Josh Smith, awesome playing!! I’ve seen you in several scenarios playing in the background and emerging as an incredible guitarist. One particular video you describe your method of using arpeggios from chords. Incredible insight! And change you can give some more details for us working students?
Eric's style is unique. He seldom dribbles into the zone. It's like he goes with the flow, waits for it and when he drops that ball, man it's like a huge iron ball that goes boom. His style is formed around a sports car concept - drive it slow and it just keeps on begging to go fast. Thing is he can play. Weird to say, there is such a thing as guitarists who can't play. I only know of one guitarist who gets paid to play solos without the ability to play: instagram.com/kirkwhammett/
I am an upside down and backwards lefty player and seeing Eric gives me inspiration that I'm not all that messed up with how I play!! .........And always love listening to Josh!!!
Still blows my mind every time.. Josh Smith killed it.. tastefully blue, fast but never lost. Never repetitive or boring. Alwayd impressive. Hats off to both of em. Hell the whole band frfr
I just wanted to watch something with good vibes before I go to sleep, but with all this adrenaline now... I’ll be awake for the rest of the week. Thank you for the video
Interesting how so much Be-Bop is incorporated into their playing which takes them so far beyond 1-4-5- licks. Two truly great musicians as well as the support they received.
Eric is astonishing in how he moves from styles and rhythms seamlessly from single note runs including off notes and jazz chords to power chords and pure blues rock phrasing. Josh is just an incredible player that is always improving, never stagnant. Really appreciate being able to see this kindle of talent, music is everything, thanks for posting.
This is freakin' phenomenal. This is my first time seeing Eric Gales playing. And on my second time through this video, I noticed that he hasn't restrung his guitar for a leftie - he just flipped the sucker over and played it that way, with the high e on top. Simply incredible.
I love Josh's playing, but for me this was the first time I heard Eric play. Both incredible players. First time hearing Josh sing too, he does that real fine as well.
I don't know who the 34 thumbs down came from but they obviously don't know music!! ..These Cats can PLAY!!!! They are in a class all by themselves. Great Performance!!!
Superb, blues guitar doesn't get any better than this with two great guitarists sometimes playing note for note with each other. Eric's rhythm playing was outstanding too. Anyone who voted this down obviously doesn't like or understand the blues and has no soul.
Something about these two that compliment really well .....two monster players ....Josh to me is the technician , holds his own with anybody really ..commands a song......true pro....and really has his own unique style with that tele .....Eric is just a free spirit with probably more theory and knowledge than he thinks he knows cause he too plays with anybody. Both two of the top blues / guitar players today. Brilliant.
Yeah josh smith has more complex harmonic and bebop phrasing. Eric has monster chops, incredible dynamics, can hold a solo right on the edge of falling apart, hes mind blowing and josh is the most refined blues player I’ve ever heard.
Wow, tears in my eyes after watching this. I was literally smiling the whole time. I've never heard Eric Gales before - is he legit playing an upside-down strat, with the low E on the bottom? That's awesome.
A Great Band. the whole group, and how they play together, and the perfect blues time...I only discovered EG a week ago, and Josh Smith right now. Them trading licks is such a treat. This is the best blues I've heard since Hendrix recorded Come On.
So great. I've been following both of these guys for years. The obvious respect for each other as players is so wonderful to see. Did anyone else notice Josh conducting the band by showing the chord changes, stay on the 1 boys!. Just so good. Two of my favorites here and Josh is a heck of a teacher too. Thanks for posting despite the sign on the wall that says not to ;) That's really how guys like this get their exposure. Cheers!
Wow, after all these years, I am still amazed by emotive qualities of guitar, and these two make me want to rip on my strat for hours. The all mighty groove is so heavy here, I am still jamming along in my head. The intensity and skillful fun in which Josh and Eric play with here, just reinforces my deep seeded love of all things blues. And the groove is still playing, thanks BB King for such a great platform and timeless classic.
