Todd Snider, John Prine and Doug Sahm
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- I talk about the tour I just did with Todd Snider and share some thoughts on John Prine and Doug Sahm.
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I was watching your video about Todd Snider, and during the part where you were disremembering towns and diner names, you mentioned something about road experiences and memory and whatnot.
I wondered-do you keep a journal? I almost always do when I travel, to be sure and remember what details I can about experiences good and bad and middling. Those long drives, Otis-you have the time when you're not doing the driving. Or in the evening after you arrive and sound check, or just crammed in anytime you have a minute. Anything works, from a 3-ring binder and school ruled paper, to a fancy blank book, or a yellow tablet. Doesn't matter.
You can condense good stuff into notes for later videos, and I can all but guarantee there will be songs in there. Anyroad, just a thought.
PS-Thanks for the heads up on the Owl Diner. It looks like my kind of place.
I met Todd before I knew who he was. I was working a horrible job managing a business center at a Marriott in Portland OR. He came in to use the internet. Nice guy, super courteous. Later that evening - much to my surprise - there he was up on stage (he's local to Portland). He won me over with just that one show. Last time I saw him, he was opening for Prine. Great show. Awesome story teller/performer.
My voice sounds a bit worn out and tired. I should probably catch up on my sleep sometime soon. : )
I’m sure it was worth getting tired to spend those days with good folks having good times.
Thank you for bringing up Doug Sahm and having folks on your show , talking about Doug . He was a rare breed and like Blaze and Towns is never really given credit . If folks look up Sahms blues 50s album, it will blow you away and the blues band behind him....This guy could play everything . Thanks we love you OTIS for your show and love the stories .
@Joyce
And Sahm was a child prodigy - i think he had a steel guitar & played shows from a young age.
@@pktdbgnzwl he is like Jerry Lee , God bless him .
Doug could play anything with strings on it and everyone loved to play with him. He is missed so much.
I have known of Todd Snider since his '94 album and that he still performing is milestone and worthy of praise. 👍
Todd is a national treasure! Otis: You are a perfect person to open for him. Both of you are true troubadours as you note of Todd.
Saw you and Todd in Grand Rapids Saturday night. What a great evening! Loved your set and the stories. Really appreciate you. John Prine is from same county in Kentucky as my Dad’s family. I am not cut from the cloth as you and Todd but really appreciate your art and really appreciate your poetry and commentary. You both make us think and take notice. Keep it up with your UA-cam stories. Loved your conversations with Kenny Vaughn. This led me to Lucinda Williams. Thank you Otis…much love!
"Souvenirs" still breaks me down in tears, everytime 🥺
Love Todd. Seen him many times and no matter how many times I hear his stories I still get a kick out of them. Got to meet him several years ago. I have been introduced to so many other artists through Todd. His Purple Building sessions during the pandemic were a bright spot for me.
I learned a long time ago that if you at least attempt to connect with your crowd wherever you might be gigging, most of them appreciate it and will be more open to listening. Todd’s story about the tackle box kills me. I still meet grown people that either don’t know John Prine or recently discovered him. I feel very lucky to have got his first album when it was new and made it a point to see him whenever he came within driving distance.
Todd's Sunday Service from the Purple Building helped my sanity when we were deep into the pandemic. He's a great singer/songwriter/storyteller. Probably a real cool hang too. Glad you guys had a good tour Otis. ✌️🇨🇦
Todd is definitely one of my “go to” guys for just turn it on and let it play! A great live show and so damn relatable.
thx for the heads up about Doug Sahm love the stuff he did.. Augie ..Freddie great stuff
I was happy to be in attendance for the show in Grand Rapids, and you were on point, Otis! Absolutely magical night!
Been a fan of Todd since 94-95? Great tunes. Saw him in Toledo in 97? Great show!!!
Chicago Farmer
I'll say it again
Chicago Farmer
Wonderful song writer, performer and story teller, wonderful sense of humor and connection.
I see Todd every chance I get. I got to meet him , hang out and party with him in Kalamazoo Michigan a hundred or so years ago.
Todd never disappoints.
✌💀👍🎸🎵🎶
Excellent! Great for Todd, long time Prine fan ! Keep doing what you're doing Todd!
Hey Otis, Welcome home. Always entertaining, always a warm hearted delivery. Good medicine, always appreciated. xxFrank.
Hey Otis-from Austin here//my good friend Dawn Johnson was line producer on Cosmic Cowboy Sahm doc. The arrogant producer f’ed distribution...Anyway I saw the premiere and its EXCELLENT!!!
