The Captain Meets Josh Smith

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👆 This week Lee sits down with the astonishingly talented Josh Smith! Josh has been gigging since he was 6! As a result he makes it all look absolutely effortless!
Here's the gear Josh uses on his touring board:
Lovepedal Tchula - goo.gl/P6KJqi
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TC Flashback mini - goo.gl/j5TrwY
Vertex Battery Power Supply - goo.gl/9Rdti1
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[@JoshSmithGuitar]

Thank you guys so much for having me. I had a blast!! Hope to see you again soon!!!

[@andertons]

Thank you Josh for coming to see us and for being a legend. Hope the tour is going well and please come and see us next time you are in the UK.

[@jkel9940]

Usually into my good ole rock, but man it was good listening to you play!

[@colinrobertson4569]

Josh Smith saw you in Edinburgh on Friday and you sir are a baaaad man, an absolute guitar wizard lol Ariel and the band were outstanding too. Great night. Thank you.

[@MattyK-USA]

Josh, just a great interview and really, REALLY like your music. If you're ever in Savannah GA, drinks are on me.

[@johncrafton8319]

I'd love to see you share the stage with guys like Brad Paisley and Doyle Bramhall II. You seem to have access to the kind of styles that would mix well with either one of them. Or both. ;) Maybe a Clapton's Crossroads Festival in your future?

[@TheRatman969]

Easily one of the best interviews ever. There's nothing like someone who has found their place in the world , but more importantly happiness from within in what they do and it shows. Great guy, amazing talent, and humble .

[@allstopblue5717]

TheRatman969 I agree man. Josh seems so content and just loves what he does. Living the dream as they say!

[@carpediem4413]

What a blessing - to find ones place in the world & be enjoying it

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

I love Josh's comment about Bonamassa at 1:05:06. I never understood why people suddenly thought it was cool to hate on him. It has always struck me as incredibly disrespectful to a musician who has very clearly poured endless hours into mastering their craft, which Joe continues to do.

[@aidanpinder7106]

People hate on him because of the massively disrespectful comments he made about people that use pedals, and how he clearly cant appreciate that music is art and it doesn't matter how you create it. I think it's pretty sad that he felt the need to say stuff like that really.

[@fossilmatic]

So, Bonamassa has an opinion. Like the rest of us. Except he plays as well as he plays.... Just another guitarist musician, really.

[@Murry_in_Arizona]

Yeah I keep seeing and hearing about "Joe's comments" about pedals but have yet to find a link to the actual comments and/or in what context these comments were made. I must of seen a half dozen KZbin videos made on the subject yet to see one that sourced it.

[@jackk9366]

Honestly though, I think it also has something to do with his music. I am not trying to be inflammatory. He is a great guitar player. But playing the blues through 10s of thousands of dollars of gear and singing lyrics that are really overdone to sound "bluesy" seems a bit cheesy. I dunno. Maybe its just me.

[@GregDaviesguitarist]

No one hated on Joe on his way up, now he’s selling out arenas he’s soulless & can’t possibly play blues... It’s the human condition. Jealousy.

[@ericcarpenter3263]

Josh. Kirk. Joe. Derek. These guys are the modern day Clapton. Jimi. Beck. Duane. The guys that floor you, the guys that inspire you. It’s super cool to see how down to earth Josh is. Thanks Captain.

[@bensch8604]

If by inspire you mean make feel retarded, indeed.

[@wtfdelicious]

I couldn't agree more! I "heard" Josh for the first time by accident in an interview with justinguitar and my jaw dropped through the floor when I heard him play. He's been one of my greatest guitar heroes and idols ever since.

[@52Tele]

"Basically I played Strats my whole life not knowing I was a Tele guy in denial" - Josh Smith.

[@cbeserra]

Anmol Karki - Probably a lot of us are that way. I am, for sure. It took 30 years of guitar playing before I was good enough to understand the Tele.

[@erinkenny4327]

Completely understand. Im right there with it. And yes about 30 years in I bought my first tele after being completely resistant. Just found one that played amazingly.

[@JasonCone]

I got turned on to teles a few years ago when I went to a guitar store to buy a strat. I tried several strats before the sales guy said "try this tele." Long story short, I walked out the shop with a tele. Now I have three of them. :)

[@erinkenny4327]

Jason Cone I was always a strat guy. I ended up trading a strat that I didn't care for much for the tele. Now I much prefer the neck profile

[@dr150]

Tele for me. I own everything and it's the Tele Butterscotch I reach out for the most!

