David Williams I doubt it man. We gotta just be honest with this situation. It’s no denying that this band is great, but most of the attention is because a DM is white & he’s killing it.
Let’s just be honest here this program is a very good program but it only got the attention it did because of Justin. I just want folks to keep that same energy going forward.
Justin and his marching band friends have all said he works just as hard as everyone else...and Justin has said in interviews he is not the band and the entire band deserves credit...the comments about him being white and “stealing” are just wrong...he is a young man making his high school memories
Man these high school kids got it going on! Black white it takes alot off work to get everything just right. Congratulations to all of them keep up the good work.
@@mariefranklin4022 It's based on jealousy if anyone does. The mans got talent and so does all the rest of the band members. Everyone deserves high marks here. ;)
I’m from New Orleans and did the same thing when I was in middle and high school. Trust me when I say it ain’t easy. You gotta have football level endurance to do this all Mardi Gras season long and keep in mind these parades are 12-15 miles long!!!!!
Im not sure how this came to my recommended vieos, but, im glad it did. This is an amazing band, led by 4 talented drum majors. I have searched and watched many of their videos. The entire band is awesome and talented. Congratulations to the band directors and the school, y'all have something to be very proud of!!!
Justin aka Vanilla Funk will be taking his talents to the marching band of.....drum roll dada ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY! He will be attending a HBCU and Vanilla Funk will live on!
Why y’all like to attach color names to whites lol? Growing up myself, y’all called me “white mike” went to another school that was opposite and almost all white, don’t ever remember the few black kids there being called chocolate this or dark Dave or some shit.
@@mikehawk120 We do it out of love. It's not often that we see white people that are cool enough to us get nicknames so, when there is a white guy/girl that can hangout with us and embrace the culture, they get nicknames even if it's just "white boy" or, in his case, Vanilla funk which is kinda cool imo. And it also is about what we see on a daily basis. I don't know many white people in my area that can actually dance so when we see one, we give him or her a nickname
@@justuravergekpopluvinfeminist I see that, it I’m not ok with it. As a while dude who was “invited to the barbecue” as y’all say, I found it funny when I was labeled “white mike” laughed at it when I was younger, but educating myself now, I see the duality of how black culture lives through a racial lens e while telling others it’s not ok. Yes it is harmless, but it is birds view into a larger racial problem whites and blacks need to grow from. Until we all stop living through our race, we will never except equality in its pure and natural form. Just my 2 cents as the white guy who could chill with both sides and saw both y’all’s good and bad.
He is absolutely amazing and everything I've read from him and seen has been nothing but respect and constantly making sure that he credits the band as one, not himself. He did work hard, but so do all the others. I wanted to say how bomb this BAND is as a whole. They are ALL what makes this so great. Not just the man leading.
They are all very good and have to work really hard to be in sync. Give them the credit they deserve and stop worrying about who is what color...at the end of the day, it really doesn't matter. The entire band is very talented. love them!!!
These are children enjoying what they love to do! Justin is not stealing anything, it’s a black band led by a black director and one of the drum majors happen to be white....what’s the problem?!
shirajai I am from Minnesota, I have two grandsons in marching band, I'm very intrigued how the styles of bands are so different! Until I first saw the video of JD I always thought the band and or marching band styles were the same. JD marching band has my total respect, they look and appear as a college band! And being white I never thought much about having a white Drum Major, they are all magnificent. I hope to see this band on you tube in the future, I can't get enough of them they are that good!
L Ferguson I don't believe that will happen, they have a great spirit as a band now, I think they will keep it up. People can see that the whole band is invested in this and it makes them very proud! I have faith in them
Debbie Cobb That band has the spirit it’s had since before this young man got there. I have no issue with him but I’m not gonna sit here and act like him or this band is anything special. High school band in New Orleans have been playing at college levels since I was a kid and it definitely wasn’t publicized the way this band is.
