Tjarko Jeen, Jesse Harris & Jimmy Wilsey...

Johnny Isaacs · March 2nd, 2008, 03:03 AM

We're lucky here at the ol' TDP.

I just got the new Rancho Deluxe CD in the mail this past week and it's GREAT! Not only one of the best bands out there, but some of the best country Tele playing you'll ever hear! Fantastic playing. Jesse plays better than Brad Paisley. Yep I said it. Listen to any of the Rancho Deluxe CD's and prove me wrong! Taste & tone!

I included Tjarko in this line up because I've been listening to his stuff lately with Ronnie Dawson and if you haven't heard it - go get it! "Just Rockin' and a Rollin'" is my fav CD with Tjarko. "Tired of Travelin'" will change your life!

and of course there's James Wilsey's new CD. Fanfreakintastic! I've shared this story with Jimmy, but I'll share it with all of you. My first cassette I ever bought was Buddy Holly's Oh Boy. The second tape I ever bought was Chris Isaak's Heart Shaped World with Jimmy. I read the liner notes and when I saw the tiny pic of Jimmy with his Strat I knew he was a okay in my book. Chris Isaak was the voice but Jimmy was/is the sound! El Durado is great and if you're a fan of great music, this CD is for you.

Of course there's Redd Volkaert and all the other amazing players here, but I'm tellin' y'all - we are blessed to have access to all of these and more great musicians.

Johnny Isaacs

Tdot · March 2nd, 2008, 09:53 AM

I don't know Tjarko, but Rancho Deluxe and El Dorado are my current favorites. If they were pressed on vinyl, I'd have them worn out already.

Poppatwang · March 2nd, 2008, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tdot

I don't know Tjarko, but Rancho Deluxe and El Dorado are my current favorites. If they were pressed on vinyl, I'd have them worn out already.

It's out of print, but if you can find Ronnie Dawson "Live at the Continental Club"
you'll hear Tjarko going off like a bottle rocket. That whole band is a treat.

Telemarkman · March 2nd, 2008, 01:33 PM

Tjarko, or olewichita as we know him, is not only a great player, but he's a living encyclopedia when it comes to early rock, blues and country music and who played with who.

I for one value his posts immensely, and I learn something new from his vast knowledge every time.

Here's a clip I found on youtube - Tjarko on the far left playing a butterscotch Tele: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD2CklfC6_0

getbent · March 2nd, 2008, 01:44 PM

Great choices JI! I love the way those boys play!

olewichita · March 2nd, 2008, 04:39 PM

thanks johnny... i'm humbled to be mentioned in the same sencence as jimmy and jesse... when i started playing guitar jimmy's playing was like a breath of fresh air and i remember listening to the radio at night hoping blue hotel would come on... i agree that chris isaak was the voice and jimmy was the sound... i'm emberassed to admit i stole a copy of silvertone at a bar i once played at as a kid...

i know in my 12 year old mind i thought it was justified because the owner was trying to pull us a fast one but being a little more experienced in life i know that an eye for an eye is not the way... BTW, johnny is no slouch himself... the stuff i've heard was dazzling... i always wanted to be able to play country like that but miss the dexterity... tj

Johnny Isaacs · March 4th, 2008, 08:14 PM

Great music, Fender's, Great Tone and Great friends!

Thanks for all the kind words Tjarko! You all rule!

Johnny Isaacs

jjh37854 · March 5th, 2008, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Isaacs

Jesse plays better than Brad Paisley. Yep I said it.

ha, well im glad you said it, ha, what a huge compliment, not sure I agree, but ill take all the ego stroke I can get :)

seriously though, thanks a lot for the kind words, we certainly don't do this for the money, (I would if I could!) so the respect and praise from respected peers like you johnny means everything.

thanks
Jesse

jjh37854 · March 5th, 2008, 01:57 PM

oh, and Johnny, when the heck are you gonna make your way out to cali to do some pickin with me?

Johnny Isaacs · March 5th, 2008, 11:09 PM

Hey Jesse... I'd love to make it out to the big CA again sometime. While we haven't played together yet, I have played your sparkle guitar you sold to Jimmy and it's a GREAT one!

