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Donate to Cedars-Sinai in Neil Peart's memory: https://support.cedars-sinai.edu/fundraiser/5043373 (Every $21.12 helps – if you know, you know!) Inside the 4th Annual Bubba Bash 2026 – a heartfelt tribute to Neil Peart's legacy with legendary musicians like YYNOT, Ed Toth, Jason Bittner, Johnny Dinklage, and more! Join me, John Wesley, as I take you behind the scenes from travel day to epic soundchecks, mind-blowing performances of Rush classics like Subdivisions, Limelight, Tom Sawyer, Xanadu, and a unique Pieces of Eight arrangement. Experience the emotional full-circle moments, fan meet-and-greets, and how we're raising funds for glioblastoma research at Cedars-Sinai – the charity honoring Neil's fight. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro to Bubba Bash & Neil's Legacy 0:45 - Travel & Arrival Vibes 1:30 - Merch Prep & Signings for Charity 2:45 - Soundcheck Magic with Guest Rotations 4:00 - Backstage Collaborations & Stories 7:30 - Live Performance Highlights 10:30 - Post-Show Meet & Greet Emotions 12:00 - How to Donate & Final Thoughts Donate to Cedars-Sinai: https://support.cedars-sinai.edu/fundraiser/5043373 (Every $21.12 helps – if you know, you know!) 🎸Join this channel to get access to perks 🎸: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChCXa_Aek_fGkBnjx7u3IQA/join 💥 Become part of my Patreon community 💥: https://www.patreon.com/TheJourneymanGuitarist ☕️ If you like what I do, you can buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnwesleymusic 🌟 Connect with me : https://www.instagram.com/johnwesleymusic https://www.twitter.com/johnwesleymusic https://www.facebook.com/johnwesleyofficial 🎸About John Wesley, The Journeyman Guitarist: I'm John Wesley, a guitarist and songwriter with a long career in music. On this channel, I share lessons from my journey—from the late '70s club scene to touring the world in the '90s, recording solo albums, and performing with bands like Vertical Horizon and Porcupine Tree. As a recording artist, sideman, and studio owner, I've learned many valuable lessons, which I hope can help you in your music career.
Inside Bubba Bash 2026: Neil Peart Tribute with Rush Hits, Behind-the-Scenes & Emotional Moments
Behind-the-scenes of our band's early flight from Tampa to New York City for two New Years Eve shows at Marriott Marquis. Meet the crew: Jay, Becka, Mark! #MusicianLife #tourlife #NYETravel #verticalhorizon #musicianlifestyle 🎸Join this channel to get access to perks 🎸: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChCXa_Aek_fGkBnjx7u3IQA/join 💥 Become part of my Patreon community 💥: https://www.patreon.com/TheJourneymanGuitarist ☕️ If you like what I do, you can buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnwesleymusic 🌟 Connect with me : https://www.instagram.com/johnwesleymusic https://www.twitter.com/johnwesleymusic https://www.facebook.com/johnwesleyofficial 🎸About John Wesley, The Journeyman Guitarist: I'm John Wesley, a guitarist and songwriter with a long career in music. On this channel, I share lessons from my journey—from the late '70s club scene to touring the world in the '90s, recording solo albums, and performing with bands like Vertical Horizon and Porcupine Tree. As a recording artist, sideman, and studio owner, I've learned many valuable lessons, which I hope can help you in your music career.
3:30 AM Wake-Up for NYE Gig in NYC! #musicianlife
"Christine" is the second "burst" Tom Murphy ever painted. The first one he painted was sold and disappeared into the ether and has never been found. So... this is the oldest known existing Tom Murphy. Click on the link to experience the amazing story of this Murphy Masterpiece. 🎸Join this channel to get access to perks 🎸: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChCXa_Aek_fGkBnjx7u3IQA/join 💥 Become part of my Patreon community 💥: https://www.patreon.com/TheJourneymanGuitarist ☕️ If you like what I do, you can buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnwesleymusic 🌟 Connect with me : https://www.instagram.com/johnwesleymusic https://www.twitter.com/johnwesleymusic https://www.facebook.com/johnwesleyofficial 🎸About John Wesley, The Journeyman Guitarist: I'm John Wesley, a guitarist and songwriter with a long career in music. On this channel, I share lessons from my journey—from the late '70s club scene to touring the world in the '90s, recording solo albums, and performing with bands like Vertical Horizon and Porcupine Tree. As a recording artist, sideman, and studio owner, I've learned many valuable lessons, which I hope can help you in your music career.