The band performed very well lastnight! Their energy was on 1000 by the time they reached where I was standing which is near the end of the route. The kids were super excited and talked about the beads and who had more! It was a great experience for them and awesome entertainment for the parade goers. AND shout to the percussion section specifically the tenor drums! Those boys cut all the way up lol🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
All this talk about this young man for nothing. He gives props where it's due and he understands the culture. Also he said he wants to go to Auburn. Love they added some Dega to the style. It's high school and I applaud them all. They did a great job. Remember they kids mane.
They should be more supportive. They're doing and outstanding job. Most high school bands don't get this type of recognition. I'm sure that the band boosters are thankful!😂
The whole band is awesome. They sound freaking amazingly. They are on par with a college band. I’m worn out from watching. They performed the whole route.
He is clearly getting a lot of attention with people screaming his name and then going crazy when they do their routines. The guy is so serious and laser focused. They really unbelievable how disciplined they all are. This entire band is just unbelievable.
Just love watching this band. I’m from 🇬🇧 and we do not have anything like this. I enjoy and have been following this school since it came through my feed. 🌹❤️🌹 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Everytime i watch the Mardi Gras Parades in Louisiana it makes me shed a tear, because of the many memories that holiday season has. my Mother always did @ party 🎊 the Sunday before fat Tuesday! we all would watch the krewe of Thoth ride down Magazine St. and Bacchus at night. My dad use to wake up early in mornings to go view the Zulu Parade and truck floats too. The whole neighborhood would come to eat all kinds of food crawfish, Gumbo, Stuffed bell peppers. etc. 👑👑🥘🍜🥘New Orleans is my families roots! even though i moved away it's still a fun place to eat, drink, and watch some awesome floats. catch some beads for me every one! Jamming to this marching band in 2020! Peace 🍹🍾🍻🍺🥃💃🕺👸🤴P. S. Both my parents are deceased n gone on home, that's why i said it makes me shed a tear at times i wish they were still here to celebrate the Mardi Gras fun!🤹📿🎊🎭🎭
I know how you feel sis, born and raised in Louisiana. And I haven't been back home since my mom passed 4 years ago. I miss watching Southern University band March down Canal St. I remember when I was little, we would be 4-5 blocks down from the band and I always knew when they were coming. St Aug used to pack a wallop too. I hate I've missed so many Mardi Gras seasons. Even in Metairie where I grew up, we used have parades on and near the Airline Hwy.
Been watching their videos for couples more days now and it still amazes me how they all keep that stamina and energy! Hats off to y'all! - a Fan from the Philippines 💙
From Mobile and never realized how long that route is for the performers. SHEESH. I'M TIRED JUST WATCHING IT. I'll be back to finish watching it. Congratulations!
I know Davidson gets tired especially towards the end but honestly it’s just fun to be there and by the end the kids can’t wait to march another parade
I’m blown away with his performance. I started watching college bands and I had this in my que. This is college level performance. I’m from Texas and I wish we had this kind of dedication and awesomeness.(lol). I love watching these young men and I’m exhausted for them 😂.
I really hate I did not come down last night to see this in person. I think they did an excellent job representing for our Mardi Gras & hope they continue to come & shine! They look awesome & in synch and you can tell they enjoy being band /auxillary . The tradition continues!!!!!
I swear every time I watch Jeff Davis I get jealous, cause my school doesn't do parades, we don't play out much, and our drum majors don't do half the stuff they can. Makes me wish I lived in Montgomery for the sole purpose to be performing in this ensemble
I used to go to down town Atlanta parades just to see the black marching bands. They were beyond talented. These kids are also amazing. What energy. The band wow!!! Nothing like a marching band to get your heart racing. Justin is so fun to watch. All here are talented.
Thank You🙏🎶🥁....This band and wonderful drum majors are so amazing and so inspiring to watch...I get so excited and so emotional!!...keep being awesome!!..lots of love from Ohio☃️❄🧡💛💚💙❤💜👬❄☃️(and lots of snow here)....
Love this marching band! Where were all the ladies, only three?(not counting the flag ladies) the drums were fantastic, couldn't keep my feet still. The drum majors were fantastic to watch. I saw people complain about a white boy leading them, if they didn't want him there no matter how good he was he wouldn't have been in that position. That says a lot for the high school. Proud of you all!
