Kirk Fletcher’s Favorite Blues Shuffles

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  • One of hundreds of inspiring guitar videos on this channel, this video finds the great KIRK FLETCHER demonstrating his favorite blues shuffles during his appearance on NO GUITAR IS SAFE podcast, which is hosted by JUDE GOLD. (You'll also find several Jude Gold videos on this channel.)
    GEAR IN THIS VIDEO: Fender Stratocaster straight into a BOSS Katana 50 combo.

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  • @angelserrano3655
    @angelserrano3655 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Most people need 15 minutes to show one idea. Kirk shows 15 or more ideas in 5 minutes. What a good teacher!!!

    • @JudeGold
      @JudeGold  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We’ll said!

  • @coisital
    @coisital 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I could watch hours of this guy playing and talking, he loves it and that's contagious. What a dude!
    Not even gonna comment on his knowledge and ability... Just wow...

  • @TomoFujitaMusic
    @TomoFujitaMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    So good!!!

  • @mcampbell5158
    @mcampbell5158 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Here I am 3 years later still going back for some ideas. This man knows endless tricks on the guitar!!

  • @Sttonkeoj
    @Sttonkeoj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This guy to me is the greatest living modern blues guitarist

    • @jeffmurphy101
      @jeffmurphy101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂 that’s a laugh

    • @Sttonkeoj
      @Sttonkeoj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jeffmurphy101 Who gets your vote?

    • @guitarkel20001
      @guitarkel20001 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen 🤗

    • @dizzyred1390
      @dizzyred1390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Sttonkeoj he don't get it bro... Don't waste ur time

    • @nerad1994
      @nerad1994 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeffmurphy101who would you choose?

  • @bluesyjazzcat31
    @bluesyjazzcat31 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    More people need to play like this guy!!! Awesome!

  • @tomquayleguitar
    @tomquayleguitar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    Oh man!! Inspiration central. One of the nicest guys I ever met too!

    • @41DegreesSouth
      @41DegreesSouth 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Tom Quayle love seeing the positive vibes going out from one guitar legend to another - something lots of players can learn from.
      Cheers mate.

    • @carlsmith1263
      @carlsmith1263 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How u meet cool cats like this man, I jam the blues a bit

  • @dan_kay
    @dan_kay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how he just starts out demonstrating a style, then he finds a lick he likes, smiles and gets carried away. Absolutely gorgeous.

  • @paulrhodesquinn
    @paulrhodesquinn 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Kirk is the whole band!

  • @MindsetMastery75
    @MindsetMastery75 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My god! Kirk's rhythm chops are second to none! The man is amazing.

  • @anthonyskellern5970
    @anthonyskellern5970 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Just fabulous - this is classic old-school working R&B guitar, and it is a real joy to hear musical craftsmanship of this calibre... Thank you Kirk - subscribed!

  • @lancel71
    @lancel71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That country blues shuffle is the style of guitar playing I love the most! Extraordinary playing Kirk!🤘

  • @denniswillmott3897
    @denniswillmott3897 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is a very high value video not only of solid and interesting rhythm work, but joy in playing it!

  • @portsideguitar1981
    @portsideguitar1981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love Kirk Fletcher. Great playing!

  • @johnhrock1009
    @johnhrock1009 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Fletcher has rich a knowledge of the blues, I love hearing him talk music.

  • @johnvinter
    @johnvinter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now thats what we call blue! damn such a blessing to hear his playing!

  • @joepalooka2145
    @joepalooka2145 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome, he's a great one. Good to see guitarists like Kirk keeping up the wonderful blues/swing/r&b traditions that will never die.

  • @JSmith-mu3fq
    @JSmith-mu3fq 6 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Kirk is Amazing! We need to see Way more of him.

    • @jamesclaygarrison7192
      @jamesclaygarrison7192 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That will happen very soon. My show "In My Town" features Kirk as my 1st guest playing on all KINDS of music including what he is known best for. Watch for clips from the show appearing on TH-cam beginning October 1st. And watch for the show next year on TH-cam and Netflix

    • @jamesclaygarrison7192
      @jamesclaygarrison7192 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      BTW Josh Smith is guest #2 !!!

