Christone "Kingfish" Ingram - Empty Promises Live! 

He’s been through some tough times. He expresses those feeling through sounds.

I'm older than this guy and yet plays like a veteran.

He’s been playing since he’s a little kid. Prodigy.

His mother recently passed away earlier this year. Poor kid

How has he explore blues like this...fantastic.

I hope he is still performing in 40 years

What a deep breath of fresh air. Thanks for this.

So true.

He's the three kings reborn, Albert, Freddy, and BB.

You damn right they will be ❤️😎

Too soulful! Check out his other live performances of this same song...They are all different yet still full of emotion. He composes on the spot

A blues player with the build up and emotion of Gilmour

Never listened to Jimi Hendrix?

Or SRV?

If you love an amazing solo I'd suggest watching The Main Squeeze cover Have a Cigar by Pink Floyd. The solo is out of this world.

Absolutely.

I totally agree with everything you said Steve . He could be the next BB King. 🤙🏿🤟

I just watched his show at Horseshoe Tavern Toronto. my brain is still under siege. I am completely blown away, the last time anyone blew my mind this much the first time seeing someone was in 1983 at the El Mocambo watching SRV + DT. hours later and I am still saying What did I see What was I witnessing. Kingfish is incredible.

True!

I think it is nice to see a black man with a guitar again, since it looks like every black musical talent goes to rap or R n' B.

Yes its Great!!!!!! m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3275471515830355&id=100001026151518

Yeah because He's still 21 goddamnnnn

I just hope he loses a bit of weight because it would be an absolute shame to lose this guy early.

@@trendkill3333 Me too man, me too

@@trendkill3333 he has lost a lot of weight in the past 2 years check older videos, here looks fantastic actually

Yeah you ain't lying finally just was able to see him in concert with buddy guy and Kenny Wayne shepherd and wow had me in awww his whole set

Not to mention he is a cool guy got to shake his hand after the show he was talking with his fans and everything really awesome kid

Amen brother

Exquisite work!

I totally agree. This young man is already on the same level as Jimi and SRV. In time I believe he will surpass all guitarist and be the G.O.A.T.

Saw him in Tulsa a year ago. He crushed it. Amazing. Was supposed to see him in chicago with buddy guy but bad weather on the train made me miss it.

I envy you brother

Wow! He played 3 hours straight with no breaks. That is tough for the best of them! He is absolutely fantastic! This set is my favorite at this point.

@Fake as fuck you wouldn't say that about bb king. Bb king was a big man to, but you wouldn't say it about bb king because he's a fucking legend. In 20 years. Kingfish will be the king of the blues. And your gonna remember that all you said about him wad the fact that he likes to eat. He's already lost 100 pounds in one year. So keep your mouth shut

@@carsonlinkmusic2794 yeah that's fr

They never went away!

Where it been?

Hopefully and hopefully Rock 'n roll does too!

Yeah, and I for one welcome the change!!

Yes, let it come back

And that solo OHHHHHH

Unbelievable

Get out more. Dont know where you are from. But where there are no cameras i know alot of good players

the only one who can stand up to Derek ... john is ashamed of himself ^^

Yes the goat why he smacks his guitar 🎸 blues The feel he hits his notes 🎶 and makes me feel the blues 👍 Joe Jimi. Stevie Gary Eric G. 👍🙏

Absolutely Gringgo!

There you said it brother.

Speak...

I got it

You got to have lived it!!!!

And don't forget about Jimi Hendrix

@@williampscott3539 i didn't, was just naming other Blues guitar players, but yes.

@@UKBornin1971 Jimi played the blues before SRV

@@williampscott3539 i realize that, thanks though 🙄

@@UKBornin1971 And Buddy Guy

He is amazing! Check out Jackie Venson as well.

I'm with you wow this song was all of that for sure he played that guitar effortlessly his singing will get better which is nuts!

Same here, this young gentleman has been one of my fav blue players, He just entertains me a lot and stay hooked in the feeling of being live.

@@exploretheworld9111 agreed, he is amazing at singing as well as the guitar! Not fair really but I’m here for it.

@@rymezpayy Check out Samantha Fish as well

same here

35 year old white boy here. Sitting in the car before work, tears a rolling.

@@ian5395 yeah man listening to kingfish before work got you walking in with a different energy😂

@@ian5395 as if you were sat in your car crying. Why do people have to write such bullshit statements?

Why does the colour of your skin matter whatsoever? Genuinely what does it have to do with liking music?

I'm jealous, lol Enjoy

@@missy652 You have a good son. I just bought tickets to see Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Christine Kingfish Ingram at Springfield, Ma. In August.

THE BLUES LIVES!!!!! this feller is amazing!!! Be Blessed

@user-my3yp1wb2zBro I’m more of a Rap guy but as the years go on I listen to such a diverse pallet of music and I can’t go back to just one genre

check out Michael Burks. He wrote this song. there a lot of him to find of him on YT. especially the life performances are great. Exceptional blues guitar player. (unfortunately died way too early)

Interestingly he has a metal background

Metal is a warm up for the blues like playing fast chromatics and bending strings

Same here!! He's performing in my city Friday night. Got to see him!

Especially, since his mom has passed sadly. Hopefully, he’s got some good people behind him. Not sure but heard his father was in the band but can’t find any band member’s names.

Mike Saucony Paul Rogers on bass (he’s really good) and its his cousin on drums I think

I love your comment, so many people want to trash him bcuz by if his weight...you are a good person, thank you for kind words and caring about people for who they are.

