One thing about Kirk is that he is a FANTASTIC MAN! I mean as a person. He once spent about 15 min with my son when he was 11 years old showing him guitar licks. It was after a set, while a new band was setting up on the stage. My son asked if he would show him some licks, he did and then handed my son his guitar. My son played it back to him. Kirk laughed and took his guitar back and showed him another one. My son played it back again. Kirk again laughed and went and got his spare guitar. They spent the rest of the time with Kirk doing a lick and my son playing it back. Kirk told my son “Your a good player little man! Keep it up, you’ll one day be blowing me away on stage!” My son is in his early 30’s now and can play very well. He still remembers his time with Kirk. I have been able to talk to Kirk many times at shows. He is a very friendly and humble man. We NEED more people like him in the blues! P.S. I surprised he isn’t poor. Every time I see him live he BLOWS THE ROOF OFF! I’m sure he has had to replace many of them🤣
Funny how 30 people 'thumbs down' a player who "Guitarist" deemed qualified to teach a Blues Masterclass. That is, a MASTERCLASS. Pretty sure he's bonafide.
He is playing at Norms guitar store with some other guy both have 58strats, lately it doesn't matter I play alone and I'm good it's work just getting people together anymore
@@djanitatiana Absolutely, I'm very grateful he has given his time to this. There are so many terrible blues guitar lessons on YT, Kirk comes from another direction and gives you stuff to think about, more of the "Zen" stuff beyond notes and shapes etc etc
Blues was born out of the hard days in the cotton fields, and the seeds of it had been scattered all over America, then all over the world. We should appreciate being able to enjoy this great music.
Tight! I've been a Blues fan for 20 years now. Started going to Chicago Blues Fest in 2001 and never missed a year. Well until the virus killed the 2020 Blues Fest. Hopefully it'll be back in 2021.
Just your basic 12 bar blues. Yes, I grew in Chicago. Muddy and Koko would sometimes play at my old high school back in the mid 70's. Spent many of nights at Wise Fools, Checker Board lounge, Quiet Knight up on Belmont and of course Rosas. Remembered being down on Maxwell street many years ago watching guys trying to play blues and it still had soul and character. Yes I gave it a big thumbs up and hit the replay button numerous times.
Ok, ok I am now convinced this man is officially a living legend. I was holding off to see if he might miss a note or fall into a style. He has mastered it all and well, I cant hold back anymore. Love it
YES, another Kirky video!!!!!! Man, the way you play rhythm and solo together, just so awesome! We're gonna need a few hundred more of these saaaweeeet videos good buddy!!! 😁😁😁
I can tell you love it Brother 😜. That was some sweet pickin'. The joy is all over your face and that's how it should be. God bless, love ❤️ and peace ✌️ o
Was head bopping and nodding and smiling right along with Mr. Fletcher. I love Chicago blues... but, I love ALL KINDS. Don't care if it's Chicago or Delta or Texas or whatever. If it's blues... IT IS BLUES :) But i know what he means about Buddy Guy. I downloaded a concert video of Mr. Guy out at Red Rock off TH-cam. He was supposed to be the "Opening Act" for somebody (don't even remember who it was). Man... I would have hated to go out there on that stage after him!!! He is one TOUGH act to follow :) Oh and... subbed and will be looking for more videos from Kirk Fletcher. The man HAS IT. When you have his talent... you don't need a whole band. You can sit there all by yourself and carry the feeling and the groove. I can't even imagine what he could do with drums and bass and maybe a Hammond to back him up. Hope I find out some day... but stuck down here in Florida right now. Can't find a proper blues club within a hundred miles of me... so TH-cam will have to do for now :(
Thank you for sharing, Kirk! I’m a huge fan of your playing, especially your rhythm guitar style. I always take something new away from watching you play and listening to you talk about the blues!
Enjoying all your lessons, awesome, bonnie playing & beautiful guitar sound. Just found your music this week. Best wishes from old, (72 yrs) guitar player in Scotland
That was just soul uplifting and put a massive 😃 on my face. The people who gave this s thumbs down , don't have ear for music . They probably think Ed sheeran and Taylor swift are artists
I saw Kirk play at the 100 club in London and what he couldn't get that strat to do wasn't worth doing, absolutely outstanding player! Please keep posting stuff Kirk and come back to the UK soon!
Fantastic major minor pentatonic mastery. Such soul . Why is this guy not signed to a record deal . He is bad ass man and playin clean . Playin clean like that dont tell no lies . Makes me wanna grab my strat . . Awsome playin . Sir
This clip sums up what I love about Kirk and his playing. He makes it look so simple, yet its really not. He plays it with a sense of joy, I can't help but smile. So funky, and so smooth!
