I was at that concert that night at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Kenny and the band were awesome.. and so was his opening act, Samantha Fish. Great night of great music.
He just played the Ryman again tonight (2/24/24) with Samatha Fish and Jesse Dayton as the opening act. It was an incredible show. I wish I could’ve been at 2024 show too.
Great episode! From being unable to afford a (then reasonably priced!) vintage Strat to owning multiple Dumbles. Yet still being humble, appreciative of the journey he's been on and into the gear like all of us. Love it. Well earned KWS, well earned mate!
I saw this guy live for the first time yesterday. I knew he was good but I had no idea what I was in for. Recordings do not do this man justice. He has to be heard live to be fully appreciated. He is a most extraordinary talent, and I cannot say enough good things about him.
I remember seeing Kenny play when he was just a boy. He has been making magic ever since he picked up the guitar ! Keep playin and looking forward to the next album !
Kenny is such an awesome kat. A couple weeks after the May 2013 tornado in Moore Oklahoma, Kenny was doing a show in Moore, and turned it into a benefit show with his band (including Chris Layton on the drums), Brad Whitford, Robert Randolph, Keb Mo, and Trampled Under Foot. Kenny and his band were on stage for over four hours that night playing with all of those great players. They had t-shirts made and also put some autographed items, including a guitar, up for auction at the show...all proceeds went to the food bank to aid the victims of the tornado. This was for a town that none of them had a connection to; just merely out of the goodness of their own hearts. Keb Mo titled his 2019 record "Oklahoma" after being inspired by that show he participated in. I will never forget the generosity and the humanity that Kenny's band, Brad, Robert, Keb, and the members of Trampled Under Foot displayed that night.
HE IS SUCH A MONSTER player and down to earth player...i love the "all i need is just one" attitude...where as I want 1000 of them and cant play for crap...
I remember the first RR with Kenny and it was INTENSE. Kenny just oozes love for his craft and everything that contributed to his mojo. It is so apparent. I actually put off listening to this new RR until I was "ready" to absorb the experience of Kenny. Wow I'm glad I waited and im so appreciative to PG and TB for just delivering another amazing experience of one of the best players on God's good earth. Sincere thanks to KWS for his open book excitement to share his approach to the instrument we all love 💕. You sound amazing Kenny and are so on fire you are an inspiration to us all . Can't wait for the next KWS RR. Live long and prosper sir! Wanted to add... As far as length of RR shpws, I'm a total nerd and wouldn't care if the artist wanted to talk about any aspect of his rig and how he makes music. It is an honor to listen to the people I admire speak openly about their process and equipment. Even if you did a part 1 and part 2 . If the artist is not rushed I am amazed at how much I get out of it regardless of I use some ideas or just get inspired to play more myself. Thank you again PG and RR team.
Love these moments. The guys are confident and talk with passion, it balances so much all the bad behaviors of pseudo-stars everywhere. Thank you for that.
I love KWS playing, I have seen him 3 times, but he is STONED in this interview, it is kinda funny to see him a little closed eyed and wobbly standing.
I wouldn’t ever guess he couldnt afford a Vintage guitar in his youth. In MY 20’s I lived a few miles up Sunset from that GC. That story of his dad & lawyer splitting the price is really cool. He always seems like a Humble guy.
FINALLY! I asked about this right after his first concert here in his hometown, Shreveport, LA last year! John jumped in and said yall had something in the works. 1 thing is that Kenny absolutely LOVES talking about gear lol. Loves it. 🤣 THANK YOU!
strat heaven!!!!!! got my first Player today....... w/ ebony neck!!!!!! what a history this guitar has..... KWS is like a StratoCaster Preacher..... the Church of Leo......
Another Great video, I remember the first one of these with Kenny. I love the story about Dumble and the creation of the amps. He will surely be missed, but his legacy lives through stories and artist like Kenny.
Part of the story about Dumble that’s cool is that he builds personalized amps. That’s also a negative, because once that person passes on that amp is now ownerless. It’s also brings into question why anyone would want one second hand… it’s not made for you. I mean, I get it, it’s a piece of gear made by the best amp builder probably ever. I don’t know, hopefully this makes sense.
What a great guy! He exudes music just speaking. I recently caught his show in Atlanta. He has such control of his tones. He played an opening number, and extracted more than a few different tones, and I told the wife, he must have someone doing his switches, but low and behold, I was wrong. He was wringing it out with his hands. A guitar God, as my wife said!