[@SirOttis]

Josh is my favorite guitarist out there today. I love his fusion of blues and jazz. His playing just resonates with me.

[@konnektlive]

That worrisome look in Josh Smith's eyes while Captain holding his beloved guitar... O.O

[@jesselawson224]

This is the best show on KZbin! Please don't stop doing these.

[@bw5453]

One of the best segments not just on Anderton's channel but, on KZbin!! Thank you all for an awesome experience. Cheers!

[@arthurchin5711]

Cap is such a great interviewer! and josh smith... what a player

[@AndyDrudy]

The best Andertons video EVER!!!!!! Josh Smith is a legend!

[@sirhilaryflange]

Had the pleasure of seeing josh play and meeting and chatting to him on saturday night, goes without saying that he is an awesome player, he is also so down to earth, truly a great guy...

[@cabbycabby1770]

Dude seems super humble. He also knows what he likes and how to use it. Great interview.

[@angel0494]

Captain meets Derek Trucks

[@jsampson8088]

PLEASEEEEE

[@nathanbouton6700]

What a great guest. What a great conversation. Josh is so genuine. Zero pretentiousness.

[@Nikoo033]

Just seen him live. Monster player, good vocalist, such a tight three pieces band. Beast drummer and bass player, plus a great surprise guest!! Mind blowing performance. He blends country, blues, jazz, funk, rock in a way which when you hear it makes totally sense musically. Absolutely fab. A must see!!

[@stevelazo82]

Wow what a humble guy. I really like Josh's playing. Great interview!

[@willgoodfellow3144]

Great meeting Josh at the Andertons event in Guildford. He's a really nice humble guy.

[@tomshaug]

Great visit Lee, Josh is a master craftsman, terrific conversation

[@skidrowe68]

Love this, Josh amazing and humble. What chops and vocabulary.

[@blitzco]

Captain please please please never stop doing what your'e doing, your captain meets are just the best, this Josh Smith meets is absolutely out there, an in depth education, outstanding

[@aaronmarks1807]

Such a down to earth guy. So talented. So humble. What a great interview.

[@stephenowen3383]

I am about 20 minutes in and this is amazing. Stunning interview from a stunning player.

[@richardpro8960]

The most phenomenal gear-oriented interview I've ever seen. What a tremendous talent and person Josh Smith is. Thank you!

[@stratsmyboy7169]

Great interview. He really came across well, sharing his knowledge. Seemed a really great guy and an amazing guitarist.

[@Josbornevonosborne]

Yes!!!!!!!! One of the best players of our time. This guy is on a whole other level

[@joesatchton212]

EPIC. Full Stop. What an incredibly humble, talented, plugged-in, salt of the earth guy Josh is. Deserves every bit of fame and recognition out there. Rock on man.

[@boozoochavis7506]

What can one say - Josh Smith is one bad man!! Watching this video was as good as hanging out with a top notch musician and having them pull back the curtain on their secrets. Also, it is obvious how much hard work he has put into all his playing and gear. Capt'n Lee - Well Done That Man, keep up the good work and for staying out of Josh's way to let him talk! This is why we need to hang out and learn from great musicians and not just wood shed at home by ourselves!

[@rowley5784]

Watching a guy who is so enthusiastic about his guitar playing, how great.🤘👍

[@alanreynolds5430]

Thanks for hosting Josh - A really great and informative session.Please Josh we want to hear you with Derek!

[@djfedezaza]

Yesss! jsmith one of my favourite modern player!

[@BangkokMusicExchangeLabel]

thank you so much, ludicrously knowledgeable, oozing charm, fabulous chops, respectful to all, and the complete love of music glowing out in every moment

[@BrazenNL]

Can't upvote this enough!

[@TUBEMAN192]

That is some seriously serious playing right there ladies and gents.

[@chester3030]

Fantastic interview, Lee. Josh is a genius and a great guy.

