So good to see these folks still playing I had a 2017 video in my favourites from when I first found them on You Tube.

What Mr. vivatone66 did cannot ever be duplicated.... What a great thing he did and I feel so sad that he has gone on to meet Our Maker.... Bless you my friend....

Wake up bluegrass this morning 6.00, you make my day thank. you from Sweden.

@vivatones66

5 жыл бұрын

Bengt Johansson Good morning Bengt, I am happy we could add to some pleasure to your day. Hope you have a good one. Thank you for watching my video.

Hello my friends. This is vivatones66. I would just like to thank everyone for continuing to enjoy our videos and to let you know the jams are continuing now. I doubt I will get out anymore, but it has been the high point of my life to be a part of this jam and these videos. Thank you for being a part of my life.

@masterjet90

4 жыл бұрын

i listen all the time... best on the internet... thanks so much

@vivatones66

4 жыл бұрын

masterjet90🎻Hello my old friend, masterjet90, thank you so much for taking the time for your kind words. I’m not able to attend the jams anymore, but I love to read your comments and enjoy looking at the videos too. Long live this wonderful music.

@AimForTheBushes908

2 жыл бұрын

@@vivatones66 I listen also. Love these videos you have put together for us. The one time I made the drive out there unfortunately no one showed up. But thst was a few years ago. Still great stuff and thank you again.

@vivatones66

2 жыл бұрын

@@AimForTheBushes908 I am truly sorry we let you down. I don’t know what happened, but the only reason for canceling a Friday night Jam is the threat of bad weather since a number of pickers drive long distances and monitor the reports. Sometimes the pickers will call one of the local regulars to see if the storm has blown over. Although I haven’t been able to attend due to my health, I talk to one of the co-founders every week for an update. He says they’ve had to cancel a couple of times due to rain. I hope you’ll try again and I’d like to give you a number to call ahead: Gerald Creed, 1 (407) 234-2275 Thanks so much!! Vivatones66

My friend Roy, and others. My future is in good hands. The Jam continues as strong as ever. If I cannot be there in body I will be there in spirit. This music and the pickers who have shared it with me for so many years have given meaning to my life. But more than anything, I wanted to make sure you were pleased. Thank you for watching our videos.

@Ixteder

4 жыл бұрын

It makes me really sad to hear that you cannot participate in these great jams any longer.You should know that your videos made my life and that of most of your fans brighter. We will always remember you. And all of us will miss you! All the best to you, Vivatones66! You are a legend - and always will be!

@vivatones66

4 жыл бұрын

Ixteder You have shaped the last 20 years of my life. I thank you and all of the wonderful people who have allowed me to share their passion and make these videos.

I just love your vidios ,nothing like this in the uk. thanks, keep well.

@vivatones66

5 жыл бұрын

M Richardson Greetings M Richardson, I’m so happy you like to watch the pickers who stop by for a little fellowship and fun each week. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. I have found bluegrass jams in the UK in various places by using Google, but not necessarily in parking lots. You might want to try a search. Good luck.

Bluegrass Monkees. Got to love it. Another great jam. Thank you.

@vivatones66

5 жыл бұрын

Edward Petty Mr. Petty, it’s our pleasure to bring you a half hour of surprise and bluegrass delight.

Thank you so much for all that you do in posting these videos! I can’t thank you enough!

@vivatones66

5 жыл бұрын

Morris Chesser It’s definitely my pleasure Morris, and I would like to give credit to the good people who participate in the jam as pickers from all around the area. You and they are the reason I do these videos. I love to hear from you. Thanks so much for your comments.

HI Vivatones66 Well my friend where do these guys come from this jam just gets better and better, I liked the little injection of the monkey's song I'm a believer it just shows how versatile these players can be, I have played this four times in a row thank you for posting. I hope you are well speak soon God bless.

