Blues history with Kirk Fletcher

[@neilkorsgaard]

I love your playing Kirk. You have such enthusiasm and a sense of humor and a kind heart. Thank you

[@nemedie82]

Thank you man...your smile is so contagious!

[@brysonezekiel9837]

Sorry to be so off topic but does someone know a way to log back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid lost the login password. I love any tips you can offer me.

[@jakobcaiden7206]

@Bryson Ezekiel Instablaster ;)

[@nemedie82]

@@brysonezekiel9837 sorry bro...I couldn't help ya

[@carstenk4582]

We must play the blues together! Carsten from Germany

[@fonduemotz]

My favorite clean player of all time...so pure...

[@MichaelWatts]

That Silvertone sounds delicious!

[@georges2cortez340]

Such a unique blues man and man, Kirk.

[@Athenaikos]

It's always great to hear an artist who truly likes his subject matter. Way to go, Kirk!

[@elbertsmit6934]

Great shoutout to Robert Lockwood Jr. he was from my hometown of Friars Point Ms. Thanks for your videos enjoy them alot!

[@bchant19]

Brilliant video Kirk fantastic classic blues tones demonstrated here blooming brilliant

[@KyOte13]

Man… my goal is to play with a quarter of the facility that you do. You inspire the hell out of me.

[@adil1965able]

kirk please come to morocco, you do have thousands of fans here. your playing is unique and sincere coming from the roots. by the way, bring jd simo with you we like him too down here. greetings from morocco

[@stuartkeightley6719]

Love you Kirk! You and Chris Cain 👍 just the best!

[@mattbirtwistle6188]

Currently reading a biography of Earl Hooker. It's called Earl Hooker - Blues Master by Sebastian Danchin. He certainly is the character!

[@joebubbit]

I got to study sound under the late Malcolm Chisolm in the early 80's. He was the master engineer at Chess. I was the only one in our class who was a blues enthusiast, so we had some great conversations. He had some great stories, especially Little Walter ones.

[@joebubbit]

Addendum: Malcolm would always mention the most famous hit he engineered, "Maybelline by Chuck Berry"! ;)

[@daviddalziel884]

Bittersweet as we can’t get to see you live anytime soon . Please come to the U.K. when you can 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@kirkfletcher2845]

You have my word 🙏🏾

[@J.M.Stigner]

@@kirkfletcher2845 Hold you to that! Superb videos, thanks so much for sharing your enthusiasm, knowledge and joy of the blues with us all. 1ove.

[@sunyatas7423]

What a lovely, positive human being and guitar player. Inspirational, thanks for sharing.

[@hansmjakobsen6865]

You are the best teacher ... thank you

[@kirkfletcher2845]

Thank you! 😃

[@KitchenGuitarist]

Long live the Blues! Thanks, Kirk, and greetings from Germany!

[@rzambory2938]

This is so sweet !! Thank you ! You sir are The Man !!!

[@blues6782]

Blues is the healer

[@GuyDanielsMusicEtc]

That Danelectro w no fx is heavenly

[@michaelc.2599]

Miss seeing you on here man, you really made my week! Take care, God bless!

[@jacksoncox2343]

You are the best man. I love the Delta blues and hill country blues. John Lee Hooker and Canned Heat are my go tos

[@AskZac]

Great, great episode. So glad you talked about the pre-bending and vibrato, blues era. Jimmie Vaughan sounds like he listened to that era B.B. King on the first T-Birds album. You are the man! Thank you for doing these!

[@kirkfletcher2845]

Thank you my friend 🙏🏾

[@Magnum_Opus_Music]

Always nice to hear some Kirk style blues 🔥

[@martinheath5947]

There was a time when guitar strings were so stiff you couldn't bend them even if you wanted to haha! Beautiful lesson Kirk Just amazing to hear the depth of your knowledge and understanding.

[@simpsimpson5175]

Great playing Kirk. saw you in Adelaide 2020.. with your 3 piece.. Fantastic night!

