Matt Schofield: 8/21/1977 - British blues guitarist, singer-songwriter, and record producer who has received a wealth of praise for his award-winning band, The Matt Schofield Trio. The guitarist formed the organ trio in 2000 and has since received worldwide recognition for its fusion of blues, jazz, rock, and funk. Schofield’s instrumental prowess has been recognized just the same, and he has received Guitarist of the Year in 2010, 2011, and 2012 from the British Blues Awards Hall of Fame.
Man, Schofield is the best blues player in the world right now. You can hear all of the SRV, BB King, Albert King, Hendrix and Freddie King influence but he's absolutely got his own unique sound and phrasing. Going to study and learn everyone of these songs and licks until I have Matt in my own sound.
+Brandon Look Matt is great but check out Eric Gales, he kills it as well, Robbin Ford, Scott Henderson there are many more....all of them great who is better? hah not going there
+Brandon Look Subjective view, I think Matt is awesome but the next man might not. One of the best and there are many at the moment to cater for everyone's ear :)
+Brandon Look eh...eh...well... I can stomach him more than Bonnamassa...but to my taste he just doesn't have IT...its just not there...he has the chops and the moves and he put in the time and I appreciate it...but the guy just isn't present enough in what he is doing to move the heart...Eric Gales and Derek Trucks are the two guys that come to mind...Also Gary Clark Jr.....three very different artists but they have some kind of intrinsic relationship to what they are doing.....
(Marion James)Wow man. Do YOU have "it"? You sure have a rather high expectation and can pass judgement like nobodies business. I guess I'm not sure what it is you are talking about. What is it this guy is lacking that you can explain to me? Every player is different and he is pretty damn good I think anybody would say that. To say "its just not there" is kind of high and mighty and just plain not true dude. An opinion is one thing but you don't state it as such but instead as a fact. Which it just isn't. Sorry. You're wrong.
Been to the church of Matt July 25th 2014 LIVE.... was awesome. Dynamics are insanely good not to mention his articulation on chord changes. Amazing Live, support this man! go to the shows! Got my signed CD!
Thanks Gary; Matt Schofield is a monster player-you know you are in the presence of greatness when you see Matt in concert. And I've seen some of the best since the 70s-Clapton 2x, Beck 2x, Santana, Rory Gallagher, SRV, etc.
Yes, That will be THE concert to go to in the next 12 months; the 2015 Tampa Bay Blues Festival lineup is a disappointment-they should have had gotten the bands playing at the Sunshine Blues Fest; I will be there for sure getting more great videos; where are you located in the Tampa area?
Thanks, man. Matt is unbelievable, one of my all time favorites, and he was on, to say the least. While zooming in on Matt usually is great, the song's the thing and I wish you had pulled back a bit more and let us see the band. But the sound was great, Matt was great, and having it on video is awesome!
He's very fluid. In order to play like this, you need to play well through chord changes and use major 3rds. He's one of my favorites. Awesome stuff and thanks!
+Stewart Gerhart Yeah man he can string endless licks together sometimes changing key over the chord changes. He's very fluid takes a long time to get that fluid, I don't think he messes up much if any. If he does he's a master like Clapton and can cover it up.
Hi Robert, Thanks for capturing a whole concert of one of my favorite artists out there! My question to you is what video equipment did you use to capture this? The video and audio seem really good! Thanks in advance for responding.
Hi Frankie: Just used a Canon SX50HS in 1280 HD Mode on tripod. The sound and mix for the Matt Schofield performance was Excellent, so I was lucky to capture it under ideal conditions. A few turbulent moments where I moved to the Promoter's Guest area(just to the left of the VIP area right in front of the stage) to get a different shooting angle, and they hassled me to get back to the VIP area in mid-song! I also filmed the Buddy Guy performance, and the audio mix onstage was not nearly as good. Also check out the After Show at The Palladium Theater; audio not quite as good as this one, but a must-see for Matt Schofield fans, including 11 year-old Brandon Niederauer jamming on "Got To Be Some Changes Made."
Robert Taylor Matt's front of house sound is always really good no matter what venue he plays (an amazing feat all in its own). And your camera placement also had to do a lot with it. You were set up closer to Jonny Henderson who is carrying the bass lines/low frequencies (the hardest thing to record well live when you don't have access to direct feed)
Thanks Tom; It took a few hours for the entire concert to upload; about the same for all of the individual videos from this show. The browser makes a Huge difference; do not use IE; I had to switch to Google Chrome after the initial attempt to upload took way too long.
For a few below who say, 'Eh, nothing new.' What a bunch of idiots!! This guy has carved his own path and No One plays like Matt.. No one. I could hear 3 notes and say, 'That's Matt.' Just a couple of old, grumpy guitar players.... Haha
+krelbar Not arguing, but is there anything new? I mean I love all of the blues guys, old school and new, but lets face it unless you play a 20 strings guitar with a canoe paddle while juggling chainsaws there ain't much left that hasn't been played to shreds by all the greats that've already come around! But man it's still awesome music and makes my soul happy to hear it! Plus he just seems like he'd be a super nice guy to hang with!
