Todd Snider Documentary -I Was A Nervous Wreck 

Todd and I often talk about this idea of busking. Not just standing on a street corner, but applying it in our day to day artistic lives. This is one of the lessons of Woody Guthrie and Joe Hill before him and it's been at the core of my entire artistic career. Sometimes by choice and sometimes by necessity. You don't need some big company to give you permission to make art. You can just do it yourself and take it directly to the people. This project is a natural continuation of that idea. We made a film that we are very proud of and now we're giving it to the people. We're putting a message in a bottle and throwing it into the proverbial ocean. If you want to help us get the word out by sharing this with kindred spirits, we won't be mad at ya. Thanks for giving a damn, -Otis Ways to support this channel. www.patreon.com/otisgibbs ru-vid.com/show-UCYX2MTovE0vYjD8touqRH7Qjoin Tip jar for anyone who wants to help support this channel. paypal.me/otisgibbs?locale.x=... www.venmo.com/OtisGibbs Paypal: @otisgibbs Venmo: @OtisGibbs

I'll be here during the premiere, so lets hang out and watch it together. Click the like button and be sure to share the film with anyone who might enjoy it. Thanks for giving a damn, -Otis

Todd is just wonderful and being a "fly on the wall" was a privilege. Todd's a treasure, and so are you, Otis.

Bless the troubadours, minstrels, soothsayers, and storytellers... and bless you, Otis!!

A great American troubadour! Met his lifetime goal. Lucky us. Also lucky we have Otis to bring it on home. Thank you!

Thanks Otis. Was at the Friday show and part of the Saturday show (had to get back on the road earlier than we had planned ). Saw you shooting that afternoon and wanted to introduce myself and let you know that I have been a follower of yours starting during Covid and your yootoob podcasts have been entertaining, informative, and inspirational and I appreciate you. Not wanting to bother you and be "that guy" I sadly did not. Of course I love Todd Snider for the person and genius that he is, his weekly sermons during Covid were a bedrock during that time. Thanks so much for this and all you do buddy.

Thanks for another gem, Otis. Thanks also Todd and Keith for the music and stories.

Been a fan since the 90s. It doesn't get any better than this.

Keith Sykes ain’t Jesus, but he knows Him. Dude knows everybody. Wonderful man.

Oh my god you can't wipe the smile off my face as I watch this. It's so freaking well done it's near perfect. Heartwarming Highways! Otis: Todd is a world heritage site and you and him are two of the people left in the world that still make me proud to be a human being. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

brother otis gibbs the great generous caring talent paints a purrfect picture thr ua glimpse of aRev Todd Snider donating his time for communtiy radio and telling his stories and palying music and sharing his love passions and coolness.....cool cat Otis making a dope on cool cat Rev Todd...coool cat time !!!!! thanks yall much love - stephen jules otis careeer rubin

Watched after the anniversary reminder. Hats off, Mr Gibbs.

What a wonderful documentary. Great music and Todd's personality shining through. Otis you a great job.

Thanks for this, Otis...you're doing good work. We need more decent people like you and Todd, and Keith, and all of the other troubadours out there on the road to counteract all of the negative vibes we've had to deal with these last few years. Godspeed!

Outstanding film. Well worth the wait.

Tank you for the gift , as welcome and enjoyed as the cooling rain was this morning ✌❤☕

Todd is coming to the Mt. Baker Theater in Bellingham and you can bet your ass I'm gonna be there. So,so good!

Thanks, Keith & Ottis. Man, “Train Song” took me back a few decades to a Robert Earl Keen show, where I first heard of this Todd fellow. Never had the pleasure of seeing him, but if REK says you’re one of the greatest songwriters of all time, you can damn sure bank on it.

Once again Otis you share the amazing Todd Snider with us...I think YOU are an alright guy as well. Thanks so very much!

So fortunate to have seen Todd back in the day at The Dailey Planet in Memphis. I think the rugby team was there.....

Otis, ya did it! This is a little gem of a film, thanks so much for sharing!

I can’t wait!

Just when you think it can’t get any better - bam, gratuitous dog footage! Great movie. Definitely felt like it gave an accurate feel of the vibe of the thing.

