I've always loved Kenny Vaughan. I was playing a festival and Marty Stuart's band was on the bill. Kenny came over during soundcheck, said some nice things about my playing. Me, Kenny and my bass player hung out a good part of the evening talkin about William Burroughs and telecaster neck pickups, you know all this stuff cool kids are in to. He's a national treasure and a excellent hang. Keep up the good work Otis.

Man my heart sank when you said Gillian and David at the Ryman. I can't imagine how great that would have been. I'm starting to reach an age where I'm realizing that I might not get to do all these things that I thought I would one day. I can't seem to get to Nashville for a pleasure trip and it seems like everyday a little bit more of what I want to visit is gone anyway.

That's very cool Otis. I hope that brings you more listeners and viewers. If anyone deserves it, you do. You put your heart and soul into this channel and it's something I look forward to every week, especially these Saturday visits.

Hey Otis, David and Gillian would do sets at a very small club in Bloomington. They were here for a while recording. They would bring in song books like Beatles, Neil Young, Dylan ect. 1 artist a night. They’d have the crowd call out a page number and they’d go to that page and play whatever song it was. Incredible. Saw Gillian first time at First Christian Church during the Lotus Fest. Fab. Ryman was a venue on my bucket list. Mark Knopfler was the show. Really loved the venue and the show. Saw David with The Machine at The Bird and great too. He is such a cool player. He makes that old Epi Olympic sing.

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Nice to hear you Reminisce about Your Life in The Biz and Otis Your One Of My True Heroes! I Grew Up In Columbus, Ohio on 87 Acre Farm near Delaware, Ohio and at 69 have lived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for 34 Years and I’m Having Band Rehearsal Tomorrow at My 2 BR Condo that I’ve Lived in for Twenty Four Years! I’m Like John Cameron Swazie For Timex Watch Commercials, “Keeps Taking A Beating & Keeps On Ticking!” Enjoy Columbus Tonight and Sent You $50 as a Tip Last Weekend! Kind Regards…..Tom

I am in Columbus and normally would go to that Peter Case show but I’ve got an art gallery opening and friends in town. Blessed to have such a wealth of things going on, but it is a shame I won’t be able to come say hi. I’ve seen him play a couple of times and it’s always exceptional stuff. Have a great time.

What I like about you Otis is that your a great artist but an even greater fan.

Love your stories and videos Otis! Love Kenny Vaughn too!

Otis. You are the ultimate authority because you are authentic!

Always pet the dog. And I'd be happy to worship Harry Dean Stanton with you.

Thank you for sharing Otis...really good stuff. You brightened my Saturday morning brother. Appreciated.

I jumped when you mentioned going up into the rafters at the Ryman, Otis! I did the same. One of the three times I played there, we had the big dressing room upstairs. I saw a door and opened it and there was a ladder going up. I climbed up there and saw the par 64 lights they point at the stained glass so the windows are illuminated at night. I took a few photos up there. I also had the parallel choices between Austin and Nashville when leaving Sacramento for greener pastures.

I'm at the Super Duty truck plant in Louisville when I watch your videos...as time permits. Always enjoy them and your even keel demeanor...really enjoyed the "badass Willie stories" video yesterday, glad you included the excerpt from reading in his book. Town For Sale for some reason made me think of Dwight's lesser known song Home For Sale - which is a great song. No Columbus for me today, but if you or your pals are ever near Louisville - would be great to meet up or see a good show. Thanks for informing and providing us with your videos - much appreciated!

Beautiful, great stories, this one made me laugh. Otisville, an opportunity missed.

Kenny is awesome he does come across as a great guy and he kills it on guitar and he can sing

All songwriters, perhaps all writers of any type, like cloudy overcast days, don't they? I do. Makes the coffee taste better, and that blank page staring back at you looks more like a warm blanket. And there's always the option of running a John Prine Illegal Smile play from the songwriters' playbook.

Congrats Otis. Be proud…funny how you put in the work and shit comes together.

Lived-in Nashville 1999-2000 during Titans run to superbowl but always went to Robert's & had a cheese burger after work and watched Jonny Highland do his chicken pick call. Loved Nashville always good music. Keep them coming Otis. T.C.B.

Kenny is a stone gas. And you and this channel is so superior to most of the ........ stuff... on here.

First, I am tickled that you and Todd Fox are getting in a car and going somewhere together. Sounds like a much needed Otis and Todd road trip. 2nd, why in the world would Hank Williams and Townes not be 2/3rds of your trilogy? :) I live in Omaha. If you’d give me a little more warning, I’d be at a Peter Case show tonight in Ohio and I would definitely talk to you when he wasn’t playing. My family and I spread my sister in law’s ashes this morning and I kept thinking of how floored you were to find out your lyrics to “Bury Me on Rainy Day” were on a tombstone in Europe. That has to be an equivalent to one of those little gold statues to a guy like Otis. It’s a perfect song to say good bye to a loved one to. Thank you for writing it and performing it so honestly! I thought of it for the whole service this morning. Otis Gibbs/Todd Fox 2024!!!