[@pipotherium]

Super tasteful playing and beautiful video - thank you. The early Long John Hunter is also well worth listening.

[@pedromoose8860]

Whats old is new again! I totally hear the T-Bone influence (and thanks for the recent Gtr World column on him) Man i dig it!! Time to pick up my guitar and learn something new!

[@timothydaniels504]

Thanks for sharing some time with all of us guitar nerds. You brighten our day.

[@johnnymossville]

1:32. Totally unexpected, and repeated because it was so cool. Love your playing Kirk.

[@Texasbluestunes]

I love you man! Lol seriously.. your my new guitar teacher. I’ll make the payments one day in person.

[@robertramer6461]

There it is, at 42 and just taking up the 6 strings... YOU inspire!

[@kirkfletcher2845]

Have fun and enjoy it 😀🙏🏾

[@marcusdemlofficial]

Brilliant!

[@indifferentuniverse3991]

Wow that was fantastic. Made me really feel T-Bone Walker.

[@bernardoscarton7257]

Thank you so much Kirk. You are an inspiration for all the musicians who are somehow related to the blues. I always learn a lot from you. All the best, cheers

[@shanetankey3340]

Kirk,you just summed-up exactly what it's about, for me,also. I saw you in Australia, '03, and man,I couldn't believe how many styles you got, playing just a strat. Love what you do, and thanks for your videos, mate 👍

[@chuckcrawford6858]

there is a Earl Lp called "Hooker and Steve",I got to play twice a week for years with Stephen Miller.He had a few Earl stories.

[@mowensong1]

Thank you Kirk! Sharing your joy and knowledge of music like this is amazing. I'm very grateful. I smile every time I hear you play or talk about the music that influenced you. You inspire me.

[@robfel9435]

This guy is awesome. I love his style and tone. I hope he keeps doing these videos.

[@nikolassalvatore4515]

Thank you so much Kirk for sharing your references, showing us your old discs and your fantastic playin'👏👍🤩 Bravo!

[@nixoni.bogaine155]

Bad ass 👍👍👍👍 100% truth

[@benjaminzuniga7981]

Thank you Kirk for the great video, love to hear you talk music! 👍🏻😎👍🏻

[@belo1971]

Stunning !!!!! Thanks Kirk 🥰👍🇫🇷

[@missionrd100]

Robert Lockwood Jr. was such a great Chess session player. Love his playing on "Shake Dancer" by Little Walter.

[@rva11]

Thanks for sharing all you have learned from your years studying and playing the blues. It has provided me with a new perspective and approach when I grab my guitar. I really appreciate it.

[@AdamLevyGuitar]

Thanks for this, Kirk. Yes -- here's to swinging, and here's to finding personal expressions within the tried-and-true boxes.

[@kirkfletcher2845]

❤️

[@juleng5269]

Thank you Master ! I think you may be the only professionnal guitarist i follow which i would love to Jam with ! You seems to be such a nice and humble man that you May be one of the few that don't intimidate amateurs like me but encourage them ! Would love to see you when you come in my country ! Once again Thank you !

[@kirkfletcher2845]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@juleng5269]

@@kirkfletcher2845 🙏🙏

[@guitargold100]

I am just catching up on these and just loving the sharing of info. What an incredible artist!

[@leegriffiths312]

Thanks for sharing your passion and love for blues guitar. I’m making a commitment to listen to all of those musicians you mention!

[@seanyoung8085]

Love your playing Kirk and was so disappointed I missed your gigs when you were in Melbourne earlier this year. I hope when isolation ends you get back down to Australia soon. You’re a real inspiration!

[@kirkfletcher2845]

For sure!

[@robertosozio3425]

@@kirkfletcher2845 Nice good very Blues great

[@SWCoko]

Yes Kirk, love it man! Looking forward to seeing you play in the UK one fine day in the future...