They are a awesome band. It is a lot of hours in practice they put in. To sound and look this good on the football field and parade routes. I know, because I was in the band back in the 80’s. Congrats to all band members!!!!!! Keep it up.
They're amazing and Vanilla funk adds to it. I mean look at him. He was head drum major for a reason. The band sounds beautiful, the majorettes look gorgeous, everything is perfect.
This is way cool!! My wife and I grew up in the 70's, 80's we had all kinds of friends in all races. I grew up in Cleveland. I learned how to dance like this young man in the front here. We found this video and thought about us growing up!! The dance moves!! Great job to these young people and Justin!!
Baby when I tell u them drum majors act a ass in that parade. I love the energy from everyone. Now thats what I be talking bout show no tiredness. Give it all u got til the end. Yessssss
Y'all enjoy yourselves in the NOLA. I used to love traveling with our band in high school. My son traveled to England and Hawaii with his marching band. Memories that you'll always cherish.
Most people don’t know that and I was shocked to learn that Mardi Gras existed in mobile first 😆. New Orleans just brings it to another level , and ours is rooted in the cities culture all year around. Both cities do a great job in representing the true essence of Mardi Gras . I think New Orleans is More popular because of the culture ( food, Zulu balls, and we can drink alcohol without restriction that some states have ) enough said lol
These clips have introduced me to the intricate world of marching bands. I really enjoyed this band's performances. So I searched for more bands. No HS works harder, that I've seen, prove me wrong!
You lead them sweetie I love maching bands I'm 54 it does something too my soul I grew up with the marching cobras and my nephew was in a marching band I was his biggest hype girl out there we was Kansas City Kansas now I live in North Kansas City Missouri but still love too watch you guys
I never knew Mobile had Mardi Gras I’m from New Orleans born and raised 💯♥️. I love this white boy he is all of that baaby and I mad I didn’t go to Mardi Gras back home this year. I know this band killed it in the Rex Parade on Fat Tuesday!!! Much love 💕
Mobile's Mardi Gras is a big thing. It's much more family oriented than New Orleans Mardi Gras. I'm not saying that's better or worse - it's just another way of celebrating.
The committment and dedication of these young people is impressive and delightful to watch. Shout out the people behind these teenagers and they themselves
Crazy to say y’all here for the drum majors but GIVE THE BAND SOME HUGE PROPS, when you have a band that sound like that makes the drum majors energy insane like this
Houston loves this band!!!!! May God protect them and guide them. And bless their band director and instructors and teachers and parents for all their support. It takes a village to make this band a successful talented band!!! These kids have worked so so hard. God be with all of y’all!!! These kids are going to the top. ❤️👍🤗🙏
I marched in competition with JDavis. I was in a smaller class. JDavis was in top largest classes in all competitions. 25 years ago and they were still a force then and now they carry on the tradition. Well done everyone! I hope everyone was presented with a college scholarship.
Props to the musicians and their collegiate level sound, props to the dancers and flags for their stamina and grace, props to the drum core, to the DMs and props to the parents for pointing out the potholes and supporting these awesome kids!
Love these young people doing they thing, like the drum majors are awesome! So whoever dislike these group of young talented individuals, are just haters and just need to set back and takes notes and give them they props💯💯💯
I just hope folks keep this same energy for this program once Justin leaves.
Exactly blacks always quick to support when a white person soon as it's black they always critiques and have problems sad.
U must never have heard of mobile Mardi Gras we have this a parade every year around this time.
I’m sure they will. Justin will train his heir well.
David Williams I doubt it man. We gotta just be honest with this situation. It’s no denying that this band is great, but most of the attention is because a DM is white & he’s killing it.
Let’s just be honest here this program is a very good program but it only got the attention it did because of Justin. I just want folks to keep that same energy going forward.
Proud of the musicians and my son Grant P. Harris on baritone.
They sounded so good!!!!!
Kudos to him and the rest of the low brass section. They’re on fire!