Awesome !!! I have never seen 2 Great Players play with more blood and guts as this. From the heart and makes you feel it like you are right in it with them. You Guy's got it going on . Many Many Thanks, Josh ,Eric , and Band. !!!
tHIS IS sooooo BADASSSSSSS! I'm just grinning from ear to ear enjoying it so much! They are all so masterful-every one of them! When Josh and Eric get to trading licks, its so amazing the way they listen to eachother and call and response it's just WOW!WOW WOW!!!
I'm still amazed at how someone can be so damn amazing playing a guitar as Jimi did but ACTUALLY KEEPING THE STRINGS HOW THEY ARE.. MAN ITS AMZING TO LEARN THE GUITAR COMPLETELY UPSIDE DOWN. THAT TAKES TIME AND SKILL. AINT NO TEACHERS OUT HERE SHOWING YOU THAT. I LOVE IT.
Never let josh go first! 😭😭😭he will make you earn it! He can burn it up! I love his skills and knowledge of guitar greats and their styles! Gales is a bad man too!
E.G. arrives soft then simply blows up the world soulfully and eloquently. Legendary in my book. Always throws his soul right out there and magic happens. The audiences reflect the truth. BRAVO to all performers here! Just the highest level all around.
Two absolute monsters that scare us all. My favourite duel outside of Steve Vai and Ralph Machio in Crossroads. Wish they would hook up twice a year for the rest of my life. Can’t get enough.
Gales is absolutely amazing .......but listen ....Josh is right there with him man. These two have very similar styles. Gales can get a little wilder and more free than Josh but that back and forth they had ......that was a draw bro. Both great.
Really? From this, Josh was playing circles around him lol. Granted Eric Gales is another phenomenal guitarist and one that I like but you coming to that conclusion from this video is weird. Did you not see Josh playing his diminished runs? Lol
Unreal! Eric Gales.... Hendrix lives.!! Never seen anyoner playing a right handed guitar left handed.. Big fan of Josh Smith and Tommy Emanuel too.. :) big smile!
WOW!!! I found Eric Gales on YT a few years back and just recently saw Josh on a Normans rare guitar video quickly becoming 2 of my favorites it was like 2 brothers finishing each others sentences Bravo!!
the first part of the solo of JS sounds fairly simple but the way he hits those notes and the touch of it - that' s the difference between someone good and someone great! And you think about the solo by JS that' s it - how can it possible stay up there let alone get better. But then you know the other insane guy on stage! And this cat plays everything by listening to reccords and tapes when he was young. Listen to and LOOK at him: this guy gotta be on PEDs... And what better song can there be than "Paying the Cost To Be The Boss"??! This one and "The Thrill Is Gone" are my all time favs by B.B. King! SKIP EVERYTHING I WROTE SO FAR - THERE' S JUST ONE WORD TO IT: THE BEST BLUES GIT DUAL I HAVE EVER HEARD! Also because there is this huge mutual respect.
It's 2 degrees outside here in Anchorage Alaska,but since these guys came on,the temperature done went up 70 degrees.Its cold and dark here,but not in my house ,thanks a million guys.
Wow, thanks very much for sharing this post! This is GREAT! These guys are (outrageously talented) & having a great time up there, this has just made my day a whole lot better! Thank you!🙏👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Don't know who you are, Linda, but thank you. I miss taping shows w my buddy Lex, NYC mostly, but all over the country too. Social media can be a shitty place, but it's proven to be an incredible platform for stuff like this. Keep doin you ya thang!
Sorry to be offtopic but does anyone know a trick to get back into an Instagram account?? I was dumb forgot the account password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me.
Aylbdr Madison again as I said he’s been around since he’s a teenager. Look here. th-cam.com/video/56c7SyX6zxU/w-d-xo.html I’m Not sure how many yrs but I was a kid. Maybe 25- 30 yrs ago??
@Headwhacker It's not that unusual, e.g. Albert King, Otis rush and Dick Dale. What's really strange is that he's actually right-handed normally, but learned to play like this.
It doesnt get any better than this. Besides 2 of the absolutely best bluesslingers in modern time, I will Kinsey/Novak/Carlton 11 out of ten. hat groove is just awesome. Thanx Linda! :-3
missmoke you have the best videos of all these modern day blues legends. Love it. Thank you for doing it I bet its a lot of work but at least it's a great time.
