David Deaton!

The video is an interview with David Deaton, a musician from Shreveport, Louisiana, discussing his career and experiences in the music industry.

Key topics covered include:

Early Life and Musical Beginnings (1:21-3:16): Deaton started playing guitar at the age of three or four, inspired by television shows like Hee-Haw and artists such as Roy Clark. His parents were supportive, with his father also being a musician.
First Professional Gig (3:19-4:09): Deaton recounts his first paid performance at age 11 in Oil City in 1987, playing with a band named Odyssey.
Career Development and Versatility (8:02-9:32): As he grew older, Deaton became involved with multiple bands simultaneously, playing various genres including country, blues, rock, and even metal, demonstrating his adaptability.
Technical Involvement in Music (9:43-10:01): Beyond performing, Deaton also delved into the technical aspects of music, working in sound at Eli's and for the union from a young age.
Musical Influences and Industry Changes (11:01-13:21): He cites Jerry Reed and the Heihaw gang as major country influences. Deaton also reflects on the shift from analog to digital in music, noting that while technology initially made exposure easier, it has now become challenging again due to saturation.
Performing Schedule and Venues (13:33-16:02): In the 90s, Deaton frequently played three to five nights a week, sometimes seven, and even two shifts a night at various local venues like James Burton's Club and Freddy Mac's.
Deer View Studios and Archiving History (17:34-19:00): A significant part of his career was spent at Deer View Studios, which played a crucial role in preserving local music history.
Rescue of Louisiana Hayride Archives (19:07-22:26): Deaton shares the incredible story of Frank Paige, a Louisiana Hayride radio announcer, who rescued original acetates, tapes, and other historical documents related to the Hayride (including early Elvis Presley recordings) from a dumpster after a radio station cleanup. Deaton and Joey Kent were instrumental in digitizing and preserving these priceless materials using a ProTools rig, leading to their release through Music Mill and Time Life.
Work with Dale Hawkins (30:49-32:46): Deaton also mentions recording the final works of rockabilly legend Dale Hawkins at Deer View Studios.