Hi guys I'm the piano player in this. To answer some questions from below: No we aren't all together anymore but all still friends. Cody the drummer is on the road with Jamey Johnson, Mikey the bass player last I heard was in Florida with Disney running bands for them but I'm unsure now where he went, I gig part time in pickup gigs.... mostly as a guitar player,...I was always the worst one in the band and I enjoyed the years we all worked together. John is literally one of the best in the world and a super dude. He's definitely one of my heros and I'm proud to have worked for him.Thanks for all the kind words!

@juliacarbonell3632

3 ай бұрын

Super merci pour c est info

@batmandeltaforce

Ай бұрын

Ain't NOTHIN' slack about your playin' man:)

@jerrysolonsmith8471

Ай бұрын

​@@batmandeltaforcethank you!

@ADK_MSE

11 күн бұрын

Worst in the band. Stop that man. Its all good

I've known of Johnny for around 10 years. I've known all along what an incredible player he is but after watching this, he's just gone up another notch in my book. Incredibly clean, precise picking technique and on top of that, fantastic phrasing. This is a perfect guitar clinic. Almost every technique any guitarist has ever done, done flawlessly. The whole band is amazing. I'm so blown away that I'm rambling.

@Docsjeff

Жыл бұрын

Yes,It's Mind-Blowing!!!

@toddwilliams4442

Күн бұрын

Johnny two days drive past next level, as always. He is the most flawless technical player of ANY style I believe I've ever personally witnessed. That being said, this band is precision dialed. That bass player is a bad man. Drummer is as well.

Wow! Back in '07-08' I flew to Nashville from California with a bud. He wanted to talk to some people "in the business". I was driving a cab and didn't know much about it. But when he asked if I wanted to go. I said heck yes! The first night we were picked up at the airport and taken to "the studio". I was astonished to see a home made into a full blown studio. It was amazing. There I met a man named Johnny. He was a large fellow with a sincere smile. I had no idea who he was. It was near dinner time. Johnny said they were going out for barbecue and would we like to come along. We accepted his gracious offer and found ourselves at what I thought was a most unique place. I don't recall the name. But they served up some smoked barbecue that is still the best I've ever had! We have it all wrong in California! They had a full stage and a band was playing that night. We talked a bit over brews and ordered our food. These were seriously down home people and I felt very welcome there. I was happy to be there relaxing and was enjoying talking to Johnny, his wife, and friends. Our food arrives and it's a spread fit for a king. That was when the band stopped and a guy went up on stage and got the mic. He announces that Johnny something or other is there and maybe we can "get him to come up and play some?" The house cheers! And the guy sitting across from me gets this big smile on his face. Then he gets up, walks up to the stage, and picks up a guitar! I'll never forget that night. How could I? I witnessed a master at work playing guitar like he invented it! Later I told Johnny I felt like smashing my guitar when I got home, hehe. I was feeling pretty humble at the moment, hehe. I'd never be as good as he is, not even close, ever. He asked me if playing made me happy. I said yes. He smiled and said, "That's all that matters. If it makes you happy. Then keep playing." So I still do, hehe :-) I smile when I think of Nashville now. Thank you for your gracious hospitality Johnny. Respect to you from Huntington Beach!

@Scratch_Monsters_Golf

7 жыл бұрын

Random American Great story. Never heard anyone with anything bad to say about Johnny. He's one of the good guys.

@Scratch_Monsters_Golf

7 жыл бұрын

Random American Great story. Never heard anyone with anything bad to say about Johnny. He's one of the good guys.

@randomamerican471

7 жыл бұрын

John O'Mary "He's one of the good guys." You said it brother! Your comment caught me ranting about Comey just doing his job, hehe. But now I'm smiling and thinking about listening to some of Johnny's guitar. Peace

@killablooz

7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant story. He seems like a humble man with 'off the charts' talent. Makes me admire him all the more.

@zapantalambda

4 жыл бұрын

very nice story. thanks for sharing.

I got to see this performance live, and Johnny absolutely blew the doors down… I was in the front row with a bunch of guitar nerds and all of our jaws were on the floor the entire time. Damn that boy can play!

@hummarstraful

Жыл бұрын

cool!

It's gratifying to see that Johnny has lost a lot of weight since this performance. I hope he's healthy and will be with us for many decades to come.