+Todd Hooper I tend to agree, but I was basically speaking within the context of blues. But you have a point. The originality comes in a player that can combine all styles and add their own personal flair to it. You know, those guitarists who you can recognize as soon as you hear them? Matt Schofield is not one of them.
+Todd Hooper Depends what 'shred' you are talking about. Listen to Richie Kotzens catalog...the guy can play anything, and he hasn't used high gain in years.
This guys a genius. Wish I could have found him when I was younger
Opening up my blues chakras listening to Matt.
this live contains 1000000 licks to study
Matt Schofield: 8/21/1977
- British blues guitarist, singer-songwriter, and record producer who has received a wealth of praise for his award-winning band, The Matt Schofield Trio. The guitarist formed the organ trio in 2000 and has since received worldwide recognition for its fusion of blues, jazz, rock, and funk. Schofield’s instrumental prowess has been recognized just the same, and he has received Guitarist of the Year in 2010, 2011, and 2012 from the British Blues Awards Hall of Fame.
Man, Schofield is the best blues player in the world right now. You can hear all of the SRV, BB King, Albert King, Hendrix and Freddie King influence but he's absolutely got his own unique sound and phrasing. Going to study and learn everyone of these songs and licks until I have Matt in my own sound.
+Brandon Look Agreed!! I am seeing him tonight and can't wait.
+Brandon Look Matt is great but check out Eric Gales, he kills it as well, Robbin Ford, Scott Henderson there are many more....all of them great who is better? hah not going there
+Brandon Look Subjective view, I think Matt is awesome but the next man might not. One of the best and there are many at the moment to cater for everyone's ear :)
+Brandon Look eh...eh...well... I can stomach him more than Bonnamassa...but to my taste he just doesn't have IT...its just not there...he has the chops and the moves and he put in the time and I appreciate it...but the guy just isn't present enough in what he is doing to move the heart...Eric Gales and Derek Trucks are the two guys that come to mind...Also Gary Clark Jr.....three very different artists but they have some kind of intrinsic relationship to what they are doing.....
(Marion James)Wow man. Do YOU have "it"? You sure have a rather high expectation and can pass judgement like nobodies business. I guess I'm not sure what it is you are talking about. What is it this guy is lacking that you can explain to me? Every player is different and he is pretty damn good I think anybody would say that. To say "its just not there" is kind of high and mighty and just plain not true dude. An opinion is one thing but you don't state it as such but instead as a fact. Which it just isn't. Sorry. You're wrong.
SOOO GOOD! the flow - the phrasing - the sound! KILLIN‘ IT!
Awesome player. So smooth and fluid. His vibrato is wonderful. Thanks for posting!
this guy is really blues player, he has to carve his name in music history.
From 19:06 - 24:56 is pure joy.... I am almost crying here!
GREAT tone.
I love Matt because he'll blend Be Bop jazz in his blues lines like me!
You sound so good I am a stone Blues Music Lover
Hell yeah, Matt!!!!!! You pulled me in. Been loving his music since I first heard him in 2009.
Been to the church of Matt July 25th 2014 LIVE.... was awesome. Dynamics are insanely good not to mention his articulation on chord changes. Amazing Live, support this man! go to the shows! Got my signed CD!
Súper Math!!!🎼☕️🎶👍🎸
So few likes...astonishing
Awesome
Thanks for the post, we need to support live blues, there is not enough of it, good video and sound.
Wow! Just F'n WOW!!!!!
Great Matt, I saw him at Deventer, Het Burger Weeshuis!!
Going to see Matt on Friday Band on the wall can't wait!
WHAT A VIDEO!!!!!! Great work man.
Love Matt he's a class act all the way :-)
Thanks Gary; Matt Schofield is a monster player-you know you are in the presence of greatness when you see Matt in concert. And I've seen some of the best since the 70s-Clapton 2x, Beck 2x, Santana, Rory Gallagher, SRV, etc.
Got tickets to see him in Summer this year
Gary Moseley Yea...if Matt's within a day's driving you got to see him! Matt's much better live than on CD, which is true of the great artists.
excellent blues
merci bonne soirée et bon week-end a vous
Thank you for the stereo take Alex :)
I had tickets for a concert in May, but I couldn't go and gave the tickets to a friend. Thank you for sharing this concert! Love it!
I was excited to see him on January 2015's Sunshine Blues Fest also in Tampa. Great video and thank you very much for posting.
Yes, That will be THE concert to go to in the next 12 months; the 2015 Tampa Bay Blues Festival lineup is a disappointment-they should have had gotten the bands playing at the Sunshine Blues Fest; I will be there for sure getting more great videos; where are you located in the Tampa area?
"Getaway"...what a great tune. Love it when Matt let's 'er rip.
Awesome tone
Damn! I knew I should have went to this. I was hoping to see him in a club instead.
Tenx for sharing !!
