I can’t wait to see this in your thumbnail Eric is holding his Crown Freestyle Custom built by Eric Gale haha no relation to Mr.Gales but they brothers from another mother
Many years ago, I was in Austin Texas at a bar. And walks a guy in rough looking clothes a black beanie and we all thought he was homeless or along those lines. He gets up on stage in the middle of a Monte Montgomery show, flips the guitar over, and starts playing. he completely blew everyone away. He finished, gave Monte Montgomery, a handshake, stepped off the stage, and walked out the door. We were stunned and barely heard Monte say “How bout a big hand for Eric Gales”. Me and my friends had never heard of him but it didn’t take us long after that to realize that we got to witness one of the best guitarists on planet earth that night.
@@FreestyleCustom Yeah, now that I listen again, it was a i7 / IV(7) toggle. Just good voicings, and tasty playing. I was writing and playing original folk rock during the SRV heyday, so I wasn't impressed at that point. Another blues guy that could really dig in, like so many old black guys. Later on, I could see and hear how whiplike aggressive he was. Big influence on EG, I assume.
I LOVE Eric Gales. He’s single handedly the reason I picked back up the guitar after years of not playing and took it seriously. He made me realize being good playing upside down lefty (I play like him, lefty with a righty configuration) is possible. I kinda gave up thinking I couldn’t get better playing that way. But like with everything in life, you just need to practice. Now I play everyday and practice never seems like homework, as it use too. He made me find the inspiration in it with his melodic bluesy style of playing. I may be a little bias saying this, but Eric is THE BEST guitar player ever. But it also just might be objectively true.
I had the insane pleasure to see Eric live ehen he was 15. When I witnessed his great improvisational prowess it totally changed my approach to playing guitar. Even at 15 he was already in the club of GOATs. Ill be seeing him decades later this new year at Rum Boogie... can't wait!! Memphis is proud to have produced such an incredible player 💯
Eric deserves all the eyes and ears in the world on him. Truly phenomenal. I feel like he’s finally getting the widespread recognition he deserves through TH-cam.
Eric is a phenomenal player, and very humble and nice. He signed my merch after one of his shows, and even let me take a picture with him; It made my whole year. Attending one of his shows is like a religious experience.
humble with loui vuitton from top to bottom and not to mention the chains... HAHHAHA! i mean he is a monster player but he is like a clown in the way he dresses.
Eric is not only a great guitar player, entertainer. His band is amazing with his wife on percussion but also a great person. He takes the time to meet any fan after the show to shake hands, have a chat. I met him twice once at Tipitina's in New Orleans than again at the Park theatre in Holland Michigan. Amazing shows both times. And he was so gracious when meeting him! Zero Rock star attitude . Just a great person who plays guitar like no other. Thank you, Eric Gales!
I am endlessly fascinated by a righthanded person who plays lefty and treble side up. It's a distinctive difference particularly noticeable when Eric plays clean chords. It sounds almost like he's playing keys at times - just gorgeous. And when he goes dirty the attack plus his chops and feel - un frickin real. Nobody sounds like him.
5:37 love how Marty just comes in and hold down the rhythm that’s what the blues is about, comrades… beautiful and Eric gales wow what a sound … I wish he would do a take on his overall junction. The energy from you two riffing that was so powerful I just transcribed it. Beautiful
Haven't been your TH-cam for a a few years but just wanted to Marty to know that he helped us all start the journey into guitar as well. Way to go Eric and Marty.🎸🎶
Met Eric Gales last year at Tannerhill Tavern after his show in Fort Worth, Texas. 2023. He was really cool and an absolute blow your mind away 🤯 guitar player. He did stuff I've never seen b4. He also signed my shirt and we took a picture together which has been my fb profile for more than a yr.
Hey, Marty! Great interview - I almost wish this had happened before NAMM, I'd have had more to talk about over at The Westin... I also have a super-custom guitar made by Eric Gale / Freestyle Custom Guitars, and like the Crown, it is a work of art that sounds unbelievable. Mine is called "Draconus". Rock on, brother! 🔥🙏🏻🔥
@ericgales told me when I met him Eric Clapton personally called him up to invite him to play on his Crossroads tour. It was so cool he shared that with me. I'll definitely be seeing him again once he hits Texas
My first experience with Eric was a buddy of mine loaned me the cd Left Hand Brand back around 1993. You get Eric, Eugene and Little Jimmy King (Manny). Damn son!
Another guy who plays a RH guitar upside down without changing the order of the strings like Doyle Bramhall II (although DBII is a lefty). Such a cool sound!
