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

[@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

[@jyamez9069]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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?

[@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...

[@Kawligathewoodenindian]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@ecclairmayo4153]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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 ..

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 🔥

[@rufuscrowder1309]

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

[@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 ?

[@marcoscaraballo2881]

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

[@00708046]

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

[@kevinlakeman5043]

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

[@ArturMenezes]

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

[@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!

[@shgraham3334]

It has been a true pleasure working with this guy.

[@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!

[@maungmaungmyothwin9334]

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

[@integraleric]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@skeptic4031]

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

[@billdarnell5650]

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

[@macislike6474]

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

[@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

[@ipeclub]

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

[@timallen847]

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

[@stevebeck3164]

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

[@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!😀

[@brucewilson2763]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@DavidJones-su9ob]

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

[@Nessy3nity]

This dude is On fire. Wow, what a performance! So much anergy, skill and pure raw talent! 👍🏾👍🏾 That was pretty amazing!! Mr. Gales, you play some mean blues. That was fantastic!

[@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

[@jeffbrown6371]

How could someone put a "Thumbs Down" on this man? He is amazing, amazing and amazing. So much fun to listen to and he is having so much fun. This guy always shines!

[@jacksonwma]

A great performance as always. The Band is perfection. Even the Roadie is great, He takes a lot pride in his work. He gives Eric his guitar like a squire giving a king his sword for battle.

[@porkbelly0713]

Well done Natasha, thanks ever so much ............... what a beast he is on the guitar

[@choppytde6030]

Well, now that I have seen Eric Gales, I am definitely not quitting my day job, too much talent there, Awesome playing Eric

[@brian-bv1zb]

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

[@gregmaea4337]

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

[@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

[@H.Guitarra]

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!

[@DaveDK3]

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

[@frankcarter2764]

I cannot believe that I only learned about Eric about a year and a half ago. I've been listening to the blues, playing the blues, and all along I was missing out on the most exciting and talented guitarist to come along in a long time! I'm just mesmerized by not only his playing but with his stage presence and raw energy he brings so easily! This guy is so damn good, it's just mental! He puts me to mind of another player, and I'm pretty sure you all know who that person is and I'll say it with two letters: J.H. That's the level this guy is at. You were all thinking it, I simply said it! Eric, you're phenomenal bro!

[@yannick2047]

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

[@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

[@stephenjay613]

Eric Gales: The gift that keeps on scaling

[@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....

[@MsOthmar]

This is Editoral with the power of Äquator. Class. You are the best. THank also to 12 AnitasDance Management for this contribution.

[@bigbobbreakdance]

Absolutely, without doubt, the most fun I've ever seen a guitarist have. You can't watch this without a massive smile. I'm a lefty that plays upside down righties and lefties.. when you're playing with your low E at the bottom, every down stroke is a regular player's up stroke.. gives a quite unique sound.

[@bartekakahall5967]

But is not that wrong that you play strings opposite to what is said in the tabulature? I am Just curious coz I want to play guitar in the way you do. I have no other choice really :p

[@maryphillips3695]

Yes, that smile! It reminds me of Buddy Guy, who also makes me smile -- they both have that same contagious quality that lifts you up in the sheer joy of the music. Sometimes blues just makes me HAPPY!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@DudeErUs101]

Oozing with skill talent and soul. Eric Gales is it!

[@juanjosequispe1387]

A force of nature. Pure organic passion

[@Usher76]

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

[@jensschettler1732]

So musical. Great sound. Fantastic feeling. Magic gales

[@SavedPulley]

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

[@govnorken3450]

ERIC GALES! YEAH Superb Performance, The MAGIC of Crossover of Jazz/Blues & Country is Still ALIVE.

[@jensschettler1732]

Best livin guitarist. Period.

[@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.

[@Prousto]

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

[@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

[@chazcraik8903]

If any man alive can really keep the blues alive, well, then it’s this guy.

[@jasonhall2753]

Great talent all around. BEST Hendrix cover on earth!

[@craighos3860]

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

[@voxac30withstrat]

Its not a Fender Strat though

[@stevetrivago]

I’ve watched thousands upon thousands of videos... This is by far in my top 5.. Eric is incredible as always.. awesome quality post

[@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!

[@t.petryna8035]

Wow, im 49 and first time see the left hand guy, playing on right hand guitar without change strings, playing perfect, respect, greatest from Poland

[@jerrylynch2842]

Holy moly, color me impressed! I never heard of this guy until I was watching some SRV tributes, but he is now on my playlist.

[@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!!

[@25mmapdst]

Wow this guy is amazing! Loving every single riff every second! Talk about a man who feels the music in his soul! So beautiful!

[@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.

[@rorybrewster292]

ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY OUTSTANDING

[@lancethrustworthy]

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

[@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

[@leonbarron368]

My god he is fantastic. Well done for capturing this!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?!