They Asked Me To Play Bass? (So I improvised)

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  • Опубліковано 6 кві 2024
  • The Mid South is one of the most unique festivals I’ve ever been a part of. Part Gravel Bike Race and part Music festival, I joined forces with @jhspedals to improvise an hour set at this festival, playing bass. It was a blast. Thanks to @themidsouth for having us, I can’t wait for next year.

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  • @joshuaheathscott
    @joshuaheathscott Місяць тому +458

    We are now signed to a major label and opening for Garth Brooks

    • @geetarbube
      @geetarbube Місяць тому +51

      Find out where he hid the bodies!

    • @calebhorne5426
      @calebhorne5426 Місяць тому +2

      Finally!

    • @alecjeans5394
      @alecjeans5394 Місяць тому +3

      I think it’s cool you sent Rhett out to stilly with no info.

    • @christopherweise438
      @christopherweise438 Місяць тому +8

      You should get Nick to dress up as Chris Gaines.

    • @TheModmc
      @TheModmc Місяць тому +1

      battle of the slides

  • @richardclark.
    @richardclark. Місяць тому +109

    Josh is such an original and inventive player. i have been missing his playing on the JHS channel. Never boring.

  • @joshuaheathscott
    @joshuaheathscott Місяць тому +75

    Just watched. I remember none of those songs lolol so fun!

    • @jamesthepanther
      @jamesthepanther Місяць тому +1

      Was there singing?

    • @jerrygardner2968
      @jerrygardner2968 Місяць тому

      What is your guitar? It looks like a Starcaster but I can't find one with the pickups or tone rollers.

    • @40WattPodcast
      @40WattPodcast Місяць тому +2

      @@jerrygardner2968 I'm pretty sure that's a custom Bilt Relevator.

    • @seancollins3106
      @seancollins3106 Місяць тому

      I never remember ANYTHING I play when my friends and I jam!! "hey, let's do that again"... uhhh

    • @jerrygardner2968
      @jerrygardner2968 Місяць тому +1

      @@40WattPodcast thanks. Sweet guitar

  • @batoraushiromiya3029
    @batoraushiromiya3029 Місяць тому +44

    seeing Addison again, tears to my eyes, awesome play by the four of you at the end, I'm digging this band so much.

  • @sundaynightdrunk
    @sundaynightdrunk Місяць тому +18

    The fact that Rhett seems to be living the life and seems to make fast friends with everyone he comes into contact with keep me coming back to this channel as much as the actual guitar content itself. The event itself seems awesome on this one.

  • @russellzauner
    @russellzauner Місяць тому +16

    "you know what we gotta do; Jazz Odyssey"
    "we are not about to do a freeform, eh, "jazz exploration" in front of a festival crowd"
    *5 minutes later*
    "you are witnesses at the birth of spinal tap II; hope you enjoy our new direction"

  • @JonTorrence
    @JonTorrence Місяць тому +34

    Why did that DFL segment at the end make me a bit emotional, though??? Oh yeah, because humans can have such a capacity for good and are built for community, however that might look. Awesome vid, great vibes

    • @redrix3731
      @redrix3731 Місяць тому +2

      Same here, People can be monsters, but we can ALSO be empathic, funloving, supportive, and sharing the good.

  • @mikewoods8302
    @mikewoods8302 Місяць тому +18

    I have never commented on any post, anywhere, anytime. This was great Rhett. Thank you for sharing these amazing people and a truly wonderful event.

  • @calmthemonster
    @calmthemonster Місяць тому +14

    This was all so awesome, but the very last part... beyond words.

  • @StratmanJerry
    @StratmanJerry Місяць тому +6

    Dude thank you so much for sharing this. I wish I could’ve seen you guys play, it looks like it was so much fun! And the music you all make is soo good. I love when talented musicians such as Josh Rhett Nick and Addison come together and put on an amazing show with their musicality, friendship, and creativity. Seriously, that performance floored me!

