Michael Burks - Empty Promises Live at 18. Grolsch Bluesfestival in Schöppingen

JKBluesReport presents :
Michael Burks with the Song Empty Promises
Live at 18. Grolsch Bluesfestival in Schöppingen!
Blues from heart so nice Michael you are the best yeah! so much feeling!
have fun!

[@The17122008]

Un des plus grands Bluesmen..une voix un feeling ,rip❤

[@Rixdog01]

Many covers of his song (including Kingfish who I love) but his is the best. A great bluesman.

[@robinsonv.santos9554]

agree 100% great guitar, song writer and vocal

[@gregthompson9434]

Yes , the best 😎

[@gilbertocruz1683]

this guy makes me cry every time I hear this tune...so much love and pain in every note of his guitar...may God bless his soul forevermore...

[@GregRband]

I agree +1

[@HarrisSpeedster]

Truly he will go down in history as one of the greatest guitarists that walked this earth. Seen him live in 2004, he was far better than many other big name groups. You will be missed Michael, and your music will forever live.

[@johnclark9620]

The best I ever saw live!

[@bobramsey8380]

He grew up playing a club in Camden Arkansas " The Wheel " he packed the house every weekend ! He was an amazing person !

[@GregRband]

Indeed... I'm glad I know of him now...

[@wardoiamthe1]

I can listen to him 24/7 so great rest in peace brother

[@GregRband]

+1

[@TresHombreszz]

MICHAEL BURKS, another great player that was vastly underrated, and never made the so called best guitarist lists, brilliant soulful singing and playing from a great man!!!!

[@Roc-Righteous]

A black SRV. Far as I'm concerned.

[@bjorkbackaNorre]

@@Roc-Righteous best blues album in 09

[@davidfarris894]

YOU ARE CORRECT I DO AGREE

[@gregorymarquez3628]

What a loss

[@futuristiccavemanofficial]

Absolutely NOT. MB was well appreciated. But he could never stand toe to toe with any of the blues stars of his day. He had zero stage presence and focused too much on the guitar. Amazing voice, but you have to sing TO THE PEOPLE, move around and show some excitement. Command the damn stage. Not saying be a gimmick or dancing bear. I'm saying, put out a powerful engery. Just like in this song, he's the victim... thats largely how all his shows went.

[@sarongpartyguitarist4151]

I feel so ashamed that I've only recently discovered his songs. And so gutted to know today that he has passed away. What a loss :'(

[@GregRband]

Same here +1

[@smartpatrick8690]

You're not the only one. In fact I originally thought this song was composed by Kingfish 😢. Kingfish does this song justice though with an awesome cover

[@chrisboone1973]

At risk of sounding like I'm posing, I met Michael Burks in Fort Worth, Texas in summer 2001. At a club he was playing. He made me all emotional with his magnificent guitar playing. I sat in awe and wonder for the duration of the show (with my then-wife and some of her cousins). And then I bought a CD off him and managed to walk out of the place without emotional guitar support. That guy had magic.

[@sarongpartyguitarist4151]

@@chrisboone1973 so happy to hear that you've had the great fortune to watch him live and interact with him!

[@GregRband]

@@chrisboone1973 thats a great story and share. I have family in the Dallas FW area too, have only visited a few times, but for one visit a very special concert that had the same effect on me, not Blues but Victor Wooten Band about 10 years ago, I think the Words and Tones album tour, and a song that honored those that had passed.... Songs are amazing on CD, but in person, they were filled with emotion and vibe, some very emotional leaving many like you said... I would have loved to see Michael Burks perform this live there too! Music

[@InfiniteRiffs]

So much feeling though tone, touch, emotion, and dynamics. A roller coaster of passion!

[@jimcook8933]

I looked up blues in the dictionary, lo and behold a picture of Michael Burks

[@GenoCS356B]

A big loss. Had the honor of meeting Michael at a blues festival in PA a couple of years ago. Soft spoken, modest, with a big hears who loved his family dearly. So warm. And an amazing musician. Play on Michael!