Glad you’re home, safe and sound. I adore Todd Snider stories/ sounds.
Springsteen on Broadway was a good example of storytelling, too.
It’s good to get the story/ songs before too much time passes, because meanings of songs can change as they age.
I’ve always loved Greg Brown’s ability to tell a story in the middle of his songs- Canned Goods comes to mind.
Amen!
Fantastic Otis Gibbs. If a person had a mayor and council with the same character and spirit of John Prine, well you would be living in the best place on earth. Looking forward to the interview you talked about.
I've been listening to John Prine since I was 11 years old. I'm 62 now. Saw him in concert for the first time when I was in college and saw many more of his shows over the years. Saw him in concert in Charlottesville the day after Steve Goodman died - I'll never forget the stories and the emotion. He said he almost canceled because of Goodman's death, but knew that Goodman would want him to go on stage. Was going to see Todd Snider for the first time at Pappy & Harriet's this year, but I got called for jury duty and couldn't travel. Maybe next time. Love your YT channel, Otis, thank you for sharing your stories with the world.
Also, I found out about Todd Snider from watching your YT vids, Otis.
Steve Goodman’s “Looking for Trouble” has been part of my set for a long time. I bet Todd would have been great at Pappy’s. We’ve been there many times while visiting JT national park and attending some events at P&H (mostly Camper Van B and Cracker) and I even got to play there once. I was sad that it changed hands. Just not quite the same now but I guess nothing is.
Great promotion of a precious and unique artist !
There was a time if Prine came within 4 hrs of me I'd lay out of work to go see him. 1st time I saw Todd was with Prine War Memorial Auditorium Greensboro NC I forget the yr.
Saw you with Todd on the 28th. Always love his shows but you were also fantastic! ❤️
I love Todd, and love you to Otis, y’all are awesome buddy, Thanks brother
I would describe "theTodd Snider experience" as that feeling you get after spending an entire evening catching up with your dearest friend that you don't get to see often enough anymore. The laughter is genuine. There is an intimacy that comes from getting to relive a shared experience with someone, and when Todd tells a story, it doesn't just feel like you were there. That story becomes a part of you too. There's a comfort that's only found in sharing an inside joke. That's who Todd is. He is Nostalgia reincarnate. It doesn't matter if it's your first Todd show or your 50th, you'll walk away from it knowing exactly what I mean.
Disclaimer:
There's also a good chance you'll end up with a new appreciation for bananas, as well as a sudden aversion to doors. It's a fair trade.
The same week I saw you and Todd here in Eau Claire Steve Poltz was also here opening for the
Wood Brothers. Steve is also a magnificent raconteur, highly recommend him! I consider myself particularly lucky to have been able to shake your hand, and Steve’s too, in the same week! Two fantastic shows! Thank you Otis, keep documenting the interview stories, what you do matters!
Otis, Chicago Farmer does it!
Great storytelling folk singer.
Check him out! He's carrying the torch, for sure!!
Otis, I have tickets to see Todd locally this month. I was thrilled to learn when buying the tickets that opening for him is Tommy Prine. I'll see Paul Thorn for my 3rd time this Friday at the same theatre. I feel so fortunate to get to see all of these artists.
Jerry Jeff Walker was a big influence from when I went to deer camp with my dad in the Pennsylvania mountains as a kid. I wanted to see Jerry Jeff before he passed. Jason Isbell made his dissatisfaction known when the CMT awards did not acknowledge John Prine's and Jerry Jeff's passing during the COVID months.
The chance to see Todd and Tommy play on the same stage in the same night will be a gift. Life is tough. Music makes it better. These men will be a true pleasure to see perform. Having not gotten the chance to see Jerry Jeff or John Prime perform live is my loss. Seeing Todd and Tommy will feel like a chance to connect with those guys.
If I get a chance to talk to communicate with Todd, I'll tell him Otis sent me!
You do that too. As well as anyone I’ve seen since …. Todd Snider. Todd is our link to Jerry Jeff, Arlo and Woodie and Guy Clark. He’s also our generation’s Tom T. Hall. His shows are always great and you’re right Otis. He’s as funny as anyone out there.
This will go to the top as my favorite Otis Gibbs visit. Snider, Thorn, Carll and Prine - storytellers with a message. Spot on Mr. Gibbs. They all happen to be my favorites. I might add Tom Russell and Michael Reno Harrell. I do house concerts and the "storytellers with a message" go to the top of the list of those that I want to have for my audiences. I may not be able to promote any of those guys but I'm always on the lookout for those with the unique talent of telling a story - one that goes somewhere. Michael Reno Harrell will bless my little venue February 26th in Sun City Texas. I can't wait.