Johnny is an elite player. Impeccable timing, smooth phrasing, and endless technical licks.

@seal010101

7 жыл бұрын

I agree. Young players could learn a lot by observing his left hand technique. Look where he keeps his thumb, kids. And look at the position of his hand and wrist. Excellent fundamentals, and great sounds that come from all of that.

@meyou-dv8ns

7 жыл бұрын

The kids can also learn that he does not use his pinky the way he should many many of the old famour rock & blues guys like page clapton beck and hendrix only used every finger but the pinky- too bad they did not learn right they could have been faster and better- not just faster but better too but i guess the bottom line is who cares? i dont do you?

@sawdust6968

6 жыл бұрын

one of the BEST!

@babalonworking6

5 жыл бұрын

pinky POWER!

@richardhincemon9423

2 жыл бұрын

@@meyou-dv8ns though he was born legally blind he started playing guitar at the age of 2!!!

Came hear to hear Johnnys" country twang .. opened and I thought I had inadvertantly opened a Stevie Vai video .. he's awesome ... would have to say he may well be the most versatile guitarist around ... covers most modern genres

Unreal playing and talent - the whole band is amazing but JH has to be the most underrated guitar player in the world

@pneptun

6 жыл бұрын

Is he underrated tho? i mean everybody who knows him seems to be pretty impressed! :-D

@mikemadden2729

6 жыл бұрын

Damn fast for someone his size!

@sugarfoo4

4 жыл бұрын

The guitar world needs a new player to pick up the mantle of being one of the greats. He has it going on! Style, time, fun, his own sound.

@8odycount

3 жыл бұрын

Jimmy thackery is also very underrated. They deserve a much bigger audience.

@Stevewatson3

2 жыл бұрын

He’s easily one of them!

Country, Chicken Pickin, Blues, Rock, Rockabilly, what isn't Johnny Hiland unbelievable at? Love Johnny, what a special soul. Freakin enjoyed this a bunch!

Johnny is flawless. And plays every style there is. Amazing

This guy can play absolutely any genre. Amazing player.

No doubt Johnny Hiland is one of the most talented guitarists in the world right now. Very few guitar players can play any style they want and be amazing at all styles.

I keep coming back to this Video, Johnny is such a gifted guitar player..~ Wish I could shake his hand one day.........🎵

im getting such a shawn lane feel from him i love itt!!!

Johnny may be the most underrated and over-looked guitarist ever. As this video demonstrates, he can literally play and weave any style of music together without breaking a sweat. His playing has always been fantastic, but his constant smile, lack of negativity, and positive attitude despite his physical limitations is inspiring. As one of his students for a few months now, my playing has improved exponentially. A true gem of a player and person!

@captainlarrywhiddenartisan4159

10 ай бұрын

He's not underrated, he's way up there one of the best and everyone knows it da

Johnny and the band were hitting on all cylinders on this show....nailing it! Awesome playing skills! Johnny is unbelievable. What a guitar talent! What a band!

@jerryporter1700

4 жыл бұрын

This guy can jam..saw him for 1st time at Dallas Guitar Show in 2007..very nice dude too..amazing skills

@eduardoprieto5267

2 жыл бұрын

@@jerryporter1700 Definitely, I was there as well, great show. But, as I recall he did not play this incredible hybrid rock n roll. He is a much rocking dude now tone and all. God bless U.S.A.

Such an amazing guitar player and human being. Respect Mr. Hiland 🍺

Johnny, arguably the best electric guitarist of all time. His technique is really flawless

This man is incredible! How have I not heard about him before today?

The most versatile guitarist I have ever seen. Amazing!!!!!!

Love the way he always adds a small "country lick' into whichever style he is playing at the time.

Johnny Hiland is one of the greatest guitar players alive. And he is a better person no doubt.

Obviously a phenomenal musical talent, I'm happy to report that Johnny is also a really nice person. I think anyone else who has had the pleasure of meeting him will agree that he has a sweet and kind personality.

Sorry, I never heard of Johnny Hiland before but I stumbled onto this video...I'm glad I did. This guy kicks a**! If Albert Lee and Steve Vai had a child, it would be Johnny Hiland.

This guy and his band is mind blowing

There's Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton , Johnny Winter and Jeff Beck and many more . And then there is Johnny Hiland who should be near the top with any guitarist out there.

