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

• • • Benny Sugar
    • New Orleans
    • Mar 17, 2013 @ 5:15 PM

  • We are getting pumped up to see Johnny and the Highway Kind at the Bayou Boogaloo Festival! FOR FREE ya'll!

• • • Jonathan
    • Nashville
    • Sep 28, 2012 @ 5:14 PM

  • MAKE YOUR WAY TO NASHVILLE! Pleeeeeease! Would really like to see you live.

• • • Shimp
    • London
    • Sep 6, 2012 @ 10:58 AM

  • Right on! Good to see got something going down there in NOLA!

• • • Rod Middleton
    • SF
    • Aug 1, 2012 @ 7:14 PM

  • GREAT STUFF JOHN! Hoping to make it out to the Uptown–just saw the poster on a telephone pole. And damnit man, just how many insanely cool suits do you own these days?

    Congrats!

• • • Christina White
    • Yosemite National Park
    • Jul 26, 2012 @ 7:35 PM

  • Hi Johnny!

    I might bust out of Yosemite to come see your show in Sacramento. Then, hit the gravel for the drive back home to New Orleans after I get cut loose after Labor Day weekend. I'll let you know for sure as it gets a little closer.

• • • Jerry Rice
    • Lincoln Ca
    • Jul 14, 2012 @ 1:04 PM

  • Hey Johnny Good to see your touring again. Still have the trailers? I'll make it a point to see you in the Sacramento area.

• • • Johnny Dilks
    • NOLA
    • Feb 28, 2012 @ 1:35 PM

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

• • • walter branche
    • central florida
    • Jan 17, 2012 @ 12:40 PM

  • 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 4, 2012 @ 12:59 AM

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

• • • rudy
    • avignon, france
    • Dec 6, 2011 @ 5:28 AM

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