"If you can make someone laugh, that's the nicest thing you can do." Absolutely right!!
Love hearing Todd's many stories
I saw Todd Snider with my 25 Year Old Son at The Fitzgerald in St Paul this year. He said immediately afterwards that he’s never seen a Crowd hanging on every word like we were at that phenomenal show.
As far as Storytelling goes, I’m sure you’re familiar with Corb Lund. But if you’re not…You’re Welcome! Thanks for the great content on this channel, I really appreciate it!
First time I heard Todd was Alright Guy which Gary Allan cut and I was pretty impressed. Reading liner notes to see the songwriters is a tradition young people these days will never know.
We're not entirely gone... one of the first times I learned about Todd was from Robert Earl Keen's cover of "Train Song." (Read it in the liner notes of the CD too)
Great Tease... I hope you have the chance to visit the mystery producer! 🤠
I didn't know Todd Snider until Jamie Lin Wilson was on a tour with him. I look forward to seeing him. I'm a big fan of Jamie Lin Wilson.
Ive seen the Doug doc in the past at SXSW. It is really great. Im pretty sure its been done for a few years. Maybe they were looking for distro or funding idk, but its directed by Joe Nick Patoski. Worth checking it out, its scheduled to show again on nov 19 4:30 at AFS in Austin. Its crazy more people dont know about Doug.
You are right about Doug, he was so talented. I always loved his voice. Love the Texas Tornados
Hopefully we can see you and Todd together in Portland. I like telling a story or engaging with the crowd about the songs and or trying to make them laugh or be a part of the experience. Like it’s in a living room with friends. Hope to catch you soon playing Otis. Keep well.
Otis, great storytelling is by Roger Mcguinn. Don't miss him funyy heart warming
Dylan, Petty, Crosby, youth. Awesome. I never you tubed him, saw him live in the last year. Right up your alley.😎👍🙏
Saw Hayes Carll at the Strand Theater in York PA years ago. Told a great story involving a lion. Amazing songwriter and storyteller.
I'd love to get into Todd's tackle box ! Hehe...plus this got me into remembering The hard working Americans it runs together!
Hey Otis, I enjoy hearing this and completely agree with you. If you don't know John Craigie, to me he is in the same realm of storytelling in song and in-between with banter during shows. After many years of listening to Todd, I finally just saw him in Seattle and it was one of the greatest times I've had in years.
Another great clip Otis! Thanks. Agreed-Todd is a singular talent-I've only seen him once and have but one early CD but he's in that next gen of performers/songwriters/characters-like Hayes Carlle.
I'll look for the Doug Sahm documentary. I'd met him several times, burned one with him and saw him dozens of times. He was the first artist I saw live in a bar in Austin way back around 75. Had the West Side Horns with him and I was sold. I'd proposed putting together a Doug Sahm box set to Clifford Antone sometime after we sat together at Doug's funeral in 1999. Since Clifford also owned Antone's records then and at the time it was a viable label I started organizing a project plan around the concept. And then Clifford's big heart also gave out and I no longer pursued the idea. Glad to see some of my favorite artists are getting the docu treatment-Doug, James Booker, Blaze, Guy Clarke etc. We need one on John Prine I believe.
You are SO right!! Todd is awesome! I will be forever grateful to you for introducing me to TS 💕
Otis saw Hayes end of last month at the Bijou acoustic with Brent Cobb at the Bijou in Knoxville.
Yes.. they both talked and told stories great show!
I first heard Todd on the Bob and Tom show. I bought the early album “songs from the daily planet” (great record!) then, he was on Oh boy records and I have three more albums. Todd Snider live has great stories. Happy to be here is a good one to listen to, I like em all.
Afterthought: Bout twenty plus years ago I think I was trying to emulate Todd, John, and Steve Earle all at the same time :) I was sometimes “that guy” who would fill in for a few acoustic songs while a local band was on break (there’s a Todd Snider cover on my channel)
Folks are chiming with some good storytellers but I got to add Kinky Friedman. Saw him at Off Broadway in STL. Loved his music and books for years but to see him at a small seated show he made you feel like an old friend he needed to catch up with. Getting to talk with him before and after the show made it that much better.
I hope to see you and/or Todd if you come by my area. Best storyteller I have seen was Arlo. He had me laughing until I was crying it was so great. Glad I got to see him now that he's retired from performing.
