Travel Taste and Talk (Episode 14)- Tavarius "Varo" Johnson Drums

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  • čas přidán 18. 02. 2020
  • My guest on Episode 14 of Travel Taste and Talk is drummer Tavarius "Varo" Johnson. Varo has played drums for Smokie Norful, James Fortune, Donald Lawrence, and Lalah Hathaway.
    (TTT Season 1 audio Highlights are now available on iTunes and at cdbaby.com)
    In this episode Varo talks about becoming a chameleon, making a home on the road, and an encounter with a homeless tour guest.
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Komentáře • 59

  • @AaronB-ms7os
    @AaronB-ms7os Před 4 lety +10

    Dope drummer and very humble that's why he is so blessed!!!✊

  • @claybron5
    @claybron5 Před 4 lety +3

    Been following this young man since he was a young teenager and he has always had such a wonder heart and great attitude. Be sure to wish him a very happy birthday on March 14th ❤️❤️

  • @earthgruves
    @earthgruves Před 4 lety +20

    I watch these just for that Sharay laugh 😂

    • @j_allen0217
      @j_allen0217 Před 4 lety +1

      Richington Swear!!! When he gets up and walks out the frame, I just can’t take it!! 😂😂

    • @earthgruves
      @earthgruves Před 4 lety +2

      Jeremy Allen yup! Makes me want to binge on all the episodes. Laughter is the best medicine. 😆

    • @keonphillips348
      @keonphillips348 Před 4 lety

      Yeah that laugh is priceless

  • @kevinresnover9904
    @kevinresnover9904 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much for these inspirational talks!

  • @tbzee01
    @tbzee01 Před 4 lety +2

    Another great interview!!! 2 Chicago's finest....

  • @bradleyparker234
    @bradleyparker234 Před 4 lety +15

    Got to get his brother next

  • @Jeremy_Sims
    @Jeremy_Sims Před 4 lety

    Thank You for this Episode!! 💯

  • @norikoveal7220
    @norikoveal7220 Před 4 lety +2

    Hands down! One of Chicago’s finest!🙌🏽 Dope Character & Talent💯💪🏽

  • @BlackRootsUNLIMITED
    @BlackRootsUNLIMITED Před 4 lety +2

    Yeap!! My favorite CZcams series at the moment.
    ☥❤️☥

  • @MsHeyBabies
    @MsHeyBabies Před 4 lety +1

    Two of my most favorite humble Musicians! Momma C love you guys!

  • @88KeysMan
    @88KeysMan Před 4 lety +1

    I love this series, Sharay!

  • @tygeefreeman4643
    @tygeefreeman4643 Před 3 lety

    Great nuggets. Thank you guys.

  • @uzielolivas1967
    @uzielolivas1967 Před 4 lety +3

    I love Varo I love Sharay. I love these videos. I wish varo would have talked about Tasha Cobbs and how he started playing with her gigs.

  • @user-ur6jp1oo4u
    @user-ur6jp1oo4u Před 8 měsíci

    That homeless man story was funny 😂😂😂

  • @KINGLANE25
    @KINGLANE25 Před 4 lety +1

    No matter who Sharay interview he keep stay laughing. Love it man

  • @courtneydaniel08
    @courtneydaniel08 Před 4 lety +1

    How is there an unlike?!?! 🤔 Thanks for giving us an insight into some of the premier musicians of our generation.

  • @Smooveg25
    @Smooveg25 Před 4 lety

    This was awesome

  • @drtalkboxsa9412
    @drtalkboxsa9412 Před 3 lety

    Thanx uncle Reed for this

  • @jerriavit9music6
    @jerriavit9music6 Před 3 lety

    *very good drummer.....great bassist...smooth interview!*

  • @DontaBeats
    @DontaBeats Před 4 lety

    Love you man love this

  • @louisj6399
    @louisj6399 Před 4 lety

    Good stuff as always

  • @biggmarv30
    @biggmarv30 Před 4 lety

    Good stuff God Bless thanks Man

  • @RJ-kl6jr
    @RJ-kl6jr Před 4 lety

    How can yall not bring up the legendary video?