  • @dougcampbell3593
    @dougcampbell3593 Місяць тому +8

    What a hoot 🎉 ... thanks for sharing this experience, Rhett ... and the music was RAD!! My have to drift up from Austin next year take in the whole thing in-person! Cheers 🍻

  • @lukeblievernicht8067
    @lukeblievernicht8067 Місяць тому

    Cannot thank you enough for this video! Amazing people, community and great music! Great work on the video itself, felt like I was right along for the ride. You really captured the spirit of the whole event. Happy for you and everyone involved

  • @mykhedelic6471
    @mykhedelic6471 Місяць тому +56

    I miss Josh. JHS UA-cam just seems like it hasn't been as interested in their prior gig since Addison left...

    • @joshuaheathscott
      @joshuaheathscott Місяць тому +132

      ❤ things evolve and flow. Addison is not why the channel took a break or shifted, it's simply because of you keep doing the same thing, you will burn out. I'm in it for the long haul and I refuse to play the UA-cam algorithm games ❤

    • @chrisegg7936
      @chrisegg7936 Місяць тому +4

      @@joshuaheathscottJosh you are a gift of a human, thank you for everything. Or at LEAST for some things.

    • @samuelhatman8995
      @samuelhatman8995 Місяць тому

      @@joshuaheathscott old guy frequent commenter, never miss your channel... ever... Your wisdom rocks. Long haul... 1K years is as a day! Sincerely, Sam... Keeper of the Long Haul!!!

    • @arronchristensen142
      @arronchristensen142 Місяць тому

      I’d love to see an album with the 4 of them. It would be killer! Maybe someday…

  • @beezersurf
    @beezersurf Місяць тому +1

    Awesome!! One word for this entire race/music fest/video.

  • @Dekkuran
    @Dekkuran Місяць тому +1

    You did a great job capturing and sharing the vibe of the entire event, Rhett. It was perfectly encapsulated in the music that you made on stage. Great video!

  • @tootiegrigio713
    @tootiegrigio713 Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing this experience !

  • @JaniceLalla
    @JaniceLalla Місяць тому

    thanks for sharing your experience with us and great playing!

  • @christopherweise438
    @christopherweise438 Місяць тому +4

    Loved everything about this.

  • @breadnaut3087
    @breadnaut3087 Місяць тому +12

    You 4 absolutely need to start a real band. I was digging the sounds coming off that stage at the end. Yall rock!

  • @stevenmagliacane7407
    @stevenmagliacane7407 Місяць тому

    Again, Rhett great content. I look forward to your new stuff all the time man.

  • @nancyvanrijn9732
    @nancyvanrijn9732 Місяць тому +1

    I very often save your videos to watch later because there's so many things I want to watch and I like to save the best for last, but I just realised that just watching you do the stuff you love is so inspiring to me that I should actually watch them first because it makes me happy and I aspire to be more like you and do more of the things that I love, so that's what I'm gonna do from now on 😊🙏🏻

  • @okayguitarplayer
    @okayguitarplayer Місяць тому +1

    I had tears in my eyes for the finish. What a community... incredible.

  • @artemisdarkslayer
    @artemisdarkslayer Місяць тому +3

    Dude this was such a cool video. And just so chill, I'm recovering from being in the hospital for the better part of a week and this really lifted me up and gave me the urge to pick up my guitar, which I haven't had the desire or energy to do since I went in. Thank you Rhett, Tilly, and Josh!

  • @sudkreuz7570
    @sudkreuz7570 Місяць тому +13

    what a story every week! it seems that people in music is as close as my favourite yt channels! we only need Rick, Cris, Marty... Cheers!

  • @joshuamessenger
    @joshuamessenger Місяць тому +18

    a wild Addison appears!

  • @rbddudley
    @rbddudley Місяць тому +1

    Your best production yet by far, well done!

  • @philh27
    @philh27 Місяць тому +2

    That’s great. And the DFL section at the end was truly heartwarming. Nice one people!

  • @jandejongh
    @jandejongh Місяць тому +6

    I can literally feel Josh's utter pain trying to decide which pedals to bring to the stage... Great vid Rhett, great gig, thanks!