    • @robdonell9915
      @robdonell9915 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      J. Smith Where can I get a T-shirt with his name ? Am becoming a new fan.

    • @jamesclaygarrison7192
      @jamesclaygarrison7192 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robdonell9915 Looks like we are going to have Kirk's and Josh's episodes available for Christmas. There will be a page dedicated to their merchandise that will accompany their episode. If it exists, we will have it. This is the set but just an after filming jam captured by an audience or crew phone. Or go to joshsmithguitar.com now. th-cam.com/video/pp_YaqfTfqs/w-d-xo.html And Rob, subscribe to my instagram and/or TH-cam channel for updates and clips from Kirk's AND Josh's episodes instagram.com/garrisounds/

    • @SMart7751
      @SMart7751 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I need to see Kirk live..... RESPECT!!

  • @markmcmyn8967
    @markmcmyn8967 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If one could play rhythm like Kirk, you wouldn't need to play lead.His contribution to the sound of the music is greater.

  • @mikeflynn1629
    @mikeflynn1629 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you sir I just came upon this and it is out of this world. Fantastic musicianship and sincerity of a nice guy.

  • @bayoMusic
    @bayoMusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kirk is a great blues musician, one of the best now!!

  • @ethanpelagalli
    @ethanpelagalli 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can feel the emotion. Genuine sound. Killer

  • @hothempire
    @hothempire 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This episode and video... outstanding. Thank you Jude for putting me on to Kirk. This is what I want to sound like!

  • @chrisbrowne8645
    @chrisbrowne8645 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He is so good and his playing (at least here) is both accessible to a guy like me and mind blowing at the same time. Totally inspiring!

  • @dannypembroke2372
    @dannypembroke2372 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! This guy is so humble. He talks influence of old guitar players like Luther Tucker et al, but is he remotely aware that he is easily as good or better?
    Humble charming man. Love him.

  • @nezbit8989
    @nezbit8989 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Effortlessly making that strat sing the blues like it’s meant to👌😎

  • @andreasdrent7093
    @andreasdrent7093 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He is such an awesome guitarist!

  • @primateproductions126
    @primateproductions126 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Such a cool vibe pours out of that amp when he plays. Gritty and raw with fantastic feel. 👍

  • @Strongpersuader
    @Strongpersuader 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing demo of shuffle ideas into so many different styles! Kirk Fletcher is THE GUY!!!!

  • @PanamaJack666
    @PanamaJack666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kirk is incredible. The best Blues guitarist on the planet right now.

  • @sid35gb
    @sid35gb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Educational, inspirational just amazing demonstration of his blues guitar craft. 👍

  • @isaacjohnson.
    @isaacjohnson. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it. Kirk is amazing player, and having fun doing it too! Thanks for sharing.

  • @drbucker
    @drbucker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't believe he said Louie Prima! That's exactly who I was thinking of while listening to his rhythms - What a fantastic player! Totally captures so many elements of blues playing that we never hear anymore! I a big fan!!!!

    • @JacksterDude12
      @JacksterDude12 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Funnily enough I was just thinking of Louis recently, even though I haven't listened to any of his for a while.
      Prima and Keeley really were great together, Kirk's clearly got a great ear for that stuff!

  • @blues6782
    @blues6782 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Kirk Fletcher is one of the Greatest!

  • @thestcroixkid
    @thestcroixkid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the dude stomps it...he is the perfect storm of 100 years of blues distillation and guitar heroes...

    • @estucamp92
      @estucamp92 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha exactly

  • @DZKMN74
    @DZKMN74 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a phenomenal player.. I’m going to spend the next few weeks dissecting everything I can from this! Awesome 👏 👏

  • @walterredaelli7507
    @walterredaelli7507 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    keep coming back to this... lot to learn.. KF rules 🎸🖖🏻

  • @TMillsMusic
    @TMillsMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely love Mr Fletcher! Fantastic player!