Bitch Pudding you obviously do care since you decided to comment🤷🏾♂️don’t be mad because nobody supports you
The low brass sounds amazing
Bitch Pudding and you’re still talking😕stfu
Justin and his marching band friends have all said he works just as hard as everyone else...and Justin has said in interviews he is not the band and the entire band deserves credit...the comments about him being white and “stealing” are just wrong...he is a young man making his high school memories
People no matter what is always going to say some hurtful ass shit. I love him and he's awesome.
Faith First ...yes here and Facebook like just let him be
Man these high school kids got it going on! Black white it takes alot off work to get everything just right. Congratulations to all of them keep up the good work.
@@mariefranklin4022 It's based on jealousy if anyone does. The mans got talent and so does all the rest of the band members. Everyone deserves high marks here. ;)
You can clearly see he works hard..they’re all good, but there’s just something more in his effort..he earned his spot and his keep
Just beautiful young men and women and the pride they show for themselves and their school.
agree 100%
Love this band. Love this drum major
@@ednatorain5808 o
Yep 💯
I’m from New Orleans and did the same thing when I was in middle and high school. Trust me when I say it ain’t easy. You gotta have football level endurance to do this all Mardi Gras season long and keep in mind these parades are 12-15 miles long!!!!!
Vanilla fudge u are great the other guys make everything come 2 gather
It’s that second wind that comes when you see canal street for me! 🤣 I miss it
@@Godzooky Facts!!!
You all impress so many people thanks for sharing your talent
Im most amazed that he manages to dance like that without accidentally blowing that whistle at all, because I definitely would
😂😂😂😂 Facts! But I'd be so out of breath that it'd sound like an asthmatic humming bird!
@@heathernicole3655 lmaoooo same tho tbh
I know right! Seriously. None of them blew the whistle by accident. You know, I probably would have swallowed the whistle on the real.
They* lol, they all have whistles
@@maxiemus5 yes but I was only talking about Jeff.
Im not sure how this came to my recommended vieos, but, im glad it did. This is an amazing band, led by 4 talented drum majors. I have searched and watched many of their videos. The entire band is awesome and talented. Congratulations to the band directors and the school, y'all have something to be very proud of!!!
It was in my recommend too. Binge watching. They are soooo good. Outstanding! Glad I found it.
same here, this school marching band is HOT!!
Name for 4?
They are fantastic! It’s so hard to believe it’s a HS band!
This band performs on a college level and I love everything about it. GOOD JOB JD!!!!
Nahhhh not at all. They are performing just like a high school.
Leslie Harris This is not a college level performance. Stop the lies!
Not college level but they're good for a high school band. Marching and playing wise
Not yet but they do prepare them
My legs got tired just watching them 😂
I thought the same thing lol
I remember my first march I was tired after this
These kids are athletes as well as musicians!
Giggles ok I'm like damn we did have all that energy in High School
Nice 2 you no we didn’t!
Justin aka Vanilla Funk will be taking his talents to the marching band of.....drum roll dada ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY! He will be attending a HBCU and Vanilla Funk will live on!
Why y’all like to attach color names to whites lol? Growing up myself, y’all called me “white mike” went to another school that was opposite and almost all white, don’t ever remember the few black kids there being called chocolate this or dark Dave or some shit.
@@mikehawk120 We do it out of love. It's not often that we see white people that are cool enough to us get nicknames so, when there is a white guy/girl that can hangout with us and embrace the culture, they get nicknames even if it's just "white boy" or, in his case, Vanilla funk which is kinda cool imo. And it also is about what we see on a daily basis. I don't know many white people in my area that can actually dance so when we see one, we give him or her a nickname
@@justuravergekpopluvinfeminist I see that, it I’m not ok with it. As a while dude who was “invited to the barbecue” as y’all say, I found it funny when I was labeled “white mike” laughed at it when I was younger, but educating myself now, I see the duality of how black culture lives through a racial lens e while telling others it’s not ok. Yes it is harmless, but it is birds view into a larger racial problem whites and blacks need to grow from. Until we all stop living through our race, we will never except equality in its pure and natural form. Just my 2 cents as the white guy who could chill with both sides and saw both y’all’s good and bad.
