When George Jones Opened A Dive Bar

[@otisgibbs]

I hope y'all are staying warm and celebrating whatever it is you celebrate. Happy Happy and stuff! : )

[@C.C.GrandPre]

Omg man, I live in an old farm house that was built in 1902. That means we got newspaper insulation and when the wind blows you can feel it. Our pipes froze last night so we are without water currently and I have no doubt that when it thaws out our pipes will bust. However, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. We are happy and things are good. Hope you and Amy have a great holiday and as always thanks for the great story💜✌️

[@joeurbanowski321]

@@C.C.GrandPreI guess you know to open all your taps… be less chance of pipes bursting if the ice has somewhere to go..👍🏼 Good luck man..!

[@chrisbrowning6102]

Merry Christmas and holidays to you and Amy! Wishing y’all the best year yet in 2023!

[@C.C.GrandPre]

@Joe Urbanowski yeah, we were slackers. Went from 47 to 8 in a few hours but we're in it to win it💜✌️

[@jeffreybiscoe6]

Monday now Otis cold but down to a cotton Marshall amps long sleeve and a wrangler jeans shirt. . Funny how its actually cold but feels warm after high winds temps in mid teens. Get through the holiday week here in East coast USA Delaware. Maybe its Tuesday lol.

[@Gashouse69]

George also opened a honky tonk bar called the Possum Holler in York S.C. The bar is still there today and goes by the name the Holler since George sold it.

[@shooter3083]

I was at his Possum Holler in Printers Alley, years ago. I even saw George there. Coming into the club, there was a corridor and when we were coming in, George was coming out. He was having some degree of difficulty negotiating the route, ricocheting from one wall to the other.

[@Jack-iy6ic]

20 minutes worth of George Jones stories? Hell yeah. This video's a perfect thing to see right before Christmas. Whatever any of you celebrate, I hope you have the best one possible. Happy holidays Otis and everyone else. Happy birthday Wendell!

[@Caperhere]

Thank you Otis. Happy holidays to you, Amy, the critters, and all the people who were good enough to appear in interviews, plus all your subscribers.

[@tbonky]

Happy Birthday Wendell! Colder than a well digger’s hind parts!

[@victoriak5027]

Same kinda cold here in Cincinnati. Blankets over the doors and windows, the kitchen faucet dripping…just in case. Car battery probably dead. I’m not going out to check, maybe later. I also remember a colder Tristate when I was younger. This kinda cold wasn’t nuthin’ 🥶😆 and par for the course most winters. Happy holidays to you and yours. Thank you for another great chat.

[@b1heqh54]

thanks for keeping me company up here in Canada Otis - greatly appreciated

[@tedtabbert228]

Hey Otis: sitting here with a cup of coffee and my pipe enjoying your video. I feel like I have a good friend sitting next to me chatting about the music industry. I have no attachment to that industry other than listening. You enlighten a lot to me and your storytelling is second to none … terrific. I live up in central Wisconsin near Appleton… So I can relate to your cold weather stories. If you ever make it up here would love to sit down and chat with you, perhaps a little ice fishing. You are great, thanks for putting these together … keep them coming

[@StringsandWings]

Jim Nabors sang " Back Home Again In Indiana". Merry Christmas, Otis!

[@b100ka]

I was there to see him sing his final performance. It was always on my bucket list to go to the Indy 500. We camped in our RV right across the street.

[@BrianKlobyGuitar]

Thanks for beaming in today... Merry Christmas :)

[@josephclarke4244]

Happy holidays Otis, I'm just a couple years older then you, I think about all the things I looked forward to as a kid...summer, playing outside with friends, winter slay riding snow days off from school, and of course new music coming out from my favorite artist and bands. As is said one day you went in after a day outside playing with friends and never went out to play again 😢. I miss many things about years gone by, every once in awhile something reminds me of years and experiences gone by, your journey to share these stories of your journey reads much like my own. Being from NJ you'd not think me a country music fan but fan I am, owed to the fact the grand old Opry played live in the 1930's & 4O's inspiring my parents who lived in the Coal country of Pennsylvania to be fans. You have a great mix of the love of Country and clasic Rock music much like myself. Thank you for sharing, as much as I enjoy your story telling, sadly I now realize nothing is for ever. While we are not senior citizens just yet I can see my future just around the bend, with that in mind I wish you all the best, I think I speak for all your fans when I say I hope you have many many more years ahead. Merry Christmas ⛄🎄 enjoy !