@emptytombprod

2 жыл бұрын

Saw Johnny like 3 times out here and man.... all the way down to last wire he was having his brother walk him out to a chair and carry his guitar to him as he sat front stage and ripped.. RIP Johnny

@FL-BEACH-MAN

2 жыл бұрын

@@emptytombprod WTF - Did Johnny die today or something?

@richardhincemon9423

2 жыл бұрын

@@FL-BEACH-MAN though he was born legally blind he was playing guitar at the age of 2. Johnny is still alive and ripping on the guitar!🙏

@eduardoprieto5267

2 жыл бұрын

@@FL-BEACH-MAN Referring to Johnny winters. And yes at a show in Texas he played entirely sitting on a chair. RIP homie Juanito .

@howardmaryon

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget Albert Lee!

Wow is about all I can muster. Brilliant. To think he is 12 years better now blows me away.

I would love to see these guys live!

How can anybody actually not love this guy?

What an amazing player, how good would you have to be to play in his band? The band is tremendous, they are having a ball.

What a tremendous group of musicians

I DID NOT HE COULD PLAY LIKE THIS!!! I've been in awe & have been inspired to improve my Chicken 'n' Picking but this is a completely different tangent. I'm 75 & have been "playing" rock for 60 years & I still have so much to learn - Gawd bless you Johnny! 👍😍🙏 & Thanks

OMG¡ Johnny Hiland one of the best guitarist on the planet¡ And the amazing band, I really enjoyed this great musicians¡

Amazing , keep doing what your doing Johnny ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️🎸🤘🏻

Flawless! Fantastic guitar player coupled with a great, singing voice and personality, too boot! Talent! Talent! Talent!

thank you johnny.

That is how you do it!!!! Thank God for this great man.

I would love to see him play with Shawn lane and Eric Johnson.. What a beautiful dream..

Maaaaan! Johnny. I've been paying guitar for 58 years and i'm 67 now and I haven't got a glitch on you Johnny Hiland... Your awesome Johnny and i wish that i could play guitar like you m8t... :-)

Great show. Would have loved to be there, but I'm glad I get to relive shows like this through KZread.

I’m so glad I stayed in the living room my friend was watching this on the tv. We did not care for the intro. But then the darn music kicked in! He has the chops!!!! They all do! A lot of skill and excellent live players. Johnny has his own style and sound unlike most out there right now. Loving it here in the burbs of Detroit!

Never seen two hands more meant for playing the guitar - such a relaxed natural flowing style...quite unreal....how come i only just found out about JH?

The bass man is.superb !!

The best country band I’ve ever heard

just stumbled across him from rig rundown - badass guitar player, v natural - great riffing

Wow!! Amazing guitar play!! Great sound!!

intro is like the start of a steve vai show/solo then 2nd song hits in to pure chickin pickin country swing. So cool

One of the best.

This man is amazing. I just can't get enough of his playing he can play anything. I never knew who he was till just recently & i'm glad i came across him cause he's awesome. I'll be watching him play for years to come now WOW😮👍

Man...that chime run in that first song!!!

Johnny always kills it!!! ❤️ That band is bad news too

I knew him as this steaming hot country guitarist. Didn't know he was such an amazing rock guitarist and improvisor as well!

@mikemadden2729

6 жыл бұрын

An ACID rock guitarist!

@analogman9697

4 жыл бұрын

Smoking jazz player as well. What he doesn't know about guitar playing is probably not worth knowing.

Eight years ago.....good to see that these days Johnny has taken control of his health and weight .....love that guy !

@jimkendrick6188

6 жыл бұрын

barkbarkbarkbarkable Definitely want Johnny to stay around, for a long time. Love him. .

@mikemadden2729

6 жыл бұрын

Good. I was worried.

@michaelluczak3019

4 жыл бұрын

Looks like he could lose 100lbs.

Really cool Johnny!!

So fun! Great showman as well as amazing virtuoso

what an intro to set wow so cool Johnny one of the top guitarist on planet and a heart to match

I'd only known Johnny as a "chickin pickin' country guitarist" (and an exceptional chicken picker!) What a surprise to discover his multi-facet playing. Even more more respect for the man!

Just discovered Jonny Hiland. He is such a badass guitar player. Love melodies. Incredible! Country Joe Satriani :D Got new fan!