  • @AlexSilva1976
    @AlexSilva1976 Місяць тому +1

    Man... that shoegaze vibe really took me back in time!... And thar The Edge kindda strumming in the end... oh, so great. Guys, you're awsome!

  • @ChrisvonChamier
    @ChrisvonChamier Місяць тому +2

    Ok dude, I’m tearing up here with my morning coffee. Fantastic journey and video. 🤘❤️

  • @AmbientMelancholy
    @AmbientMelancholy Місяць тому

    I genuinely enjoyed everything about this video. Job well done everyone!

  • @lachlanbell1466
    @lachlanbell1466 Місяць тому +1

    This is the video genre crossover that everyone needs in their lives!

  • @seanbatterberry
    @seanbatterberry Місяць тому

    You 3 are freaking awesome together!

  • @lukescott8438
    @lukescott8438 Місяць тому +1

    Probably one of my favorite videos to date

  • @annunacky4463
    @annunacky4463 Місяць тому +1

    Very cool Rhett. Way to bring the band together like you did. It evolved nicely. Jams can be magic.

  • @FreakingOutWithBillyHume
    @FreakingOutWithBillyHume Місяць тому +1

    They waited till everyone crossed the finish line. Beautiful.

  • @azrael87d
    @azrael87d Місяць тому

    Beautiful!! And you guys are great!!!

  • @brendanflaherty6696
    @brendanflaherty6696 Місяць тому +1

    This whole thing was great, but the way it built up to the 4-piece version of the band (BURNING- NEED MORE), and the finish line scene? Freaking epic.

  • @justgould
    @justgould Місяць тому +1

    Love your crossover into the bike world Rhett. I'll have to put the Mid South on my event list for next year if the music is going to be great on top of the riding.

  • @didiernolin
    @didiernolin Місяць тому

    Really nice one Rhett, Josh, Nick and all the others. Great job!

  • @tonyn1926
    @tonyn1926 Місяць тому

    Congrats. Very artistic family, a photographer and a musician!

  • @danielcicalo8225
    @danielcicalo8225 Місяць тому +1

    wow i think its actually better to come last in this race. seeing everyone still there cheering at the end was so inspiring

  • @ER-yq1lc
    @ER-yq1lc Місяць тому +1

    Back in my 20's cyclocross used to be one of my favorite ways to lose my breakfast in the mud.

  • @nickmartinez8217
    @nickmartinez8217 Місяць тому

    That was beautiful, thanks for sharing.

  • @Drew_Gliebe
    @Drew_Gliebe Місяць тому

    This matched my vibe today, so well.

  • @rcieszkowski
    @rcieszkowski Місяць тому +1

    Damn. The bar on this channel has just been raised-incredibly high.

  • @TK-fk4po
    @TK-fk4po Місяць тому +1

    This is literally the only reason I could ever think wanting to go to Oklahoma. Looks so fun.

  • @scramblesthedeathdealer
    @scramblesthedeathdealer Місяць тому

    Josh has actually really inspired me, both as a guitarist, and to wanting to build pedals. I'm honing my soldering skills, and my guitar playing. Thanks Josh! Rhett and Nick are really cool, too. Rock on guys!

  • @grandudetonesnob7107
    @grandudetonesnob7107 Місяць тому +1

    God bless the last one across the line! Nearly 16 hours in the saddle. OH! THE CHAFING!💥💥💥

  • @jefflavi
    @jefflavi Місяць тому +1

    Sweet, dudes. My two fav things: bikes and guitars! So awesome y'all were there. Next step, YOU get a bike and start riding.

  • @GabGonzalezPH
    @GabGonzalezPH Місяць тому

    I don’t watch all of your videos but this one is easily top 2-3. Super great vibes! Thanks for sharing

  • @VesselForHonor
    @VesselForHonor Місяць тому

    I love this, this was awesome to watch

  • @onixtheone
    @onixtheone Місяць тому +2

    It was the starting line speech for me, I’m probably gonna use that for my events 😂 thanks y’all 🥂

  • @jefffletcher2614
    @jefffletcher2614 Місяць тому +5

    Sounds great guys! That drummer is being under-used though. I hear he can really sang! Gotta love those festival gigs with two dudes standing up front listening. “We’d like to thank Todd and his friend whose name I forget for coming out.”