Man, that is a long parade. They all did excellent!
I thought the same thing
#ThatPart
My thighs are burning just watching! All the high steps and movement woo. They all deserved water and rest after that parade.
I’m from mobile. They do this every night for 2 weeks straight leading up to Fat Tuesday. Then it’s like 6 parade in a row. Good times.
This is a long Parade..I had the privilege to March Mardi Gras 3 times and it is physically draining! Props to this high school!!
I AM MESMERIZED EACH AND EVERY TIME I WATCH THIS BAND!!! TRULY THE BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!
He is absolutely amazing and everything I've read from him and seen has been nothing but respect and constantly making sure that he credits the band as one, not himself. He did work hard, but so do all the others. I wanted to say how bomb this BAND is as a whole. They are ALL what makes this so great. Not just the man leading.
All these young people work very hard .
They are all very good and have to work really hard to be in sync. Give them the credit they deserve and stop worrying about who is what color...at the end of the day, it really doesn't matter. The entire band is very talented. love them!!!
These kids are awesome. Its obvious that they love what they're doing. Who ever is in charge of them is doing a hell of a job!!
Band is fun ❤
Those babies always come and show out !!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍
These are children enjoying what they love to do! Justin is not stealing anything, it’s a black band led by a black director and one of the drum majors happen to be white....what’s the problem?!
shirajai I am from Minnesota, I have two grandsons in marching band, I'm very intrigued how the styles of bands are so different! Until I first saw the video of JD I always thought the band and or marching band styles were the same. JD marching band has my total respect, they look and appear as a college band! And being white I never thought much about having a white Drum Major, they are all magnificent. I hope to see this band on you tube in the future, I can't get enough of them they are that good!
The only problem is messy people starting crap. To the sky Justin 😜. All of ya'll are awesome
shirajai The problem is soon as he leaves no ones checking for this band just like no one was checking for them before dude put him on ig
L Ferguson I don't believe that will happen, they have a great spirit as a band now, I think they will keep it up. People can see that the whole band is invested in this and it makes them very proud! I have faith in them
Debbie Cobb That band has the spirit it’s had since before this young man got there. I have no issue with him but I’m not gonna sit here and act like him or this band is anything special. High school band in New Orleans have been playing at college levels since I was a kid and it definitely wasn’t publicized the way this band is.
Oh let me give that percussion section some love too. They keep that band on point.
It never gets old seeing those insanely talented young men pouring their heart and souls into every single movement!
And young ladies. Why did you forget them?
The band performed very well lastnight! Their energy was on 1000 by the time they reached where I was standing which is near the end of the route. The kids were super excited and talked about the beads and who had more! It was a great experience for them and awesome entertainment for the parade goers. AND shout to the percussion section specifically the tenor drums! Those boys cut all the way up lol🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I'm old and my legs hurt watching every one.how many miles do they march.all you parents front of parade to back of the parade must be so proud.
which parade is this?
So proud of Justin "Vanilla Funk" he really has a good head on his shoulders! Time to go forth and shower the college world with your magic.
For sure.
I’m sure they ALL do.
I know Justin has graduated but I enjoyed his leadership and showmanship. Anyone can tell these young people all worked hard.
Actually pretty good quality sound. Mature high school sound. Marched many parades, good job band.
He earned it the old fashion way - challenged for it! Much love from New Orleans - the Drum Major Capital of the WORLD!
He can definitely bring the potato salad to the cook out!
Too funny!
yessir
Nah... 😂✌🏽 never that... u going too far.
Lol
Reginald Jones ew.. 🤢 lol I would never, trust me 😂
They were performing the whole route. Awesome!!! Great job Jeff Davis Marching Band❤️🎶🎶
As an Australian, l just love watching these VERY talented young men and ladies for the first time, wowwwww. Well done, soo fit and just fantastic. 🙂🙂
LOVE watching this marching band and drum majors. So professional and entertaining.