Follow u 4, yrs, Marty..ur pals are doing some tech like u do ovr yrs where I can show pepl I help stroke patients who lost the ability to move..(can't move all 5 fingrs.. kids just learning or the pepl terminal to keep mind off bs)... show ur tech and show them hands of steal combined.. even older pros pic the git again thank 2U.. Ttx Marty..Shar F.. from inl RIO Rocko band here!! Keep rockin', brodude. ur best..snap!
Marty, have been watching, learning, and loving your content for years. Have never requested a song. PLEASE, can you do Eminence Front - The Who? I know you would kill it
Hey Marty, may you please a video on how to play Footsteps in the Dark by The Isley Brothers. Your videos are super helpful and I really want to learn this song. Thank you in advance bro, Your content is great!
I respect Gales. But l don’t decide who’s music l like or who’s artistry l’m attracted to. That’s my heart. I can like one artist- and another simply not. Wish him the best.
@@AdamEmerson1420 Good to know. A couple years after the original Woodstock, a friend of mine had pics from his older brother who was there. He claimed Jimi used a right hand guitar upside down. I never thought his pics of back stage really showed that. We were just young teenagers at the time lovin’ the new music. I think the older kids at the head shops pushed that rumor to make us look bad. Back when you could safely ride your bike into the city and check out all the posters and black lights. Great times.
@jogmas12 ye that's literally the most impressive part. I feel like the lead noodly stuff you could get used to faster. But fingerings the chords upside down is absolutely mental
Here's the kicker...he's not left-handed! He signed my CD after a show back in 2017 and I noticed he was writing with his right hand. I asked him about it, and he said when he was learning, he thought the dominant hand was for the neck. Totally crazy!
![Rig Rundown: Eric Gales [2023]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/VAJzPo5Sn_A/mqdefault.jpg)
Go see Eric Gales on tour: www.ericgales.com/tour-schedule
I can’t wait to see this in your thumbnail Eric is holding his Crown Freestyle Custom built by Eric Gale haha no relation to Mr.Gales but they brothers from another mother
NO CANADIAN arggggg, but going to see Buddy Guy in a couple of weeks
Awesome guys! Thanks
Many years ago, I was in Austin Texas at a bar. And walks a guy in rough looking clothes a black beanie and we all thought he was homeless or along those lines. He gets up on stage in the middle of a Monte Montgomery show, flips the guitar over, and starts playing. he completely blew everyone away. He finished, gave Monte Montgomery, a handshake, stepped off the stage, and walked out the door. We were stunned and barely heard Monte say “How bout a big hand for Eric Gales”. Me and my friends had never heard of him but it didn’t take us long after that to realize that we got to witness one of the best guitarists on planet earth that night.
After re-reading this, the bar might have been in Dallas. Can’t remember 100%
Loving this! So cool seeing the guitar I built getting used.
Hey Eric and Marty, love u guyz
Dig the song they play out on. Do you know what that one's called?
@@christopherprim1973 , I think it was just a generic SRV type jam.
@@FreestyleCustom Yeah, now that I listen again, it was a i7 / IV(7) toggle. Just good voicings, and tasty playing. I was writing and playing original folk rock during the SRV heyday, so I wasn't impressed at that point. Another blues guy that could really dig in, like so many old black guys. Later on, I could see and hear how whiplike aggressive he was. Big influence on EG, I assume.
I LOVE Eric Gales. He’s single handedly the reason I picked back up the guitar after years of not playing and took it seriously. He made me realize being good playing upside down lefty (I play like him, lefty with a righty configuration) is possible. I kinda gave up thinking I couldn’t get better playing that way. But like with everything in life, you just need to practice. Now I play everyday and practice never seems like homework, as it use too. He made me find the inspiration in it with his melodic bluesy style of playing. I may be a little bias saying this, but Eric is THE BEST guitar player ever. But it also just might be objectively true.
I had the insane pleasure to see Eric live ehen he was 15. When I witnessed his great improvisational prowess it totally changed my approach to playing guitar. Even at 15 he was already in the club of GOATs. Ill be seeing him decades later this new year at Rum Boogie... can't wait!! Memphis is proud to have produced such an incredible player 💯
Awesome! Eric is a great guitarist. Thanks for sharing with us the time you spent with him, and your playing as well.
holy !@$ thats my favorite artist of all time right there. but marty is my number 1 teacher and guitar master
I agree with you bro, Marty is our best teacher yeah 🤟🏻👏🏻
Marty taught me everything I know
Eric gales is unreal Gucci down heavy chains ripping the blues like just amazing human being
Eric deserves all the eyes and ears in the world on him. Truly phenomenal. I feel like he’s finally getting the widespread recognition he deserves through TH-cam.