We're lucky to have guys around who are so authentic to the style man. Absolutely fantastic. Just as I thought my rhythm playing was getting a bit better, I had to come and watch a Kirk Fletcher video. 🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I love this. Just sitting and comping chords over his leads trying to see how many substitution combinations I can come up with. I'm a big fan. Please keep this stuff coming.
This is GREAT stuff, I grew up in Chicago right down the street from Wrigley Field ( Kenmore & Grace) & I use to walk to these clubs, plus we had a Great Jazz scene back in the day, The Jazz Bulls was our go to place to see all the great jazz/fusion bands like 'Insight' & Made in Brazil, Herb Walker & Friends, Fareed Haque, & so many more, brings back great memories, thanks for sharing, I just subbed to your channel, stay safe my friend, Rock On & God Bless!!!
Nothing like Chicago blues. Muddy, the Wolf, Jimmy Reed, Little Walter, Magic Sam, the list goes on... I play guitar but I'm mainly a harp player these days. Paul Butterfield is one of my harp heroes. Great video, great playing. Maybe we will get the chance to jam someday, lol.
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One thing about Kirk is that he is a FANTASTIC MAN! I mean as a person. He once spent about 15 min with my son when he was 11 years old showing him guitar licks. It was after a set, while a new band was setting up on the stage. My son asked if he would show him some licks, he did and then handed my son his guitar. My son played it back to him. Kirk laughed and took his guitar back and showed him another one. My son played it back again. Kirk again laughed and went and got his spare guitar. They spent the rest of the time with Kirk doing a lick and my son playing it back. Kirk told my son “Your a good player little man! Keep it up, you’ll one day be blowing me away on stage!” My son is in his early 30’s now and can play very well. He still remembers his time with Kirk.
I have been able to talk to Kirk many times at shows. He is a very friendly and humble man. We NEED more people like him in the blues!
P.S. I surprised he isn’t poor. Every time I see him live he BLOWS THE ROOF OFF! I’m sure he has had to replace many of them🤣
no effects, no percussion, no bass, no voice... just a clean guitar crying. Awesome.
That’s all true talent needs.
There is definitely some reverb
Harder to play when you are playing clean!
Not crying.... Doo dat doo doot doo do bloo do bla do
Yeah he's very good.
This man is one of the best blues players playing today ....👌👍👏
I’ve never heard of Kirk. I’m glad clicked on this. I wish I could do that.
If your amazing talent was not enough, your smile could light up a room! Love these videos. Thank you sir.
I'm feeling it!!
You insight is very valuable for the whole guitar community! Thanks sir! And hello from France!
I’m watching this, wow! I’m going to get this down into my soul. Going to take many repeats but not stopping until it’s mine!
Funny how 30 people 'thumbs down' a player who "Guitarist" deemed qualified to teach a Blues Masterclass. That is, a MASTERCLASS. Pretty sure he's bonafide.
I noticed there are those who play and those who just comment
cos' most are jealous
He is playing at Norms guitar store with some other guy both have 58strats, lately it doesn't matter I play alone and I'm good it's work just getting people together anymore
jealousy... :(
Josh Smith, himself in the top 10, said that Kirk is the best blues guitarist in the world.
I just converted this to MP3 and installed it as the ring-tone on my phone. Yeah!
This guy spreads pure joy! What a Dude.
Such control over dynamics and damping and keeping perfect time.
He da man!
If I could pick anyone in the world to “sound just like”, Kirk is the guy. Subbed.
Me too🎸, love his sound ♥️
Yea he has a sound indeed
Man, greetings from Brazil! I loved your sound!
He is really generous with teaching on this channel...
@@djanitatiana Absolutely, I'm very grateful he has given his time to this. There are so many terrible blues guitar lessons on YT, Kirk comes from another direction and gives you stuff to think about, more of the "Zen" stuff beyond notes and shapes etc etc
Blues was born out of the hard days in the cotton fields, and the seeds of it had been scattered all over America, then all over the world. We should appreciate being able to enjoy this great music.
no need for pedals when you play like this!! this is the energy we need in 2020, cheers
Thank you Mr Fletcher.....🙏🏻
Tight! I've been a Blues fan for 20 years now. Started going to Chicago Blues Fest in 2001 and never missed a year. Well until the virus killed the 2020 Blues Fest. Hopefully it'll be back in 2021.
I could listen to this all day long.
