Kirk Fletcher: Blues Masterclass

[@mountain_girl]

The world is a better place with Kirk Fletcher in it.

[@chriskopin5142]

I'm not going to lie: I did not want this video to end. Kirk seems like such a down to earth kind of guitarist and it's really refreshing to see someone who plays so well and remains so humble at the same time. Loads of good vibes!

[@bartreija3252]

Chris Kopin met him norms super cool

[@mattgilbert7347]

I can second that. Never met in person, communicated very briefly online, just a real human being. Props.

[@nukhanlee1618]

@Chris Kopin, #Exactly!! Anybody with a good sense of wot #TheBlues should be like wouldn't want this kinda thing to ever end just like that!! 👍👑

[@briannelms72]

He's a friend of a friend and a great guy and fun to hang with!

[@brownmoney27]

Why would you have lied?

[@RememberTheRegs]

That tone. That playing. Just perfect. And what a nice down to earth guy.

[@wasteyelo1]

This is long overdue. The guys touch is incredible.

[@stratman9449]

What a lovely person Kirk is.....and a great blues player too....what more do you want.....cheers..

[@mascaradeferrobanda]

I will not lie, today my day was so sad, so depressing, this video, so inspiring, made me really happy, contagious and inspiring, God bless you all

[@BBQ1953]

Joe Marcos - When I was young, I fell hard for Blues guitar. I received my first guitar when I was 10 and I found, almost immediately, that playing made my lonely days less so, my headaches not hurt so much, and my sorrow at the loss of loved ones not so debilitating. Kirk’s playing touches off so many wonderful feelings inside. I think if the world could experience someone playing music like that, this world would finally know a global day of peace!

[@juanesquivelmadrid]

God bless you too, brother!

[@stephenhanlin2388]

halavejus ciurkslys like God would say that, loser

[@pookievanderbilt6889]

I’m glad you found something that lifted you up man. Bless you and I hope God blesses us all

[@mascaradeferrobanda]

@@pookievanderbilt6889 THANKS, GOD BLESS YOU

[@JoeyJoelBand]

People say Kirk seems so down to earth, such a nice guy.. Well, he is, and the 'cool' you see, is natural and just his way.. He is one of those players who inspire. If you met him, he is the same out at a gig, or club, as you see now. The only difference is you see him in from of you. He is truly a kind and generous person and inspires all who meets him. One of the most supportive genuine persons I have encountered in the industry.

[@BBQ1953]

JoeyJoelBand - Thank you for that commentary, Joey. Knowing that his persona matches his playing is affirming. Again, thank you!

[@chezchundy8892]

The way he speaks and carries himself just makes me smile. Great humble dude, amazing guitarist.

[@veeshead]

Ian Cochrane I’m really with you. No bs. Just a great player and nice guy.

[@cuellar23]

What a ray of sunshine this guy is. Thank you for posting.

[@genem9725]

Playing a guitar is a lifetime learning process.

[@Domn879]

Although most give up after a week.

[@dwaynebuckner6987]

I’m 60 and just started my electric guitar playing journey…I wished this gentleman could come by my house and teach me how to play like he does …and pick his brain of knowledge some…

[@jimmanire3646]

It's a great thing when you hear someone play so natural and fresh and alive and you get to discover it all over again.

[@EvaluateAssimilate]

Soon as he spoke, I went in to relax mode. What a voice! My musical diet has another ingredient in the form of this guy. Thank you for bring that to my attention!

[@52goldtop]

The control on those bends, just perfect 👌🏼

[@Blues-man.]

Mr. Fletcher seems like such a pleasant person, every interview he does is great, what a great talent !

[@ecarteringram]

Tone and touch. Kirk is a listener, obviously. Seen him backing many greats; He is a headliner now; very well deserved. Humble, fresh, and passionate.

[@oicsaywhat]

Found my new favorite guitar player through a guest appearance on Brett Papa KZbin Channel, now I can’t stop checking out Fletchers playing his playing and tone is perfect to my ears

[@bostonhayworth1264]

This gentleman is not only a fantastic player but also a gifted teacher and communicator with a warmth that radiates from a great soul.