Thanks for getting this video Linda!!! Always fun playing with my brother Eric.
Josh Smith Oh I’m so glad I did, moments like this just have to be shared 😊
Damn 🎸 both guys ripping it up! You guys are right up there with my favorites!
God DAMN you guys burn up the stage together!
My two favorite musicians on the same stage love love love it !!! Love missmoke for capturing all these great jams!
Josh Smith, awesome playing!! I’ve seen you in several scenarios playing in the background and emerging as an incredible guitarist. One particular video you describe your method of using arpeggios from chords. Incredible insight! And change you can give some more details for us working students?
Obviously the solos...but Eric’s comping moves my soul. Simple but his rhythm and accents makes the band groove so well!
Josh is one of the best guitarists nobody has heard of; but those cats are FREAKY good!!!
#Boom THANKS FOR THE CLIP!
Eric, it was great how you gave yourself time to warm up!
Eric's style is unique. He seldom dribbles into the zone. It's like he goes with the flow, waits for it and when he drops that ball, man it's like a huge iron ball that goes boom. His style is formed around a sports car concept - drive it slow and it just keeps on begging to go fast. Thing is he can play. Weird to say, there is such a thing as guitarists who can't play. I only know of one guitarist who gets paid to play solos without the ability to play: instagram.com/kirkwhammett/
@ Stephen Fry You're an idiot.
Guitarwizard
Certainly seems that way doesn't it. :)
Stephen Fry Mate telling a guitarist how to play is like telling a river which way to flow. 😌
How can 100 people not like this? Anyone who knows anything about music knows how good these two are. The rhythm section is pretty darn slick too!
Saw Eric last year in Indy at a major venue....barely 250 listeners
It's a rainy night in England and I stumbled on this. Found myself smiling - great, great playing. You guys are terrific.
I am an upside down and backwards lefty player and seeing Eric gives me inspiration that I'm not all that messed up with how I play!! .........And always love listening to Josh!!!
The odd thing is that Eric is actually right handed....
Still blows my mind every time.. Josh Smith killed it.. tastefully blue, fast but never lost. Never repetitive or boring. Alwayd impressive. Hats off to both of em. Hell the whole band frfr
2 reasons right here why there is an amazing resurgence in blues music today. Thanks guys!!
I just wanted to watch something with good vibes before I go to sleep, but with all this adrenaline now... I’ll be awake for the rest of the week. Thank you for the video
Haha! It was both good vibes and adrenaline-fused. I wasn't quite prepared for all that either.
😂😂😂
Loving the "no visual recording" poster in the background LOL
One of the best “guitar battles” I’ve seen, wow. Eric Gales is probably one of the best guitarists ever
no probably at all
Can’t help but smile watching Eric play, the simple joy he shows makes it impossible not too. Pair of great talents right there.
Interesting how so much Be-Bop is incorporated into their playing which takes them so far beyond 1-4-5- licks. Two truly great musicians as well as the support they received.
As a lifelong musician, I love how these pros make room for each other to express themselves. Listen for the spaces.
Eric is astonishing in how he moves from styles and rhythms seamlessly from single note runs including off notes and jazz chords to power chords and pure blues rock phrasing. Josh is just an incredible player that is always improving, never stagnant. Really appreciate being able to see this kindle of talent, music is everything, thanks for posting.
It doesn't get much better than this. Still great 3 years later and makes me smile. Can't wait to watch it in 30 years
Those 2 are bad ass ..., and the inter play between the 2 is just nuts ... the chops and feel , absolutely insane.
I bet eric would jam with anyone on that level.. he is truly ALWAYS genuinely happy when those blues are playing. I LOVE IT.
The Baked Potato!!! Brings back a lot of memories
This is freakin' phenomenal. This is my first time seeing Eric Gales playing. And on my second time through this video, I noticed that he hasn't restrung his guitar for a leftie - he just flipped the sucker over and played it that way, with the high e on top. Simply incredible.