[@walthamstowman]

chester3030 iî

[@sdkdrummer]

Bill Chapin makes the most incredible Tele's I've ever seen. He used to live around here and we've done countless jams together. I've played Tele things where he's used different woods and put all manner of pickups and switching systems into and all have been magic. He has some sort of inate sense of how the thing works and just what part of a wood blank should be used. And as Josh shows, he can adapt, adjust or just make his own of whatever part needs to be there to make the whole thing work. There are builders who can turn out reliably good guitars, but very few you can count on to make each one be one of those special magic instruments that just works right.

[@abhishekcat]

My favorite modern blues player ❤

[@Earl00001]

Thank you Lee and Andertons for doing a great job with Josh. He, just like Kirk, is a class act.

[@frankgreco]

Josh is a monster player; always been a fan. Great, tasty playing. Lee is a world class interviewer; he's as good as most late night tv hosts.

[@bububernd]

brilliant interview. amazing guy (Josh)! Great job you guys at Andertons. Keep on doing what you do!

[@jeffmorris9893]

Seriously good. Terribly good.

[@bluesbuster2000]

Thank you Lee and all the other guys in front and behind the cam for the show. Josh is my favorit. Thx!!!!

[@ralex3697]

Josh is so enthusiastic and animated I respect this man’s commitment to his art. Full support, he now has his own Signature Ibanez, I will purchase as a collector

[@git606]

What a wonderful interview, Josh is amazing, I hope he comes over here more often, would love to see more of him

[@w.l.h.]

I really enjoy these talks. Keep them coming and count me in as a new Josh Smith fan.

[@GazMoz78]

What a player, and a super nice guy to boot! Excellent video

[@allstopblue5717]

Great great job. Jet lagged or not. Love guys like Josh who know absolutely everything inside and out and know exactly what they like and don’t like.

[@loganmcdanks]

Captain meets jimmy herring from widespread panic, allman brothers, grateful dead, and aquarium rescue unit among others!

[@enricopallazzo2987]

No doubt!!! I haven't seen much on Jimmy lately

[@flynn_22]

The captain meets Tosin Abasi

[@KevinRibelMusic]

Really interesting and well structured interview! I knew Derek but didn't know Josh, glad I watched this video! Amazing player with a great personality!

[@JohnWDGTandTele]

The Captain “meets” Danish Pete!! Come on guys, we would love to know his story, too!

[@CalliGom]

Great great interview!! Thank you guys!

[@hearpalhere]

Josh just always looks like he's having a total blast! And can you blame him? What a monster player!

[@filnn]

Very cool, down to earth guy. Not to mention a monster guitarist. Great interview!

[@gbaren]

Josh Smith..Absolute killer player. See him play live!!!

[@tonyg656]

The best interview of an amazing talent! Thank you for bringing inspiration to us all!

[@morphy3332]

Very informative ,superb playing ,lovely guy,great to see the passion for gear between Lee and josh .thank you.

[@johnfrederick6164]

Been waiting for this one. Awesome video! Anytime I come across Josh Smith videos I always watch them,monster player! Thanks

[@lukeanthony1097]

Incredible video - insightful questions from Lee, fascinating stories from Josh, and just beautiful beautiful playing. I’ll be at the London gig on Feb 8, so excited!!!

[@hi1guy1]

The Captain was tongue tied and star struck. Wow.

[@MrWilson-WithaPbass]

So cool , Love this guy .

[@johnk3195]

MY GOD...that T-Bird neck pup is divine !!! Loved watching this so much, Josh is such a talent.

[@johnk3195]

Josh and Sco ? Damn, I could see that (and hear it). I'm on my second viewing and just smiling at this interview. Josh is just SO damn down to earth and earnest about his craft. Those of you who know him more from the blues side, give "Still" a listen, a great jazz instrumental album.

[@boybrons3509]

What an amazing guy and guitarist. That duelist tone though... damn!

[@davidk.8608]

I really enjoyed this! All the really great players generally seem cool, humble and just nice guys. The Captain is a superb interviewer as well. Thanks!

[@goswo]

Josh Smith - years back when he demo’d some Exotic stuff he blew me away. Still does. Not only is he a very humble likeable guy, he is an amazing guitarist. One thing is to be a guitar player, another is to be a musical guitar player - he has it. I ALWAYS get inspired and could listen and watch for days. Thanks a lot for this great great session. Greetings from Scandinavia...

[@larsolufsen]

What a seriously brilliant video. Great stories and amazing playing.