[@user-et2fj8xm5l]

Kirk is a class act period..

[@dadnelson4008]

Just found this guy...today's a great day!!!

[@EdBender]

So refreshing to see such a giant of guitar using such a humble pedalboard... simplicity is indeed the ultimate sophistication...

[@knutkurt6614]

I didn't know Kirk at all. Just saw him for the first time and heard his voice. His style of music, his way of playing the blues in a manifold way, gave me again more inspirations. Especially also by the sound of his guitar and: his voice. Oh yes, I am 69 years old. Bought a used Telecaster MIM and got lucky with it. Am totally in love with it. Thanks for the information and stay well. Regards Volker

[@partridgejoshua]

Kirk Fletcher is my favorite living guitarist. His tone is just my favorite. That mulan tele is amazing it looks like a tele and sounds like a 335.

[@leighsayers2628]

Wouldnt you just love to sit and chat with Kirk....i would imagine the stuff you would learn from a gentle happy man .. awesome!!! From Australia .

[@rafielslade2525]

One of my favorite guitarists. Seriously one of my dream gigs is to share the stage with this fantastic musician🤙🏽

[@goswo]

Musicality and touch at highest level. Him, Josh and Matt, amazing guitarists

[@NovaRedBaron]

What a relaxed, exquisite, and technically masterful playing style. I could listen to him play all day. Would love to see him play live. Thank you for posting this. 🎸🙂

[@tomminet]

Not only a brilliant guitarist and stylist, but easily the most charming guy on the circuit today. A joy to listen to and a joy to be in conversation with. Thanks, Guitarist Magazine!

[@andrewbroadhead1897]

Kirks so chilled it's infectious, awesome player and guy.

[@sunburntaquaticape6694]

Kirk is such a versatile player, great sounding solo tones, swinging rythmn and would grace the stage with any of the greats!

[@DavidKennaway1]

Kirk is a great blues player. What I love is his overdrive tone is an extension of his clean tone using mainly the guitar volume to overdrive the amp. Also his days in the swing bands has really paid off giving him a great sense of rhythm. He can sing well too. Kirk and Robben Ford are it for me.

[@stratcat7162]

2 great players couldn't agree more.

[@Wagiblues]

right - for me -sould add Sherman Robertson to this two

[@jefferylord3068]

this guys playing is amazing, i watched him jam with josh smith on a nrmans rare guitars video that just knocked me out!!!!

[@stuckinthemiddlewithyou9998]

Ditto

[@ordinarypablo]

This man have such a fine style, it’s amazing.

[@golfcoursemanager33]

he strikes me as the type of guy who's house is spotless. In other words, he has his shit together.

[@FancyNoises]

Inspiration for having all the shit together! Just above, I saw somebody commenting on his humble paddle board, for such a giant. "Simplicity, the ultimate sophistication."

[@felineth56]

Master class by a master player!....Such a gentle soul as well!

[@ceefaxballard4961]

Where have I been? I have only just come across, Kirk. What a fantastic player.

[@lathumpipe]

Love listening to this man speak about music. His passion just comes through.

[@BobEstremera]

Kirk is such a treasure.

[@fearbabyriffs]

Kirk knows to let music flow/breathe not just robot metronomic parts. Thank you for service sir.

[@j_wah3084]

Finally, a guy who plays those licks as **melodies,** not licks. Straight from the heart. No wankery, just honest, straight up blues. Jeepers. Love the tele, as well.

[@j_wah3084]

OoooEeee I heard some B.B. in there too!

[@fearbabyriffs]

He plays music right? Not ripping through parts with little thought for intention.

[@boomerdell]

I agree with what so many others have said here in the Comments: this interview and his playing could've gone on all day long and I would've watched every minute of it, never wanting it to end.

[@Redtenbachersfunkestra]

Love the warmth of it all!

[@ALLVJAG]

Such a gentleman and a guitar hero.

[@Jshib]

Man fantastic tone! I'm more of a strat guy but Kirk makes the tele sing with so much character! I'm so impressed by the warmth he can get out of his guitar.