Dear god the feel Eric plays with is just .....next level! Simply unreal player
THAT was one of the best performances I've ever seen! Never heard Josh Smith before and really digging Eric Gales...phenomenal player.
I love Josh's playing, but for me this was the first time I heard Eric play. Both incredible players. First time hearing Josh sing too, he does that real fine as well.
That line from 1:50 to 1:54 is sooo simple yet TASTEFUL as hell!!!
The jam session every guitar player has wet dreams about
I don't know who the 34 thumbs down came from but they obviously don't know music!! ..These Cats can PLAY!!!! They are in a class all by themselves. Great Performance!!!
Superb, blues guitar doesn't get any better than this with two great guitarists sometimes playing note for note with each other. Eric's rhythm playing was outstanding too. Anyone who voted this down obviously doesn't like or understand the blues and has no soul.
A hendrixy gangster and a country influenced modern fusion player. What a combo.
Something about these two that compliment really well .....two monster players ....Josh to me is the technician , holds his own with anybody really ..commands a song......true pro....and really has his own unique style with that tele .....Eric is just a free spirit with probably more theory and knowledge than he thinks he knows cause he too plays with anybody. Both two of the top blues / guitar players today. Brilliant.
Nice!
Yeah josh smith has more complex harmonic and bebop phrasing. Eric has monster chops, incredible dynamics, can hold a solo right on the edge of falling apart, hes mind blowing and josh is the most refined blues player I’ve ever heard.
Josh is one of the few players who can hold his own with EG on stage - what an awesome pairing!
Josh can hold his own on any stage with anyone!
@@missmoke007thebestmusicvideos gregory kochery?
@@mvhax2ftw352 Man Gregory can do mockery of a lot of players but even JS and EG are stalwarts. I love these 3.
Josh you are playing so well, and Eric continues to blow us away !🎵
Amzing, one of the best performance i ever see. Josh and Gales are incriedble guitar players.
I cnt stop playing it , The Gods have returned!!!!
Wow, tears in my eyes after watching this. I was literally smiling the whole time. I've never heard Eric Gales before - is he legit playing an upside-down strat, with the low E on the bottom? That's awesome.
PCLoadLetter84 yeah that's him! Jimi Hendrix needed to switch strings before he could test a guitar in store, Eric just puts the guitar face down.
Word dude is a guitar gangster
Albert King used to play his famous flying V like that too
Kolya Finn the crazy thing is Eric isn’t left handed. He just learned the guitar totally backwards. :-D
Yep low E on the bottom
He’s unbelievable
Two of the finest guitar players in the business. Thank you Missmoke for this incredible video.
The love Eric has fun while he plays is great!!!!!!!!!!
A Great Band. the whole group, and how they play together, and the perfect blues time...I only discovered EG a week ago, and Josh Smith right now. Them trading licks is such a treat. This is the best blues I've heard since Hendrix recorded Come On.
So great. I've been following both of these guys for years. The obvious respect for each other as players is so wonderful to see. Did anyone else notice Josh conducting the band by showing the chord changes, stay on the 1 boys!. Just so good. Two of my favorites here and Josh is a heck of a teacher too. Thanks for posting despite the sign on the wall that says not to ;) That's really how guys like this get their exposure. Cheers!
Whoever was privilege to actually see this ,my envy runs deep my friend deep !
I've not heard Josh Smith's playing before, but any man who can keep up with and complement the angelic Eric Gales is all right with me.
Wow, after all these years, I am still amazed by emotive qualities of guitar, and these two make me want to rip on my strat for hours. The all mighty groove is so heavy here, I am still jamming along in my head. The intensity and skillful fun in which Josh and Eric play with here, just reinforces my deep seeded love of all things blues. And the groove is still playing, thanks BB King for such a great platform and timeless classic.
Two of my favorite blues players. Wish I could've seen this live. Thank you for uploading!
Awesome !!! I have never seen 2 Great Players play with more blood and guts as this. From the heart and makes you feel it like you are right in it with them. You Guy's got it going on . Many Many Thanks, Josh ,Eric , and Band. !!!