McMahon, TX would be the perfect place for the new Fourth of July Picnic outdoor concert.

I've been to several shows at the Ryman. My favorite place to experience great music.

No way your a gifted story teller that has an inside look at all thing music THANKS

Otis, I’m a day late. I’m from Columbus Ohio and I’ve been to Natalie‘s coal fired pizza many times. I wish I would’ve watch this yesterday because I’ve been there last night. 👍🏼

For about 3 months in late '89 I played every weekend at the Ramada Inn in Columbus. I'm on the road in New Mexico right now, otherwise I'd stop in.

Love your stories and guests. I would love to know your bucket list venues to see artists. Thanks for all of the work you put into the channel.

I tell you Otis, that’s damn cool! In anybody’s book. Congrats

So Glad your a fan Of Gillian and Dave. I saw them in Manchester in the UK and really wanted to drink some whiskey at the gig but the venue had no bar so I snuck a half bottle of some fine irish down the front of my trousers and thank fully never got searched. It was an amazing gig .no guitars were plugged in ,just straight through to mics and it sounded incredible. It was a very fine night which ill never forget. Set up the Cult ill come !

I have been following ever since you started you tube I am letting my beard grow writing songs getting better your channel helps more than you might expect

Great pic for first show. My biggest ones were Jeff Beck also the Americana Awards with Robert Plant and Gregg Allman in the same year.

Harry Dean! If I ever get lucky enough to see you I think we’ll have plenty to talk about.

For the record, the rabbit holes are one of my favorite parts

Cool to hear you singing Billy Bragg's praises. Such a great artist; didn't know you'd toured with him! He wrote a brilliant book on the history of skiffle music that anybody who loves roots music should read. It's meticulously researched and still a fun, lively read.

Good to see your local weather warrants breaking out the straw hat! We’re still wading through our thirteenth month of winter out here in the PNW….

Got my coffee. Love the videos. Have a great weekend Otis.

Haha. Had a brilliant African American artist friend said if I can't sell any more paintings I'm gonna become a preacher

Kenny Vaughan is so cool AND so knowledgeable! I love these videos.

Happy Saturday, Otis! I don't remember when I first heard Gillian Welch and David Rawlings... maybe it was The Revelator... probably "Everything is Free", though it could be earlier. They are on a playlist on a fairly regular rotation in my world. So good. There are a few ghost towns over in Oregon, and I've seen a few of the old stage stop towns come up for sale over the years. Wide spots in along the highway that still have some remnants of another time. Good videos all this week. I'm going to have to set aside some time to get through the Willie stories. Keep doing what you do, it is appreciated. Be good to you 🤍💛🙏🏻

Ok, about 4pm in Austin. Haven’t listened to Gillian in ages… I’m gunna tune her in right now. Thanks

Hey Otis, First time text... How about Revrend Otis! Board of Director's for the O'le Hippie's home with 2 show's per day. Who the hell can afford to go to a concert these day's??! I have a good friend who's packing right now for Merl fest. You know what that co$t$ now. l'm certain you do. Hell! I can't even pay attention any more! I stay home and listen or play along if l feel it rite. I'm in my 60's now and do not get out any more. Plus, l hate being the oldest guy in the place. But... l used to be a bouncer and door man at the local blue's bar in my little town. Ever hear of Hickory N.C.? It's 50 miles from Charlotte. Got lucky and met several pro guitarist like Lonnie Mack and John Hamond and Bob Margolin. Some killer blue'smen who've all but a few passed on. It's a shame what time will do to a guy or gal. Were all"but a breath away"even on our best day. Glad l left a comment. I been watching for a good bit. You comment on thing's of my generation without all that flashsy loud BS. Yes jr. Iess is more in most case's. I can't belive you still fly??? Must be BIG$MONEY! Just kiddin'. You do earn and deserve your's too! All the best to you and your's sir!! Hey? Would you consider intervjewing Bob Marolin? or Revrend Billy Wirtz? That would be some wild stuff. Or mabey Jimmy Thackery too. He was a monster on a teley! Keep doin' what your doin'. I really enjoy the interview's with Kenny Vaughn. I did'nt realize just how much l liked his sound till recent. He's got some mud on him... keep up the good work

I was at several of the Gillian Welch shows you mentioned at rhe Station Inn, and was also at the first headlining show Gillian and Dave did at the Ryman. I have seen them dozens of times and it is always magical. They need to hit rhe road again, I'm getting withdrawal symptoms.