@vivatones66

5 жыл бұрын

Dave Mcclenaghan Thanks Dave. I thought the pop song with the choreography was a definite fun addition. It was a great surprise for everyone in the parking lot for sure. I don’t know where Dr. Gallo, came up with these nice ladies from Brazil. Stay well, and keep watching.

Came across these guys last night - Heart warming and very entertaining!

@vivatones66

4 жыл бұрын

Hello David, thank you for watching the video. Glad you enjoyed it and hope you will watch others. Vivatones66

Thanks so much, vivatones66.

@vivatones66

5 жыл бұрын

jj cenece On behalf of the gracious pickers, you are very welcome.

Live in the Uk. Great to see another wonderful video. Thanks for sharing.

@vivatones66

5 жыл бұрын

Mart C Greetings Mart C. and welcome to the jam. It’s really nice of you to take the time to leave a comment.

I am so glad to see a new video from you, my friend! It made my night.

@vivatones66

5 жыл бұрын

77Wallflower Greetings, 77Wallflower. I hope you enjoyed the video, and appreciate your kind comment.

@77Wallflower

5 жыл бұрын

I did enjoy it! I am the girl who made the Florida Frontiers segment about the Ocoee Bluegrass Jam way back in 2015. I am so glad it is still going on and also very happy that you are back. :)

@vivatones66

5 жыл бұрын

77Wallflower Well, hello my friend. Indeed, it has been a while. Before I made videos I made CDs, and I gave several hundred CDs to the University of Central Florida. I never heard what they did with them. Hope they were helpful to someone. Having medical issues again unfortunately. Maybe permanent this time. Awfully good to hear from you. As you know this was my real passion and wants to be my legacy. I hope they don’t take it down when I’m no longer here to continue. Hope you continue to do well.

@vivatones66

5 жыл бұрын

77Wallflower by the way, that was a wonderful segment on Florida Frontiers.I listened to it many times

@kasseyr1

4 жыл бұрын

vivatones66 ...sorry to hear your ‘issues’ might not be going away...thinking of you and all the enjoyment you have given us and many more around the world. Do trust you make an improvement and can keep your passion trucking along..we do so love the ‘Pickers’...and the great Bluegrass....take care our friend....

Hey my friend what a colossal return, as usual a brilliant video it may be spontaneous but none the less it is brilliant and its great to see you back in business with a bang well done I must say, my thanks to you and everyone who joined in please pass on my regards to all, and you take care Vivatones66 from your friend Jeff in the UK

@vivatones66

5 жыл бұрын

jeff bird Thank you Jeff. I don’t know how long I will be back. Sure miss my friends in the parking lot and online. We got rained out tonight, but may be able to salvage several songs before the bottom dropped out.

@jeffbird9846

5 жыл бұрын

I have no doubt it will be worth the wait my friend you take care of yourself

Very sorry to hear you can’t attend the jams and video them for all our enjoyment....have appreciated them so much from here in New Zealand...but we can still watch the ones that have been recorded over the years...hope this finds you fairing not too bad...kind regards

@vivatones66

3 жыл бұрын

Roy, it doesn’t appear I will ever be leaving my earthly home again until the Lord calls me home. It’s comments like yours that make everything worth all the effort. Thank you ever so much.

@kasseyr1

3 жыл бұрын

@@vivatones66 ....I trust you are being well looked after and have loved ones around you....we were supposed to be over your way earlier last year...but COVID got in the way.....so planning on next year now have friends to stay with in Orlando and do roadie for about 2-3 months....take care my friend... kind regards

@vivatones66

3 жыл бұрын

@@kasseyr1 Have a safe and enjoyable trip, Roy.

@jimjackson7878

3 жыл бұрын

@@vivatones66 We can't even begin to find the words to tell you how much we appreciate what you have done, and the joy you have brought to so many people all over the world who have been able to see your videos. We send you our love from out here in Salt Lake City Utah in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains.

@vivatones66

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimjackson7878 Jim, this site was to be our contribution to this wonderful music. I’m sorry I couldn’t continue making new videos, but heartfelt comments like yours make all the years worthwhile. Thanks from me and on behalf of all the pickers.