And for those of you who are reading this post, you have to give the new Rancho Deluxe CD a listen as it is in Heavy Rotation at casa de la isaacs here in Vegas.

And if you haven't picked up El Durado by James Wilsey yet, you should be ashamed of yourself!

Johnny Isaacs

Hiflyer · March 6th, 2008, 02:11 AM

Caffeine Patrol · March 6th, 2008, 02:39 PM

I just got the James Wilsey CD from my local record store today (props to Love Garden Sounds). Wow. Best new CD I've gotten this year. Best instrumental CD I've heard since Richard Bennett's "Themes for a Rainy Decade."
You knocked it out of the park, Sr. Wilsey!

ESQUIREoholic · March 6th, 2008, 02:46 PM

Is this the same Jesse Harris that has been on Nora Jones's CD and Rebecca Martin along with much of his own stuff?
If so - He's a great Acoustic player too.

Thanks for the heads up - I've got to check this CD out.

jjh37854 · March 6th, 2008, 06:20 PM

Nope, but I sure wish I owned that publishing!

cheers
Jesse

ESQUIREoholic · March 6th, 2008, 06:22 PM

It is not the same Guy. but I'm going to see if I can locate some sound bites of the CD. Love to hear some Tele playin'.

Found some samples on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/recsradio/r...gSuffix=dp_img

Great stuff. I really like the pickin' on track 5

MandyMarie · March 6th, 2008, 07:06 PM

I couldn't, couldn't, couldn't, couldn't agree more on all three, Johnny!

jjh37854 · March 6th, 2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESQUIREoholic

It is not the same Guy. but I'm going to see if I can locate some sound bites of the CD. Love to hear some Tele playin'.

Found some samples on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/recsradio/r...gSuffix=dp_img

Great stuff. I really like the pickin' on track 5

you can listen to some full length tracks on our mySpace page

www.myspace.com/ranchodeluxe

I hope you enjoy it,
cheers
jesse

March 2nd, 2008, 03:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Johnny Isaacs Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,375 3 Photos	Tjarko Jeen, Jesse Harris & Jimmy Wilsey... We're lucky here at the ol' TDP. I just got the new Rancho Deluxe CD in the mail this past week and it's GREAT! Not only one of the best bands out there, but some of the best country Tele playing you'll ever hear! Fantastic playing. Jesse plays better than Brad Paisley. Yep I said it. Listen to any of the Rancho Deluxe CD's and prove me wrong! Taste & tone! I included Tjarko in this line up because I've been listening to his stuff lately with Ronnie Dawson and if you haven't heard it - go get it! "Just Rockin' and a Rollin'" is my fav CD with Tjarko. "Tired of Travelin'" will change your life! and of course there's James Wilsey's new CD. Fanfreakintastic! I've shared this story with Jimmy, but I'll share it with all of you. My first cassette I ever bought was Buddy Holly's Oh Boy. The second tape I ever bought was Chris Isaak's Heart Shaped World with Jimmy. I read the liner notes and when I saw the tiny pic of Jimmy with his Strat I knew he was a okay in my book. Chris Isaak was the voice but Jimmy was/is the sound! El Durado is great and if you're a fan of great music, this CD is for you. Of course there's Redd Volkaert and all the other amazing players here, but I'm tellin' y'all - we are blessed to have access to all of these and more great musicians. Johnny Isaacs __________________ REAL music doesn't need an artistic director.... I've never trusted a guitar player who hasn't licked a few 9volts... Famous last words...... after this one, no new Tele's!

March 2nd, 2008, 09:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tdot Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Back of the Wasatch, UT Posts: 3,313 58 Photos	I don't know Tjarko, but Rancho Deluxe and El Dorado are my current favorites. If they were pressed on vinyl, I'd have them worn out already. __________________ And now for some feedback: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

March 2nd, 2008, 01:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Age: 48 Posts: 8,732 37 Photos	Great choices JI! I love the way those boys play! __________________ I got a room at the top of the world tonight, I got a room at the top of the world tonight, and I ain't... comin'... down.