Otis, I have became a big fan of your interview’s and Saturday morning commentary. I love the fact you do what you love. I know y’all love Austin but, it’s about as much Texas as non alcoholic beer is Shiner. Come out to the panhandle and hang out with actual Texans!

I love the idea of the cult of Gillian Dean Stanton, man. Keep Otis Weird! Much love to you from Austin.

‘their girl algorithm’ likes your beard. your great work helps, too… thanks.

Otis, my man! Beauty morning in Wanamaker,Indiana. 😎 Thanks for all you do.

Wow man, i'm nowhwere near Columbus but it sounds like you are gonna have a fine evening. I had to laugh cuz tonight I shall also be seein some fine Live music in Joshua Tree Cali & one of the artists is an ex-wife of Peter's from awhile ago. One Miss Victoria Williams. She's jammin with a fine lap=steel player & a piano man. Lookin forward. Always,Thanks for your storytellin Otis.

Have you interviewed David or Gillian Otis ? I can't recall hearing any but that would be so cool if they'd sit down with you. Love Gillian and David Rawlings, with Giliian or with DR Machine ✌️🇨🇦

Peter Case is THE MAN. hope he plays Horse & Crow for you!

Keep Punch’n Otis!!! Yep, I think Kenny may be my Favorite.

good morning.thank you again

Another great Saturday morning! Thank you again!

Harry Dean Stantonville!!! Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's another whole town right there in Indiana that is for sale, trying to recall the name. Natalies.. GREAT Pizza. I'm about an hour west of there, but have a gig of my own.

Always appreciate your familiarity with UK indie music names. The big take away from punk was the proliferation of independent record labels, delivering a great alternative to the mainstream. Helping to run a second hand record shop (mid 80s to early 90s), I used to make regular visits to a distributor of various indie labels, especially for reggae and dub. Sometime in 87, after picking up the usual assortment I notice TVZ's "Through My Window", no idea who or what, but buy half dozen vinyls and one CD, on the strength of the cover alone. Next day in the shop I get round to putting the CD on. Before the CD has finished I've gone through the same routine six times - "Who's that you're playing? Isn't he in Springsteen's band/Lynn Skyn? How much? Gissit!" Sold the CD later in the day. Week later back to the warehouse for a restock, but the shelf's bare. When I ask if they intend a restock there's a tale of woe as another distributor had picked up the label, AFTER they had got TVZ to the UK to promote the album. Used to the antics of indie and punk bands during promo tours was apparently no training to dealing with TVZ touring small venues in England! Good on you for talking up Billy Bragg, like you he's genuine.

Land o' Lakes,wi..........you have become,,,,,you!!!.....great to see,,,,,you tell a great story,,,never sugar coating things,,,,it's all about the story........and it's delivery...........😯............,,,,,,tnx,,,,,peace out,,,,,pat &family.........,,,,P.S.,,,sure liked your- what was your loudest concert vid !!!!!!..........so cool to coment,,,,and read comments from viewers...!

I'm not too far from Austin. You made the right choice. It was a great place to spend some time 20-30 years ago, but it's living on myth now. It has horrible big city issues now. The original charm is now only in myth and legend. Oh, and I really enjoy hearing the birds in the background. Make me wish I were there with my camera and binoculars.

I totally enjoyed the story, I wonder how the town would have turned out for you? Harry Dean Staunton was one cool dude, he was in every movie I ever loved or remember

You are a very good source and have been even before your KZfaq channel, thank you Otis 👍

You're well loved, Otis. Keep up the awesome content.

Worship Harry Dean Stanton? Sign me up!

To get the 'full' Ryman experience you need to sit under the balcony and have a spilled drink drip through the ceiling on you. That was many years ago,...hopefully, they don't allow drinks inside anymore.

You gotta good thing going!

The way I know Kenny Vaughun is a great hang is his laugh. I love his laugh. Like a teenage boy. Lesson: stay silly. Forever young.

I think it was late 80s early 90s staying with a friend in. a apt on the back side of Belmont college he had a home studio and was working on his 1st album I played bass on a couple tracks. His girlfriend worked at the sun studio office there but she got us in to go in the Ryman, I swear I could feel the mojo of it, I'm so glad it has survived.

Love the show and love all you're guests, you let them talk and don't step on them and love to hear you that big belly laugh you have during the show , it makes me know you are loving the stories of all you're interviews. OTIS you are the best enjoy the channel and share it with all my friends and family.