The grin on his face says it all; he loves what he’s doing and I love what he’s doing too! 😃
Just your basic 12 bar blues. Yes, I grew in Chicago. Muddy and Koko would sometimes play at my old high school back in the mid 70's. Spent many of nights at Wise Fools, Checker Board lounge, Quiet Knight up on Belmont and of course Rosas. Remembered being down on Maxwell street many years ago watching guys trying to play blues and it still had soul and character.
Yes I gave it a big thumbs up and hit the replay button numerous times.
I think the 2 people who chose thumbs down came here looking for Chicago Pizza, and walked away with the Chicago Blues.....
Up or down still a view , blues is where its at cmon
Anyone that gives thumbs down to this needs a Roughneck Attitude Adjustment! Full on TOOLS they are!
Hey, thanks Kirk ! I LUV our traditional roots blues played by our present days masters like you.
Old Chicago guy says tasty and done to perfection. Thanks for today’s feel like we’re all back home, Sweet Home Chicago.
Great (really great) playing but the best part is your enthusiasm! 🎸
that shoooook me^^
Ok, ok I am now convinced this man is officially a living legend. I was holding off to see if he might miss a note or fall into a style. He has mastered it all and well, I cant hold back anymore.
Love it
Mr. Fletcher.....some guys play notes, but you Sir, you feel every note you squeeze out of your strat . Thankyou for posting and keep posting.
when it seems that a couple of guitars and a bass are playing together... it's only one Kirk 🖖🏻🎸
Incredible. The base of so much music today.
He always looks like he's having so much fun
Omg this 12 bar blues sounds so cool with chords and kicks mixed.
Hell ,you don't have to smile all the time , you sharing what God has giving you
YES, another Kirky video!!!!!! Man, the way you play rhythm and solo together, just so awesome!
We're gonna need a few hundred more of these saaaweeeet videos good buddy!!! 😁😁😁
AWESOME!!!!! THIS KAT KEEPS US ALL GUITAR PLAYERS HONEST ROCK ON DUDE!!!
I can tell you love it Brother 😜. That was some sweet pickin'. The joy is all over your face and that's how it should be. God bless, love ❤️ and peace ✌️ o
Great blues guitar man ,it’s good to see people keeping the blues alive
I now know what Chicago blues is. I always liked it but didn't know it's name. Thank you !
Was head bopping and nodding and smiling right along with Mr. Fletcher. I love Chicago blues... but, I love ALL KINDS. Don't care if it's Chicago or Delta or Texas or whatever. If it's blues... IT IS BLUES :) But i know what he means about Buddy Guy. I downloaded a concert video of Mr. Guy out at Red Rock off TH-cam. He was supposed to be the "Opening Act" for somebody (don't even remember who it was). Man... I would have hated to go out there on that stage after him!!! He is one TOUGH act to follow :) Oh and... subbed and will be looking for more videos from Kirk Fletcher. The man HAS IT. When you have his talent... you don't need a whole band. You can sit there all by yourself and carry the feeling and the groove. I can't even imagine what he could do with drums and bass and maybe a Hammond to back him up. Hope I find out some day... but stuck down here in Florida right now. Can't find a proper blues club within a hundred miles of me... so TH-cam will have to do for now :(
i cant stop listening to this , good djob Kirk
He enjoys this and his enthusiasm and passion is more inspiring than anyone.
Thank you so much
Thank you for sharing, Kirk! I’m a huge fan of your playing, especially your rhythm guitar style. I always take something new away from watching you play and listening to you talk about the blues!
Puts a smile on my face too Kirk!
Kirk ! My goodness inspiration from great human being ! Thanks for your inspiration
Enjoying all your lessons, awesome, bonnie playing & beautiful guitar sound. Just found your music this week. Best wishes from old, (72 yrs) guitar player in Scotland
It put a smile on our faces also, thank you for sharing that energy !
Just awesome...I like Your playing..a lot..🙂
Kirk always brings the blues with a smile!!
What a great guy 👍👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿
Brilliant Kirk.....keep playing those blues!
This guy plays blues with class and style. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. I hope I am half as good someday.
You're a beautiful man and a brilliant musician. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and views about music.
Excellent man... you are awesome. 🤘🤘🤘❤❤🙏🙏⚔⚔
Clean Blues guitar player . Kirk Fletcher , win me as your new subscriber. You play the guitar very well and influence us. Congratulations
1 of my fav artists. Great tone & playing and humble person. Thanks Kirk. Cheers
So good🙏 I love Chicago blues too.