[@timhoovermusicman]

I got to see him twice in 05&06,at a small blues club in Salem Oregon,hung out after the show for an hour talking to me and my friend telling us great stories of the road,super nice guy.

[@GregRband]

[@alfredointhegame]

les paul guitar + blues = heaven

[@trendonwarren7660]

Miss you papa.

[@Schlumbucketreturns]

Tone is so elusive. You can't buy it. You can't steal it. Some players have it. Most players don't. Michael definitely had it.

[@dalehamilton1183]

Burks like hendrix felt the music they jammed on wanna play y ou gotta pay

[@groovemonkey2498]

Can you dig it? I knew that you could.

[@markzacrep4266]

So true. I’ve been playing for over 40 years. I’m still searching. I hope to find my signature tone one day.

[@wingnutt4200]

Make my pants want to get up and dance... sad he dropped dead at the Atlanta airport.... plus he was an airplane mechanic. Probably where he got his tone

[@naneek2]

I have tone, and but I don't have the technical ability. A few local guys brought me in for their recording sessions to dial in their tone. They needed the amps and pedals adjusted between takes so that the multitracking would be distinct, and so that all the songs wouldn't sound the same. It's actually a lot of fun and a nice way to contribute and help people express themselves. I've done the same thing for people's sound checks occasionally. I adjust their amps so it sounds right for the space, and then I leave the rest to the venue staff. What I really enjoy though is playing, even though I'll never do it at a professional level.

[@alsoknownasjaykay]

Aaaaawsone.. listen more to Michael’s songs!!

[@megafauna8374]

Dude had a nice tone. RIP man.

[@benanders7375]

I fell in love with this song the first time I saw Kingfish perform it on Luke Cage. So much soul, emotion, and one of the best guitar riffs ever written, IMO. It's a complete shame that Iron Man Burks isn't a household name, and this song is proof that he should be. One of the best blues songs since the golden years of the 3 kings.

[@GregRband]

Same here +1

[@hitoshiakatsuka3325]

Study Jazz and Classic Guiter for couple of years never get tired about his melody and riff. He is the best for me

[@johnclark9620]

He played the best show I ever saw at J&J blues bar in Fort Worth Texas, never forgot that night. He came to our table several times and played!

[@NOREPEAT-BAND]

Ich war da und er hat mich umgehauen… zu früh gestorben… 😢aber alle Bluesmen kennen ihn 😊

[@GregRband]

You were there at this concert!!!!???? I'm sure it was even more EPIC in person! Wow....

[@stevehislop]

Habe mir "leider" seine CD gekauft nur um festzustellen das er live viel besser war:)

[@GregRband]

Oh man, I am in such amazement here... Fan of the Blues for so long... Just now discovering this man and his passion, thanks to Spotify.... So sad to read he has passed and I never got to see him live... Like so many others commenting... such passion and emotion coming from him and his guitar.... whole band actually... good stuff man! RIP Michael Burks and thank you for the music I will continue to listen to... this song is EPIC

[@davidfarris894]

INTENSE JAMMING IN THE FIRST DEGREE AND THEN SOME!

[@davidfarris894]

BUT IT GETS BETTER,JOHN CIOPALLINA NICK GRAVENITES BLUES BAND AKA THUNDER AND LIGHTNING OPENING UP FOR ROY BUCHANAN AT THE KEYSTONE BERKELEY 1982 BEEN TO A LOTTA BAY AREA GIGS BUT THIS ONE ROCKED BALLS LIKE NO OTHER

[@erwildersr]

VOX AC30. Incredible sound! Tone for days... He was using DR Z Maz 38s when I saw him in 2007 @ VA Beach Blues festival. Bring back Blues @ The Beach

[@cudleydudley9215]

Something to wake up for 🎸🎶🌿

[@PKBassPlaya]

So this was the channel and inspiration for Kingfish Ingram. Too much soul in one song RIP Michael Burks. You were a real one.

[@hutchfromba]

He's playing in God's Band now... R.I.P. & Blues On....