The horn & woofer spinning in that Leslie is one of the best parts of the interview... I saw him many times live in Nashville back in the day. KWS rocks!
Heard these guitars and amps sing last night. Saw him 2 times 25 years ago in a small ballroom. Casino theater last night. WOW !! Scored a limited edition autographed Vinyl too !! His new signature strat is starting to wear just like the rest !!
Funny, I was thinking that. But I think John's a good interviewer because he knows when to let his interviewee just roll. His Neil Giraldo rig rundown is a classic because Neil spent most of it telling amusing anecdotes about his career and barely mentioned his gear! 😁
Much respect for KWS. I swear he sounds just like one of the guys you’ve run with all your life. Just a salt of the earth good dude & would fit right in with your pack at anytime, anywhere. 👍
Great interview. I think at 14:02 he is referring to a show at the Showbox in Seattle. It was excellent and very loud. Show featured Audley Freed and Vernon Reid. Very good memories from that concert.
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Kenny seems like such a great person. I love that he does these and is so open.
I was at that concert that night at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Kenny and the band were awesome.. and so was his opening act, Samantha Fish. Great night of great music.
she is great and I would've loved to have seen that show
Wow great wish I was you brother!
He just played the Ryman again tonight (2/24/24) with Samatha Fish and Jesse Dayton as the opening act. It was an incredible show. I wish I could’ve been at 2024 show too.
Samantha Fish with Kenny Wayne Shepard, oh man that concert must have blown the top off
Great episode! From being unable to afford a (then reasonably priced!) vintage Strat to owning multiple Dumbles. Yet still being humble, appreciative of the journey he's been on and into the gear like all of us. Love it. Well earned KWS, well earned mate!
John rocking "THE JACKET!!! 🤌"
This was such a great episode. Kenny Wayne is just a wonderful musician and personality.
This young man is the quintessential gentleman. His enthusiasm is contagious. Great interview.
John is the perfect guy to do this job. Great video
I saw this guy live for the first time yesterday. I knew he was good but I had no idea what I was in for. Recordings do not do this man justice. He has to be heard live to be fully appreciated. He is a most extraordinary talent, and I cannot say enough good things about him.
I remember seeing Kenny back in the 90's when he was a kid opening up for Satch and Vai on the G3 tours, those were great shows! Awesome player!
I remember seeing Kenny play when he was just a boy. He has been making magic ever since he picked up the guitar ! Keep playin and looking forward to the next album !
Same! I watched him play at all sorts of places here in Shreveport. The Red River Revel being one of the main ones.
I saw him in Atlanta when he was 17 years old and Ledbetter Heights had just been released..... Amazing then and better now
Me too. Saw him many times in Shreveport La at Proud Mary’s. Damn I’m getting old
Saw him open for Van Halen- I think he was 17. He absolutely killed it- crowd went nuts.
@@butcho7492 yeah he’s been a badass since his pubescent years for sure. Such a humble genuine dude too
KWS is like your buddy that’s a blues master. Seems like a good dude to hang with.
Its like talking Hot Rods with a bud...
🤡
Kenny does the best interviews. Seems like a sincere dude. I’m happy for his success.
Kenny is such an awesome kat. A couple weeks after the May 2013 tornado in Moore Oklahoma, Kenny was doing a show in Moore, and turned it into a benefit show with his band (including Chris Layton on the drums), Brad Whitford, Robert Randolph, Keb Mo, and Trampled Under Foot. Kenny and his band were on stage for over four hours that night playing with all of those great players. They had t-shirts made and also put some autographed items, including a guitar, up for auction at the show...all proceeds went to the food bank to aid the victims of the tornado. This was for a town that none of them had a connection to; just merely out of the goodness of their own hearts.
Keb Mo titled his 2019 record "Oklahoma" after being inspired by that show he participated in.
I will never forget the generosity and the humanity that Kenny's band, Brad, Robert, Keb, and the members of Trampled Under Foot displayed that night.
Hey neighbor!!
HE IS SUCH A MONSTER player and down to earth player...i love the "all i need is just one" attitude...where as I want 1000 of them and cant play for crap...
Kenny Wayne passion for what he do is impressive.Thanks a lot!!!
tone or tone!!
