Eric Gales - Somebody/Smokestack Lightining - Sail Away Show - KTBA Cruise 2019

(Filmed by Natasha in 1080 HD)
Any distortions in the video image was due to excessive bass emitting from speakers directly in front of me.
Eric Gales - Guitar & Vocals, Nick Hayes - Drums, LaDonna Gales - Background Vocals & Percussion, Byron Carter - Bass
Filmed & Recorded on the Keeping The Blues Alive Cruise 2019
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[@victor134571]

Are there more guys like me who have watched this more than 10 times? Its an absolutely brilliant performance by gales and audio quality is also great!

[@williambooker2884]

Yessir that audio quality is amazing!!!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@senormac2025]

Well bust my 🍒, 1st time for me

[@sandrobaptista2310]

Ele vái estar no Brasil em novembro

[@fabfore4]

Right there with you Sir! Can’t watch it enough

[@Abe-x2i]

Yes

[@richardrandolph223]

It's a beautiful thing seeing Black musicians keeping the blues alive.

[@waltzguy14151]

Being that it's a Black art form, it would seem appropriate.

[@queti5859]

@@waltzguy14151 lol

[@FrostWazowski]

@@waltzguy14151 I didn't know art forms had races. I guess you really DO learn something new every day. 🙄

[@sergiocerda9931]

@@waltzguy14151 ,,,,,, ...........sitio wed ..... ,,,sitio doble. Web . ..,,,, .... ero force ber

[@ВладимирДурандин-я5г]

С левой, как и с правой руки играл Джими Хендрикс.я это видел, так и слышал . Это зрелище на все века.Верьте. Этот тоже неплохой Фон Вован. Молодец!

[@blooeagle5118]

I hear Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy, Eric Johnson, SRV, all rolled into one package. What a player!

[@brucewilson1958]

The Hendrix Foundation picked this guy to tour for the 50th Anniversary of Jimmy's passing.

[@HaZzZ111]

You forgot Booker T. Can you dig it?

[@ralex3697]

Mainly Jimi Hendrix

[@JohnGauge790]

The best

[@karstenhocks9524]

You forget Dick Dale!

[@jyamez9069]

If I went on a cruise and Eric gales was performing I would LOSE MY MIND❤

[@Kawligathewoodenindian]

His rhythm section really holds this together and allows him to play what he wants

[@noodlesatf]

Man, I love this dude's SRV-like ability to go from noisy chaos to immaculately picked fast runs. Such a perfect blend of total control and complete abandon.

[@DerrickthePinecone]

Makes you wonder if he has ADHD.

[@builderphill1361]

@@DerrickthePinecone he's just got a wild soul 😎

[@stevenchurney2416]

Masterful. DA MAN

[@IntelInside2020]

And those runs are as clear as a bell. Hearing it on YTube doesn't really do it justice. When I heard him live, there was a woman beside me who couldn't believe it. She asked me if he has a special guitar and I laughed and said that's just Eric.

[@MindsetMastery75]

As a guitarist myself, what i really love about listening to Eric Gales play is that when most other people play guitar i am always trying to look and figure out what they are doing on the guitar so i can copy them in my own playing. But when it comes to Eric Gales i can just sit back and enjoy the music because what he plays is just so far out of my league that it is beyond me, so it enables me to say to myself, fuck it, i will never do what he is doing on that guitar so don't try to look what his hands are doing on the fretboard, just listen and enjoy the master.

[@TheDiamondsions]

The only reason I can’t copy him is because he’s strung upside down and it hurts my brain to figure out.

[@ThuggDugg7]

Yeah his strings are upside down .. like jimi ..

[@MindsetMastery75]

@@ThuggDugg7 Uhhh. No they are not. Jimi plays left handed but still strings the guitar normally. I play the exact same way as Jimi. Eric Gales plays backwards, meaning his high E string is on top his low E string as on bottom. Jimi even though he plays a righty guitar, he flips the strings around so his high E string is on bottom and his low E is on top, which is normal way to play a guitar.