That was just soul uplifting and put a massive 😃 on my face. The people who gave this s thumbs down , don't have ear for music . They probably think Ed sheeran and Taylor swift are artists
Your music is speaking to me crystal clear and direct I hear you man, made my day finding this .Maximum respect and best wishes from the UK
I saw Kirk play at the 100 club in London and what he couldn't get that strat to do wasn't worth doing, absolutely outstanding player! Please keep posting stuff Kirk and come back to the UK soon!
Man, you're just the best! Insanely groovy! 💙💯
This is Gold Thank you for sharing. cheers
Beautiful my friend thank you.
Its Nice to listen to your playing. Thank you. 🤗
Man, I would love to hear Kirk burning it up in a small club. Wonderful player.
Absolutely brilliant!!!! I was shuffling all around my living room.👏👏👏👏👏
Mmmmm..you went from A to Z in Bluesville..you covered it all..brother that was brilliant..thank you
Thats a blues groove! Beautiful Kirk!!
Fellowship of the 145 shuffle. So beautiful sir!
Fantastic major minor pentatonic mastery. Such soul . Why is this guy not signed to a record deal . He is bad ass man and playin clean . Playin clean like that dont tell no lies . Makes me wanna grab my strat . . Awsome playin . Sir
This legend already made records he's now doing his thing online and on stage.
This clip sums up what I love about Kirk and his playing. He makes it look so simple, yet its really not. He plays it with a sense of joy, I can't help but smile. So funky, and so smooth!
Love the rhythm and lead together! Nice job! Great feeling. Makes me think of the way I feel when I hear Freddie King!
Thank you master we follow you from Lima Peru.. love
Listening to this guy play has given me goosebumps! Amazing!
Wow I got so much added to my playing after I got into this, thank you very much.
Loved that. Cool Kirk. Thanks for posting ;)
We're lucky to have guys around who are so authentic to the style man. Absolutely fantastic. Just as I thought my rhythm playing was getting a bit better, I had to come and watch a Kirk Fletcher video. 🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏
That was amazing! Thanks for playing and talkin about rhe Chicago style. Greetings from tha LBC!
love this guys touch, that don't come from just learning licks, that comes from feel'n the blues, His timing is superb,
I love this. Just sitting and comping chords over his leads trying to see how many substitution combinations I can come up with.
I'm a big fan. Please keep this stuff coming.
Nice, glad I stumbled upon your clip here! 🎸
#Excellent Blues Guitarmanship!
☆☆☆☆☆
#Blues Clinic 101
Absolutely brilliant 👍
Thanks Kirk, great inspiration!
That was so cool, I'm gonna do it again. Thank you Kirk. Yuma,AZ.
It's like that first cup of coffee in the morning. Makes you feel Gooooooood !!!!!
Love it .Blues to the Bone
Incredible ! So good ...... More please !
So nice to hear an electric guitar not all buzzed, fuzzed, and distorted.
I love Chicago Blues ❣️❣️
Classy stuff! ... the real deal.. thanks Kirk..
I sense the blues under that smile brother. The road is narrow but so worth it in the end
Kirk... your guitar playing is some of the most lowdown, funky stuff I’ve heard in a long, long time! Man, you’re just burnin’ it up!!!
Love your vids Kirk. Puts a smile on my face hearing you play blues.... 🎸😎👍
That's awesome. I love it.
That was very enjoyable and inspirational.
This is GREAT stuff, I grew up in Chicago right down the street from Wrigley Field ( Kenmore & Grace) & I use to walk to these clubs, plus we had a Great Jazz scene back in the day, The Jazz Bulls was our go to place to see all the great jazz/fusion bands like 'Insight' & Made in Brazil, Herb Walker & Friends, Fareed Haque, & so many more, brings back great memories, thanks for sharing, I just subbed to your channel, stay safe my friend, Rock On & God Bless!!!
Nothing like Chicago blues. Muddy, the Wolf, Jimmy Reed, Little Walter, Magic Sam, the list goes on... I play guitar but I'm mainly a harp player these days. Paul Butterfield is one of my harp heroes. Great video, great playing. Maybe we will get the chance to jam someday, lol.
Love the sound!! Very cool!!
wow kirk, youre my new guy,
classic and smooth, luv it,
thanks for your work
This is the real blues,encompassing delta, jazz,funk,even reggae progression. Very informative, thanks
More Chicago blues brother! You made my day!
Legend =) Thank you for bringing joy Kirk !
This guys smile is one of my favorites in the game. Watch out Anderson pak, Mr fletcher is coming for ya