All this talk about this young man for nothing. He gives props where it's due and he understands the culture. Also he said he wants to go to Auburn. Love they added some Dega to the style. It's high school and I applaud them all. They did a great job. Remember they kids mane.
They should be more supportive. They're doing and outstanding job. Most high school bands don't get this type of recognition. I'm sure that the band boosters are thankful!😂
@Queen Bongsly I'm sure he has his own dreams and aspirations. If he wants to go to Auburn . Support him.
@@Rooted991 He's going to Alabama State, posted on IG
So true....let the kids do there thing...you'll miss it once it's gone.
Alabama, Dega, Jackson
Justin is on point as always!
thorceltic no cap😂
He can go to any school he want but I will pick a HB college
@@melvelynmay1719 He is attending an HBCU
They're all disciplined and on point. It's a shame they have to dodge litter on the march.
Excellent all of them. GIRLS ARE VERY WELL SYNCHRONIZED
So proud to have one of the best high school bands in our town for mardi gras! ❤️👍
The whole band is awesome. They sound freaking amazingly. They are on par with a college band. I’m worn out from watching. They performed the whole route.
I know! We never performed a whole parade route when I was in HS (well, the drumline did)
That boi john😅 this band is so diverse and the sound is amazing 🧡🧡🤘🏾
Once again good job band director. Yall represented yall school and city well.
He is clearly getting a lot of attention with people screaming his name and then going crazy when they do their routines. The guy is so serious and laser focused. They really unbelievable how disciplined they all are. This entire band is just unbelievable.
They're enjoying themselves and you can see they worked hard. I love the band! Job well done.
Just love watching this band. I’m from 🇬🇧 and we do not have anything like this.
I enjoy and have been following this school since it came through my feed.
🌹❤️🌹
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
🙋👍💃🕺💖🇺🇸💯
These kids are so talented!! I have watched all of SHOWTIME'S videos. The absolute best!! So happy they made it into the parade! Amazing!!
Everytime i watch the Mardi Gras Parades in Louisiana it makes me
shed a tear, because of the many
memories that holiday season has.
my Mother always did @ party 🎊
the Sunday before fat Tuesday!
we all would watch the krewe of
Thoth ride down Magazine St.
and Bacchus at night. My dad
use to wake up early in mornings
to go view the Zulu Parade and
truck floats too. The whole neighborhood would come to eat
all kinds of food crawfish, Gumbo,
Stuffed bell peppers. etc. 👑👑🥘🍜🥘New Orleans is my families roots! even though i moved away
it's still a fun place to eat, drink, and
watch some awesome floats.
catch some beads for me every
one! Jamming to this marching band in 2020! Peace 🍹🍾🍻🍺🥃💃🕺👸🤴P. S. Both my parents are deceased n gone
on home, that's why i said it
makes me shed a tear at times
i wish they were still here to
celebrate the Mardi Gras fun!🤹📿🎊🎭🎭
Ms. Gifted N Annoited Hands of various vlogs 43 this parade is in Alabama. But the New Orleans Culture is so special especially before Katrina.
Mobile can get down too now.
I know how you feel sis, born and raised in Louisiana. And I haven't been back home since my mom passed 4 years ago. I miss watching Southern University band March down Canal St. I remember when I was little, we would be 4-5 blocks down from the band and I always knew when they were coming. St Aug used to pack a wallop too. I hate I've missed so many Mardi Gras seasons. Even in Metairie where I grew up, we used have parades on and near the Airline Hwy.
Been watching their videos for couples more days now and it still amazes me how they all keep that stamina and energy! Hats off to y'all!
- a Fan from the Philippines 💙
From Mobile and never realized how long that route is for the performers. SHEESH. I'M TIRED JUST WATCHING IT. I'll be back to finish watching it. Congratulations!
Yeah, it's long, imagine playing the whole time, Baker gets tired
I know Davidson gets tired especially towards the end but honestly it’s just fun to be there and by the end the kids can’t wait to march another parade
I’m blown away with his performance. I started watching college bands and I had this in my que. This is college level performance. I’m from Texas and I wish we had this kind of dedication and awesomeness.(lol). I love watching these young men and I’m exhausted for them 😂.
