sure a lot has changed since those days, but I would love to be back there one day

[@stevenculver6416]

His band had the best musicians in all of Nashville. That could mean the best anywhere

[@MezzMcGillicuddy1]

Pure dynamite! 🧨

[@TheVirginianRambler]

Deg on Johnny Hiland tearing it up right out the gate.

[@braderrick]

That was awesome. I wonder if there is any footage of Brent Mason playing with don back in the day?

[@johnengland2996]

Tele w a whammy bar! Fun to be reminded what Robert's was like, 20 years ago!

[@alancornell6385]

Thanks to guys like you, Pappy and your band mates the legend lives on. Always enjoy your shows!

[@michelvigelius6760]

love this band so much, Johnny Hiland is just brilliant!!!

[@Sloozer45]

Wow, through KZbin, I recently became aware of this band and its legacy. I'm somewhat surprised at how small and modest the club/bar is!

[@Mstl1099]

When lower Broadway was the best!! I think the stadium football just started going up this year

[@stephenmcdonald338]

Cover bands in Australia take note and listen... then again, don't worry, it'll never happen ever ever, ever ever unfortunately. What a shame..! Thanks so much for posting...the audio is great considering 25 years!

[@PacoPascualmusic]

awesome video, thank you so much for sharing, best line up ever at Roberts with my dearest friends !!!

[@kevin11007]

Great band, and as a guitar player I love Johnny’s playin here.

[@rockers2rockers616]

05:37 Just Enough to Keep Me Hangin' On. A great song with an outstanding guitar solo by guitarist Johnny Hiland.

[@danross146]

I agree! But how about that Johnny Hiland? He has an endless supply of riffs!

[@fiddlefolk]

Don Kelley always has a great band!

[@LARRYWAITE]

these guys are great -- what a tight set & performance ! this made my day --> thanks gents

[@keenedgedesigns]

Is that Johny Hiland on the Tele? That Don Kelly guy was no slouch either.

[@raymondcarnevali6416]

Wow Don was young and the best guitar player I've seen Johnny Hiland . Great Band

[@andrewleanza2598]

Amazing video!!

[@cwaynebrock2519]

Johnny Hiland was sure young here and he was even great on the guitar.

[@timbranniganmusic3458]

Don’t mess with Don!

[@bhhNC]

GO young JOHNNY HILAND!

[@RedMercuryBluesBand]

Thanks for posting.....this is a real treasure.....Don Kelly a legend on the strip, Johnny Hiland one of the best pickers ever......don't know who the bass player or drummer are.........

[@delfin101]

It was my "once in a lifetime" visit to Nashville and just accidentaly sit in this bar. If the drummer is the same as on the demo CD, I've got then, his name should be Artie Alinikoff. And it made a good impression on me.

[@RedMercuryBluesBand]

@@delfin101 You certainly picked a great night to capture this on video.........Guitar player Johnny Hiland is now well known as one of the very best in the world.......Don Kelly has some kind of weird genius talent for finding KILLER players........glad you posted this.....I sent a link to Johnny Hiland via Facebook......

[@wittesco]

@@delfin101 That is most certainly Artie.

[@johnengland2996]

Ronnie Lutrick on bass. He's still playing around town.

[@letsgobrandon7966]

That was awesome. Thank you for posting this. I was able to see Don Kelley when JD Simo played with him and have the CD with Johnny Hiland on it. This is the way country music is supposed to be. That stage was just oozing with tone and talent. It doesn’t get better than that!

[@hoganshideout]

Johnny Hiland!!

[@chadw6837]

Post Redd, pre Guthrie....Brent's first gig was with Don...only the best

[@matthewschad6689]

Every guitar player that has played with him has been successful. Crazy list of players.

[@gregjackson9745]

Is this the bass player that is out with guthrie trapp and uncle larry?

[@Docsjeff]

In case you weren't aware,the lead guitar player.Johnnie Hiland is legally blind.

[@isaiahneilguitaristofficia549]

That’s not Brent Mason on the guitar, that’s Johhny Hilland.

[@lastofthe4horsemen279]

Johnny the Space Cowboy

[@ronaldwiggins3226]

Is that Jonny highland. On telecaster?

[@keithclark486]

Read the comments.

[@harrypalmer3481]

If you don't know how to do it, I'll show you how to RACE the dog! That's the only song I've heard before writing this & looking forward to the rest! Killer!

[@bubbatheking9225]

JH!

[@LordJeebusCripes]

Is that a Tele with a Floyd Rose???

[@Scratch_Monsters_Golf]

LordJeebusCripes if you’re referring to Johnny’s blonde Tele, it looks to me to be a B bender. Either a Parsons White style (bender installed inside the body) or Hipshot Style (no routing required), hard to tell with the quality of the video. Maybe I’m missing what you’re talking about though. Does Johnny play another Tele in the video I missed? If so, give me the time stamp and I’ll try and tell you for sure 👌🏼

[@Scratch_Monsters_Golf]

Just saw a close up after typing that. It’s a Parsons-White B Bender. Made famous by Clarence White of the Byrds.

[@JohnnymofoFontana]

He was referring to Don's Tele.

[@jakeryanshepard]

recon if thats a twin behind johnny?

[@Billywagner22]

Back then he may have been using a Johnson Millennium amp.

[@mattjazz3]

Looked like a Musicman maybe

[@robertscoggin]

Fire the cameraman! Lol! But seriously it would've been nice to see the fingers of whoever was soloing 😕

[@alfsmith4936]

He wouldn't mind seeing them himself..

[@thelevicole]

I'd kill for Robert's to be that empty... Tourists have ruined the town

[@alfsmith4936]

Hasn't Nashville always been about cosplaying country music and selling it to as many punters as possible, whilst people who can sell it make as much money off the artiste and songwriters, who hope to make as much as possible out of the musicians, before they give up?

[@thelevicole]

@@alfsmith4936 you're not wrong. Since the beginning country music has been about playing the part. But now, Nashville's tourism industry is a lot different than it was when this video was taken. People would come to town for the music. People come to town now to drink as much as possible, ride around on flat beds and pedal taverns and be the absolute worst version of themselves. I miss being able to go to Roberts when it was mostly the place locals went to to enjoy music and maybe some two stepping.

[@supedersen]

The cameraperson is drunk !!

[@robbyblack2699]

Nashville has gone to trash since this video.

[@jokermaan1]

Johnny has put on a good bit more weight since then.