  • @Smoothtlknwhtboi
    @Smoothtlknwhtboi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Man one of the best videos on TH-cam thank you so much for uploading this this is a blast to watch and listen to

  • @brettdallman3885
    @brettdallman3885 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous Strat. And the mans freaking talented. Can’t believe I’ve never heard of this guy before

  • @TheMarkOCaster
    @TheMarkOCaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the best videos I’ve seen.

  • @jcb8779
    @jcb8779 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He is so enthousiast, great player

  • @gusdogbrownlab435
    @gusdogbrownlab435 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This bloke's great......... love his blues stuff

  • @mikemchugh3073
    @mikemchugh3073 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Super cool of Kirk to be doing so much demo playing that's put up on youtube for all to learn from. Man, he did his homework; and then some.

  • @qwasd0r
    @qwasd0r 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love when someone so talented just low-key blasts out a killer tune.

  • @tchance65
    @tchance65 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Kirk is just so dynamic man.
    Got an answer for every situation.

  • @stevesheldon8616
    @stevesheldon8616 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd never heard of Louis Prima and Keely Smith. What a treat to discover these two.

  • @CleberHarrisonGuitar
    @CleberHarrisonGuitar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great video this is! Kirk is a real legend!!

  • @saxonsteve
    @saxonsteve 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    THIS GUY IS MAGICAL!!! COULD LISTEN TO THIS GENTLEMAN ALL DAY!!!!

  • @goswo
    @goswo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kirk King. I am a fan too. Such a humble gentleman and boy -,what an amazing musician

  • @yayo2211
    @yayo2211 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great rhythm player. Gold

  • @musicmikerocks6415
    @musicmikerocks6415 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy's videos are gifts. Thank you

  • @MrDaveFerrier
    @MrDaveFerrier 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yes mate Kirk is awesome, great attitude and touch in his playing too

  • @danielgabrielzadkiel1539
    @danielgabrielzadkiel1539 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic!!!! love all these styles....

  • @seanmoyer6500
    @seanmoyer6500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this video is gold! sorry, no pun intended! only discovered Kirk in earnest a few months ago and he's a absolute blues powerhouse.

  • @mkii1964
    @mkii1964 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just listened to this podcast! Kirk is a wonderful player!

  • @markcanino7164
    @markcanino7164 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is incredible I’ve never seen him before!

  • @hearpalhere
    @hearpalhere 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much to work on in just a few short minutes, thanks for posting this! I really enjoyed it :-)

  • @equinn2434
    @equinn2434 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who could dislike this? What a talent such a great player with great feel.

  • @carlosroman2629
    @carlosroman2629 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing , one of the best videos on TH-cam thank you so much, ! Kirk is amazing !

  • @stevesolo16
    @stevesolo16 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, you bring new fuel to the fire! Watching you, it reminds me why I began playing the guitar in the first place.

  • @dinosawergweaver5452
    @dinosawergweaver5452 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whenever I feel overwhelmed with learning blues I come back to this video to ground myself.

  • @jlr022159
    @jlr022159 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely delicious music! Amazing phrasing!

  • @viperocco
    @viperocco 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, Fletcher is awesome

  • @russtownsend2898
    @russtownsend2898 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He certainly a bad ass!! One of my favorite who actually dominates the fretboard!

  • @johnspringer8196
    @johnspringer8196 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Too cool. I've been rewinding back to 0:45 trying to learn it. Have to be at least 100 times now, I'm gonna wear that part of the tape out.

    • @brianp7312
      @brianp7312 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/PAa-5j9nxbw/w-d-xo.html

  • @ChrisArlesMusic
    @ChrisArlesMusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a good blues guitar player and a very nice guy !!! thanks Kirk for sharing with us your awesome playing ! bless U

  • @UATACan1
    @UATACan1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wow, amazing find for me. Kirk is great. i am a follower now. cheers

  • @DavidSchneiderIP
    @DavidSchneiderIP 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great licks and versatility, background, etc. Mentioned some of my favorites like Keely Smith and Louis Prima, T-Bone.

  • @KaduSasso
    @KaduSasso 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Took 2 days to understand just the first shuffe, totally worth it ! Thanks a lot

  • @mcampbell5158
    @mcampbell5158 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I find myself going back to this video all the time for ideas and inspiration!!