  • @royrcf
    @royrcf Місяць тому +1

    Great to see Ben Delaney in one of your videos, very interesting to see the race, in addition to the music.

  • @bonuspoppa
    @bonuspoppa Місяць тому

    that was a lot of fun to watch. good work!

  • @jonkerr2050
    @jonkerr2050 Місяць тому +1

    Ok the DFL thing was the best part. You guys playing was amazing. But we all know that. But seeing those two coming across that finish line is special.

  • @shawnstoner3602
    @shawnstoner3602 Місяць тому +1

    Well done, Rhett. You definitely rose to the challenge!

  • @jamesrichardson4988
    @jamesrichardson4988 Місяць тому +1

    This 4 piece opening for Jason Isbell....show of the year

  • @nfsdevil07
    @nfsdevil07 Місяць тому +13

    "3 UA-camrs in a trenchcoat" is a pretty sick band name tbh

    • @richardclark.
      @richardclark. Місяць тому

      the same trench-coat?

    • @grandudetonesnob7107
      @grandudetonesnob7107 Місяць тому

      ​@@richardclark.Yes, stacked vertically. Otherwise, it would be weird.

    • @richardclark.
      @richardclark. Місяць тому

      @@grandudetonesnob7107 not really. I think Beato was already in there with Rhett anyway?

    • @grandudetonesnob7107
      @grandudetonesnob7107 Місяць тому

      @@richardclark. if so, their missing an epic comic opportunity. Josh's head sticking out the top, with Nick's legs sticking out the bottom would be hilarious!

  • @Prettynoise
    @Prettynoise Місяць тому +1

    Darn it…. Started getting a bit teary eyed as you played the end of your set but went full waterworks at DfL. I’ll be there next year. Guitar in hand with my drum machine. I’ll play any corner.

  • @CharliePutz
    @CharliePutz Місяць тому +1

    There are definitely some cool ideas for some great songs in those jams. Get to it boys ;)

  • @mgscheue
    @mgscheue Місяць тому

    So fun! And I want to see more of Josh's M7!

  • @nixternal
    @nixternal Місяць тому +1

    Gravel is life! This was bad ass Rhett! Mid South is so freakin' baller! Saw a few of my ol' teammates in this. Even spotted my boy Ted King. Man it is so awesome how popular gravel has gotten!

  • @BobbyJamesCote333
    @BobbyJamesCote333 Місяць тому +4

    I'm quite sure you guys Killed it Rhett 💯☺️

  • @77_Social_Music
    @77_Social_Music Місяць тому

    Great video! What an awesome ending!!!

  • @Amish_Trivedi
    @Amish_Trivedi Місяць тому +1

    That was incredible.

  • @JeffSmithbureau13
    @JeffSmithbureau13 Місяць тому +1

    That whole event looks so freakin cool. I'm not into bikes at all and I still want to go...

  • @shawncooper5977
    @shawncooper5977 Місяць тому

    Haha! I watch all you guys! Rhett, you got some Bass chops man!

  • @johnriley1536
    @johnriley1536 Місяць тому +5

    Josh must like Thurston Moore. Great playing. Cheers

  • @d3w4yn3
    @d3w4yn3 Місяць тому +1

    THIS IS GLORIOUS!!!

  • @joeurbanowski321
    @joeurbanowski321 Місяць тому

    So cool..! When I was still in the Life,I’d have jumped at an off the wall gig like that..! Those things.. the spontaneous things.. become nuggets of beautiful memories later in life… I speak from experience… trust me… ✌🏼❤️

  • @OrthodoxReview
    @OrthodoxReview Місяць тому +2

    That second jam is what I imagine The Cure sounds like when jamming.