  • @SayajinKanak
    @SayajinKanak Před 3 lety

    That's the guy that was sitting and was amazed in the viral video of Sharay

  • @josephwalton487
    @josephwalton487 Před 2 lety

    Said it a million times,...Sharay Reed has been my number one since I heard dude play. First number one is always James Jamerson...but Sharay the "new Jamerson". Just let me follow you on one gig lol. Would give anything to learn under dude man.

  • @mycraven4drums
    @mycraven4drums Před 4 lety +2

    Yeah....wasn't that Smokie ordeal like 2004-05. I remember that.

  • @haystixxbeats9225
    @haystixxbeats9225 Před 4 lety

    VARRROOOO

  • @user-ur6jp1oo4u
    @user-ur6jp1oo4u Před 8 měsíci +1

    Sharay my name is Patrick Massey I’m from Nashville Tn I’m a drummer. I’m a big fan of yours since I was in middle school. And varo. If it’s possible could I meet you 2 one day? Not asking for an opportunity to play the drums. I just want to talk to you guys and hangout with you guys. I love you guys. I looked up to yall when I was a kid. One of my dreams is to meet you guys. I hope one day you see this and make it happen. Love 💙

    • @user-ur6jp1oo4u
      @user-ur6jp1oo4u Před 8 měsíci

      What’s your email I’ll write you from there

  • @demps7
    @demps7 Před 4 lety

    What is that playing at the end? OMG!!!FIRE!

  • @brandonwilliams4434
    @brandonwilliams4434 Před 3 lety

    this dude been beasting, and he’s a dope musician, and you can tell he was taught the right way. On the flip,get some Indiana people on here, brent easton, lance tolbert terrance dennie, reggie strong, floyd thomas, dewitt jackon jr, dujuan watson. Just naming a few.

  • @justinw72ify
    @justinw72ify Před 4 lety +6

    Yo he always had chops I went to high school with him use to lock him up when we hooped in gym in use to kill jazz band solos he lying bro😂😂😂

    • @dsanders799
      @dsanders799 Před 4 lety

      What school

    • @justinw72ify
      @justinw72ify Před 4 lety

      @@dsanders799 proviso east

    • @dsanders799
      @dsanders799 Před 4 lety

      @@justinw72ify he seems cool

    • @hoseaB
      @hoseaB Před 4 lety +1

      Lol nigga said he lying

    • @bootiedude
      @bootiedude Před 4 lety +1

      😂😂😂Every musical talents biggest critic is him or herself!!

  • @sugabeariadt
    @sugabeariadt Před 4 lety

    Hahahaha. Lavell's my G!

  • @gospelphilomath
    @gospelphilomath Před 4 lety +7

    We waiting on the cory henry interview!!

  • @chrismaowusu6863
    @chrismaowusu6863 Před 3 lety

    Great interview
    do you know where I can get this track?

    • @Sharayreedbass
      @Sharayreedbass  Před 3 lety +1

      Its on my Taste and Taste2 albums

    • @chrismaowusu6863
      @chrismaowusu6863 Před 3 lety

      @@Sharayreedbass I've looked but I cant seem to find the track on there. Is it ok if you can tell me the name so that it may be easier to locate it?

    • @Sharayreedbass
      @Sharayreedbass  Před 3 lety +1

      @@chrismaowusu6863 my bad. That’s from my Wood n Nickels album. Its called “Let Him Speak” and that’s Varo

    • @chrismaowusu6863
      @chrismaowusu6863 Před 3 lety

      @@Sharayreedbass Amazing. It sounds fire. 🔥🔥 Thank you very much. Love from the UK ❤

  • @devincheatham166
    @devincheatham166 Před 4 lety

    Bro too short of a interview...We need more

  • @justinalexander1056
    @justinalexander1056 Před 4 lety

    Have to get the music ending

  • @BeatPushaTV
    @BeatPushaTV Před 4 lety

    What's the name of the song playing at the beginning of the video?

  • @aiconic10
    @aiconic10 Před 3 lety +1

    You did the right thing by walking away from Smokey Norful. He has no right to tell you what you can play. He's judging which is a violation of the law he preaches. Nothing wrong with play both Gospel and R&B.