[@pauljacobs1911]

Well put Joseph.

[@nicknormando4220]

Same here in the outskirts of Chicago, missing my boyhood home in Florida on days like today. Love your channel, been binging on it for a while now

[@stanmathers3164]

The Goodbye Girl … I bet nobody is sleeping “ in the buffo “ in most of the country today. Thanks Otis , just seeing/hearing you is a warm cup o coffee. Some good BBQ in Luling ,TX !

[@ayronsmama05]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WENDELL!! Great story Otis. Merry Christmas to you and Ms. Amy, love y'all!!

[@Semiosphereconsulting]

Love this stuff! Thanks for doing these videos Otis.

[@LeeHargraves]

Otis, Loved today's stories. I've been to Indianapolis a couple of times. Great city. Thanks for the stories. Cheers, Lee

[@gcatwyo]

Merry Christmas Otis, from an old man and his cat in Wyoming. -28F here with -56F windchill on Thursday morning.

[@ronschott1985]

Malcolm is like my Mooky, mentioned way back. He wanders in, snuggles up and gives you a love snip. Merry Christmas and keep the stories coming in 2023.

[@rogertinker1813]

5 ***** s Otis , I'm sitting here Christmas Eve with my winner dog, it is 2 degrees out side I have no power or water , I do have a fire place , but life is good thanks for getting a Christmas Eve video out for us.

[@Semiosphereconsulting]

Wow. I hope you got your power back andd are okay. Sending warm thoughts your way.

[@kimberlywolcott5506]

Merry Christmas Otis and Amy. Icy in Michigan, drifting snow and winds …too dangerous to drive. I’ll be eating with neighbors.

[@mikemaki6165]

Merry Christmas Mr. Gibbs. Northern Minnesota. Nice to spend Christmas eve with ya. Thanks!!

[@billiverson9014]

Otis, Another excellent "chat." Enjoy every one..........just sayin'. Met George and Nancy in Billings Montana in 2004. It was a stormy February evening and George asked if they could stay with us if it got any worse..............no wonder he was so beloved. The real deal. My hero. Merry Christmas everyone.

[@ericsolomon7149]

Great story telling buddy! Thanks. Over here in central Ohio we're freezing too, your videos warmed me up

[@jimmy7376]

Damn! It's 9 here in Georgia. Happy Birthday Wendell. My sons is today as well. Great Video Otis. Merry Christmas!

[@willpassinault3650]

you are never alone when you got OG sending out good stories of music and the people who make it ❤

[@lukewest8889]

Merry Christmas Otis! Happy Birthday Wendell!

[@timwatson5045]

It’s cold here in Evansville too. The Wright bros. Used to play here in Evansville and Owensboro at the Executive Inn locations.

[@spaceghost_1]

Thank you for posting these stories. I find them very enjoyable, and like to hear all the behind-the-scenes info on all these artists

[@charlesnolan7602]

Merry Christmas Otis! 9° out here near Philadelphia. I am warming up to great music stories on your channel!

[@rbmindful]

Always rewarding and relaxing to listen these stories. I'm from your general part of the midwest. If you haven't covered Mellencamp yet any chance? Sheryl Crow? Shawn Colvin? Fellow midwesterners

[@We_are_the_light]

Merry Christmas Otis. You're a treasure. ❤👑❤

[@washingtonbob49]

Thanks again Otis for brightening up my day. We had an ice storm here in the foothills of Mt. Rainer ( Washington State) and have not been going anywhere. Time to write an ice storm song I guess...your vids on KZbin are simply the best and I have learned so very much from them.Having played in bands since the late 60's I have surely played in some sh#tholes and did not think much about it at the time...just happy to play for the people. My most memorable Christmas Eve gig was filling in for the bass player in a polka band...he was in Drug rehab ! Blessings on you for all you do for us!