  • @jamesrobinson529
    @jamesrobinson529 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is absolute gold! That Strat is amazing. I don't see many Strats with such a sharp edge radius. Very cool!

  • @markcampbell8710
    @markcampbell8710 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    All I can say is, DAMN!!
    How can I never have heard of this guy.

    • @cravinbob
      @cravinbob 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are a year ahead of me then and I been around for over 64 years and have seen a lot of 'em but never heard this guys name! Great stuff.

  • @jeansj7027
    @jeansj7027 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this dude!…great player man🤟🏻

  • @bluesmiller7081
    @bluesmiller7081 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If Kirk is playing in your area go see him, he's amazing. And he's a great guy too!

  • @murmles
    @murmles 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, I could just watch this dude for ever, so good! Off to iTunes!

  • @LucasCrossleyGuitar
    @LucasCrossleyGuitar 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kirk is such a great player! Super humble too!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @digitalsketchguy7844
    @digitalsketchguy7844 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a funky, bluesy guitarist, he's up there with the best IMHO. And he uses a Yamaha THR10 from what I can see. Great little practice amps

  • @SMart7751
    @SMart7751 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That opening 60 seconds is astounding it’s so good...... and the rest sure ain’t bad either!!

  • @dadgonewild381
    @dadgonewild381 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Louis Prima? I should have known...musicians draw influences from everywhere. Music is so cool.

  • @lespaulhardrocker
    @lespaulhardrocker 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for sharing Jude! I had not heard of him before the NGIS podcast. Blown away by his playing!! I will go see him play in November when he will tour Europe.
    I hope you will continue to share these special moments with us, the interviews are so great and unique, keep it alive :-) Thanks again man

  • @desmo999
    @desmo999 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Some Guys gets the groovy, funky, Swing, Shuffle Rythm every day with the coffee,
    I have to eat a metronome! :)
    Wonderfull and a real sympathetic Bluesman!!

  • @freddylopez7536
    @freddylopez7536 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Thank You Mr Fletcher is a true Gem.

  • @cuellar23
    @cuellar23 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great player!

  • @bobparsonsartist564
    @bobparsonsartist564 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The water’s deep with this one. Excellent study.

  • @paulcooper5748
    @paulcooper5748 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man i love that country one.

  • @MrRockinson
    @MrRockinson 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, my new favorite blues Dude

  • @whtstrat
    @whtstrat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So sweet!! That thing looks like a ukulele in his hands :-)

  • @d.nakamura9579
    @d.nakamura9579 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is SO fun just to watch. Awesome.

  • @62dan57
    @62dan57 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great stuff! The Strat looks like a 3/4 in Kirk's hands.

  • @davidduval8681
    @davidduval8681 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great player and interesting guy too

  • @Jonathan-L
    @Jonathan-L 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to hear a guitar player who knows how to accompany a harmonica player! :)

  • @kennywally
    @kennywally 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just discover Kirk! -- omg what a great player and inspiration! Love his attack, so strong and articulate

  • @caratcranker5874
    @caratcranker5874 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    When the clock struck 12, he dain't turn into a Pumpkin...... Man has this guy got HUGE hands....Look at his fret board hand, that IS big. Lovely feel, I enjoy your timing and feel. Rock it up a notch brother.

  • @topsnek9384
    @topsnek9384 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    that country blues was phenomenal

  • @peteandrews7169
    @peteandrews7169 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic player, and real gentleman

  • @TJJJJJJJJJJJ
    @TJJJJJJJJJJJ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    He makes it look so easy

  • @MikeBikerKickstand
    @MikeBikerKickstand 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best sidemen in the biz. Not easy being a supporting guitarist at his level. Your repertoire has to be immense. Kirk can play lead of course, but his forte is a rhythm player. He's got some very impressive chops. Love watching him and following his career.

  • @sebastianchlebecek6725
    @sebastianchlebecek6725 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love his passion bout it man

  • @kimhansen6384
    @kimhansen6384 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic playing, and a very likeable guy!