That LP is sooo clean, almost looks like a reissue.
KWS is one of the coolest guitar players IMO. This dude is the reason i wanted to play a strat.
I remember the first RR with Kenny and it was INTENSE.
Kenny just oozes love for his craft and everything that contributed to his mojo. It is so apparent.
I actually put off listening to this new RR until I was "ready" to absorb the experience of Kenny. Wow I'm glad I waited and im so appreciative to PG and TB for just delivering another amazing experience of one of the best players on God's good earth.
Sincere thanks to KWS for his open book excitement to share his approach to the instrument we all love 💕. You sound amazing Kenny and are so on fire you are an inspiration to us all . Can't wait for the next KWS RR. Live long and prosper sir!
Wanted to add...
As far as length of RR shpws, I'm a total nerd and wouldn't care if the artist wanted to talk about any aspect of his rig and how he makes music. It is an honor to listen to the people I admire speak openly about their process and equipment. Even if you did a part 1 and part 2 .
If the artist is not rushed I am amazed at how much I get out of it regardless of I use some ideas or just get inspired to play more myself. Thank you again PG and RR team.
Love these moments. The guys are confident and talk with passion, it balances so much all the bad behaviors of pseudo-stars everywhere. Thank you for that.
"They put 10 on there cause they want you use it!" - KWS, brilliant!! I love this. Thanks for this video!
I love his passion not just for each guitar, but for the stories behind them.
Fantastic episode, Kenny has such passion for his gear and playing, just marvellous 😄
Kenny has such a passion it's great that he is willing to share with us.
I know KWS from our hometown, and very happy to see him do this with such eloquence and style. It makes me proud.
LOVE this guy to pieces. He is the real thing, and what the heck, his talent wails!
I love KWS playing, I have seen him 3 times, but he is STONED in this interview, it is kinda funny to see him a little closed eyed and wobbly standing.
Those amps are freakin' INCREDIBLE!
I saw him open for ZZ Top in the early 2000's and he was awesome!
This was my favorite rig rundown in a long time. Kenny seems like an incredibly cool person with some amazing gear.
I wouldn’t ever guess he couldnt afford a Vintage guitar in his youth. In MY 20’s I lived a few miles up Sunset from that GC. That story of his dad & lawyer splitting the price is really cool. He always seems like a Humble guy.
KWS is a wealth of information and talent.
FINALLY! I asked about this right after his first concert here in his hometown, Shreveport, LA last year! John jumped in and said yall had something in the works. 1 thing is that Kenny absolutely LOVES talking about gear lol. Loves it. 🤣
THANK YOU!
I could listen to Kenny talk guitars all day
strat heaven!!!!!! got my first Player today....... w/ ebony neck!!!!!! what a history this guitar has..... KWS is like a StratoCaster Preacher..... the Church of Leo......
Kenny Wayne seems like an old pro at Rig Rundowns. You can tell he loves what he does. Just a treat to watch this!
Another Great video, I remember the first one of these with Kenny. I love the story about Dumble and the creation of the amps. He will surely be missed, but his legacy lives through stories and artist like Kenny.
Part of the story about Dumble that’s cool is that he builds personalized amps. That’s also a negative, because once that person passes on that amp is now ownerless. It’s also brings into question why anyone would want one second hand… it’s not made for you. I mean, I get it, it’s a piece of gear made by the best amp builder probably ever. I don’t know, hopefully this makes sense.
I wanted to hear him play the dumble no band. That would be so great
I want the jacket rundown
G3 Concert at Arlene schnitzer concert hall in Portland, Oregon was the first time seeing KWS, with Joe and Steve. Ive been a fan since!
As a Fender / Strat guy... I've watched the first KWS rig rundown like a hundred times. And this is equally good...
First time i saw and heard him he was a teenager,,...crazy...cool hes still going...
KWS is such a great guy! I love that he is such a gear guy and loves to share it. Great job as always John!
Love this kid. Super enjoyable interview. Listened to the whole thing
Saw him at St Andrews Hall in Michigan when he was really taking off with Blue on Black. His shows are hammer down. Been a fan ever since.
What a great guy! He exudes music just speaking.
I recently caught his show in Atlanta.
He has such control of his tones. He played an opening number, and extracted more than a few different tones, and I told the wife, he must have someone doing his switches, but low and behold, I was wrong. He was wringing it out with his hands. A guitar God, as my wife said!