Just for the cherry and icing on top of the cake, he's right handed. 🤯
I don't think so
@@lomarsweed6604 , it's true. He is right handed. He just picked up guitar this way. Pretty wild.
Hey Marty, another fabulous interview. He is an incredible guitarist!!
Thanks!
Eric is a phenomenal player, and very humble and nice. He signed my merch after one of his shows, and even let me take a picture with him; It made my whole year. Attending one of his shows is like a religious experience.
humble with loui vuitton from top to bottom and not to mention the chains... HAHHAHA! i mean he is a monster player but he is like a clown in the way he dresses.
@@psofoss He dresses the way he likes; I have no problem with it. The chains are crazy though. 😆
Eric is not only a great guitar player, entertainer. His band is amazing with his wife on percussion but also a great person. He takes the time to meet any fan after the show to shake hands, have a chat. I met him twice once at Tipitina's in New Orleans than again at the Park theatre in Holland Michigan. Amazing shows both times. And he was so gracious when meeting him! Zero Rock star attitude . Just a great person who plays guitar like no other. Thank you, Eric Gales!
His chord harmony and phrase choices are out of this world
Amazing interview and jams!! That crown guitar is phenomenal!
I am endlessly fascinated by a righthanded person who plays lefty and treble side up. It's a distinctive difference particularly noticeable when Eric plays clean chords. It sounds almost like he's playing keys at times - just gorgeous. And when he goes dirty the attack plus his chops and feel - un frickin real. Nobody sounds like him.
Eric blows me away every single time! He is simply incredible.
He signed my arm one night after a show and I got it tattooed in, one of the best guitarists to ever walk earth
Love your channel Marty. You do good for the Music. Thanks Young Brother.
I’m so glad I got to see Eric several times at Winter NAMM back in the 2000’s at the Two Rock and Seymour Duncan booths what great artist for sure.
Eric is an amazing guitarist, and needs more recognition
5:37 love how Marty just comes in and hold down the rhythm that’s what the blues is about, comrades… beautiful and Eric gales wow what a sound … I wish he would do a take on his overall junction. The energy from you two riffing that was so powerful I just transcribed it. Beautiful
I never clicked so fast!! Eric is a legend! 👍👍
I saw Eric Gales in Orlando opening for Kenny Wayne Shepherd back in February. He was amazing live! Soooo good
Fantastic artist and what a wonderful guitar!
Great interview Marty, EG is one of the best ever. If you ever get the chance to see hime live, don't hesitate - he will blow up your brain.
I saw Eric for the first time opening for Buddy Guy and man! can he wail. Always have been a fan but, now a die hard fan!
I can't wrap head around the fact that he is playing with the strings upside down 🤯🤯🤯
Haven't been your TH-cam for a a few years but just wanted to Marty to know that he helped us all start the journey into guitar as well. Way to go Eric and Marty.🎸🎶
Awesome player. Awesome person. Love to get a chance to see him in person.
Wow…Loving that hat and jacket..too.
Lovelove this guy
One of my favorite guitar players
GOLD 🥇 🎸
Met Eric Gales last year at Tannerhill Tavern after his show in Fort Worth, Texas. 2023. He was really cool and an absolute blow your mind away 🤯 guitar player. He did stuff I've never seen b4. He also signed my shirt and we took a picture together which has been my fb profile for more than a yr.
Tasteful guitar playing. Erick is a monster on rhythm and lead. Enjoyed all the impromptu jams. Real pros!
Loved the interview, thanks Marty!
Hey, Marty! Great interview - I almost wish this had happened before NAMM, I'd have had more to talk about over at The Westin... I also have a super-custom guitar made by Eric Gale / Freestyle Custom Guitars, and like the Crown, it is a work of art that sounds unbelievable. Mine is called "Draconus". Rock on, brother! 🔥🙏🏻🔥
Draconus is amazing
@@AdamEmerson1420 Draconus is indeed. I'm grateful that you got the chance to play him before he was delivered to me, to pump up that mojo!
Thanks, Matty K. Draconus was a blast to build.
Wow, eric is an awesome guitar player
I've gone to a couple of Eric's shows and even met him after one of the shows. Great player and super nice guy!
Absolutely AWESOME interview, ERIC is AMAZING.
Two great guitarists here also two great pedals to pair together the swartzinator overdrive and the Eric Gales raw dawg. Thanks for the interview.