[@ThuggDugg7]

@@MindsetMastery75 oh ok space my fault .. I thought jimi's strings were actually strung upside because the didn't have many left handed guitars at the time and I thought he grew accustom to the strings being upside .. thanks for letting me know though .. otherwise I wouldn't have known.. I guess I should have payed more attention to details .. I could have thought for sure that they were and sort of remember someone telling me that .. I guess I never looked into it and just believed what I was told at the time and never questioned anymore.. lol cheers space .. I appreciate the information

[@reesemoe25]

Space Alien you both are correct actually. Although Jimi did restring right handed guitars and preferred playing that way. He was also able to play upside down like Eric. There were occasions were Jimi would take right handed players guitars when jamming and just flip them upside down and play. Would blow everybody minds when he did it. They're both on different levels and outstanding. Couple others who did too are Albert King and Bobby Womack...

[@hellfire8883]

This man is way too underrated. He has phenomenal talent. Im not sure what is wrong with todays youth. Im always going to be open to any form of music that someone can connect with but today there are so many terrible watered down "artists" that depend on auto tune and software to correct their flaws and cover up the lack of talent. Ppl eat it up although is has little message or soul. Bow Im not one to judge ppl on what they listen to just because i don't like it. But im just saying blues is in the very roots and soul of America. This man is the embodiment of that and he needs to be heard. I dont care if ppl say he is just imitating whats already been done. Imitation is the highest form of flattery. I think he brings his own style and soul into the mix. Of course he is heavily influenced by Jimi, Freddy, Albert, Srv, etc. He is able to channel them through his playing. Eric is keeping blues alive especially the Modern Electric Blues which draws on history but adds a modern edge to it. All the blues forefathers would be proud. I've seen alot of Blues players try and envoke the amazing players of the past and Eric is elite among them.

[@gerryflqnc1459]

Totally!! Got a feeling if he performed like this next to J.H, he could well have changed the course of history.

[@daled8221]

" I'm not sure what is wrong with today's youth". Well it's no different than todays adults that don't know they like blues because they've not been exposed to it! It's more of the question why corporate radio still has no balls to play it because commercials don't want to take a chance on anything different than the same rock songs they've played over & over for the last 40+ years! I've noticed a few times a brand new station starts up & they play some killer blues rock & even great B side albums, 3-4 months it's back to the same ole crap rock that every other station plays!

[@kevinlakeman5043]

Today's youth? Ha, what about today's 3-something, middle-aged or today's older farts? I see way the hell more of 'today's youth' when I go to shows than older ppl and I'm over 50. This is a friggin' cruise. What do you expect besides the middle-aged and older?

[@josephmaggard752]

I’m finally seeing this guy live in a few weeks, and saying”I can’t wait” would be an understatement

[@stevetrivago]

That’s awesome… I haven’t seen him yet, but I must! Have a great time! Hope it’s a life changing experience 💯🔥🔥

[@davidhorne2326]

I think that I have decided to go 2/17!

[@rickreeves4004]

This broke almost homeless 70 has both Eric Gales show and the this blues cruise on my bucket list

[@harrysearia1784]

Some musicians have a Raw natural ability to play from their heart. If this is what Freedom looks like, I'll take it. Play Eric!

[@blakehenry9584]

The music is incredible, but I got to point out the fact that all the musicians are legitimately having fun. That's what the hell it's all about y'all!

[@DarrenClaxton]

Absolutely! I totally agree!

[@Ganzie2000]

Just awesome.

[@craigsmith7380]

Enough to get what I need

[@ottojunior468]

Couldn’t have been more agree with you man! You’ve got it!😀

[@JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION]

Eric's style consists of Gospel, Blues, Rock, Jazz, Funk & R&B.. And, pulls from each genre' as he sees fit to at any moment!

[@hilalsonnyboy826]

He also like Phyrigian scale the Arab scale

[@JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION]

@@hilalsonnyboy826 Yes, for a sprinkle..