Eric and Josh, you are so amazing. This is one of the best blues videos on yt. Thx.
tHIS IS sooooo BADASSSSSSS! I'm just grinning from ear to ear enjoying it so much! They are all so masterful-every one of them! When Josh and Eric get to trading licks, its so amazing the way they listen to eachother and call and response it's just WOW!WOW WOW!!!
I'm still amazed at how someone can be so damn amazing playing a guitar as Jimi did but ACTUALLY KEEPING THE STRINGS HOW THEY ARE.. MAN ITS AMZING TO LEARN THE GUITAR COMPLETELY UPSIDE DOWN. THAT TAKES TIME AND SKILL. AINT NO TEACHERS OUT HERE SHOWING YOU THAT. I LOVE IT.
Music flowing through Eric Gales
Never let josh go first! 😭😭😭he will make you earn it! He can burn it up! I love his skills and knowledge of guitar greats and their styles! Gales is a bad man too!
Great players - Eric seems to just play in his own special universe of mind boggling talent and groove.
And Josh is also something else !
E.G. arrives soft then simply blows up the world soulfully and eloquently. Legendary in my book. Always throws his soul right out there and magic happens. The audiences reflect the truth. BRAVO to all performers here! Just the highest level all around.
one of the most intensive blues solo i've ever heard..Eric Gales is awesome!
Two absolute monsters that scare us all. My favourite duel outside of Steve Vai and Ralph Machio in Crossroads. Wish they would hook up twice a year for the rest of my life. Can’t get enough.
Holy smokes, the back and forth they do towards the end is outstanding
Josh is the coolest dude! Very nice and exceptional player...and Eric is well ....beyond this planet what a moment at end incredible....!!!!!!!
That Eric lick at 9.07 is awesome. Well, the whole thing is awesome. You guys have truly mastered your craft.
Blues and real musicianship alive and well!
omg Eric and Josh tear it up and what a band !! TY for sharing this gem.
100 percent talent 100 percent soul.. Blues will always continue as long as these musicians continue to play. So pure
Lord have mercy !!! I'd have to say this is one of the greatest ever !!!
Oh yeah! Starting my day with a coffee and this fine blues jam 🎸💯
Two of the best out there, no doubt.
Gales is on a completely different level. There is no one living to compare him with.
christone........watch out
Gales is absolutely amazing .......but listen ....Josh is right there with him man. These two have very similar styles. Gales can get a little wilder and more free than Josh but that back and forth they had ......that was a draw bro. Both great.
There are actually lots! He's awesome though!
@@bcummings2187 White guys can't do blues lol. Joking, but I did enjoy Gale's solo better. Josh Smith is still a great musician.
Really? From this, Josh was playing circles around him lol. Granted Eric Gales is another phenomenal guitarist and one that I like but you coming to that conclusion from this video is weird. Did you not see Josh playing his diminished runs? Lol
Unreal! Eric Gales.... Hendrix lives.!! Never seen anyoner playing a right handed guitar left handed.. Big fan of Josh Smith and Tommy Emanuel too.. :) big smile!
WOW!!! I found Eric Gales on YT a few years back and just recently saw Josh on a Normans rare guitar video quickly becoming 2 of my favorites it was like 2 brothers finishing each others sentences Bravo!!
3RingRaiders yes just don’t let them on stage with Steve “ego” vai, or he will finish every sentence for them
the first part of the solo of JS sounds fairly simple but the way he hits those notes and the touch of it - that' s the difference between someone good and someone great! And you think about the solo by JS that' s it - how can it possible stay up there let alone get better. But then you know the other insane guy on stage! And this cat plays everything by listening to reccords and tapes when he was young. Listen to and LOOK at him: this guy gotta be on PEDs...
And what better song can there be than "Paying the Cost To Be The Boss"??!
This one and "The Thrill Is Gone" are my all time favs by B.B. King!
SKIP EVERYTHING I WROTE SO FAR - THERE' S JUST ONE WORD TO IT: THE BEST BLUES GIT DUAL I HAVE EVER HEARD! Also because there is this huge mutual respect.