[@hadensmith8291]

The Possum Holler in St. Louis was actually on the Missouri side of the river at 8658 South Broadway. George Jones and the Jones Boys were advertised for opening night in February 1978. The only other big name advertised was Jerry Lee Lewis in July. The other acts advertised were Mabry and the Possum Holler house band and a couple of other local StL musicians. By August the building was listed for sale, but judging by the ads in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Possum Holler was open through October. By the end they were advertising "all you can drink for one price" every Wednesday, which seems like a truly terrible idea in that time and place. The building is still standing and most recently held the office of a used car lot. It had been a sockhop with an indoor swimming pool in the 1950s, and Chuck Berry and other big names played there then. It went steadily downhill after that point, but was a bunch of different night clubs with various names and themes up until a decade or so ago. Big name country acts now play at the River City Casino, which is a short walk away.

[@samscott2462]

Merry Christmas Otis!!! Loved this.

[@g2guns562]

Happy Birthday Wendel Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Otis Gibbs and family

[@buddylobos5277]

A few years ago I was told by a booking agent that Toby Keith was going to open a chain of clubs. They were to be called "I Love This Bar". (Anybody remember that) I went to one and it was headed in that direction. But it never fully materialized. Agent said we would fit. You know that "Redneck Country Rock n Roll' you do.... I said WHAT??? I did not know that was us! Thanks Otis.

[@michaelnewman7841]

Hey Otis, I checked out “crap for Christmas “ I laughed my ass off great song. I haven’t listened to the whole album yet, but I will. I just found you on KZbin about 6 months ago, and everything I have listened to so far , of all your songs, I really do dig your music. Merry Christmas to you and yours!!

[@joeurbanowski321]

Hey Otis..! 🥶….. I love dive bars.. lotta great memories of playing gigs in them… Merry Christmas Otis and Amy..! Thanks for the stories…👍🏼❤️

[@bglrj]

Gentleman, you are a brave man. Opening at a punk club with a 25 minute acoustic set.

[@senatorjimdracula1603]

I couldn't find a thing about Possum Holler in Indiana! Anyway, as always, thank you for a great and entertaining video, Otis. Merry Christmas! Stay warm!

[@billyweeksrealsmallclosetm8484]

thank you Otis...Merry Christmas to you and Amy. Happy Birthday to Wendell.

[@ToddBurge]

Thanks for the deep dive!

[@TheMisterMonkeyman]

Happy holidays to you and your loved ones. Peace.

[@telebender]

Happy Holidays, Otis, Amy & Wendel! All the best in the new year.

[@leftwrite]

Happy Holidays Otis. Thanks for another year of great stories and righteous vibes!

[@kompst]

Merry Christmas. Stay warm. Thanks for the great stories.

[@elvisfan6475]

Merry Christmas and happy New Year otis and to your family. Keep up the great work.

[@BobL56]

Seasons Greetings to you and Amy. Stay warm

[@h.sinclair]

Delicious. Thank you for the story. Joyous holidays to you and fam

[@randychenault1998]

Music, movies, everything in 1978 was just great.

[@nativeproud4160]

God bless you brother I wish our paths had crossed & please keep the stories coming I always loved the dive bars Gary Stewart is one of my favorites and I've seen a lot of greats at the Cain's ballroom in Tulsa the only place with the spring loaded dance floor

[@jamesm5547]

Happy belated Holidays to Otis, Amy and the rest of the channel fans. My area on Ontario was treated to 24 hours of blizzard weather starting on the 23rd and continued into late on the 24th. The 25th was dig out day ~ man talk about a white Xmas. I hope everyone had a warm place to be and someone to share sometime with - cheers & have a safe and happy new years.