Good job Otis great songs thanks for sharing

I connected with John Prine and Steve Goodman at the Earl of Old Town (Chicago) living there with guitarist Jack McGann (Philadelphia) circa 1970... those days were magic! I remember picking Steve up at the train station after his long vaunted train trip on the final run of "The City of New Orleans"... I was driving Steve's sports car, he in the back seat asking us if he could sing the song he had written while on the train... We said "Sure" and as I drove down Lakeshore Drive, Steve began to sing "Riding on the City of New Orleans, Monday Morning... etc." Chicago and the East Coast were golden back then.. I busked the basket houses in the Village back in the late 60s... glorious days... drinking whiskey and milk at the Kettle of Fish with Brownie McGee who apologized for Sonny (trying to get off alcohol) sleeping upstairs. No really... it was heaven! I was so naive... I thought it would not only last forever but get even better over time... and it did for a while before it plunged precipitously and here we are today...

Thanks, Otis‼️💯🎵❤️

Love 🩵 Todd !

So good! Thanks for doing this project. Love Todd and have been lucky to see and meet him over the years. 20 years ago he was the vessel that took me to so many other great musicians/artists and ultimately you. So grateful to know his music.

I’ll be in my office drawing buildings and listening to this, thank you for taking the time to give a damn as much as we all do Otis! And for helping us give as much of a damn as we can.

Beyond Epic good sir!

Well done, Otis. Todd looks and sounds fit as a fiddle!

Thank you Otis ! Checking in from Pensacola.

This RULES!! Thanks brother

Otis, I only learned of your channel today and then watching the video you posted learned of this documentary. Excellent!!!

This is just such an amazing time capsule. The fact that it features covers, meaning Otis sees not a penny of profit from this video, so rhymes with the values Tom Snider stands for. It's not about the money. It's about the medicine. Amen, brother.

Thank you for this.

This is worth watching many times.

Fantastic thanks for sharing X

I wish I could like this more.

Otis was my introduction to Todd and so many other talents. Thanks Otis, terrific job on the film and the other content you share. I think "our" Saturday chats are my favorites - just me, Otis and a couple hundred other like minded folks! I dropped something in the tip jar to help with coffee or a few new picks 😊.

Brilliant.

Really good film. Thanks.

Otis the ending had me choked up!! The Folk community is filled with Awesome everyday people , The way Todd interacted with the crowd afterwards is a prime (Prine) example!! Thank you sir!! 🐿️😎🐿️

Wow, Diet Sprite and 1000 pts of light….amazing songs and performances Thank you for sharing

I’m sure Todd is so happy you were there to document this. I know I am!

More highly anticipated than the Barbie movie IMHO 😉😁👍

This is an absolutely awesome documentary Otis. I watch a lot of music docs and the 'professionals ' don't do it any better than this. A truly unobtrusive 'fly on the wall' perspective. ✌️🇨🇦

Incredible. Thank you for turning me on to Todd brother Otis. This rabbit hole looks deep and I'm jumpin in!

Because of otis8 d8scovered outlaw country. Haven't looked back

I was bummed out today when I heard Tony Bennett died, and damned if this movie didn't cheer me up. Thanks Otis, you're a treasure, and so is Todd. Great film making, brother!

Thank you, Otis (and Todd Fox), for this incredible, unmatchable gift. So much I wanna say while the video is fresh in my mind but I'd only screw it up. Until another time, suffice it to say that your spirit of love, generosity and gentle confidence, steeped in the REAL music scene and rich relationships with originals, people of character and flaws but all blessed with creative minds and expansive heart, make this gift - this free labour of love - so dear to me. I've probably gone ahead and screwed it up anyway but thank you Otis and Mr. Fox; I hope you can grasp at least a little of the magnitude of gratitude from your fans here on your channel and from those with whom this is getting shared. Blessings guys.

Great job, Otis! Loved this. Thanks Todd, Keith et all..

This is great! Thanks for sharing!

After Blaze ,This is my favorite person on this channel!

Otis this is fantastic, I’ll be anxiously waiting the release

❤ fabulous

I don't have time to watch this right now, but I do have to say-- Hell Yeah! I love this!