Absolutely brilliant :) I love a lot

@vivatones66

5 жыл бұрын

Darren Burch - Travelling Turkey Greetings, Darren-I am honored that you have taken the time to view my video. I enjoy your many beautiful journeys.

This is awesome, absolutely love it guys all the way from England 👍

@vivatones66

4 жыл бұрын

Craig Stone 🎻 hi Craig, thanks for taking the time to watch our video. Glad you enjoyed it. I hope you stick around to look at some of the others.

@craigstone2736

4 жыл бұрын

@@vivatones66 thanks i will 👍 Love the sound of Bluegrass, keep it going 🎶🎻🎸

great episode,keep it coming.

@vivatones66

5 жыл бұрын

Richard Macdougall We’ll give it our best for you, Richard. Thank you so much for taking your time to comment.

I have scanned youtube for a long time and this Jam and your work is the best...

@vivatones66

4 жыл бұрын

masterjet90 thank you my friend of many years. I’m so glad you enjoy our videos and hope you continue for a long time.

@masterjet90

4 жыл бұрын

@@vivatones66 so you have given up the taping of the jam?.. I always looked forward to seeing a new one posted. I will sure miss it. Again great job

@vivatones66

4 жыл бұрын

masterjet90 I am totally disabled now, unable to get out. So sorry I cannot produce any more videos. It breaks my heart. I hope from time to time you may enjoy the ones that are here. I appreciate your kind hearted more than you know.

Hello Viv. It's Cheryl here (formerly grizzlyten). So glad to see you've posted some more videos. Your channel is one of the best on KZread, by far. I'm so sorry you may be able to participate in the jams anymore, but I'll keep sending warm thoughts your way and hoping for improvements in your health. I'm not on here too much these days - have a full time job, am a relatively new homeowner, and also have my elderly mother living with me now. Anyway, you have left a wonderful archive of bluegrass music here for people to enjoy. Really enjoyed this one, thank you. You take care, now. I'll be stopping by again soon.

@vivatones66

4 жыл бұрын

A crowd of one 🎻 hello dear friend Cheryl. I am so grateful I have had this time with you and everyone. I can’t lift the camera anymore. The last 28 years has been a privilege.

What a happy day! You are back safe and sound, Vivatones66!? Missed you a lot. Daniel from Bavaria, German

@vivatones66

5 жыл бұрын

Ixteder Daniel, it’s great to hear from you. I can’t thank you, my friends online and at the parking lot for all the encouragement for the past year.

😉👍. Don’t not gets better. 😊

@vivatones66

5 жыл бұрын

Jerry Knighten Jerry, thank you for taking the time to give us your positive comments. We appreciate you very much.

hope all is well and thanks for providing such great music be well my friend

@vivatones66

5 жыл бұрын

paul taylor Paul, it’s always nice to read your comments. I am so glad you are with us.

Prosím,kdo je nový kytarista.Díky.

@vivatones66

5 жыл бұрын

Vratislav Hrubý Thank you for your kind comment.

Is this still happening during Covid?

@davidkravitz1522

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, saw them last night.

@vivatones66

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, Dave. Thank you for asking.

sorry to hear your disabled but is there any one else that can record for you i miss the weekly videos also you could use a 360 camera on a tripod and you wouldnt have to hold a camera

@vivatones66

4 жыл бұрын

stoner times I am sorry. I cannot help you. I am totally incapacitated and bedbound. Very sorry I cannot attend the Jams after 20+ years.

@vivatones66

4 жыл бұрын

stoner times there was much more to your enjoyment of these videos then just holding a camera. I wish I could do it for you indefinitely. But it is not to be.

i'm tryin to jam, when y'all gettin together? I'm brang the milo's

@vivatones66

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Scuffed Frank. Thanks for watching. Come join the Jam on Friday evenings starting at 6:30, weather permitting. Check out the video description for more details.