Is this the OLDEST Known Tom Murphy #lespaul #guitar
Catch me, John Wesley of Vertical Horizon, behind the scenes at our NYE gig in Times Square just moments before the iconic ball drop. The energy is electric! #NYE2026 #TimesSquare #VerticalHorizon 🎸Join this channel to get access to perks 🎸: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChCXa_Aek_fGkBnjx7u3IQA/join 💥 Become part of my Patreon community 💥: https://www.patreon.com/TheJourneymanGuitarist ☕️ If you like what I do, you can buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnwesleymusic 🌟 Connect with me : https://www.instagram.com/johnwesleymusic https://www.twitter.com/johnwesleymusic https://www.facebook.com/johnwesleyofficial 🎸About John Wesley, The Journeyman Guitarist: I'm John Wesley, a guitarist and songwriter with a long career in music. On this channel, I share lessons from my journey—from the late '70s club scene to touring the world in the '90s, recording solo albums, and performing with bands like Vertical Horizon and Porcupine Tree. As a recording artist, sideman, and studio owner, I've learned many valuable lessons, which I hope can help you in your music career.
Times Square NYE Madness: Right Before the Ball Drop! #behindthescenes #guitarist #verticalhorizon
Join John Wesley of Vertical Horizon for an insider's look at what it's really like to perform at a New Year's Eve party in the heart of Times Square! From traveling from Tampa to NYC, setting up at the Marriott Marquis, sound checks, live performances, and witnessing the iconic ball drop – this behind-the-scenes vlog captures the thrill, hustle, and magic of ringing in 2026 as a working musician. 0:00 - Intro in Times Square 0:30 - Travel from Tampa 1:30 - Arrival & Marriott Marquis 2:30 - Sound Check & Gear Setup 3:30 - VIP Gig & Transition 4:30 - Ball Drop Countdown & Celebration 5:30 - Reflections & Band Credits Join me for this exclusive behind-the-scenes vlog of performing with Vertical Horizon at Times Square NYE 2026! Travel, setup, live sets, and the iconic ball drop from a musician's perspective. #TimesSquareNYE2026 #BallDrop2026 #VerticalHorizon #NYEBehindTheScenes #RockMusicianLife #NewYearsEve2026 #NewYearsEve #TimesSquare #BehindTheScenes #NYE2026 #RockBandLife 🎸Join this channel to get access to perks 🎸: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChCXa_Aek_fGkBnjx7u3IQA/join 💥 Become part of my Patreon community 💥: https://www.patreon.com/TheJourneymanGuitarist ☕️ If you like what I do, you can buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnwesleymusic 🌟 Connect with me : https://www.instagram.com/johnwesleymusic https://www.twitter.com/johnwesleymusic https://www.facebook.com/johnwesleyofficial 🎸About John Wesley, The Journeyman Guitarist: I'm John Wesley, a guitarist and songwriter with a long career in music. On this channel, I share lessons from my journey—from the late '70s club scene to touring the world in the '90s, recording solo albums, and performing with bands like Vertical Horizon and Porcupine Tree. As a recording artist, sideman, and studio owner, I've learned many valuable lessons, which I hope can help you in your music career.
Inside NYE 2026 Times Square as a Rock Musician – Ball Drop & Performance Vlog
Ever wonder how a pro musician preps for wildly different shows? Watch me switch gears in under a minute: from acoustic Vertical Horizon vibes, to nailing Rush's "Limelight" on electric for Bubba Bash 2026, then diving into Porcupine Tree's "Signify" for Voyage 35 rehearsals. Versatility is key in this game! If you're a guitarist, band member, or just love rock, hit like & subscribe for more behind-the-scenes musician life. 🎸Voyage 35! #MusicianLife #GuitarPractice #VerticalHorizon #RushCover #PorcupineTree #Voyage35 🎸Join this channel to get access to perks 🎸: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChCXa_Aek_fGkBnjx7u3IQA/join 💥 Become part of my Patreon community 💥: https://www.patreon.com/TheJourneymanGuitarist ☕️ If you like what I do, you can buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnwesleymusic 🌟 Connect with me : https://www.instagram.com/johnwesleymusic https://www.twitter.com/johnwesleymusic https://www.facebook.com/johnwesleyofficial 🎸About John Wesley, The Journeyman Guitarist: I'm John Wesley, a guitarist and songwriter with a long career in music. On this channel, I share lessons from my journey—from the late '70s club scene to touring the world in the '90s, recording solo albums, and performing with bands like Vertical Horizon and Porcupine Tree. As a recording artist, sideman, and studio owner, I've learned many valuable lessons, which I hope can help you in your music career.
