Johnny Dilks & The Highway Kind is a unique blend of classic country and soul music, heavily influenced by the brass band traditions of New Orleans and Mexico. The 12-piece ensemble consists of 3 horns, 4 female vocalists, organ/piano, lead guitar, bass, drums, and leader Johnny Dilks on acoustic guitar and vocals. With some of New Orleans' finest musicians and eclectic musical backgrounds, Johnny Dilks & The Highway Kind has already dazzled audiences at major venues and festivals in the Crescent City. To read more about Johnny and the musicians in the band, please click the "About" link at the top of this page.


Johnny Dilks & The Highway Kind at Tipitina's. Photo: Angelina Geraci

• • • Johnny Dilks
    • NOLA
    • Feb 28, 2012 @ 12:35 PM

  • Rudy if you read this please contact me. My personal email is Johnnydilks@gmail.com

• • • walter branche
    • central florida
    • Jan 17, 2012 @ 11:40 AM

  • Hi, I will be in New Orleans feb 17 to 21 ,are you playing anywhere?? I sold the antique bicycle to you ,,. wbranche@cfl.rr.com walter branche,ocoee fl

• • • Dermot
    • Alameda CA
    • Jan 3, 2012 @ 11:59 PM

  • Very original great stuff Johnny! I can dig it!

• • • rudy
    • avignon, france
    • Dec 6, 2011 @ 4:28 AM

  • damn john, it's all rather amazing! good luck to you and the band. did you make this guitar? take care, brother

• • • Greg
    • Arizona
    • Nov 13, 2011 @ 9:21 AM

  • I remember a young man dragging a minature antique piano into my shop and talking about yodeling lessons. Best of luck to you and i will find out where you are and come see you.

    Greg Knapp

• • • briana
    • music city usa
    • Nov 4, 2011 @ 4:31 AM

  • can already see you on the Marty Stuart show! ayeee!!

• • • Vanessa Niemann
    • New Orleans and Los Angeles
    • Oct 26, 2011 @ 11:39 AM

  • Great looking site! The band was stellar when I saw you guys. Can't wait to do another show together soon!

• • • BnW
    • Rome, Italy
    • Oct 10, 2011 @ 3:31 PM

  • We're coming home brother! Home in My Hand Sounds Killer ...can't wait for the next show!

• • • Stan Laundon
    • England
    • Oct 8, 2011 @ 5:11 PM

  • How refreshing!

    I came across Johnny's music by accident - and I am so pleased I stopped by. The "Nuevo Laredo" song is super and played it over and over again.

    You guys deserve to be out there showing them what's it's all about.

    Good luck to you - because you deserve more credit.

    I've told my mates in the UK about you all.

• • • David Thomas Tew
    • Turkey NC
    • Oct 8, 2011 @ 6:38 AM

  • Sounds Great! I love your blend of country and bluesy pop rock.