[@matthewtaylor2185]

My chickens want no part of this cold and neither do I!

[@RUNNOFT71]

Man I love your channel. I'd love some Tony Rice stories if you can find any. Merry Christmas brother.

[@tacmason]

I hope your holiday is great Otis !

[@joshuanicely8722]

Single digits in east Tennessee but I have my coffee and I'm ready to listen...thanks for the holiday post!

[@jamesdillman6811]

You brought up a lot of names and places that are familiar to an Indiana boy like me. I’m originally from the Logansport area, but I have been in Indianapolis for twenty years. Sorry for the digression, but I recall that you once had breakfast at the White House restaurant in Logansport several years ago. I ate there hundreds of times over the years. It closed a few years ago after being in business for fifty-plus years. There is a barbecue restaurant there now. I spent an evening at the Peppermint Tiger back in the ‘70’s before it changed hands. I was in town for a softball tournament and we stayed at the old Howard Johnson hotel on West Washington. Someone recommended the PT to us. I recall it being a huge place and it was packed to the gills with twenty-something’s. I remember it being relatively nice inside and not at all what I’d consider a dive. I also recall there being a great band that night. Keep in mind that I was a twenty-one or twenty-two-year-old country boy at that time, so my expectations weren’t particularly high. My buddies and I had a great time. Of course, we drank way too much. The places to be in the late ‘70’s for us out-of-towner’s became TGI Friday’s and Lucifer’s, which was a fern bar. They were, as you probably remember, in Keystone Crossing. Also, the Bulldog in Broad Ripple. I don’t recall ever hearing of Possum Holler until today. I saw the Wright Brothers not too many years ago and they were great. I saw a lot of concerts at Market Square Arena, but I recall that there were a lot of big names that appeared at Starlight Musicals and Beef and Boards. Downtown Indianapolis was a much different place in those days. I also loved The Goodbye Girl and Jeremiah Johnson.

[@thehonkytonkjukeboxshow]

Really enjoy hearing your stories, I've been adding stories about the rarer classic country songs I play on my podcast, just like you trying to find info on George's bar, it sure is hard sometime to dig up info on some artists and stuff they did

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[@IquanaMaster]

Otis...looks like you broke down and turned on the furnace. Fight the power! Thanks for all you do. Love your stuff! Keep it up and have a great New Year.

[@Delsworldview]

Thanks for the vids and music Otis

[@jacqueraider9886]

Happy birthday Mr. Wendal🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@BST501]

I LOVE Jeremiah Johnson! My Dad and I watched that movie in the 70's. One of my favorite movies of all time.

[@mattkennedy2470]

Hey Otis. Just want to say your Christmas Album is refreshingly unique and excellent. Thank you for creating it!!

[@JustinBryantdotcom]

Amazing! I sent this Tom Wright...interested in his recollection. Amazing it was in Indianapolis. Happy Xmas

[@jeffanderson8384]

I live in a live music wasteland (besides what comes out of my living room 😉). Be thankful if you live somewhere where you can get out to see great live music. Happy holidays! Thanks for a wonderful year of great videos Otis!

[@sidvicious6598]

I saw the Last Waltz at the Emerson theater when it first came out. Maybe 77 or 78 That is my old neighborhood.

[@rogerlowery6549]

Happy holidays Otis. Blessings in the new year to you. Peace

[@rogerwilliams2629]

Merry Christmas, Otis, Hapoy Birthday, Wendell! I havent heard Wendell enough to give him a country singer's name, but I'm thinking Malcolm is a Johnny Paycheck. 78 was my first year as a full time musician in a great band. We played all the Houston clubs and a lot of the Southwest, and those guys are miraculously coming to my little studio now for the last year, and that's pretty damn great. It's cold as hell in Texas, too

[@devonfulton1759]

Kindest man in show biz. Merry Christmas to You and Malcom, Amy, Todd and Wendell. One Love.

[@Zavijava1]

Happy Holidays Otis, love to all on this cold weekend, really enjoyed the Christmas record thanx ,best to you!Cheers!