[@philipbunce6616]

Dont forget STUFF

[@fasteagle9959]

I’m from the Mississippi delta/Memphis. Let me tell yall, Eric comes from pure blues and RnR lineage. He has also lived the blues and had all the trials n tribulations. His brother Eugene and little Jimmy King RIP 🔥 raised him up and showed him the way. We love you Eric and a lot of us are praying for you. Stay healthy my dear brother. Long live the great Eric Gales. Long live the great Shawn Lane and God bless Memphis Tennessee 🔥

[@pesto9]

I've grown up around Eric here in Memphis, even gotten to share a stage with him. Let me tell y'all, you're only seeing a sliver of what he can do here. He's a frighteningly talented musician, not just on guitar. Super nice, too.

[@clivewells7090]

That's a big sliver kid...

[@alistairmcdonald2382]

Thanks

[@synthvault]

Eric Gales owes me money! He set my speakers and monitor on fire!!!!

[@doce7606]

lol

[@bman1122]

sounds like you owe him money

[@porkbelly0713]

then they should be worth more money now right ?

[@christineschmidt8494]

It's been a long time since I've seen a man have that much fun playing!

[@DBicakci]

Check Asım Can Gunduz , he is having so much fun as well =) RIP

[@joerobinson2538]

I agree with the comment section. Eric is so tragically underrated and his name should be synonymous with the likes of Hendrix, Clapton and SRV. I’m always floored when I see him play!

[@marksc1929]

...agreed

[@alexcastro7339]

Totally agree. That was INSANE

[@Bernz66]

I total agree.......

[@gasparepellecchia]

partially agree. Clapton is the first part. also SRV, in the second part of this blues. Jimi not.

[@davisworth5114]

Clapton??? He has shown very little growth from 1975.

[@realtorjames2586]

My first time hearing Eric Gayles and Wow! Some folks were just born to play the guitar, and this guy is one of them! Amazing talent and style

[@macislike6474]

Dude doesn’t get nearly as much respect as he deserves 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@dkuntz2155]

He's killing me..He makes me laugh the way he prances around. I wish I ever felt this good about the way I play or anything I ever did for that matter!

[@MyTube4Utoo]

+Duane Kuntz More dope.

[@sirkrutchbluesman3009]

I FRIGGIN TOTALLY AGREE DUANE WERE YOU NAMED AFTER THE GREAT DUANE ALLMAN

[@Smoothways]

ok, prancing around only goes together well with skills and soul like Eric got in abundance! This immaculate timing and creativity. He is so unique in his style I almost hate myself for asking this: but has he not perfected Jimi Hendrix?! It goes without saying that Jimi was the real and true pioneer this art form but - also down to the equipment they had back in the days compared to now - this guy here is just insanely skilled.

[@jeremyparsons9152]

Duane Kuntz . It's called fucking swag, apparently you get it when you're REALLY fucking good at what you do

[@willwilliams7491]

@@Smoothways Eric will tell you, "I appreciate the comparison but ... there's only one Jimi Hendrix! I don't attempt to play like him because I'm too busy trying to be Eric Gales." Straight from the horses mouth. :) Just saw and met him last night.

[@speeluh]

Wow, great guitarist!! His fast runs sounds so clean and clear. He is creative and very technical. Jimi and Stevie would love the guy!

[@howardziwa568]

He is definitely not a fumbler. If he did the passes are so fast you wouldn't even notice it!

[@fectrema]

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[@jonmiller6473]

Yeah he's awesome

[@Monkey.D_Zee]

Fred Westra yeah I’ve trying to count but lost it then tried following his fingers but still can’t pick up - well spotted

[@Usher76]

First time to hear him singing... wow, also a fantastic vocalist.

[@joshblakely9707]

As a South Paw player (who is right-handed), and a dedicated student of the blues - this a real treat. Preservation of a genre sadly dominant of lost Legends. "Feels" music in its purest form.

[@chuckkirkpatrick6712]

Best sounding live recording I've heard in a long time. And this is my new favorite guitar player....

[@bigsby19]

Chuck Kirkpatrick just heard him tonight, he has totally blown me away as well.

[@JS-ju6cv]

Chuck Kirkpatrick I hear you man. This guy can kill! Extreme talent. But the best part to me is his amazing ability to explosively surprise us consistently. The true greats have this quality. So rare, so freaking cool!