Juggling 3 Gigs: #verticalhorizon Acoustic, #rush Cover, & #porcupinetree #voyage35 Practice Chaos!
🎸 Fresh from the Tampa Bay Guitar Show "fail": My 1983 Marshall JCM800 4210 combo amp – the vintage treasure I wasn't supposed to buy! 😂 Dive into its history as a rare 50-watt, two-channel beast with effects loop and reverb, why it's a dream find after years touring Marshalls, and an epic demo showing its rock magic. From straight tones to pedal-boosted solos (Klon Centaur + Analog Man King of Tone), this refurbished mint find is gig-ready for clubs or the studio without the bulk. Was the impulse and the intense negotiation with the wife worth it?! You decide! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: The Guitar Show Impulse Buy Story 01:30 - Amp History & Why JCM800 4210? 03:00 - Vintage Details: 1983 Model Breakdown 05:00 - Straight Amp Demo (Hot Channel Magic) 07:00 - With Pedals: Clone Centaur Boost 09:00 - Solo Tones: Adding King of Tone Heat 11:00 - Comparisons to My Gear & Final Thoughts Love vintage amps or gear stories? Comment your dream Marshall or your dream amp below! Like, subscribe for more reviews & fails, and hit the bell. Check the Tampa Guitar Show vid: https://youtu.be/lGO-WotrkPA 🎸Join this channel to get access to perks 🎸: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChCXa_Aek_fGkBnjx7u3IQA/join 💥 Become part of my Patreon community 💥: https://www.patreon.com/TheJourneymanGuitarist ☕️ If you like what I do, you can buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnwesleymusic 🌟 Connect with me : https://www.instagram.com/johnwesleymusic https://www.twitter.com/johnwesleymusic https://www.facebook.com/johnwesleyofficial 🎸About John Wesley, The Journeyman Guitarist: I'm John Wesley, a guitarist and songwriter with a long career in music. On this channel, I share lessons from my journey—from the late '70s club scene to touring the world in the '90s, recording solo albums, and performing with bands like Vertical Horizon and Porcupine Tree. As a recording artist, sideman, and studio owner, I've learned many valuable lessons, which I hope can help you in your music career.
1983 JCM800 Treasure: Wife Said NO... Amp Said YES! (Demo)
Pro tip from a touring guitarist: Stash your band's equipment under the bus to skip the trailer hassle. Budget-friendly road life! Watch the complete tour bus guide: https://youtu.be/z4AL0X5J2yM #touringtips #MusicianLife 🎸Join this channel to get access to perks 🎸: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChCXa_Aek_fGkBnjx7u3IQA/join 💥 Become part of my Patreon community 💥: https://www.patreon.com/TheJourneymanGuitarist ☕️ If you like what I do, you can buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnwesleymusic 🌟 Connect with me : https://www.instagram.com/johnwesleymusic https://www.twitter.com/johnwesleymusic https://www.facebook.com/johnwesleyofficial 🎸About John Wesley, The Journeyman Guitarist: I'm John Wesley, a guitarist and songwriter with a long career in music. On this channel, I share lessons from my journey—from the late '70s club scene to touring the world in the '90s, recording solo albums, and performing with bands like Vertical Horizon and Porcupine Tree. As a recording artist, sideman, and studio owner, I've learned many valuable lessons, which I hope can help you in your music career.
Tour Bus Life: How Bands Store Gear WITHOUT a Trailer #guitar #behindthescenes
Sleeping While Driving? Yes! Pro guitarist describes napping on a rolling tour bus – hilarious and comfy? Check it out! See the entire bus life vlog: https://youtu.be/z4AL0X5J2yM Could you sleep like this? #BehindTheScenes #MusicianOnTheRoad" 🎸Join this channel to get access to perks 🎸: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChCXa_Aek_fGkBnjx7u3IQA/join 💥 Become part of my Patreon community 💥: https://www.patreon.com/TheJourneymanGuitarist ☕️ If you like what I do, you can buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/johnwesleymusic 🌟 Connect with me : https://www.instagram.com/johnwesleymusic https://www.twitter.com/johnwesleymusic https://www.facebook.com/johnwesleyofficial 🎸About John Wesley, The Journeyman Guitarist: I'm John Wesley, a guitarist and songwriter with a long career in music. On this channel, I share lessons from my journey—from the late '70s club scene to touring the world in the '90s, recording solo albums, and performing with bands like Vertical Horizon and Porcupine Tree. As a recording artist, sideman, and studio owner, I've learned many valuable lessons, which I hope can help you in your music career.
Sleeping on a Moving Tour Bus: Like a Tumble Dryer? 😂 #behindthescenes #tourbus
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