You know Eric is really getn into in when he says "hey hey hey!" ✊🏿
dude they were both hearing each others souls.. man it is insane how music can be so full of love.. the blues aint sad baby... its all love.
I so luv this back n forth...what a confection!Hats off missmoke....Ty
What a great clip and sooo inspiring. Makes me wanna grab my guitar and jam.
It's 2 degrees outside here in Anchorage Alaska,but since these guys came on,the temperature done went up 70 degrees.Its cold and dark here,but not in my house ,thanks a million guys.
Two of the best bluesmen alive!
More than likely, maybe the best guitar work I've seen!!!
OMG.
Wow, thanks very much for sharing this post! This is GREAT! These guys are (outrageously talented) & having a great time up there, this has just made my day a whole lot better! Thank you!🙏👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Wonderful display of talent.....thanks for giving us a front row seat.!
So wish I could've been there to hear it live
Fantastic interplay between these two titans! Would not miss this, Missmoke!
Sorry, keyboard player is also superb, as are bass player and drummer.
Don't know who you are, Linda, but thank you. I miss taping shows w my buddy Lex, NYC mostly, but all over the country too.
Social media can be a shitty place, but it's proven to be an incredible platform for stuff like this. Keep doin you ya thang!
Absolute monster players!!! Enough licks to go round the world twice !!!
This is insane! 😎🎸
intheblues hi shane!
Hey hey!
Not bad for an upside down lefty.
I was scrolling down to write that exact same feeling.... insane playing whaaaaaaaaaaat
Sorry to be offtopic but does anyone know a trick to get back into an Instagram account??
I was dumb forgot the account password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me.
BRILLIANT! This is euphoric blues!
A joy to watch these guys play🤟
This is the first time Ive heard of or ever seen Eric Gales, and holy shit :l
Martin Ortiz I suggest you get back on that search page and put his name lol you won’t regret it
My first time hearing Eric play, and he just became my rhythm pocket mentor. No joke.
Martin Ortiz he’s been around since he’s a teenager. Hold on. th-cam.com/video/56c7SyX6zxU/w-d-xo.html maybe 25 yrs ago?
Aylbdr Madison again as I said he’s been around since he’s a teenager. Look here. th-cam.com/video/56c7SyX6zxU/w-d-xo.html I’m
Not sure how many yrs but I was a kid. Maybe 25- 30 yrs ago??
@Headwhacker It's not that unusual, e.g. Albert King, Otis rush and Dick Dale. What's really strange is that he's actually right-handed normally, but learned to play like this.
I'm going to dissect every moment of this video. Thanks for sharing.
Some next level blues.... wow!
The best clip ever of two geniuses of the guitar. I find myself clapping madly as the duel reaches its pitch at the end. Brilliant.!
that is blues Lord !! Please never stop transmitting this feeling and this passion ! cheers !
20 people don't like this.....what do you like?!!!! Geeeez! This is great!
It doesnt get any better than this. Besides 2 of the absolutely best bluesslingers in modern time, I will Kinsey/Novak/Carlton 11 out of ten. hat groove is just awesome. Thanx Linda! :-3
If only we could all have this much fun at "work"! Nice.
Eric and Josh - what a team !
Two of the best blues players..... EVER.....
Two of the very best 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Best blues vids on TH-cam. Hands down. Cheers
OMG! if this duo isn't just the best. Sure gets the blood pumping.
12 bar blues on steroids, as much as i admire Josh and Eric, the goove that Travis and Gary get, is SICK!!!!
Monsters!!!!!!! Thank's so much for sharing this!!!!!
missmoke you have the best videos of all these modern day blues legends. Love it. Thank you for doing it I bet its a lot of work but at least it's a great time.
Thanks JS~It is a lot of work, but your right it's a great time too :)
Awesome! I have no words to describe this! 👏👏👏
Yes, These two are pretty incredible!!
Wow...That was KILLER!!!!!!
Guitar playing doesn’t get much better than this, masters at work 👏👏👏👏👏