Justin go hard
Absolutely love 💘 to watch. this GREAT BAND PERFORM!!! 💎 💎 💎 💎 💎
I really hate I did not come down last night to see this in person. I think they did an excellent job representing for our Mardi Gras & hope they continue to come & shine! They look awesome & in synch and you can tell they enjoy being band /auxillary . The tradition continues!!!!!
@@niecy123harris5 what is Justin's instagram???
@@niecy123harris5 thank you😘❤😘❤
They are well trained, apparently by an excellent staff. Many hours of hard work and all that rehearsing really shows.
Outstanding! The band, the sound, the drum majors, the performance... all of it!👏
Justin's got the BIG BALLS to do this. 👍
(the kid is dead serious ... his entire spirit is in this!)
To do what?
“To the skyyy.” Ok Justin, I mean John.🤣🤣
😂😂😂
Yes
Right !!! 😂
Lmaoooo😂😂
This high school band program is on another level. Great work and performance band and props to the directors.
Forget the DM, that band sound good as hell
I swear every time I watch Jeff Davis I get jealous, cause my school doesn't do parades, we don't play out much, and our drum majors don't do half the stuff they can. Makes me wish I lived in Montgomery for the sole purpose to be performing in this ensemble
I used to go to down town Atlanta parades just to see the black marching bands. They were beyond talented. These kids are also amazing. What energy. The band wow!!! Nothing like a marching band to get your heart racing. Justin is so fun to watch. All here are talented.
Thank You🙏🎶🥁....This band and wonderful drum majors are so amazing and so inspiring to watch...I get so excited and so emotional!!...keep being awesome!!..lots of love from Ohio☃️❄🧡💛💚💙❤💜👬❄☃️(and lots of snow here)....
from ohio also. love watching this band
Love this marching band! Where were all the ladies, only three?(not counting the flag ladies) the drums were fantastic, couldn't keep my feet still. The drum majors were fantastic to watch. I saw people complain about a white boy leading them, if they didn't want him there no matter how good he was he wouldn't have been in that position. That says a lot for the high school. Proud of you all!
I never get tired of watching this band! They are amazing, love those dm's moves. That was one long parade route!
When I get a chance to go to the parade, I wouldn't mind seeing them. They are great.
6:00あたり、良いねえ！
They are great!
Greetings from Japan.
🙋🇺🇸💃🕺👑💖💯
They are a awesome band. It is a lot of hours in practice they put in. To sound and look this good on the football field and parade routes. I know, because I was in the band back in the 80’s. Congrats to all band members!!!!!! Keep it up.
Looking good..you guys are college level marching band!!..beautiful showmanship💖Blessings
They're amazing and Vanilla funk adds to it. I mean look at him. He was head drum major for a reason. The band sounds beautiful, the majorettes look gorgeous, everything is perfect.
Thee JSU inspiration is soooo evident.... you go boys. Love it❤
A former J5 drummajor is their coordinator
Williams Twins Joe Williams
This is way cool!! My wife and I grew up in the 70's, 80's we had all kinds of friends in all races. I grew up in Cleveland. I learned how to dance like this young man in the front here. We found this video and thought about us growing up!! The dance moves!! Great job to these young people and Justin!!
* It's not how you look,But what u can do that truly set u apart*
I sure enjoy watching this wonderful band with all of its talent and enthusiasm. Wish we had more like these all over the states.
Baby when I tell u them drum majors act a ass in that parade. I love the energy from everyone. Now thats what I be talking bout show no tiredness. Give it all u got til the end. Yessssss
Y'all enjoy yourselves in the NOLA. I used to love traveling with our band in high school. My son traveled to England and Hawaii with his marching band. Memories that you'll always cherish.