[@williamdavis8161]

Ice forming on White river in front of my house. If I go I fishing today, it'll be with Mrs Paul.

[@hausstroop3798]

Thanks so much for this Otis! So much I relate to in this video. 45's, ice fishing, Todd Snider, dive bars... Happy Birthday Wendal! Merry Christmas Otis! Thanks for doing these videos!

[@sheryldalton8965]

I worked in George's club, bar, restaurant & music park that him & Nancy built in my rural E Texas town back in the 80's. They were my parent's closests neighbors, they worked for them too. The club was called "Possum Holler" but it was no dive. They were wonderful employers.

[@kmac1766]

Good morning OG……yes, it was soooooo cold here in Indy. Warmer today/tomorrow, then the sun comes out in March 😝

[@jonathanharmon2284]

I saw many movies at The Eastwood as a young child. Years later I saw Fugazi there.

[@jasonkeaton5140]

happy birthday Wendall!

[@jameswarner6899]

Great video Merry Christmas and happy new year

[@christophervolas7523]

wow thats pretty cool, Chuck Berry had a dining type club in St.Louis i never had the chance to check it out but he opened it right around the Hail Chuck Berry Film.

[@Matt.Willoughby]

Happy Birthday Wendell! Merry Christmas everyone

[@kevinbroderick3128]

I loved Jeremiah Johnson!!! I have the DVD and have watched it 30 or so times...I'm 73 and love you Otis!! And yeah I'm A dude...but I'm cool...

[@shady596x4]

Will you share the recordings when you play them? I’d absolutely love to hear them

[@TR-yi8up]

Merry, Merry Otis, from Sheboygan. TR

[@cardsfan3599]

You might be interested in a write-up by Cody Oxley of Aaron Allan's double CD anthology "Satisfaction", which was the one they ran a Kickstarter for.

[@texasray7301]

Did you ever go to Jones Country? It was in Colmesneil, Texas back in the early 80's I saw Johnny Cash, and June Carter, and also Little Jimmy Dickens there. At that time it was when George and Nancy first got married, they lived in a double wide trailer on the property. Jones Country was an outdoor venue.

[@tomabbot7324]

Thanks for what you do, Otis, and happy holidays!

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

Happy Saturday, Otis! Always a good Saturday chat. I appreciate the stories, and it's good to see Malcom. Merry Christmas to you and Amy Be good to you and yours 🤍💛

[@kevindonohue8918]

Saw Jeremiah movie it was shown in history class in 8th grade Mr Holts class. Great movie

[@jackshannonmusic7564]

Loved the Wright Brothers!

[@gtr1952]

Thanks Otis and Merry Christmas. It's Christmas day and I'm alone here with you while I install a bridge on a new Tele build. Bob's book sounds great, can't wait to order that up. That's an interesting story about George Jones! Thanks for spending a little time with us! It's nice to hear a few stories and relax while I'm doing busy work. Have a great day!! 8) --gary

[@horribleneal9503]

wow! Your dog is named Wendell, my brother is named Llyndle. Saw the possum at Caravan East in El Paso in 1980 probaby my favorite country artist. Enjoy your vidios.- Horrible Neal

[@NaturalRagman]

Possum Holler was in Printer’s Alley- at least the one I went to. …and George was there. It was in ‘75.

[@floydstowe]

HAPPY HOLIDAYS and HAPPY BIRTHDAY WENDELL

[@AlgonquinPrincess]

Jim Nabor’s was Mrs. Hulman’s favorite singer. Loved me some Zak Dunkin 🤩

[@Kickstart500]

Happy Holidays to you and yours friend!

[@texasray7301]

The Goodbye Girl is one of my favorite movies 🙂👍

[@drumsleuth]

Thanks again Otis music history

[@WillyPDX94]

I definitely saw The Goodbye Girl but not Jeremiah Johnson. I'll have to watch it now that I know it's a good one.

[@pauljacobs1911]

Another gem, Otis. Loved the Malcom cameo!