@@ricardomartinezxx I've never seen anyone trash him for his weight, but I know a lot of folks who found out about him (and loved his music instantly) have been very concerned about his health. To his very great credit, he has made big strides with his weight. It is NOT EASY to deal with a weight problem. Yet he's lost a lot of his excess weight and I really wish him the very best. He's a wonderful, super nice, personable, respectful young man, and an even more wonderful artist. He's an absolute credit to his family and especially his mom. I wish him all the success in the world.

@@fenderstratguy You're so lucky to have seen him live and met him, it will be a story for the grand kids one day, like people talk about how they saw SRV or Hendrix. Lol. And yes, people on RU-vid have trashed him bcuz of his weight, but it's fine, people are idiots mostly, and especially on RU-vid LMAO. Cheers!

this guy is the real deal

So do i

Tremendous talent! He finds his voice through the guitar and his voice is powerful. He conveys so much depth, it's palpable.

You are so right Bruh.

Christone has incredible vibrato much like Freddie King. Simply amazing.

Why does that matter? Art and tradition depend on those who love it. Momentary passages of generational popularity are simply incidental.

Damn straight man

Amen my brother!

Amen

Thank you! Music today makes me sad! The lack of musicians especially.

Hey is truly an amazing artist

Facts

Id rather be on a gas station toilet than the grammys

Boy?

@@mikespencer7749 yes. He is a young man isn't he?

@@janpiet4740 Yes he's a young man. I never disputed that. So what's the reason for your question? Are you drunk?

@@mikespencer7749 not yet

Amen!

Don’t kid yourself. To inspire the masses of young folks these days you need to sing mumble rap and get tattoos on your face. Let’s hope he inspires something underground that can flourish overseas where people still like real instruments not just synths. American music is dead as long as the youth are social networking instead of starting bands and performing like in generations past before the great sleep and media induced psychosis.

@@bojangles6444 Wow. You must be the hippest scenester around, being soooo jaded like like. How dark and original. You're awesome

@@justinmix143Lol I am too old for that. I wrote that after I heard Robin Ford moved to Europe bc better gig opportunities for blues guitarists. Really though do you hear what passes for music these days? Scary, like I said I am too old. I am only 40 but what I remember being music isn’t even around anymore. I don’t even thinks it’s made by people probably a damn algorithm based on psychological data. FYI- I said the opposite thing in another thread. Don’t ever assume people believe what they say online. Everybody has a role to play. Gotta balance the troll.

I tend to prefer believing these are just Aussie fans, thumbing up upsidedown.

Probably trumpers lol

The haters thought they had selected cake in the rain. This young man is way beyond his years. I wish him a long happy life. You go brother .....

@@robertsugawara6273 definitely

@@robertsugawara6273 How can you bring politics into the blues? Sick.

Liars

I'm right behind you with the repeat!!!

Lockdown has made me listen to this over 200 also

Yeah, I noted that during his performance. His percussion section is perfect! That bass player...wow...his fills are perfectly timed as is the drummer (who I heard is his brother). What a treasure. I was so impressed I bought the song. WOW!

Yes, this rhythm section is incredible

Facts!

As a middle aged grandma from the Midwest, I concur! ✌️

@@jaymeanderson5121 But are you a middle aged grandma who can shred like Kingfish? lol

@@rommelrivera1186 no ...but I can bang it out like Bonham! 🤟🥁

Anyone listening to this, you owe it to yourself to check out Michael Burks' Empty Promises. That will lead you to other MB tunes and it will be evident, he is the MAN. RIP Big Mike.

I’ve never seen any one play guitar like that what a gifted human being, wow

Jalen pickups “MC Special”

RBD ...not a les Paul....custom guitar by some guy in Mississippi...or was it Louisiana?

@@burtonwilliams2537 Yeah, I know it’s not a Gibby, but likely similar construction. And it was specifically the resonant peak of the pickup I was highlighting

Yeah man that pickup is ...uh huh ... killer tone monster for sure

I have a Hamer Archtop with similar pickups . (Jalen Super Classic set ) They really sing with some volume behind them but still hold grit and sustain at lower volume ..

Absolutely.

Underrated comment

Amen to that. I saw Michael in Fayetteville Arkansas and he was the truth.

He was the real unsung hero !! I am pleased to see Christone following in his steps !!

Lucky you!

Prove it jk

Awesome man 🤙🏻

Dud you see the strat

Nice

FACTS!!!!!

Epa!!!!! Y esto? De dónde salió este monstruo?

Salute Queen !!!

Lots of good talent too much very appreciative hearing ham thumbs up 100%

He knows how to get out of the pentatonic scale...A snippet of a cleaner major sound keeps it interesting...A piece of B flat.. A piece of C like what he did at 6.40 was smooth af. Only criticism from me is that he uses the wah pedal a little too much for my liking...Others may disagree though.

@@Khaled91 I used to use the wah pedal much like Kingfish for a treble booster, then I bought a Fulltone treble booster,now I don't use the wah nearly as much! That was my answer to getting more presence! Cheers

Lol No blues scale practice more Moore Bs

Gotta apologize for my critic. Maybe u guys haven't been playing long. Whatever floats

All scales are intertwined. Don't impress so easily

Seeing him live Saturday london England 🇬🇧 I can't wait

for sure! kingfish is an absolute beast

100%!

I don't know bro...Prince was definitely a beast but Kingfish seems to have a little more in his arsenal.

manb4war Prince was a great composer, and instrumentalist, but as a guitarist, i agree Kingfish has more to offer.

Not Prince but KINGFISH!

Nothing but facts

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you need to listen to michael burks who wrote this song.

this man is probily next to Jimi Hendrics