[@painkilla1972]

THANK YOU so much for these regular videos! Your knowledge, passion, enthusiasm and of course your great musicality and skills make them such a pleasure to watch. Cheers from Belgium.

[@jacksoncox2343]

Tell Me Baby by Muddy Waters is something that I’ve really found interesting recently. He’s covering Big Bill Broonzy songs on this specific record and it is just soooo good

[@guitarstevie2]

Love your playing and videos Kirk! You've hit on something I've never thought of, but so relevant: playing without the string bends and vibrato. I love and listen to a fair amount of OLD recordings, and I pick stuff up from them - but I am so in the habit of using bends and vibrato that it works its way into my music. You've demonstrated a much more authentic way for us to play the blues, at least some of the time. Thanks Kirk.

[@walterredaelli7507]

Meraviglioso. Thanks Kirk, great tone, I would listen for hours...shivers 🎸🖖🏻

[@robertmetcalf3019]

you are my new guru ;)

[@Tolbiny]

Wow. That's a Boss Katana? I'm amazed. I hope they’re paying you :) Beautiful playing as always sir.

[@paulhicks3595]

Sweet.

[@jerrylake6825]

Love your videos Kirk. Watch you everyday bro. Im just learning to play me some blues. To play period...lol Man wish I could get private lessons from you or a guy like you. Mellow laid back. Keep it coming ...

[@chrislloydguitarist]

I'm always discovering great music from you, so thank you for that! Always admire your playing too.

[@BGsea]

U touched on several good points. Different styles of blues. Also good to be reminded that while most musicians don't like being put in a box, creating within limitations can really open you up to expand on some details of a particular blues style

[@kirkfletcher2845]

Exactly well said

[@blues6782]

Greetings from Germany

[@luigicannizzo2669]

Ripeat. .. For Me, Very Important Blues Man. .. ☺😊😀/👍👌👏

[@rwclardy12]

Thank you for this and all of the videos you have been producing during this weird time. Fantastic!

[@ptong226]

Lovely.....🎸 🍺

[@guitarnoodles7576]

Love the history lesson! Thanks!

[@jtbutlerjr]

Thanks, Kirk. Stay enthusiastic. I try to pick up tips from players from the 20s through the 60s too. You can’t mimic them all the time, but it sure gives you fresh angles (to me) to work with for solos and rhythm work. I’m a big fan of Lonnie Johnson, T-Bone Walker and B. B. King. I look forward to hearing and seeing your next post.

[@talmag]

Love your videos and your blues guitar playing. Would love to see you sometime in the future live in concert. Did you say that you live in Switzerland?

[@zyruemusic]

MY BLUES TEACHER HENRY”MULE”TOWNSEND AND ROBERT LOCKWOOD JR. WERE BEST FRIENDS!!! ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Catfishfryzilla]

Go Kirk!!!.....i'm playin' along.....

[@leonedantonio]

That's awesome Kirk! I always enjoy your videos and watching you play as well as your stories. Great stuff man. Keep it coming. And Thanks for the inspiration!

[@jefffletcher2614]

Great stuff. Thank you Kirk!

[@guitarstevie2]

You know many of us will listen to your playing and are inspired to play / copy. It would be so nice if you always leave info / link to the backing tracks you're using. Thanks Kirk

[@kevdean9967]

Excello Records was the shit! Lightnin' Slim was sooo heavy!!!

[@MrDotneck]

Thanks for your clips, man - they always make my day!

[@TheJTish]

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!!!

[@johnl.6930]

I love you man! Your thoughts, philosophy, regard towards history and then applying those styles in your own playing is inspiring for every guitarist who cares to learn and get better! I want to hang with you brother!

[@OfficialDanieleGottardo]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@frankferrara5241]

sooo tasteful

[@aiminotidoguinouenimor]

You are the best

[@antronero5970]

So great

[@swamification]

Made my day man!!

[@johngarrett7050]

Man I’m glad I found your channel. Great vid and a real cool dano. I love the blues and I can tell you have a great passion for them too. Will be watchin more! ✌🏻

[@Kdog-hw6ri]

Love your playing so much man. Just discovered your music. Bought your true fire classes. Thanks man!

