He’s the only guy I’ve heard that’s currently performing that sounds so much like BB besides Mayer. They’re both modern versions of the Kings. Mayer has got the SRV Clapton thing and Fletcher has got the Hendrix/BB King thing
@@oicsaywhat Happy you've discovered him and like his playing. I don't know which country you're in but I'm in someplace that used to be britain. Over the last few years I've come across many many awesome guitar players, singers in the ...u.s. So many it's ridiculous. One of my favourites, although not a blues player, is John Prine. He has a similar playing style to mine and I just love his sound. Simple but very effective.
@@ianrichardson3968 Love John Prine. May he rest in peace 🙏, yeah I’m in the USA , RU-vid is the best thing for discovering new music I can’t handle the music they force feed us with mainstream music , there’s so many artist out there that deserve the same recognition and probably better musician to boot, yeah hope your music gets out there!!
You can feel a big warm personality coming through in these phrases, someone who's felt all the depths and heights of being human, and has a lot of kindness and empathy in their heart.
You can tell they were raised right because his brothers and his family are all the same kind hearted ❤️. I found Kurt because I followed his brother CT Fletcher powerhouse of a weightlifting champion from way back and it just so happened Kurt was on one of the RU-vid videos of CT so I figured I check it out because I also enjoy playing the guitar and the blues. I'm glad I did .God bless
I agree with hector2utube that Kirk's sound is heavy with B.B.King and some Freddie King influence. Now at 7:17 his second jam begins and reminds me of Robin Trower. Mr. Fletcher is cool in my book!
Kirk is the man, been lucky to see him play in some very intimate venues here in the UK and even spoke to him after the gig enjoying a drink at the bar. He is so humble and gracious, very generous with his time. He is forging a path up there with the greats of blues guitar
The only thing a blues player has to find is a great tone. The rest comes on its own. You can only play 5 notes in a solo... If the sound melts your heart
Kirk Fletcher can whisper with his strings as sweetly as he can make those steel wires wail, take it up, take it down, take it home, a singing, stinging, filigree of purest blues storytelling.
Kirk is an amazing player and a sweet heart as a person...... The big stage is long overdue.....combination of so many styles.... so much soul and heart into it.
Great! I am also very impressed how the drummer, Vince Fossett is " taking care of business ", difficult not to play too much, not being in the way, not loose push at the same time and with a great blues playing style and feel, perfect!
I love the sign behind the band that says “absolutely no video recording “ lol! Some things are so good it would be a crime to not record. This being one!
In the first song, I'm pretty sure he was going directly to the amp (maybe a compressor) and it was crisp. Kirk is great for today. Hes got that old sound but hes incorporated and expanded on the style he expresses. And what a great touch -- understands the power of dynamics and building a solo. Solid stuff!
hello... I don't think he was using a compressor besides amp itself compression. just slight reverb. but surely you are right a damn cable straight to the amp.. 😉🖖🏻🎸
Kirk is one soulful being!! He sounds like BB king, Joe Bonamassa, Jimmy Hendricks, Chuck Berry,and more. But, he has a style of his own . Keep on keeping 💯 on!!!
Well I'm just now hearing Kirk Fletcher for the first time,where have I been? Good stuff Kirk,welcome to the family. That really does my heart good to know the future of the blues is safe!
Well that’s just the dog’s what’s its isn’t it. Great tasteful playing and fab vocals. I’ll be spending hours just trying to steal some of those licks to put into my playing. Fabulous/
Holy smokes! That's some blues. I don't think I've ever heard anything like this before. That second tune. There's a little Hendrix in there and a lot more.
Obviously Kirk is killer, but that drummer has awesome dynamics. Loved his feel during the beginning of the solo, so quiet, so full of restraint. It’s drummers like him that make it easy for us guitar players.
Smooth playing, tasty licks and he makes all the faces that come with playing the blues, just right. (Old Chicago Blues Guy...) thanks for sharing this, makes ya feel good, video
Kirk is like a brew of all the good blues guys that are no longer with us. Youve got all three kings in his playing. Vocally hes not quite there but i think he'll get better with that over time.
Thank you for providing a great live-act again! I appreciate your awesome commitment to excellent musical art and your effort of sharing it with others!
The tone is very good, he found the sweet spot settings on his electric gear that highlights his playing, in slow blues it's imperative to play clear each note in it's proper timing, and that's what you see here.