[@nickrizzo4635]

Ever hear Joe Bonamassa or Gary Clark Jr? I bet you’d love them both if you love this dude’s incredible shit

[@tebey9267]

This is some smoky stanky blues my brother! Yours truly-Tyrone

[@bobniven9389]

Lucky enough to be in that audience. Not only is he an awesome guitarist he can do the drums justice as well. Met him later and as someone else said, he is just a really nice guy, spent time speaking to my ten year old daughter to encourage her in her music.

[@ipeclub]

Best blues man runnin right now. That man can PLAY!

[@kevinlakeman5043]

That's one happy cat. And also a phenomenal musician. Seeing him again this Thursday.

[@jasondejong3062]

I am so stoked to see Gales this summer along side slash and Warren Haynes! Some heavenly guitar playing will take place no doubt!

[@alexcastro7339]

Holy shit! That version of Smokestack was the best blues solo I've ever heard... Hands down. It was electric. Why doesn't someone record and videotape this professionally? This would go viral

[@aaronbrown0417]

Eric gales is no question the most talented guitarist I've heard since Hendrix and he sounds nothing like him which makes it that much special

[@shgraham3334]

It has been a true pleasure working with this guy.

[@energyasylum997]

Arguably the baddest BLUES GUITARIST WALKING THE EARTH TODAY,…mister ERIC GALES! Incredible speed, soul and feeling!! Long live the blues giant!! 🎸

[@jw4295]

He's great, but I have to give that spot to Kingfish

[@mariosurin]

Das ist einer der 15 besten Gitaristen der Geschichte !

[@marcoscaraballo2881]

You my friend, are amazing. Respect!!!!! Respect!!!!!!!

[@Nickc4555]

He's so good, he blew his own hat off.

[@rdb9936]

…and glasses!

[@alchemysticgoldmind4164]

And my head

[@TheRealHucasys]

[@nickolaibrowne]

Nah that was the ghost of Jimi letting him know what’s up

[@Prousto]

He’s really something special; his touch and feel is one in a billion.

[@dougwebster1813]

This guy is the most freewheeling guitarist I've ever seen! He just bypasses his brain and it just comes straight from his soul through his guitar!

[@integraleric]

Saw him last year. He really gives his all for every performance and never disappoints.

[@vickyvlrich]

He is unbelievable! Flat out fire!!!

[@finsfan1376]

Eric Gales is such an underrated guitarists! I remember hearing the Eric Gales band and wondering why they never were a big thing. Such a shame because they were great! Eric is top five guitarist ever in my opinion!!

[@billdarnell5650]

It is so much fun watching Eric have fun you can't help but enjoy the show right along with him.

[@kelvinjacksonii9074]

The lead licks are one thing. But the chord voicings he uses is why i love eric gales so much and why as a contemporary blues artist as in modern guy today. He is setting the new path for guys like me to keep the blues interesting, ALIVE and LIVE!

[@pmay222]

Perfect mixture of speed an tone and jangle. . Love it

[@santosjerez1586]

Perfect example of over playing and acting ..geez this guy was much more polished when he burst on the scene in the 90's unable to get into the bars ..

[@jaroenwutsongsang2738]

pmay222 สวรสควึส

[@stephenjay613]

Eric Gales: The gift that keeps on scaling

[@libertarious]

No one else in the guitar world brings as much soulful passion and visceral energy to every performance, not to mention world class chops.

[@ecclairmayo4153]

Sick! And the two percussionists and bassists were perfect. Gales is the truth. He is the total package

[@gregmaea4337]

Faaaaaaaark Man !!!!! This Dude is ON FIRE.....GUITAR VIRTUOSO

[@rufuscrowder1309]

One of THE most underrated guitarists today! Great showmanship and virtuoso guitarist!!! The one and only Eric Gales!!!!

[@davidvicars6688]

Still in awe at what I just seen, a right handed guitar strung right handed, and flipped over played left handed like THAT. DAMN SON

[@danefleck5320]

David Vicars dude for real I can’t believe I just found this guy, his style and technique are out of this world

[@TheLambLive]

You don't need tabs though,,, you can just turn the monitor upside down. It's great.