Hell Yes ! Thank you so much Todd Snider and band and of course much love to Otis Gibbs and his good friend Todd Fox for shooting this wonderful film. Art for Arts' Sake !

Dang, that's fun! Thanks, Dr. Gibbs!

How many great voices and how much artistry impression here?!? Todd Snider has entered a phase it seems, one with positive congruence as his talent makes sounds for All, made through a lifetime with All. ✌️🤟

I have seen Todd several times mainly at the Ark in Ann Arbor and would love to see him again when and if he comes back there. Thanks for making and sharing your Documentary it was a lot of fun.

Great stuff! Any new variation is appreciated by all of us, Darlin! 🎊 🎉😊👩🏻‍🦰🫶🏼✨🌟✨

Hey Friends!

Damn, doesn’t get much better than Snider at Railgarten. With Keith Sykes...he was big when were in high school.

This is beautiful. Love Todd... authentic and honest as they come. Great job Otis... your dedication and work is evident throughout... Great pairing... Really enjoyed this. Kudos to you both.

Outstanding!

Really well made video. Love the musical performances. His version of Angel From Montgomery was absolutely outstanding.

Love this guy!! Thank you for sharing!!!!

GD Otis! Knocked it out of the park my man!

Thank you for this great experience. I am a new fan.

Now I know about Todd Sinder. Thank You Otis! Loved it!

I was one of those drinking in the Daily Planet. One of my running buddies was a rugby guy and he convinced me to go. I was also fortunate to see Keith Sykes at Trader Dicks way back when. I think it was in the early or mid 70s. Trader Dicks was a drinking pick up bar, with barely a stage stuffed in the front. I saw Keith every time he was there, which was often.

Thank you for putting this out in the world. Simply wonderful. Made my day.

This documentary RULES! Really nice work. Thank you for sharing.

This is awesome thanks very much Otis

Damn Otis this is gift much appreciated. Thanks Commander.

Nice capture...in his element, what a treasure for us all to see...Also, very therapeutic for the rest of the '...thirteen hundred and fifty one Guitar pickers in Nashville...' and there abouts....; )

Mahalo! Everything about this is super!

Outstanding

LOVED this! Been a fan of Todd since 1995 back in my Bloomington days. Brought back some great memories. Thanks for sharing. ❤

Really fine work, Otis....Thanks so much for your efforts...

Thank you Otis, make sure you post a message next time you roll through Philly. I owe you a beer for sure.

I was wracking my brain the other day - just thinking who, in the medium of music, is the most genuine artist out there. I thought about this for several hours weighing up so many different attributes and angles. Why did it take me so long? It’s obviously Todd. And it has been for some time. Keep doing what you’re doing man. You are a true songwriter and salt of the folk scene. You have rubbed shoulders with the best of them and never looked out of place. TSR!

My goodness, that is terrific! Thanks Otis and all involved. 👍👍

Well, that was wonderful! Thanks everyone!

My 2nd time watching this. It is so good! 😊

Great job Otis !

AWESOME OTIS. PERIOD.

I had no idea who these guys were until you started talking about them, Otis - and now I'm a fan. I'll be buying a few albums in the next week. This is absolutely fantastic stuff. Thank you so much for this!

I forgot about this music! And Jerry Jeff Walker.

I was having kind of a crummy day up until now!

Fantastic documentary!! 🐿️😎🐿️

Your always gonna be an Alright Guy! That is way more than most of us wish we have going on in our lives. I have always enjoyed your music and musings. Keep it going on long as you can and thank you for your music! You've already left your mark on music history like the rest of your friends and heroes!

This doc is so cool! Really captures the vibe of a singer/songwriter and their connection with their fans during, and after a performance. Plus, Todd’s hat reminds me of the one Dylan wears on the cover of Live ‘75, the Rolling Thunder bootleg.

So this is what you were hinting about but didn’t want to jinx by talking about - well done, OG 🤩

An absolutely exceptional piece of work, Otis. Thank you so much.

Thank you OG! Well done brother.

This was excellent!

Absolutely outstanding!❤Many thanks Otis, Todd & of course Todd!!!

Can't wait to see it, Otis; Thanks for all you do.