[@chadhyde50]

Kirk is such a class act, awesome player too. I'd love to just take a single lesson from him. He makes it look so easy.

[@CJZM7777]

Kirk seems like a truly nice guy. Love his playing. He makes it look effortless but as an amateur, I know it's not easy.

[@robertrouleau1000]

Fantastic individual. A very generous person in sharing his technique with us. Thank you Kirk.

[@unclematt3168]

could watch this all day - more please Kirk

[@BlackMusicGenre]

Kirk Fletcher always on point. CT Fletcher as well . The Fletcher brothers are always on point. Great video.

[@arturolinares6565]

So they are brothers after all????

[@BlackMusicGenre]

@@Hairy.Whodini More like ... " IT'S STILL YO MUTHAFUCKIN SOLO" . 😂

[@MrJaapdeboer]

Been listening to the new album on repeat, and Kirk is quickly turning into one of my favorite blues players!

[@normc8169]

Now I know Kirk Fletcher. Amasing touch and sound.

[@veeshead]

What a down to earth guy. Really fantastic playing.

[@LloydMajor]

Monster tone and licks! Thanks for the post bro.

[@frederickthompson8686]

What a talent! A very solid guy with some amazing moves.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Thank You for keeping it SLOW and AUTHENTIC. Excellent Guitar Playing .

[@Ghostfacekilla999]

Love that tele, so clean and awsome tones

[@chromedealer]

Kirk is one of my favorites, probably one of the best blues guys around today. That semi hollow tele is fucking beautiful.

[@DonVal86]

My blues playing had been going nowhere for a while until I saw this video.

[@joemisek]

Kirk Fletcher is awesome, one of the best blues guys working today.

[@heymrguitarman7637]

Why would anyone dislike this video? I can only assume they're not guitarists and don't like music, but then why watch it in the first place! Crazy people out there

[@stratcat7162]

I refer to those people as jagoffs. Most likely jealousy! Kirk Fletcher is a fantastic player there is absolutely nothing to dislike

[@jakobcampbell5475]

Man, I just discovered this dude a few months ago. I am glad I did. I have learned t so many awesome blues riffs. Kirk, you tha man!!!!

[@rafke182]

Kirk is such a positive guy so sweet and positive vibe kinda guy, i like your playbing also. Your the kinda guy you want to spend time with all the time when your down, he is so positive.h3 makes your day. Thanks kirk 👍👍👍

[@claytronico]

watched a buddy guy video many years ago where he showed how he would play finger style with a pick jammed in a crease in his palm, to switch it up, with the pick ready to go at moments notice. The trick was in switching between the two and not dropping them on stage when switching.

[@pedrotavares8691]

Kool guy....down to Earth , humble--- but above all , a great blues man. Thank you KF.

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

What a bloody thoroughly flipping nice bloke

[@elvyfoster7455]

KZbin Suggested videos was finally helpful. This Kirk Fletcher video and one of him demonstrating the Fender Deluxe Tonemaster popped up on my feed today.

[@3dthenotme877]

Kirk’s playing is so fascinating!!

[@victorsmith2421]

That tone is so unbelievably crisp

[@Yee-ole-benjaminbutton]

9:52 is an important moment in this video for people learning to solo and make there way around the fretboard!

[@sunjamrblues]

Seems like a very zen-like setup to me, pure essence of tones. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@randalltindall282]

LOVE THE BLUES BROTHER!!!

[@fraenkiboii]

What a nice guy!!!! Love his new album

[@richjohn2497]

Wow! What a lovely sound and feel.

[@inTsLewis]

Dude is cutting through those strings like butter. Just wow.

[@davomontgomeryda3rd]

I think Kirk could probably nail a voice impression of that Allstate guy... “Are you in good hands”.

[@BBQ1953]

TexasTornado187 - Dennis Haysbert...played the Sergeant Major on the series The Unit. Also played Pres. Palmer on 24. But I don’t think he sounds like anybody but Kirk Fletcher.

[@BBQ1953]

TexasTornado187 - Yep

[@veeshead]

The Clouds Have Eyes as silly as that sounds, you’re correct!!!