I also have video posted of Matt on TH-cam from aftershow at Palladium Theatre and from the week before at The Funky Biscuit.
That's the club on the East Coast, Ft. Lauderdale I believe?
Yes. Boca Raton.
Thank you very much! for uploading this concert
Glad you enjoyed it!
its the feel!!!
Thanks, man. Matt is unbelievable, one of my all time favorites, and he was on, to say the least. While zooming in on Matt usually is great, the song's the thing and I wish you had pulled back a bit more and let us see the band. But the sound was great, Matt was great, and having it on video is awesome!
SÚPER Matt!!!☕️👍🎼🎶🎸😄
He's a monster!!!
Wow a 48 bar organ solo from a guy that's also kicking bass and you got the camera on the guitar and the drummer the whole time. Come on man
Fantastic, as always, but I wish he'd get someone else to sing at his shows.
SUUUUPEERR
He's very fluid. In order to play like this, you need to play well through chord changes and use major 3rds. He's one of my favorites. Awesome stuff and thanks!
+Stewart Gerhart Yeah man he can string endless licks together sometimes changing key over the chord changes. He's very fluid takes a long time to get that fluid, I don't think he messes up much if any. If he does he's a master like Clapton and can cover it up.
Don't forget the little turnarounds that he does ...and the tritone subs he uses
tops
robben ford and geoff whitehorn in one..
MEMPHIS Levitt Shell Tonight, yea!
Love the Chameleon tease @ 38:45!
Wow, he nails it on the first go! No need for warmup here.
22:10. Patience threshold exceeded. ; ]
Where the fun starts: 19:07
Hi Robert,
Thanks for capturing a whole concert of one of my favorite artists out there! My question to you is what video equipment did you use to capture this? The video and audio seem really good! Thanks in advance for responding.
Hi Frankie: Just used a Canon SX50HS in 1280 HD Mode on tripod. The sound and mix for the Matt Schofield performance was Excellent, so I was lucky to capture it under ideal conditions. A few turbulent moments where I moved to the Promoter's Guest area(just to the left of the VIP area right in front of the stage) to get a different shooting angle, and they hassled me to get back to the VIP area in mid-song! I also filmed the Buddy Guy performance, and the audio mix onstage was not nearly as good. Also check out the After Show at The Palladium Theater; audio not quite as good as this one, but a must-see for Matt Schofield fans, including 11 year-old Brandon Niederauer jamming on "Got To Be Some Changes Made."
Robert Taylor Matt's front of house sound is always really good no matter what venue he plays (an amazing feat all in its own). And your camera placement also had to do a lot with it. You were set up closer to Jonny Henderson who is carrying the bass lines/low frequencies (the hardest thing to record well live when you don't have access to direct feed)
Thanks! Awesome! Thanks for info. provided about recording. How long does it take you to upload something this long to youtube?
Thanks Tom; It took a few hours for the entire concert to upload; about the same for all of the individual videos from this show. The browser makes a Huge difference; do not use IE; I had to switch to Google Chrome after the initial attempt to upload took way too long.
Matt sounds GREAT with that unusal style of his, drummer Hayes is good also?
Kevin Hayes spent about 10 years with Robert Cray, a super solid in the pocket drummer!!
he plays a lot with the bridge position
Is that Clapton on the drums?
Min 7 : 38 That, s a Jet ?
Kik drum deeds different font perhaps...
What guitar he plays?
UFO AT 07:37
For a few below who say, 'Eh, nothing new.' What a bunch of idiots!! This guy has carved his own path and No One plays like Matt.. No one. I could hear 3 notes and say, 'That's Matt.' Just a couple of old, grumpy guitar players.... Haha
Tampa Gay Blues Festival?...... the drums ...
12:51 EJ economy picking :)
The I Dropped my Stick Dilemma
38mins.. there's a Chameleon..
Herbie
British blues singers really should try to find their own voice.
For God's sake, Matt's from Manchester, UK and NOT Chicago!
Needs a bass player
Great player...but nothing new.
+krelbar Not arguing, but is there anything new? I mean I love all of the blues guys, old school and new, but lets face it unless you play a 20 strings guitar with a canoe paddle while juggling chainsaws there ain't much left that hasn't been played to shreds by all the greats that've already come around! But man it's still awesome music and makes my soul happy to hear it! Plus he just seems like he'd be a super nice guy to hang with!
+Todd Hooper I tend to agree, but I was basically speaking within the context of blues. But you have a point.
The originality comes in a player that can combine all styles and add their own personal flair to it.
You know, those guitarists who you can recognize as soon as you hear them?
Matt Schofield is not one of them.
+krelbar yes indeed, that is the hard part. that's why I tend to dislike shred, no instant recognition mostly just gain.
+Todd Hooper Depends what 'shred' you are talking about. Listen to Richie Kotzens catalog...the guy can play anything, and he hasn't used high gain in years.
krelbar I'll check him out!
The guy has the only "Southern" British accents i've ever heard. ALSO at 12:52/12:53 of the timeline you can hear the Drummer lost a stick!! lol