Love Todd. I saw him play the Ark in Ann Arbor Michigan on New Years Eve. In 2003-04 ?? Music was great, stories funny as Hell...😂
Enjoying your videos. Had the pleasure of seeing Todd a couple of times and seen Prine at least a dozen times starting in the middle 70’s. A massive fan and love the fact that he was just a good human being to be around. Good you mentioned McMurtry. His songs paint vivid stories. Speaking of laughing being so enjoyable during a set I have to mention Peter Himmelman. Never laughed more in a set. Sounds like Al Bunneta to me.
Quick Prine tale - good friends of mine are all cousins to John, living here in Salt Lake City area. Many years ago, I attended an SLC show with my friends; they asked if I wanted to join them to chat with John after the show. It was so cool to observe him interacting with his extended family, asking after everyone and every little bit of info he could glean about his extended family. I wound up standing next to him at one time, and recanted that I had grown up in suburban Chicagoland. I asked him if he recalled a venue called Harry Hope’s, which was an abandoned ski chalet, and sat directly behind my house. It was a low key, but vibrant stop for many in the mid to late 1970’s. He began to tell me about him and Goodman getting lost on the way out there from the city, and how they went into a local bar to ask for directions, “ big Fella named Fran left the bar, and led us in his car to the show”. Blew my mind, as everyone in my town knew Fran, and Fran didn’t like any of them. But he must of left an impression on Prine, and vice versa.
I heard Todd via The Bob & Tom Show... many years ago. Always enjoyed his songs and humor. Haven't had the pleasure of catching him live. I understand he's a Portland local, too.
Another Portland local I like is John Craigie. Found his music a few years ago, still haven't caught him live, either.
Grew up listening to Arlo Guthrie and Pete Seeger. Got to see Arlo in concert a few times. Always a great show.
Glad you had a good tour, and that you made it home safe and sound.
Be good to you 🤍💛
Todd’s been on my bucket list for over 20 years, ever since Robert Earl Keen said he was his favorite songwriter. Unfortunately, Todd only gets within 150 miles of my vicinity between Nov & Dec… when I’m working 7 days a week. It would be grand to see y’all two together.
I've always enjoyed Steve Poltz. He puts on a good show connected with stories between songs.
Saw Todd 2 years ago when Sierra Farrell and Nate Leath opened. Great show !
Hey Otis, love hearing these stories- Levon Keith etc , cool channel man big love from Staffs UK
Todd Snider is just one of probably a dozen musicians that I have discovered thanks to you.
He is an amazing storyteller, whether it be in song or just telling a story. I've been a fan of Todd for 20 yrs or so...and you Otis are right up there with him sir.... I've seen Hayes acoustic solo and yeah he definitely is amazing as well
I saw Todd at the Four Corners Folk Festival around 2007 I believe. He definitely kept us grinning and laughing. Great show, great festival.
I would have seen Todd at a festival years ago, but unfortunately he didn’t make it. I hope to see him live one day. I love your videos Otis.
Love these posts!!! Thank you
i have a dvd of Doug live from Austin City Limits.
Trivia: he was invited to join the Grand Ol Opry at 13yo. & he was known as
"Little Doug"
Genuine troubador personality...he just parties with the crowd!
Hey Otis - glad to see you made it back home! Like some others, I had not heard of Todd until I listened to your podcast interview with him "tripp'en" in your house - lol. After that I looked him up and watched some footage - he sure had some great stage stories along with terrific songs.
Enjoy your homecoming sir!
I wouldn’t have made it through my wife’s cancer battle without John. She actually got her treatments at the same hospital he went to. Prine is the king in my opinion.
I heard many stories about John Prine while growing up. My dad was lucky to be friends with John in the 70's along with Steve Goodman. Many stories about late night jams.
Been a big fan of Todd since way back with nervous wrecks. Would love to sit and talk with him. So interesting.
I loved the show!
I've seen Todd many times. He has a real knack for reading the audience and playing songs (and telling stories) that fit the vibe of the crowd. He always has good openers too.
Love this channel Otis. You’re the best,and quite the story teller with a lot of humor too. Get some rest pal. I understand hanging with Todd. He’s so underrated. You know exactly!!! Peace brother. Otis Gibbs is for real people! 👍🇺🇸🍺👊
I can not wait until a new John Prine stories comes along. He was the best
Just saw Todd's show up north & can't wait to see him again somewhere.
P.S. yes best story teller & best audience !
I've heard his live album(s) or performances and Todd Snider is great. Funny! He would be fun to see. I have not had the pleasure. I so wanted to see you, Otis, and Todd this last week in Des Moines, but was unable to do so. If either one of you, or both, get near me again and I have enough notice I will not miss your shows. I've collected a bunch of your music now as well, Otis. Great work! John Prine. Love him!