[@jordanfender3085]

And his guitar is definitely “in good hands”

[@rabbirelax]

Such an awesome player, and, down to earth human being. Love him!

[@socialdef3]

You can tell he loves them humbuckers. I love my Gibson SG's for the same reason... so full and meaty yet so clean and clear.... with a warmed up tube sound it is so satisfying!

[@arthurc1971]

Beautiful blues licks

[@jethreymonroe4119]

Awesome Blues Playing! Great Licks, Tones, Tunes, and Technique!

[@christopherschlacter4953]

isnt it amazing how something so simple can be incredible in the right hands.

[@rabbirelax]

I love this man! Such a positive spirit.

[@davidneath8194]

you've got to love his sound and playing!

[@kcave23]

Not familiar with Kirk Fletcher but he seems like an awesome player and a great guy. Very down to earth and according to this video he gets a ton of sounds out of a really simple setup. Impressive!

[@Tyler_Wilson]

GNR194 BA check out his new album titled Hold On. It’s pretty solid. 🤘🏻

[@jipes]

He played with such band as Fabulous Thunderbirds and Joe Bonamassa Band for the Muddy/Wolf tour

[@paulmoore7768]

Great job. Love the BLUES

[@MikeMckenz]

He's an amazing player and isn't as recognised as his talent deserves

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

He has played with everybody

[@csharpminorseven]

Love ya Kirk - inspirational & cool too. Your picking makes me smile :-)

[@LuvHrtZ]

I'm in love with that Moollon guitar. Both guitar's sound amazing though.

[@estanochebien]

What a gentleman and with amazing talent.

[@paulcooper5748]

Love this guy great player and seems a nice person.

[@MrJetavana]

This guy is so cool. So much love for the music.

[@arottie4097]

THANK YOU! Hadn't heard this guy before. Now I will look for more of his music. I will also support his career by " Buying some if his music!!" If we don't support them. They tend to go away! Thanx again.

[@mattgilbert7347]

Major respect. A great player, a top human being.

[@TheOyeoye000]

That was the cleanest shit I've ever heard.

[@spacepodi]

Cristian Romero I do hope there was a compliment in that somewhere. Lol

[@pereztube2]

what do you mean by clean? as in, he has clean technique?

[@matthewhorizon6050]

Hilarious! I was going to leave the same comment. I support this comment!

[@matthewhorizon6050]

@@pereztube2 you have to ask?

[@pereztube2]

@@matthewhorizon6050 yeah. I dont think his technique is particularly "clean". Even so, its kind of a weird thing to point out in a comment like that lol.

[@RA-ew8rv]

Great tones !!

[@johnhrock1009]

Great musician, he's an encylpedia of the blues r&b music.

[@JESSEROYAL]

This is part of what I’ve been searching for...

[@tylergagne4535]

Such finesse. Kirk is a fantastic guitarist.

[@guitarplayer8627]

Real Blues Guitarist Great Musician

[@gymover]

This dude is so right on, I met him in 1993 in Austin, was at Cristine Alberts gig at the quality inn in Austin , some stranger dude just came ans sat down at our table outta nowhere, didn't know him, but eventually said hello and asked him his name, he just said Eric. Yea, some guy named Eric, so what? I eventually started a conversation with thie stranger in between her songe and it got to the point of me figuring out that is WAS Eric Johnson, soo cool and the best gig I have ever been to so far, he has no ego poisoning and is so nice, I thanked him for the great music he plays, I drove many miles to attend his concerts, to San Marcos, etc in Texas, from Austin, what a good egg he is!

[@FancyNoises]

Wrong vid? 😁

[@Doug5524]

Loving your new album "Hold On" for me, it is so inspiring

[@craiglong6641]

Kirk is such an amazing player. If you haven't checked out his new album called "Hold On," I strongly suggest that you do. The playing and guitar tones on that album are out of this world!

[@medec021]

Awesome, Kirk. Thank you very much for this.

[@mytelecasterworld3336]

i love that thinline tele....beautiful and sounds awesome