March 2nd, 2008, 04:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
olewichita Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,144	thanks johnny... i'm humbled to be mentioned in the same sencence as jimmy and jesse... when i started playing guitar jimmy's playing was like a breath of fresh air and i remember listening to the radio at night hoping blue hotel would come on... i agree that chris isaak was the voice and jimmy was the sound... i'm emberassed to admit i stole a copy of silvertone at a bar i once played at as a kid... i know in my 12 year old mind i thought it was justified because the owner was trying to pull us a fast one but being a little more experienced in life i know that an eye for an eye is not the way... BTW, johnny is no slouch himself... the stuff i've heard was dazzling... i always wanted to be able to play country like that but miss the dexterity... tj Last edited by olewichita : March 4th, 2008 at 02:20 AM.

March 4th, 2008, 08:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Johnny Isaacs Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,375 3 Photos	It's all about Great music, Fender's, Great Tone and Great friends! Thanks for all the kind words Tjarko! You all rule! Johnny Isaacs __________________ REAL music doesn't need an artistic director.... I've never trusted a guitar player who hasn't licked a few 9volts... Famous last words...... after this one, no new Tele's!

March 2nd, 2008, 01:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Telemarkman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Age: 61 Posts: 3,841	Tjarko, or olewichita as we know him, is not only a great player, but he's a living encyclopedia when it comes to early rock, blues and country music and who played with who. I for one value his posts immensely, and I learn something new from his vast knowledge every time. Here's a clip I found on youtube - Tjarko on the far left playing a butterscotch Tele: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD2CklfC6_0

March 5th, 2008, 01:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
jjh37854 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Francisco Age: 34 Posts: 1,114 7 Photos	oh, and Johnny, when the heck are you gonna make your way out to cali to do some pickin with me?

March 5th, 2008, 11:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Johnny Isaacs Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,375 3 Photos	California! Hey Jesse... I'd love to make it out to the big CA again sometime. While we haven't played together yet, I have played your sparkle guitar you sold to Jimmy and it's a GREAT one! And for those of you who are reading this post, you have to give the new Rancho Deluxe CD a listen as it is in Heavy Rotation at casa de la isaacs here in Vegas. And if you haven't picked up El Durado by James Wilsey yet, you should be ashamed of yourself! Johnny Isaacs __________________ REAL music doesn't need an artistic director.... I've never trusted a guitar player who hasn't licked a few 9volts... Famous last words...... after this one, no new Tele's!

March 6th, 2008, 02:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
Hiflyer Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: France Posts: 205 4 Photos	It rocks !!! Ronnie, Tjarko, Eddie & band at the Toe Rag Studio (Tired Of Travellin') Last edited by TDPRI : March 6th, 2008 at 07:59 AM. Reason: Fixed the YouTube code -- just use the video id number not the whole URL to embed a video.

March 6th, 2008, 02:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
Caffeine Patrol Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 272	I just got the James Wilsey CD from my local record store today (props to Love Garden Sounds). Wow. Best new CD I've gotten this year. Best instrumental CD I've heard since Richard Bennett's "Themes for a Rainy Decade." You knocked it out of the park, Sr. Wilsey!

March 6th, 2008, 02:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
ESQUIREoholic Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2005 Location: Silver Spring, Md. Posts: 719	Is this the same Jesse Harris that has been on Nora Jones's CD and Rebecca Martin along with much of his own stuff? If so - He's a great Acoustic player too. Thanks for the heads up - I've got to check this CD out. __________________ Tone of the week: ... a MIJ Custom Telecaster and my 64' BF Deluxe Reverb Clone...

March 6th, 2008, 06:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
jjh37854 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Francisco Age: 34 Posts: 1,114 7 Photos	Nope, but I sure wish I owned that publishing! cheers Jesse

March 6th, 2008, 06:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
ESQUIREoholic Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2005 Location: Silver Spring, Md. Posts: 719	It is not the same Guy. but I'm going to see if I can locate some sound bites of the CD. Love to hear some Tele playin'. Found some samples on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/recsradio/r...gSuffix=dp_img Great stuff. I really like the pickin' on track 5 __________________ Tone of the week: ... a MIJ Custom Telecaster and my 64' BF Deluxe Reverb Clone...

March 6th, 2008, 07:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
MandyMarie Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 28 Posts: 2,353 65 Photos	I couldn't, couldn't, couldn't, couldn't agree more on all three, Johnny! __________________ our wacky little hillbilly band