"They're going to tear down the Grand Ole Opry"... John Hartford

I always wanted to find a big old building where I could put 30-50 small 2 room apartments around the outside walls of it. Then have a big common area, practice rooms, maybe a small studio, and a small stage/venue with maybe 150ish seats. All for guitar players struggling to improve and advance their careers. I would charge just enough to cover expenses and feed everybody. LOL I still look when I see a warehouse or something for sale. I'm getting kind of old to start that now, but I think it could be a real cool place. Maybe for retired guitar players too! LOL Peace -gary

May you ALWAYS be in MY search results, Otis! ✌❤

I would love to come visit with you tonight but I’m no where close to Columbus, enjoy the show!

Otis your audience trusts that you don't have an agenda and we love your videos. Not naming them but they do have an agenda. Keep doing you brother. Love Kenny Vaughan. See if Kenny can get you interviews with Marty Stuart and Chris Scruggs. They bot have a passion for music history like you do.

I'd join the cult! 😅 great stuff, Otis!

Ada Louise Huxable was a legendary architecture critic.

That is. Cool. Congrats

Big Keith fan here - GOOD JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You underestimate yourself..... and yes, been to the Ryman. Saw the Mavericks & JD McPherson last December. Phenomenal : D

With the way the world is today and what it is evolving into tomorrow with "AI" replacing Encyclopedia Britannica and even Google... videos like yours are going to be a great resource. You are not only making entertaining content but you are also interviewing people who have made and will continue to make music history.

I also saw Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings at the Ryman, yes it was great!

That's why Marty calls him "cousin Kenny"😊

Enjoy the channel and watch regularly (just ordered a cool looking T-shirt, too...). Anyway, total long shot and hopefully not out of line, but if you are ever around Austin, TX and have any way to hook up with Mike Barfield and/or Johnny Moeller, that would be some great content. The Tyrant of Texas Funk (Barfield) seems like he'd be right up your alley and those guys, along with a tight rhythm section, put on a fantastic show. I'm in FL and have no other connection to them other than I was lucky enough to catch them at C-Boy's when I was in Austin a couple of months ago. Followed up by reading a bit on them when I got home. Lifers...probably a treasure trove of cool stories. Anyway, all the best...enjoy the weekend.

oh btw i commented on the new marty stuart and superlatives funky frsh trippy video with kenny and sorry ole whats his name excitedly im here partyly cuz otis gibbs brought me here and they liked that comment....not quite the same as sharing the Otis love live at a concert but hey tis the bets i can do yall ! thanks brother Otis and Kenny and everyone - SJOCR

The latest is the newest for the day . Today is a different newest !

For real for sure Otis.

Hey Otis, I'm with you on the Church of The Blessed Gillian. Sign me up.

To think that you almost bought your own Texas town and could have become a newer version of Hondo Crouch. That would have been very cool but I completely understand why you didn't.

Thanks

Keep Posting Otis - just tune out the haters. I feel sorry for them...they have to live their WHOLE LIFE with them! 🤣 I don't know if you can play a lick but I'd play with you anytime just for the hang! 😎

I caught Peter Case w a friend a week or so ago at Jammin' Java...ironically Peter the door for me as i limped in looking back at what just happened.

take it brother. you make great videos.

I love Gillian but a Harry Dean statue would be amazing.. and the idea of having a a Boss Hogg situation is very appealing to me. I've always wanted to be a villain...

this is a good part of the internet

The next generation of cosmic cowboys.

I’ve toured the Ryman but haven’t seen a show there yet. It’s on my bucket list. I saw the Dave Rawlings Machine (with Gillian) when they came through the DC area. Great show, made me cry. I wonder if you could catch an interview with either of them. Thanks for what you do, Otis!

I lived in Austin back in the day I really miss it. It was wonderful with all the bands all my musician friends now it’s just an overrun bullshit ass Los Angeles. Funny thing is one night I was at the Continental club and Harry Dean Stanton was there drunk as hell I got his autograph Junior Brown was playing that night. He used to play there every Sunday.

@Otis it’s very weird that’s why it’s so funny that you would want to do it. But also very intriguing I would come and hang. Sorta the slab city of the east.

Doggone it, I think I missed Peter Case. He played World Cafe Live. Saw the Black Opry Revue there recently. Outstanding.

Kenny Vaughn and Tom Bukovac are my two favorite gitpickers...BOTH have appeared on your channel ✌️

I love overcast...its like God says chill out man and today we need many overcast days in this whack world...Keef the man had that laugh that said screw you to the man! Hey more Waylon,,, we need the hoss to let these kids learn how to cowboy up not nerd out.

SHIT!! I would have 101% went on a spur of the moment road trip to Otisville Texas to see some of your "guest/friends/frigging music geniuses play.

Peter is the best!!!