I'm lefty and use to play like that makes want to go back
@ericgales told me when I met him Eric Clapton personally called him up to invite him to play on his Crossroads tour. It was so cool he shared that with me. I'll definitely be seeing him again once he hits Texas
Marty, you are no less than the man!
Oh wow! Eric gales man! So so cool!
Awesome interview
My first experience with Eric was a buddy of mine loaned me the cd Left Hand Brand back around 1993. You get Eric, Eugene and Little Jimmy King (Manny). Damn son!
Love Eric 👏🤘
This is awesome
I love Marty as my teacher and Eric is God
So awesome
Monster blues player right there
Another guy who plays a RH guitar upside down without changing the order of the strings like Doyle Bramhall II (although DBII is a lefty). Such a cool sound!
Well beyond gifted, no doubt.
Oh man I love that jacket!!! I want one
This is like an alternative GUITAR MOVES, but i like it !
Wow!
First time I saw Eric was on Arsinio Hall and I think he was doing the Hendrix thing
Me too
I remember seeing him for the first time on the Arsenio Hall show.
Oh my goodness!
🐐 x 2. Gucci jacket is 🔥 too
I feel sorry for anyone who wanted to learn to play but never did. I cant imagine life without musical expression.
Follow u 4, yrs, Marty..ur pals are doing some tech like u do ovr yrs where I can show pepl I help stroke patients who lost the ability to move..(can't move all 5 fingrs.. kids just learning or the pepl terminal to keep mind off bs)... show ur tech and show them hands of steal combined.. even older pros pic the git again thank 2U..
Ttx Marty..Shar F.. from inl RIO Rocko band here!! Keep rockin', brodude. ur best..snap!
Twins 😂🎸✨🎸
I left your show with buddy guy in Seattle more then inspired it was a religious f***ing experience!!!!!!
Marty, have been watching, learning, and loving your content for years. Have never requested a song. PLEASE, can you do Eminence Front - The Who? I know you would kill it
🔥
Hey Marty, may you please a video on how to play Footsteps in the Dark by The Isley Brothers. Your videos are super helpful and I really want to learn this song. Thank you in advance bro, Your content is great!
marty can you please do a tutorial on the intro to baliando! i would appreciate it if you could😊
can you do a tutorial on how to play the intro to N.I.B by Black Sabbath?
Would love a tutorial on Cerca De Ti by Hermanos Gutierrez!
Let’s goooo
Where is the 2 hour long version!
that couldve went on for another hour🥲
Gotta love how the camera man goes to the wrong thing every time someone starts freaking it 🙃
He playing with the guitar upside down Lefty 😮
Can you do a video on George Thorogood- American Made?
It would be great if you got jimmy vaughan on your show marty.
Please do lullaby cure guitar tutorial
EG YEA
0:35 6:10
😃💖💃
Frank Marino use single coil pickup in his SG
👍🏼
Everytime I see Eric play I just get jealous! One bad motha Fu@ka!
Can I selfishly ask that you do a tutorial for God's Plan by Kyle Brew???? Pretty Please
Phlip sayce next time please!!
I respect Gales. But l don’t decide who’s music l like or who’s artistry l’m attracted to. That’s my heart. I can like one artist- and another simply not. Wish him the best.
Same...it has to strike a heart chord.
I can respect that. I feel that way about so many artists.
Upside down string, big monster gold chain
Hello
His guitar upside down 😂😂
Jimi Hendrix ?? Didn’t he do that? Maybe a rumor.
No Hendrix strings wasn’t upside down it’s a big misconception
@@AdamEmerson1420
Good to know. A couple years after the original Woodstock, a friend of mine had pics from his older brother who was there. He claimed Jimi used a right hand guitar upside down. I never thought his pics of back stage really showed that. We were just young teenagers at the time lovin’ the new music. I think the older kids at the head shops pushed that rumor to make us look bad. Back when you could safely ride your bike into the city and check out all the posters and black lights. Great times.
MR. Slowhand 2nd 😂
If you’re not inspired by Eric, you’re probably dead. Lol.
Facts!
WTF, He plays it upside down without restringing it?!?
His chords are upside down as well
@jogmas12 ye that's literally the most impressive part. I feel like the lead noodly stuff you could get used to faster. But fingerings the chords upside down is absolutely mental
Hey,Marty you've tort me so much in three years thank you 😊
Here's the kicker...he's not left-handed! He signed my CD after a show back in 2017 and I noticed he was writing with his right hand. I asked him about it, and he said when he was learning, he thought the dominant hand was for the neck. Totally crazy!
@@kennethsparks1415 takes cack handed to a whole new level
Love the Crown Freestyle Custom guitar
Thanks!