[@chrisgijselaers]

thumbs up! Thanks for Josh. Awesome player and very intellectual on his pedalboard/tone/playing.. love this. Good interview Lee btw.. needs to be said too!

[@Nicko30able]

Great humble guy. Thanks for posting.

[@mattrawlins6402]

Seems a top fella and what a player! Got some amazing pals too! Couldn't agree more re JB comments. Saw him in Plymouth (UK!) a couple of years ago. The guy bends strings or hits a sustaining 'BB' note.................it's emotional! Great interview.

[@oliversutherland1241]

Josh is so awesome. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@floydharper1216]

I heard of this guy five minutes ago and I can already tell he's a master

[@SwirkH]

Josh is a great guy ! Excellent interview.

[@MrMikepresley]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video with Josh Smith, very interesting hearing about his upbringing, influences and passion for guitar. I have seen clips of Josh Smith on Normans Rare Guitars videos where he is a regular, always seen him with an archtop, nice to see him play a tele and a strat. Good job Captain!!!

[@Murry_in_Arizona]

Search for Joe Bonamassa's "blues cruise" and you should find a 15-20 minute vid of Joe Josh and Kirk Fletcher having an impromptu performance that's awesome.

[@1960fusion]

Yesterday I was searching pedal boards and came across Josh Smith putting one through its paces. Since then, i have searched for as many KZbin videos of him. Incredible picker and a great interview...must say, Im a big fan now, cant wait until he comes to the San Francisco Bay Area so i could see him play in person...thanks!

[@RichardSmith-bj3bo]

Great video, saw Josh last Sunday in Whitstable and he was just hanging out at the back while Ariel played so I got to wish him luck before the show, he seems a really cool guy. Unbelievable player.

[@mickl2793]

Ace!! Really enjoyed this, josh has some great stories and his playing is incredible 👍

[@thebiglegowski7908]

Fantastic! Josh Smith is one of the most inspiring guitarists, thanks guys \m/

[@vaggelismakris7175]

My favorite guitarist. And he’s so humble ! Great stuff

[@davislottmusic]

Friggin love this guy

[@TimurTitov]

Josh is one of my favorite guitarist 😌😍 Thank you for the program Please continue shooting new videos 😎

[@paulsmith6381]

Captain, absolutely brilliant interview !Thanks

[@AverageRider1]

Probably one of the best Cap10 meets ever done. Although my professional stone fell in another basket, I can relate to his enthusiasm and love for gear and tone.

[@cjgsicknote]

Josh has been my favourite player from the first time i saw him play what we need, great tone, great technique, chops for miles.

[@guitarvoxman]

Absolutely love this guy.

[@mattheweastel129]

Fantastic interview, Josh seems like a great guy and a very easy conversation with the Captain

[@MrFuzzBen]

Wow. This guy has his pedal board dialled in! Didn't know half of these pedals before the video but left wanting most of them haha.

[@zzettecarla]

Until this video, I hadn't paid too much attention, but now I've been converted to the Josh Smith fandom. Great interview!

[@Cmiller85]

Guy is a hero!!

[@chrisjacksonmakesstuff]

What a thoroughly nice guy and badass musician. Was sorry to miss him in Edinburgh, but, hopefully the tour went well and I get to see him play next time round!

[@Allagi22]

When I first heard Hendrix I didn't know guitar could sound that good. I had the same feeling the first time I heard Josh Smith.

[@BlueaxeReproductions]

Not only a mind bendingly good guitarist, but a thoroughly lovely guy

[@laurenceglaister8962]

Such a cool interview. The story about Derek and Josh attempting to change strings on a Floyd Chavel was great. :)

[@cryptoastronaut8130]

One of the best videos on Andertons amazing and the last part OMG

[@paultwiselton1996]

A seriously interesting musician, a great human being and just an all round awesome guitarist!

[@swedeinla]

Ive seen Josh at Baked Potato in LA a few times. Such a fine player.

[@pitargi]

the ending was truly beautiful :,) amazing guest!

[@killindreamz]

brilliant!!!!!

[@Edgardo_ems]

Didn't know him! He's a great guitar player and such a nice guy! It's the kind of guy you wanna jam and be friends

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

Didn't know Josh was from the Lauderdale area, I lived there too during the time. I"m still in South Florida. Great player!

[@glencruciani]

Super fantastic interview Cap!!! What a player!