[@davidfarris894]

AS SO MANY OTHERS

[@GregRband]

[@jennystryker2967]

PRICELESS! Rest in Peace Michael.

[@dennisjonescentral]

Missing you Michael Burks! And that TONE!

[@bigrich693]

What a beautiful, sad yet sexy fucking song! I came upon this today by hearing king fishes rendition! As a new guitarist but a lifetime musician, I’m glad to discover new legends and their wonderful music!

[@X9Bull]

Oh he was great so much soul. How can anyone give it the thumbs down, R.I.P big man

[@zsuzsas.4008]

Awesome

[@dadyblu3]

JKBluesReport thank you - this is golden. Iron Mike is gone but not forgotten. Truely one of his most soul stirring performances and his supporting cast, outstanding. Love you Iron Mike - May you rest in peace.

[@Amsterhammer]

I filmed this too, but this one is better. RIP our dear Iron Man, forever in our hearts.

[@joemarino6944]

Michael puts so much love into his music its mind blowing !

[@blueplanet8750]

Straight from the heart - sincere and totally engrossed playing.

[@aleksandera1956]

Gilmour, Prince, Burks.... Ain't kiddin'

[@happychappy7115]

Pure gold. it never grows old

[@holstenfull]

What a sound , no matter how many times Iplay this /cd/ youtube , it still blows me away , what a talent , taken much too soon .

[@LWadsworth]

This song kicks freakin ASS!

[@RealThunderberg]

🎵 WOW seriously....to me this IS the Blues and why I love the Blues this man is a legitimate throwback to the all-time greats and this footage right here is without a doubt some of the realest most soulful Blues I think I've ever come across....such sweet phrasing I'm so sad to hear that he's no longer here with us as this is EXACTLY the kind of player I would look to try to see play out live no question 🎵

[@Panic59]

I love this man, thank you Sir!

[@LRBerry]

I discovered this amazing guitarist tonight on Spotify. Such a shame he isn't with us anymore.

[@timhoovermusicman]

I was fortunate enough to see him twice,great guy.hung out after the show for an hour talking to me and my friend telling us great stories of the road.

[@GregRband]

Same here just now.... wow to this find and epic Blues man.... feel the same way.

[@voltairebilasimo9637]

Micheal always struck me as channeling Freddie King. This dude understands the blues.

[@holstenfull]

what a sound , the dogs bollocks Micheal , R.I.P big fella

[@andrewelliott123]

Never get tired of this man. He left us to soon.

[@julianodaitxdarosa7562]

The best!

[@shahriarjay7840]

Magically played. Guitar cry. 🎸🍹

[@EclecticDiscus]

MB rules this song!

[@johnnyraelee]

Great Man and song, I have decided to include it as a tribute to Mr, Burks in my Repertoire, long live the Blues and Mr Burks in our hearts

[@jesusprieto9203]

To run into this video if a gift from God .... Viva the blues!!!

[@brianclarke5421]

Only came across this song this evening and wow stunning

[@thiago140893]

There’s a cover by kingfish Ingram here on KZbin. I think you should check it out.

[@coolvibe17]

Saw this guy a few years back and was just blown away, freaking amazing, dude has soul!

[@gilbertbohena6310]

I discovered you through Kingston and you are amazing !! will search all your songs too. Good guitar player 👌🏿 😭 RIP artist !!

[@philipleigh]

Stunning!

[@bonorakill1349]

Giant!!! Super talent!

[@MrLespaul2000]

Superb feel to that.

[@ericwatler23]

Fantastic

[@nicolasestrada7989]

Sadly only discovered after his passing the total package voice and god given blues guitar talent.so beautiful rip sir

[@pattymac88]

Been a Burks fan since the first time he played Springing the Blues in Jax Beach, Florida over 15 years ago. Amazing shows every time I've seen him! Keep on it Ironman!

[@KatieBluz]

I was there too! We had the privilege of meeting him, steady rolling Bob Margolin and PineTop Perkins at the Mojo blues after show. Treasured memories deep seated in Blues!

