I first heard the Nighthawks at the Bayou under Key Bridge. Their presence on stage was staggering along with a sound that mimicked a heart beat full of rhythm. Up until that Night I had never experienced the Blues Live. At the heart of all good music the Blues set the foundation and the Nighthawks showed me that what I liked about R&B was the Blues. Those four Guys took the Blues from a foot hill to Mt Everest. I will always be thankful to them for setting my music soul free. Thank You Nighthawks . John Longo
Jimmy Thackery lived in the house behind me growing up. Jan lived down the street (Gelston circle)from him, I used to sit in the woods between the houses and listen to them rehearse. Learns to love the blues very young because of these guys
Hi Jan. Blair, the organist of Cruis-O-Matic here. You guys were our favorite bar band because of the chemistry you guys shared. Not a single weak link in the band. You were also great showmen. I remember Mark saying he liked us because we were crazy and made him laugh. We always enjoyed performing with y'all in some of the best clubs on the DC to New Orleans circuit. We were the comical opening act; you guys were the adult portion of the show. Great memories!
I heard the Nighthawks at the Bottom Line in Greenwhich Village in the early 1980s when Jimmy Thackrey was still with the band. What a group! They blew the roof off.
Thank you for posting. Suddenly I'm decades back with my friends at the Psychedelly, seeing The Nighthawks. So much has changed since then, but I have always known that The Nighthawks were one of the best blues bands in the world.
Thanks Jan from Steve a former employee of JJ's Apple Pie, Bayou, and Crazy Horse. I remember these days and the last time I saw you guys in Long Beach, Ca at the Blues Cafe. Can't recall th exact year, but I think it was around 2005 to 2007
They were an amazing powerhouse! I count myself as being so lucky to have been there way back when and my continuing friendship with Jimmy. What a band!
Desperado's was always jumping, like so many others here I also prefer to listen to the blues. It is so good, down to the bone good. Still the best music out there. A bunch of us always were looking where they were playing next. The Nighthawks were the hottest band in town for DC and Md. and of course VA...
I saw them in Warrenton around this time; think I was 17. Mark was the first person I'd ever seen with sleeves like that. I still have an empty pack of rolling papers signed by all four members from that night.
My Buddies, Jan, Mark, Your the best. I miss the east coast and all you dudes. I play the SF bay area now Pride Enjoy went down I just kept going and having a ball. You all plan a trip out west Man you guys made me who I am musically. Thanks for showing me the ropes Guys. I love you all like brothers and we are Thanks and Hope to see you all on a headline out here soon. I help patch you in if Interested for a week or better. Thanks, Ronny Jump, Bassist
Downtown Cafe, the Rainbow also. Late 70's - early 80's. Nighthawk, Thunderbirds,, Heartfixers, EQT, Stone Mtn Band, Glen Philips, Omar and the Howlers. And then, the Clairmont, in between music nights. Hotlanta..
Saw the Hawks play at desparodos g twn SRV warmed up George Thrgd was playing across the street at the cellar door hence the M St shuffle they all were cordless played in the street one of the best shows RF
I was at Chuck Levin's one day in the early 80's checking out a wireless unit and the salesman blew me off for another customer who wanted some bass strings. The salesman came back all dreamy and blurted "That was Jan Zukowski!". He must have had the hots for him.
I'm a Huge Blues Fan without a Doubt. I saw Jimmy Thackery and the Nighthawks at the Chestnut Cabaret in Philly around 1983 or so. The Hype was that this guy Thackery was the Second Coming. What I'm about to say is going to Upset a Lot of People in this Thread, but he didn't Live Up to the Hype in my Mind. They were an Ok Blues Band but I Left there that Night very Disappointed. I had many other Opportunities to go back and see them again, but I Reneged. The Nighthawks were Average at Best!
I first heard the Nighthawks at the Bayou under Key Bridge. Their presence on stage was staggering along with a sound that mimicked a heart beat full of rhythm. Up until that Night I had never experienced the Blues Live. At the heart of all good music the Blues set the foundation and the Nighthawks showed me that what I liked about R&B was the Blues. Those four Guys took the Blues from a foot hill to Mt Everest. I will always be thankful to them for setting my music soul free. Thank You Nighthawks . John Longo
Blue mondays weekly
Couldn’t have put it better my self. I feel the same way. Changed my life in Nashville 1978, been a fanatic since.
Jimmy Thackery lived in the house behind me growing up. Jan lived down the street (Gelston circle)from him, I used to sit in the woods between the houses and listen to them rehearse. Learns to love the blues very young because of these guys
Hi Jan. Blair, the organist of Cruis-O-Matic here. You guys were our favorite bar band because of the chemistry you guys shared. Not a single weak link in the band. You were also great showmen. I remember Mark saying he liked us because we were crazy and made him laugh. We always enjoyed performing with y'all in some of the best clubs on the DC to New Orleans circuit. We were the comical opening act; you guys were the adult portion of the show. Great memories!
You guys put on a great show too!
I heard the Nighthawks at the Bottom Line in Greenwhich Village in the early 1980s when Jimmy Thackrey was still with the band. What a group! They blew the roof off.
Thank you for posting. Suddenly I'm decades back with my friends at the Psychedelly, seeing The Nighthawks. So much has changed since then, but I have always known that The Nighthawks were one of the best blues bands in the world.
