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From 79’ through 89’ I saw a lot of great music in Austin and Houston. My girlfriend at the time was Friends with ZZ and I got to meet John Lee Hooker through the connection. We ate fried chicken with him back stage at Antone’s…great times. I also had the chance to play Armadillo World HQ back then.
I love that he said “ it was the Continental Club in 1979 , and we talked a lot “ he sure kept it clean……. Been there. I’m glad he’s on the black coffee now . Thanks Otis. Much love.
Thank you for this. Jon Dee is one of the greatest raconteurs I’ve ever encountered, and he always has something worthwhile to say. Long may he run. I think it’s time I got my skinny butt back down to the Continental Club on a Wednesday night.
At the end, when he said, 'this world is all about getting over fear.', That really clicked for me. You know when somebody says something and it helps you alot. Somebody else might say the same thing and mean nothing for me, but when he said that, it really helped me
I moved to Austin in 1974 and it was wonderful, saw Paul Ray and The Cobras with Stevie and Denny Freeman open for Muddy Waters at the original Antone's and Stevie and The Triple Threat Revue play The Rome Inn on Sunday nights , Austin was beautiful, you could eat in the beer garden at The Armadillo World Headquarters for lunch or Casita Jorge , if you liked country Alvin Crow was always playing and the town was small 250,000 people, man it was just a great place
Otis. Had never heard of John Dee until now. Then I read an article by chuck reece in the Bitter Southerner about his friend John and now I’m a fan. Then I listened to my first song, $100 Bill. I’m 65 and like John I’m holding out for miracles. Otis. You are one of those miracles. Keep on keeping it real!
I became a HUGE fan of Jon Dee from a distance. I finally met him in NOLA after a few years of figuring out how to play every song in his catalog. We had a nice talk after that gig at the Ogden. He never forgot me from that day forward and always calls me out by name when I visit Austin. He's a musical treasure and HE has a heart as big as Texas. I love the big bear.
St. Hubert moved North to Milwaukee and he would take the time to show us young players all kinds of Muddys goodness. 🎼🎸♥️ Still a huge influence. A long tin ceiling blues mecca The Up & Under. Always had time❤ I saw you at The Continental Club Sir. Outstanding 🎼 Thanks for the share Otis🎥🎼
The second concert I ever saw was Muddy Waters opening for Sha Na Na at Purdue University in Mackey Arena. Talk about a strange combination. He was freaking awesome in spite of Mackey being a horrible concert venue. I had never heard of Muddy Waters at the time. This was long before the internet, but I somehow found out that he was a blues legend. I saw him again in 1979 opening for Eric Clapton in Indianapolis at Market Square Arena. That pairing made perfect sense.
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Saw The Clash, Joe Ely and Little Charlie and the Eager Beaver Boys (Charlie Sexton). Couldn't believe the Clash playing Amarillo. Still have Joe Ely poster Lubbock Calling
Cool - Cool. A.R.C. = Austin Rehearsal Complex for those not familiar. I miss South Austin. I mean you're in it there. The greatest show I have ever seen was at the Continental on South Congress; Ronny Dawson about 1994 (?) mind blown.
Check out Jon Dee's new record!
Pre-order strollingbonesrecords.com/jon-dee-graham
Stream lnk.to/only-dead-for-a-little-whileID
Check out this book of Jon Dee's artwork!
amzn.to/470ssaN
Austin Legend ✊🏻I miss those Days. Austin was Funky back then 🎶💥🎸
My brother Jon Dee is everything and then some 🤠💯
Otis, your channel is consistently a gift. Thank you for keeping it alive.
From 79’ through 89’ I saw a lot of great music in Austin and Houston. My girlfriend at the time was Friends with ZZ and I got to meet John Lee Hooker through the connection. We ate fried chicken with him back stage at Antone’s…great times. I also had the chance to play Armadillo World HQ back then.
I love that he said “ it was the Continental Club in 1979 , and we talked a lot “ he sure kept it clean……. Been there. I’m glad he’s on the black coffee now . Thanks Otis. Much love.
Thank you for this. Jon Dee is one of the greatest raconteurs I’ve ever encountered, and he always has something worthwhile to say. Long may he run. I think it’s time I got my skinny butt back down to the Continental Club on a Wednesday night.
I love John Dee Graham! I live in Austin and I've seen him a ton of times. He is amazing and I definitely recommend him!