Most people don’t know that and I was shocked to learn that Mardi Gras existed in mobile first 😆. New Orleans just brings it to another level , and ours is rooted in the cities culture all year around. Both cities do a great job in representing the true essence of Mardi Gras . I think New Orleans is More popular because of the culture ( food, Zulu balls, and we can drink alcohol without restriction that some states have ) enough said lol
@Lee Rushton Great factoid. I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing.
Wish they would show the whole band. The band is exceptional!!!
Talk about high energy those drum majors sure have it and Justin aka Vanilla Funk is fantastic.
The guys got energy for the whole band its beautiful they look amazing. Choreography is fire.
I cannot stop watching these Guys! Incredible energy and showmanship.
These clips have introduced me to the intricate world of marching bands. I really enjoyed this band's performances. So I searched for more bands. No HS works harder, that I've seen, prove me wrong!
I saw them and they was fye and Vanilla Funk and all of them did awesome
I loved there performance! We Mobilens do Mardi Gras well❤️
Treneise White Yes We Do 💜💛💚
Not bad for Mobile .. make sure y’all come on down on Fat Tuesday 🎭🎭
Country bumpkin!..please try to hide your ignorance...We have company😂😂😂😂
#Mobilians
Yes Indeed
You lead them sweetie I love maching bands I'm 54 it does something too my soul I grew up with the marching cobras and my nephew was in a marching band I was his biggest hype girl out there we was Kansas City Kansas now I live in North Kansas City Missouri but still love too watch you guys
I never knew Mobile had Mardi Gras I’m from New Orleans born and raised 💯♥️. I love this white boy he is all of that baaby and I mad I didn’t go to Mardi Gras back home this year. I know this band killed it in the Rex Parade on Fat Tuesday!!! Much love 💕
Mobile's Mardi Gras is a big thing. It's much more family oriented than New Orleans Mardi Gras. I'm not saying that's better or worse - it's just another way of celebrating.
MARDI GRAS started in MOBILE, AL...🎉🎊🪅
This band is always on point!
The committment and dedication of these young people is impressive and delightful to watch. Shout out the people behind these teenagers and they themselves
From step off to last step their hard work and dedication to musicianship just shines! Go Marching Vols!!!
Love the entertainment. Do what you do Justin
I watched this band play so many times. Over and over. What a band. I live in small town Canada and never witnessed anything like this. Oh yeah!
let me be justin for one day! lmao man the love y'all give him must feel soo good.
Crazy to say y’all here for the drum majors but GIVE THE BAND SOME HUGE PROPS, when you have a band that sound like that makes the drum majors energy insane like this
Houston loves this band!!!!!
May God protect them and guide them. And bless their band director and instructors and teachers and parents for all their support. It takes a village to make this band a successful talented band!!! These kids have worked so so hard. God be with all of y’all!!! These kids are going to the top. ❤️👍🤗🙏
Thought I would watch a couple minutes. Twenty-five minutes later, here I am. They are so talented.
They got down for sure. I enjoyed seeing them live.
I can’t express how much I enjoy watching these young people, everyone of them are great.
I have just 3 words...EX-CEL-LENT !!! I have 3 more....FAB-U-LOUS !!! Give that Band Director a raise !!
💜💛💚 #251 Mardi Gras 2020
Sounding Good and looking good JD.
All I can say is, "TO THE SKY!!!"
I marched in competition with JDavis. I was in a smaller class. JDavis was in top largest classes in all competitions. 25 years ago and they were still a force then and now they carry on the tradition. Well done everyone! I hope everyone was presented with a college scholarship.
Props to the musicians and their collegiate level sound, props to the dancers and flags for their stamina and grace, props to the drum core, to the DMs and props to the parents for pointing out the potholes and supporting these awesome kids!
I enjoy watching these young men and the rest of the band!
Love this band! You all are fantastic!!!
We need this in every state and I know children will do better in school. I was empowered by this video and will walk to work daily like that.
Love these young people doing they thing, like the drum majors are awesome! So whoever dislike these group of young talented individuals, are just haters and just need to set back and takes notes and give them they props💯💯💯
Their synchronization is CRAZY! Very above average training and band members. THEY BAADDDDD, BABY!
that arrangement of juice they do is AMAZING