[@drewkirkhouse]

I just found out about him tonight that has to be one of the most beautiful songs/guitar work that I've had the pleasure of hearing

[@brumbinator]

RIP Michael a nice guy, and always gave you your money's worth.

[@jimallen8]

Right up there with the greats . . incredible performance

[@portugalcass]

sound is top dollar. great blues. ya wont get sick of this one.

[@FlGulfer2]

Miss my friend, He was a great man and one of the best blues guitar performers I ever saw, and I've seen em all

[@suzanneswanson2943]

Bless you, Michael ! We will all miss you soufful playing... R.I.P To all his family and friends, far and wide, especially those who will be gathering for the Blues Music Awards 2012.... we have lost another brother that we loved & admired a lot. Go in Peace~

[@julianc.227]

WOOOOWWW!!!!

[@boisebusaboy]

he is surely missed by all who have heard him play and those who were dear to him

[@Avoidsthecrowd]

God bless youtube and the uploader

[@ningali1]

I discovered Michael Burks on Spotify in 2022. I'm still in awe❤

[@pepelepewlsu]

one of the greatest songs ever ........

[@portugalcass]

best version. better sound. crisp clear guitar work. quite like the rising sun version. credit to the animals. but mr burks takes it into heaven. what a guy.i think he will go there too.

[@cuninglinguist]

Very nice version , THANK YOU

[@dennisbettencourt1213]

Simply Awesome. I miss you Micheal

[@alandmcleod5988]

The blues version of George Benson. Excellent playing, soul, and voice. Wondeful :-)

[@602VL]

Legend, superb guitarist and terrific voice also.

[@Amsterhammer]

I never, ever get tired of this song. It is simply fucking magnificent. This was the first time I ever saw Michael and he blew me away. I also filmed this at Schoeppingen, but this version is much better! See my channel for Michael's last ever version, 'The last ever video'. RIP Iron Man.

[@SturmAKS74U]

Michael Burks passed away unexpectedly today. R.I.P.

[@aldodainese6105]

Straordinario chitarrista,uno dei più grandi vissuto x trasmetterci la sua anima e la magia del blues eterno.

[@smartpatrick8690]

Oh shoot, I always thought Kingfish composed this song but this is awesome. Testament to how underrated this man is

[@jerrymichaud]

this guy is a god from tha hard working life .mich thanks

[@roquelineline1524]

Esse está na lista com certeza!!!

[@dokrabro]

such a lost:(. his music n soul lives forever

[@mtownthug]

Yes! Thanks for posting. His guitar playing gives me chills!

[@2bfndnhim]

Very well done...

[@franciscosantana9216]

Muitos bons blues e eu bonzao todo! Fissura toda nesses velhos transeiros do blues

[@Ironheads6509]

So great. RIP Michael.

[@user-ut8je3sg8q]

RIP, fkn genius

[@kgkjack]

people pick on style sound whatever. for me it's how it makes me feel. he had something to me. heard him at a blues festival where I was working and I had to go see what he was doing when I heard him play. R.IP.

[@duby5580]

Michael I'll be seeing you soon enough. I have to jam with you somewhere in eternity

[@tonecapone8392]

absolutely amazing - what a great song

[@MrJacobean14]

My boy nasty💯love the vocal so soulful

[@EclecticDiscus]

Way to soon for this Blues man, Great tone & voice. Very sad!

[@carlospineda7040]

Llimy hendrix griends

[@liquid8r2]

You are so missed already Mike.

[@Adjuh1]

Thanks for Uploading this great Song. 5 stars. for sure ...

[@didistone3362]

beaucoup d'émotion

[@cudleydudley9215]

Superb tune superb player 🤘 looks like tony mcphee in keyboard's 🫂❤️🤘

[@jamesduffield9470]

I'm really enjoying this!! Thanks for posting!!

[@krzysztofsaatkiewicz5103]

Michael its great...

[@holstenfull]

The dogs Bollocks, wow, big man that was personal

[@ronhoffman7941]

WOW

Très très bien.