  • @Sgrape49jj
    @Sgrape49jj Місяць тому +1

    Backstage Journal is my fav

  • @kmjansen
    @kmjansen Місяць тому +4

    We know Rhett’s a killer guitarist, but I’m seeing Josh’s playing in a new light, even though I’ve seen him play on his channel many times.

  • @musicevangelist
    @musicevangelist Місяць тому

    So cool to see Addison again. I always loved the jams with Nick, Josh and Addison and with Rhett there as well it adds to the cool factor.

  • @christopherpage8942
    @christopherpage8942 Місяць тому +1

    I figured it would be shoegazey and it sure was! Sounded good guys.

  • @Marlon5k
    @Marlon5k Місяць тому

    Imagine this Trio touring overseas! Super cool.

  • @patricksommer3971
    @patricksommer3971 Місяць тому

    Would love to see the whole show here!

  • @TheNino37
    @TheNino37 Місяць тому

    "I find that the USB-C gives me better dynamic range than USB." LOL! Classic! I still love Big League Chew, too! Well played, Rhett.

  • @dasherf17
    @dasherf17 Місяць тому

    "We're just UA-camrs in a rock and roll band..."
    Nice job on bass, Rhett!
    Everyone was great!
    My kinda gig...wingin' it!

  • @ckelly5141
    @ckelly5141 Місяць тому

    Don’t watch your channel much R, but the thumbnail caught my attention, and then what do I see.....Josh & Nick! What a great surprise everyone. Thanks so much for this!🙏

  • @wewewewa
    @wewewewa Місяць тому +13

    what are the odds that Josh is as nerdy about cameras as he is about pedals?

  • @drtm1718
    @drtm1718 Місяць тому +1

    I was warming up and mashing some beans in a pot for my breakfast, and around the 34 minute mark I think I got a little too into the jam. I hadn't noticed that I was drumming along with my bean masher to the side of the pot. When boiling bean steam started hitting me in the face, I looked down and my beans were basically juice at that point. 🙃 Worth it. Cool video.

  • @cesarpicco6398
    @cesarpicco6398 Місяць тому +1

    It's like all my worlds are coming together. Now if you all start playing Belgian Cyclocross races I might need to quit my job to go on tour.

  • @mikeholland1461
    @mikeholland1461 29 днів тому

    I’m not a great knower of music but, your tone with Josh was something so real and yeah thank you for doing it and sharing.

  • @nighalator
    @nighalator Місяць тому +7

    Nicks a legend

  • @larsheuker
    @larsheuker Місяць тому +1

    I love how the ending feels more like a WWE walk in then a bike race 😂

  • @hebo6399
    @hebo6399 Місяць тому

    Stillwater, OK is an awesome town! Home to the great Oklahoma State University, Eskimo Joe's, Hideaway Pizza, Iron Monk Brewery and the Mid South festival! Thank you, Rhett for making this video.

  • @guitarz
    @guitarz Місяць тому

    Awesome 👏🏻

  • @andsoistopped
    @andsoistopped Місяць тому

    Needs the four of you. Having Addison on bass took it to a whole other level.

  • @Trikisixx
    @Trikisixx Місяць тому +10

    Notaklon Josh in the house

  • @adamwhitley
    @adamwhitley Місяць тому

    Great video Rhett... Would love to see a deep dive into that bass rig :)

  • @naglemonster679
    @naglemonster679 Місяць тому

    Love this, Rhett!!

  • @davehewlett9249
    @davehewlett9249 Місяць тому

    You guys sound great together

  • @ckelly5141
    @ckelly5141 Місяць тому

    5:20 Great lookin’ P-bass R.🎸👍

  • @joshphillips9033
    @joshphillips9033 Місяць тому

    That first improv sounds legitimately good guys, haven’t made it past 5 min yet

  • @mrsips710
    @mrsips710 Місяць тому

    Whatever that was you guys were doing...I want more of that. I want a lot of that.

  • @Sgrape49jj
    @Sgrape49jj Місяць тому

    Photo/video the Tour Divide next. Amazing scenery and bikes of course.

  • @benjhaisch
    @benjhaisch Місяць тому +1

    14:24 when the Leicas come out, it's go time.