[@kirkfletcher2845]

🙏🏾

[@crimping1]

Hi Kirk. I don’t know if you will see this. When will you be updating your upcoming gigs on your website? I am just over the boarder in Austria.

[@michaeljohn4598]

Kirk I’m really enjoying your postings thank you so so much. I’d love it if you could teach us how to play Hold On.....that would be really fantastic. Take care and stay safe.

[@kirkfletcher2845]

Check out my latest post 😀🙏🏾

[@michaeljohn4598]

Thanks Kirk. My son and I have Hold On on rotation in the car and we love it. We value and appreciate you and your music. Stay safe. M

[@fredblues4250]

Hey Kirk, so sweet. Have you got any TABS for any of these licks or where I can find some?

[@AgimLubonja]

A great pleasure to listen your play the blues man. Why it shows you in Switzerland?

[@kirkfletcher2845]

Been living here for 3 years

[@AgimLubonja]

@@kirkfletcher2845 Glad to hear man! I thought you was in the States. Switzerland for sure is a beautiful and amazing country. Wishing you the best!

[@walterredaelli7507]

@@AgimLubonjaI read in an interview that a bluesman got trapped by a girl... 😉

[@AgimLubonja]

@@walterredaelli7507 Lucky him. In this case he got the girl and the living in a dream country. I know myself many people who consider to live there.

[@lincolnosiris3665]

Love all you do Kirk! But how did you end up in Switzerland? 😄

[@kirkfletcher2845]

A woman and music 😀❤️

[@lincolnosiris3665]

@@kirkfletcher2845 Great reasons 😄

[@guitarstevie2]

@@kirkfletcher2845 You know there's gotta be a good woman involved in a move like that:) Would like to here your thought on Switzerland Kirk

[@sciexp]

Thanks for sharing. I came here just because of KZbin suggestion. Great finding... May I ask you, what do you mean by A position in country blues? I like it... Country blues, Delta blues... Old style blues, kind of simple, but not so simple... You know...

[@kevinmerrill1531]

Great topic. Learning so much with your daily videos. As always such great tone. What are you playing through on this one?

[@kirkfletcher2845]

Thanks Kevin, boss katana amp

[@kris_singh]

Amazing Bro. I want an album this raw from you.

[@kirkfletcher2845]

Ok you got it! 😀🙏🏾

[@chiefkikyerass7188]

Imo..Jimmy Vaugn has been able to capture alot of this style..But I really enjoy Magic Slim..who imo..is very underated

[@michaelwildeman]

Did you get that Danelectro with that out of phase wiring job from Mr. Greg Back?😉

[@pjp967]

the next BB see you in 60 years

[@jerryvahnknight218]

Really enjoying the vids! Discovered you back in your T-Bird days, along with Nick Curran. You two had a great dynamic that was refreshing to hear, rather than trying to copy the great Jimmie Vaughan. I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind talking about that dynamic and the trading off of guitar duties you two had back then, and maybe any thoughts or insight you might remember about Nick? He became one of my favorites, his records mean a lot to me and I’ve always been fascinated with how you and Nick played off of each other. That period of the T-Birds and the Painted On record is so underrated! Thanks again, and I really appreciate your playing!

[@kirkfletcher2845]

I loved him like my brother and miss him so much. Nick was incredible and gave me the inspiration to start singing and fronting my own band. Guitars duties were easy I find out what he wanted to play and I play something to compliment his part ❤️

[@andywilson1985]

Please, show some acoustic guitar stuff in other videos.

[@kentaro109]

Hi Sounds great!! Do you put flatwound on that guitar??

[@boris1808]

Thank you Kirk. Love the sound. What setup you’re using?

[@kirkfletcher2845]

Just a danelectro guitar and my trusty boss katana 😀🙏🏾 oh and a Gibson Sg