[@davidvicars6688]

@@TheLambLive HAHA that's awesome dude

[@richardthompson3104]

Albert King played a right handed guitar flipped over (with various non traditional tunings) and was able to create a sound many folks including myself love deeply but this is a whole nother thing. Albert's vocabulary was quite limited but it didn't matter. It was the way he said it that never seems to get old. Eric is incredible.

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

Also, he's *right handed!* I'm like how?!

[@bman213]

When he comes out and begins to play it's like he is stirring up something divine. There is something in that man that is anointed by some higher power. Thats why your hair will stand up on your arms when you here him play, because this is real. Music has a way of influence, and power over alot of people.

[@skeptic4031]

What a blues god !!! New discovery for me. Love this guy !!!!!!

[@billdarnell5650]

Eric Gales is just as much fun to watch as it is to hear him play the guitar.Eric, you tear it up now.

[@stevebeck3164]

Say what you want. Eric Gales is something else. Born to play that which he feels and knows to play. INCREDIBLE!

[@AZKathy07]

I happened to spend a few weeks with Eric when we were in a particular location in Pasadena Dec '01. I'm so happy to see him onstage and doing well. Truly a talent! Kudos Eric.

[@SylantBill]

DAMN !! Just discovered this guy and can get play. I've been a Clapton fan since I was 14 now 72 and amazed this guy doesn't get more coverage.

[@katebeckinsnail910]

Eric gales is so cool. Met him one time in a best buy and he gave me an autographed copy of his new album.

[@phillvisnaw1037]

Never loses trackofthe "one" a great lesson for guitar players and life in general for us all! Stay true to yourself and the rest will follow!

[@ArturMenezes]

Love Eric! He's so real and legit! Thanks, Natasha!

[@juanjosequispe1387]

A force of nature. Pure organic passion

[@yannick2047]

Now that is some expressive blues guitar playing. He plays with a lot of fire and anger!

[@gsmeeuwsen]

Is Eric the very best guitarist alive right now? Quite possibly...

[@DarrenClaxton]

What a touch Eric has! What a great voice too! He's the complete modern day blues package! An Incredible amount of talent packed into one human bean!

[@ralex3697]

Great voice too

[@ThuggDugg7]

I'm from Mississippi , the home of the blues.. this is one of the best blues musicians I've heard since the root artist of the blues.. Eric Gales I love your guitar playing .. I play guitar and know not to even think about trying to imitate you.. I think no one would attempt it.. it's too raw organic and pure from the soul that it's untouchable.. I know you are strung upside down but even still the way u play is something that can't really be imitated ..

[@DavidJones-su9ob]

The ABSOLUTE BEST electric guitar cover of Smokestack Lightning I have heard, with a fantastic solo! Bravo!!

[@emouse3422]

From my heart to yours.If it wasn't for music like this,I would have chewed on the end of a barrel 40 years ago

[@00708046]

Wow ... What talent ! These 3 are some of the best Ive ever heard !

[@DaveDK3]

EG absolutely killing it and everything in sight as per usual. Shining star.

[@pambt]

Thx for posting Natasha! Saw Eric on the last 2 Rock Legends cruises and was brought to tears at some point during all 5 shows that I witnessed. For those who are commenting on why he is not this or that go out and see him live and support the cause. Perhaps he will one day get his just due....the man's gift needs to be witnessed live and it is truly special.

[@brucecauvet8228]

Spectacular blues guitarist! Even on cruise ship!

[@brucewilson2763]

Eric is the best. A great combination of enormous talent and showmanship.

[@jed_vik_music]

Its like Robert Johnson, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Hendrix were reborn in one single guy. Eric, you' re the new king of the Electric Guitar, I loooove youuuu! I wanna play a blues with you someday, thats my dream!

[@guttorocha]

it makes shivers up and down the spine , really like going to a church or something!

[@iggyfritz7150]

Another thing I love about his playing is he can channel the greatest guitarists of all time at will but yet he has his own style and he makes sure you feel every note he plays.