At the end, when he said, 'this world is all about getting over fear.', That really clicked for me. You know when somebody says something and it helps you alot. Somebody else might say the same thing and mean nothing for me, but when he said that, it really helped me
I moved to Austin in 1974 and it was wonderful, saw Paul Ray and The Cobras with Stevie and Denny Freeman open for Muddy Waters at the original Antone's and Stevie and The Triple Threat Revue play The Rome Inn on Sunday nights , Austin was beautiful, you could eat in the beer garden at The Armadillo World Headquarters for lunch or Casita Jorge , if you liked country Alvin Crow was always playing and the town was small 250,000 people, man it was just a great place
Otis. Had never heard of John Dee until now. Then I read an article by chuck reece in the Bitter Southerner about his friend John and now I’m a fan. Then I listened to my first song, $100 Bill. I’m 65 and like John I’m holding out for miracles. Otis. You are one of those miracles. Keep on keeping it real!
Now im looking into this guy and listening to his albums!. Thanks.
I became a HUGE fan of Jon Dee from a distance. I finally met him in NOLA after a few years of figuring out how to play every song in his catalog. We had a nice talk after that gig at the Ogden. He never forgot me from that day forward and always calls me out by name when I visit Austin. He's a musical treasure and HE has a heart as big as Texas. I love the big bear.
Jon perfectly describes late 70’s Austin. I was there.
St. Hubert moved North to Milwaukee and he would take the time to show us young players all kinds of Muddys goodness. 🎼🎸♥️ Still a huge influence. A long tin ceiling blues mecca The Up & Under. Always had time❤ I saw you at The Continental Club Sir. Outstanding 🎼 Thanks for the share Otis🎥🎼
John Dee is one helluva musician. I see him every chance I get!
One of your best
Otis, I have seen those UA-cam videos of John D. playing with Calvin Russell in France, etc. They sound awesome!
John Dee is a True Believer.
This is a rich trove of perspective and experience. Thanks so very much for the recording
I've watched this almost 4 times. The quality of you and your guests is so good... ❤
Man he is right up there with Ray Wylie as one of the coolest people whose story I've heard
I learned something today…thanks Otis! I love your channel.
Was great catching this in it’s entirety! Thank you Otis💯
The second concert I ever saw was Muddy Waters opening for Sha Na Na at Purdue University in Mackey Arena. Talk about a strange combination. He was freaking awesome in spite of Mackey being a horrible concert venue. I had never heard of Muddy Waters at the time. This was long before the internet, but I somehow found out that he was a blues legend. I saw him again in 1979 opening for Eric Clapton in Indianapolis at Market Square Arena. That pairing made perfect sense.
So incredible !!!!
Otis -- thank you brutha.
So real and so true
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Thank you so much for this quality content.
Jon Dee Graham is a damn national treasure.
Seen JDG a number of times in Austin at the Continental, Stubbs, and La Zona Rosa and also here in the U. K. Always great
What a legend
Otis, keep up the top notch music journalism that is to be found.
My tip jar payment meek, my appreciation deep pockets ☮
Great recollections- he’s quite an able storyteller.
Cool Cat!
My goodness what a wonderful Video. Thank you.
Thanks
Love JD!
East 11th Street is my favorite song of his,but he’s got a bunch
Wow, Joe Ely and the Clash-oh what a night!
The guy is a badass solid badass 💪🔥
Saw The Clash, Joe Ely and Little Charlie and the Eager Beaver Boys (Charlie Sexton). Couldn't believe the Clash playing Amarillo. Still have Joe Ely poster Lubbock Calling
😂Bowie was incognito...lol
Cool.
Those tunes on Monster Island are the best.
Muddy loved the Kim Wilson played the Harp🙏🏼
Hey Otis! Get Wayne Nagel interviewed! 🤘🤠💯(I know him ☎️ 👈)
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didn't this drop twice?
I believe so, i think this is the full interview?
The T Birds are the hippest band EVER; especially the first iteration with Jimmie and Keith.
He’s a lot like Otis
I think Jon Dee might like to ttipple the Ripple.. 👍🏼not that there’s anything wrong with that..😂
The United States Postal Service is worth its weight in gold.
Stevie Ray was never close to the punk rock thing!!!
Cool - Cool. A.R.C. = Austin Rehearsal Complex for those not familiar. I miss South Austin. I mean you're in it there. The greatest show I have ever seen was at the Continental on South Congress; Ronny Dawson about 1994 (?) mind blown.
Cool