The best thing I ever did for my live set was take a note from Todd after reading his book, binging his shows and emerging myself in his world. I sat down and wrote a story, with a possible punchline, for every song in my set. Much like Todd, I may not say that story every time, and have even started improvising stories that lead to the same punchline and song. While Im admittedly nowhere near as good at it as Todd, but it sure has helped to make stronger connections with the audience. Hope you're doing well Otis.
You’ve gotta put Ray Wylie Hubbard high on the list.
Hi, just over the last few days I been watching lots of your videos, maybe not in the best place I've ever been, but I got to say thanks for putting me onto artists I've never heard of, especially blaze, 🇨🇮😘😘
I, too, would love to see a show with you opening for Todd. Prine was a national treasure, but I only got to see him a couple of times live. I've probably seen Todd and James more than any other artists simply because they come to Bloomington often. Neither ever disappoints. But you are right about James. Not chatty on stage. However, he does seem to have mellowed over the past few years and spends time with the crowd after his set. As much as I love all these guys, James is, to my mind, the greatest songwriter of his generarion.
Look up Seanchai, Irish for Storyteller. Seanchaithe (pural) would travel from village to village in Ireland and tell stories its a very old tradition. There's a fictional book called Ireland by Frank Delaney that is about a seanchai that travels and tells different stories based on the region he is in, really great book that gives a great presceptive on the tradition.
Here in Kansas City, Missouri we have BOB WALKENHORST, who was/is the lead singer songwriter for the Rainmakers. I've seen Bob completely mesmerize audiences with just his acoustic guitar. I know personally that this is very hard to do, but Bob makes it look easy like he was born for it.
Otis, thanks for coming to Madison! You’re opening set was great. As I mentioned when I shook your hand, I would not have gone if I hadn’t seen your name on the marquee! (& I won’t ask you to be on my morning radio show). The night before, also at the Barrymore theatre, The Wolf Brothers played. Their opening act, Steve Poltz was a wonderful storyteller in the tradition you mention. Long tales that are funny and poignant told inside the song!
Oliver and Chris Wood, I am sure you know, they are great soulful blues Americana musicians- all three in the group are virtuosity personified….
Todd Snyder is a rare breed. Grayson Capps is a pretty good storyteller.
Ray Wylie Hubbard is still doing it and he is great at it
Lyle Lovett can tell a good story and a lot of his music is story songs in my opinion. Good story by him on NPR tiny desk. I appreciate what you do , thinking it’s God’s work during these trying times. Missing the old days when you could be free and people didn’t screw with you.
Langhorne Slim is continuing the tradition.
People in 2022 not hearing of Todd? My god.
Great show in Eau Claire... Check out John Craigie... Great storyteller... and great to see youngsters who are avid followers.
I first heard of Todd Snider off of the Bob and Tom show, when he wrote Beer Run. I drove long haul trucks and that was one of the songs I dug listening to. And that radio show was one that I tried to listen to every day. Funny funny stuff. But back in 86' I saw John Prine open up for Arlo Guthrie. As far as I am concerned, Prine took the show. He was, like you said, a great storyteller.
I first saw Hayes Carll when he was opening for the Old '97s. At first I was... skeptical of his talking to the audience, but as the set progressed I came to appreciate how good he was at it. He's told a story or two each of the times I've seen him headlining with a band behind him. He told a lot of stories during his weekly live streams during the depths of the pandemic.
John Cragie is in his 30s, I think. From what I've seen of his shows on UA-cam he tells a good story, in fact, he's got one about almost stealing weed from Todd Snider, or was that a song? It's a song, with a few lines about John Prine, too.
Peter Mulvey does a little storytelling
in his set, he's got great stage presence and performs with a LOT of confidence, lots of experience busking...
I actually heard of Todd long before you, Otis, no offense intended lol. I love your channel and stories and music now that I've discovered you. I think Springsteen is another great story teller as well as being able to tell a masterful story in the song. Thanks for all you do, hope to catch you live sometime!
Great shows in Iowa City and Des Moines last week. Those were the best TS shows I had ever seen. I'm not telling stories, but Todd could be less than lucid sometimes....
Look up the Tony Bennett story here on UA-cam from Todd if you haven’t seen it. Todd has the timing of a guy who watches a lot of comedians
Ray Wylie Hubbard is one of the best at storytelling.
Matt Nathanson has some great banter at his shows. That part is just as enjoyable as the actual songs.
You should interview Michael Hurley some day if you'd like a bunch of great stories!
Todd is fantastic, love his football story. Not exactly folk but Patterson Hood is a great story teller.