[@byronp24]

Just arriving at home just got to see Eric Gales band I have 4 more words UN BE LIEVE ABLE band & 🎸 virtuoso. The stage sound was crystal clear.

[@babounce100]

Awesome

[@morenomorenitoh3857]

Weyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy I'm very apreciate what you do yes !!!

[@oceanfronttoxicwastedump2512]

Bold, Insightful, Beautifully Free, With A Tamed Soul, It Is Amazing What Honest Expressions That Occur! Blessed transmission of the excellence of a man, a genuine blessing to all who hear!

[@oceanfronttoxicwastedump2512]

In two words 'Gettin' it!

[@jensschettler1732]

So musical. Great sound. Fantastic feeling. Magic gales

[@dkuntz2155]

I love the mellow sound he puts out when he runs up to the IV chord in "Smokestack Lightning!"

[@JTonthedrums]

Life through music.... always an overwhelming wave of emotion when E plays. He literally makes you "FEEL" not just Hear, every single note he plays. It's not just "the Blues" to him, it's LIFE! That's why he plays like that, & he gives his whole entire mind body & soul to it. And it's the same whether he's in front a few or thousands, he gives it All! So much love & respect for my dude & his crew....

[@iggyfritz7150]

I cannot wait to see him for the first time in Charlotte I've been following him on KZbin for a while now. If you're a musician of any kind you need to go see this man.

[@timallen847]

One of the all time best Eric Gales. Keep the blues alive.

[@craighos3860]

Wow. He keeps getting better. This is why i love the Strat!

[@voxac30withstrat]

Its not a Fender Strat though

[@SavedPulley]

Beast! Eric I got to say Praise Him brother! I hear that Introduction remind me late night revival small country church!

[@daynegrove8627]

Absolutely amazing, one of the greatest ever, just wish he wasn’t so underrated.

[@ralex3697]

I personally think he is the best around these days

[@73steve1973]

What difference would it make in your life if he wasn't so underrated as you say? None.

[@lancethrustworthy]

Mighty fine. The rockin' world needs to know Eric Gales better!

[@brian-bv1zb]

dang just missed this guy live and had never listened to him before this video. thank you for sharing

[@thomasrobinson2164]

This guy never made it huge, but he’s one of my favorites of all time. Throwback. Love his style. ❤️. Still an amazing career and a blessed way to make a living.

[@doodleedledoo]

You're just noticing how super good he is as an entertainer and a guitar player and then he starts to sing.

[@stvywndr]

Monster player! Unique and intense!

[@maungmaungmyothwin9334]

Wow! Glad that I just discovered this Amazing guitarist/ musician.

[@drewster1967]

Every generation has one or 2, BB, SRV, JIMI….Some men are born guitar GODS, this man is one of them…You can’t learn this watching KZbin videos, it’s part of your DNA, as a guitarist for several years I have to accept I will never attain this level but you just gotta accept it and marvel, respect sir!

[@bluzzjazz]

Notice ....Nobody is stupid enough to give this a thumbs down. Even the haters pay homage here!! The guitar is just an extension of Eric's soul. Incredible.

[@cuauhtemocmorisco3493]

100 people are stupid😂😂😂

[@BurgerGrabber]

132 just had to spite you haha

[@DerrickthePinecone]

317 and counting. I think people reading comments like this makes their inner-rebel come out and they dislike the video out of spite, even if they actually love it.

[@deanallen927]

He's probably my favorite guitar player now. I knew in '88 when I saw him on TV he was going to be something. He was great then.

[@MrHammer102]

He's playing that Guitar from his soul! Amazing!

[@nonenone2173]

My dad showed me this guy and I'm officially hooked

[@richardhartley1139]

Your bloody Good Eric Johnson. Are you playing a right handed Guitar left handed. Your a freak of nature a servant of Guitar 🎸 hot man . !!!

[@iggyfritz7150]

This man's playing Just reaches down into my soul. I seriously love this man.

[@jeremyparsons9152]

super underrated player. super good guy. Don't ever stop