KWS is the real deal
Digging the Sonic Blue siggy strat... play on KWS!
Woa!
This guy sure talk´s alot..
He shoul'd play more..!
The horn & woofer spinning in that Leslie is one of the best parts of the interview... I saw him many times live in Nashville back in the day. KWS rocks!
some of the best strat tone ive ever heard in the intro
One of the best episodes ever.
👍👍👍
This is a guy you could sit down with and talk guitars and amps for hours. Thanks for the pointers. Love your tone.
One of the best to ever do it and one of the best live performers out there RIGHT NOW.
What a chill dude
Saw KWS last night, incredible show! Amazing player!
Heard these guitars and amps sing last night. Saw him 2 times 25 years ago in a small ballroom.
Casino theater last night. WOW !! Scored a limited edition autographed Vinyl too !!
His new signature strat is starting to wear just like the rest !!
KWS. He seems so nice and very knowledgeable about his craft. Well done!
Got his latest signature strat, I think I’ve never played a better strat out of all those i tried ! It feels vintage already:)
What an interview! John said 4 words.🤣🤣
Funny, I was thinking that. But I think John's a good interviewer because he knows when to let his interviewee just roll. His Neil Giraldo rig rundown is a classic because Neil spent most of it telling amusing anecdotes about his career and barely mentioned his gear! 😁
Love Kenny. Still has that Louisiana in him.
Kenny is so engaging and knowledgeable.
I love the Dumble stories and the sleeper BM amps. It's great that KWS had that relationship.
Wow ! Great rundown. Excellent detail. The best rig rundown I have seen.I saw Kenny on the 1st G3 tour . He was new and played great.
Great video, thanks !!!
Way cool man. KW is real cool guy and John has the coolest videos man.
What a amazing guitar sound, one of the greatest shows I've ever seen here in Brazil, not just the guitar but the whole band sounds gigantic!!!
Very very cool.. Thank you so much premier guitar and KWS. Appreciate it very much.
Kenny is such a cool dude and a great player. I really enjoyed watching this interview.
thanks for watching!
Love the Dumble stories! Love KWS!
Great episode. I've seen Kenny Wayne Shepherd & his band a couple of times and they are brilliant.
“I think my previous rundown was one of the longest, like 47 minutes”
…and makes another one of 40 🥲🥲🥲 such a nice guy!
Much respect for KWS. I swear he sounds just like one of the guys you’ve run with all your life. Just a salt of the earth good dude & would fit right in with your pack at anytime, anywhere. 👍
Really enjoyed this one. Kenny is fun to listen to.
What a cool dude. Kenny's pretty cool, too:-)
This was bloody awesome, KWS is brilliant
Going to see him June 21st. Stoked
KWS is my favorite guitarist.
Great interview. I think at 14:02 he is referring to a show at the Showbox in Seattle. It was excellent and very loud. Show featured Audley Freed and Vernon Reid. Very good memories from that concert.
Love Kenny Wayne Shepherd Rock On😎💯🤘🔥
Awesome person.
Great one, Kenny is so genuine dude
Hey Mr Bollinger, you are looking very fit and healthy, look like you’ve lost some weight, oh, and nice jacket.
Still regret not seeing him live a couple years back just down the road, will have to make up for it soon!
Kenny seems like a really nice down to earth guy.
Awesomeness. You were killer in Tulsa for first time seeing you
Definitely wanna see you more often
he's a cool dude. this was rad.
Loved hearing all this ,very interesting, fantastic.
Kenny and John are two of the most down to earth and nicest guys in rock guitar! I could watch this all day! 🤘🤘
Very enjoyable and informative installment of the Tight Pants - Loose Jacket Show.
Incredible musician. His merch person is a friend of mine. Saw him in Connecticut in 2022 and Charleston, SC in 2023.
The OG of modern blues!
Great interview
Rock.On and On.
That talk about the late Alexander Dumble was gold.
heck yea for fenders! kws rules
I find it a struggle to decide whether to concentrate on the artist or Bollinger. His mannerisms are intriguing
Awesome
John could barely get a word in edgewise! What a great storyteller, love to hear all the details about his gear.
I kept hoping we could hear the sounds of each component. That would have been very cool. But thanks for the tour. Great rig.