Thanks Jan from Steve a former employee of JJ's Apple Pie, Bayou, and Crazy Horse. I remember these days and the last time I saw you guys in Long Beach, Ca at the Blues Cafe. Can't recall th exact year, but I think it was around 2005 to 2007
I used to work at the Bayou 77,76 and 78 ... they had the best live shows ... ppl bribing me to let them in ... fun times man :)
This is a great, well done piece for anyone who enjoyed the Nighthawks in the late 70's, early 80's.
How wonderful to see this! So many happy memories. Wow!
They were an amazing powerhouse! I count myself as being so lucky to have been there way back when and my continuing friendship with Jimmy. What a band!
7/21/2021 and I just got home from a great Nighthawks show.
Jimmy was always one of the Best Guitarists you never heard of
I saw them live in DC. A very exciting band. Yow.
I saw Otis, James Brown etc in 1965. I was 15. Great memories🎶👍
The Psychedelly was 0 atmosphere, 100% sound. The Nighthawks kept us jumping. Great times
Desperado's was always jumping, like so many others here I also prefer to listen to the blues. It is so good, down to the bone good. Still the best music out there. A bunch of us always were looking where they were playing next. The Nighthawks were the hottest band in town for DC and Md. and of course VA...
This is Great! Thank-you so much for Posting, Great Times.....
thank you Jan. My friends and I would drive 70 or so miles from Florence to Columbia SC in the late 70s everytime you guys came thru.
I saw them in Warrenton around this time; think I was 17. Mark was the first person I'd ever seen with sleeves like that. I still have an empty pack of rolling papers signed by all four members from that night.
My Buddies, Jan, Mark, Your the best. I miss the east coast and all you dudes. I play the SF bay area now Pride Enjoy went down I just kept going and having a ball. You all plan a trip out west Man you guys made me who I am musically. Thanks for showing me the ropes Guys. I love you all like brothers and we are Thanks and Hope to see you all on a headline out here soon. I help patch you in if Interested for a week or better. Thanks, Ronny Jump, Bassist
Good to see/hear them again!
Thanks Jan & Guys for swinging through Durango in 2001ish. It was great finally meeting you all. "Hunerd thousand dollar house in Potomac" :)
WONDERFUL BLUES BAND EVER . GREATEST RYTHMIC OF ALL THE TIME . I' M FAN
Great memories of some hot nights in Atlanta, at The Moonshadow, Rumors, Agora, etc.
Great Southeast Music Hall opening for Muddy...first time I saw Jimmy.....
Rose's Cantina
Downtown Cafe, the Rainbow also.
Late 70's - early 80's.
Nighthawk, Thunderbirds,, Heartfixers, EQT, Stone Mtn Band, Glen Philips, Omar and the Howlers.
And then, the Clairmont, in between music nights. Hotlanta..
Enjoyed them in Georgetown club & DC Venues.
Just found their tshirt my husband used to play and sing their music
Now in heaven
That's when we could go to Washington
Jan, you da man !!! You've been an influence and an inspiration since way back when. I love you man!
God I had an Ampeg bass amp just like that loved it.
I laughed (in 2013) when Mark mentioned A $100,000 house in Potomac (in 1978).
Good stuff. Brings back some great memories. Thank you.
I dont remember being that young anymore....
Pete remains one of my favorite drummers. Love the Hawks!
Sitting home in Alaska wishing I could see them.
Jan, this is Anthony I was 9 then & ya'll went to a few parties at my Mom's house around '80. You guys were a bit influential on me. Good to see this!
Saw the Hawks play at desparodos g twn SRV warmed up George Thrgd was playing across the street at the cellar door hence the M St shuffle they all were cordless played in the street one of the best shows RF
I saw these guys at the MUCH MORE in Richmond in 82. Tightest band I ever saw...
i was there too!
I WAS THERE...NEVER MISSED THEM WHEN THEY CAME TO RICHMOND!!
Thank you very much !!!
I was at Chuck Levin's one day in the early 80's checking out a wireless unit and the salesman blew me off for another customer who wanted some bass strings. The salesman came back all dreamy and blurted "That was Jan Zukowski!".
He must have had the hots for him.
Wow! This is very cool Jan, thanks for posting it!
Still a great band. I loved the part where Mark said "You can sit in your $100,000 house in Potomac and still have the blues." If only...
Jimmy Thackery....looking too cool.
Mark still has skin showing!
Marks using a green bullet for his harps this video. Keep on Harpin
Are they from Washington DC or Wash State?? Great Band, love Thackery's guitar!
Bethesda, Maryland
District of Columbia
Warshington DC !
Jan You were the quite one-BUT HOT!!!!!
I'm a Huge Blues Fan without a Doubt. I saw Jimmy Thackery and the Nighthawks at the Chestnut Cabaret in Philly around 1983 or so. The Hype was that this guy Thackery was the Second Coming. What I'm about to say is going to Upset a Lot of People in this Thread, but he didn't Live Up to the Hype in my Mind. They were an Ok Blues Band but I Left there that Night very Disappointed. I had many other Opportunities to go back and see them again, but I Reneged. The Nighthawks were Average at Best!
Jimmy Thackery did turn out to be the second coming. You, apparently, were not paying attention.