I wish he would just make it look even a little like what he is playing is as hard as it is. He makes it look like childs play but what comes out of the speaker is insane.

@timhitt5934

6 жыл бұрын

That's the trick:Make the difficult look easy and the easy look difficult

@davidausterman5915

2 жыл бұрын

@@chopholtz4950 Yes, I've heard he has subtotal vision loss, but regardless of his vision, his talent is just in his organic makeup. It is just so effortless for him! When I watch him play, my mouth just hangs open and I stare at the screen motionless lol. He has a gift and this is one of my fav go-to guitar videos.

There are some terrific guitarists around. He's up there with the best.

Really top-notch playing !

johnny vanhiland haha, it always blows my mind how fluid he is .

Just stumbled up this guy testing that Reeves amp and I completely forgot the damn amp! Can't stop watching him

Impresionante como toca éste tipo...!!!💓

Very nice. Fine group. Cheers from Atlanta area.

So Damn good, hope you come to Europe some day.(silent wish) I'll be on the first row.

WOW! What musicians :-) Can only wish they come to Stockholm on occasion :-)

Whoa!!!!👌👌👌👌JH is an excellent guy and player. ..

great stuff is an understatement

dude can do no wrong --- dang he amazing

bits of vai-isms in the beginning. JH is amazing!

@Heisenbrick

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly

I’ve met this fine man. He’s phenomenal and so incredibly talented 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Love the KB player. He looks like an army guy!

Johnny, great sound and groove

awesome love your music and you can play that quitar like is a toy well done my friend

the best current guitarist in the world today

The whole band is smokin!

@themopar426

7 жыл бұрын

srv and double trouble?????

How? Just how can one man play so many styles so perfectly? He barely breaks a sweat.

Pedazo de guitarrista y cantante recién descubierto, bien, genial.

1 of BEST PLAYERS OF ALL TIME,and just love how he does VAI at the beginning.JOHNNY RULES.

@chrissatterfield3178

4 жыл бұрын

I heard that too. Love it!

Super talented gents!

Solid state Fender Metalhead amps......what a trip. They sound good!!!

Man I had no idea he played this style of music. I though he was a straight up country player.

the way he plays his guitar.... you may think it's so easy when you watch him - don't get fooled.

@adriangroeneveld9341

4 жыл бұрын

Effortlessness is the signature of every master of a craft. A pleasure to watch and listen to.

How could you not like this?

@mikemadden2729

6 жыл бұрын

By being a Crapenters fan. (If you remember them.)

I think Johnny Hilland Is a very fine vocalist and of course a great great Musican!!!!!

Johnny you are killer!!

GOAT MODE ACTIVATE

I'm surely not the only one who thinks that Johnny Hiland and Eric Johnson together would be unholy good.

@sarafrandsen1625

6 жыл бұрын

I think that totally would make sense!

@samuelmori3026

6 жыл бұрын

Peter D I can hear why indeed

@GreenDistantStar

6 жыл бұрын

Greg Koch and Johnny, OMG what would *that* be like?

@sarafrandsen1625

6 жыл бұрын

Freakin' awesome - that's what it would be like!

@sawdust6968

6 жыл бұрын

they WOULD BE HOLY SHIT!!!!!GOOD!!!

Well that intro was unexpected. I've seen and heard him play rock like this before, but not right out of the gate.

Shawn Lane is the only other player besides Johnny that I have ever seen that seemed to have an absolute command of the fretboard! effortless! Amazing!

@fernandomoreno7753

7 жыл бұрын

Mr. Man I'd say guthrie govan and bumblefoot are two other players I've seen who are in the same league.

@joebagadonuts-j4y

6 жыл бұрын

jason becker for sure as well

@mikemadden2729

6 жыл бұрын

the Hellecasters.

This guy is best guitarist on the planet!!

What a player man...!🤘

One of, If not; The greatest player of our time

Johnny.... you rock. I'd love to have some of those chops but my ADHD brain can't keep up.

Johnny plays BRILLIANTLY !! 😨

OMG- HE IS THE REAL DEAL-- GREAT BAND ALSO.

Genious!!! (y)

Johnny go on tour!! Big time. Tapping is such a step down for him.

Amazing!

@douglasbarroso5296

5 жыл бұрын

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