Eric Steckel ripping it on the guitar with Mike Hightower on bass at Norman's Rare Guitars

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  • @uhhdudeuhhwhatsup
    @uhhdudeuhhwhatsup 2 роки тому +14

    This man has the feel, the enthusiasm, the precision, the technique, the creativity with his licks… outstanding player

  • @enlightened-ze3zs
    @enlightened-ze3zs 4 роки тому +33

    For sure the real most underrated guitarist..absolutely killer player

  • @jordanmayer5932
    @jordanmayer5932 5 років тому +18

    Finally a solid modern rock tone at norms

  • @googo151
    @googo151 Рік тому +1

    HOPE TO SEE THIS MAN PLAY SOMEWHERE IN MY LOCAL AREA, OF NYC. GOD BLESS DUDE. AWESOME PLAYER.

  • @csgto
    @csgto 5 років тому +9

    To see Eric play live with his amps is an experience. His ability to play at 110 percent for a solid hour and a half with his pristine creamy ultra high gain amp will leave you hooked for life. His Mezzabarbara amp is do feaking clear and full sounding for this type of amp.

  • @HeROsiNhEaVeN
    @HeROsiNhEaVeN 5 років тому +19

    “ Ripping “ is an understatement....🙏🏻👌🏻👍🏻

  • @HenryMarshall-j4q
    @HenryMarshall-j4q 4 місяці тому +1

    Great singer and a smokin guitar 🎸👌

  • @timleem3609
    @timleem3609 5 років тому +18

    Man, that was amazing! Gotta be one of the best guitar players we have seen at Norm's. Love that groove and the tone from his guitar was incredible. He ripped it up for sure.

  • @evalex71
    @evalex71 2 роки тому +2

    Great player and monster tone

  • @mrnomad55
    @mrnomad55 Рік тому +1

    fantastic!

  • @rayadray9279
    @rayadray9279 Рік тому +1

    The kid has it down floor sho💯

  • @frankiegutierrez5737
    @frankiegutierrez5737 4 роки тому +3

    Absolutely killing it

  • @Deliquescentinsight
    @Deliquescentinsight 2 роки тому +3

    That is talent and hard work combined, beautiful playing, kind of classic and fresh at the same time.

  • @markjohnson8352
    @markjohnson8352 5 років тому +7

    Great player, great vocals

  • @therangersinger
    @therangersinger 5 років тому +15

    And not once did that man even remotely over or under bend a string. Exceptional ear he has. Great playing to say the very least.

  • @3cardmonty602
    @3cardmonty602 5 років тому +14

    I’m from the Philly area and Eric Steckel rules!

  • @JourneymanActor
    @JourneymanActor 5 років тому +22

    Great crunch tone too. Had a real Cream feel on the tone. Nice playing. 👍

  • @southrnlyfe
    @southrnlyfe 5 років тому +1

    Glad to see this kid at Norm’s. I’ve been watching him for several years. He’s the real deal.

  • @marksprinkle1576
    @marksprinkle1576 2 роки тому +2

    Eric is amazing. He needs to get more recognition.

  • @Nikoo033
    @Nikoo033 5 років тому +5

    Great tone, great guitar, great performance.

  • @TheEknaian
    @TheEknaian 5 років тому +9

    Well hot damn that was fucking incredible. I am seriously impressed. Cool that lemmo and him grew up around each other and they are both such fantastic players!

  • @brucesmith2323
    @brucesmith2323 5 років тому +2

    Ripping it up as always! Great young man and one heck of a player!

  • @hoserintrainingyup2713
    @hoserintrainingyup2713 4 роки тому +1

    Eric, Love seeing you. Last time we spoke was in Wharton NJ @ Bell's Mansion. I told you, "you always bring it" and you laughed. Great memory.

  • @skeetschuler1859
    @skeetschuler1859 5 років тому +2

    Sweet playing and singing . Screaming tone Thanks Eric and Mike.

  • @scottcalvin521
    @scottcalvin521 5 років тому +1

    Wow. That was great. Super comfortable with each note 🎸

  • @Williamstanway
    @Williamstanway 5 років тому +18

    Watch "born under a bad sign " live by Eric on UA-cam.
    This guy is no joke.

  • @darylforster933
    @darylforster933 5 років тому +3

    I heard Eric play at a festival in Warren County N.J. when he was 13 and was great back then.

  • @donaldholman9070
    @donaldholman9070 5 років тому +1

    Wow...great playing..such a treat. Thank you so much.

  • @peterpedersen1641
    @peterpedersen1641 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Eric! nice to see you! Remember back in the day, you were around 11 or 12 years old then. You and your mom came into The Blue Tone Cafe in Easton... That Strat was bigger than you... I saw you hit those first licks and called my good friend, Jim Weider, from The Band. He said, bring that kid down to Doylestown and I will have him get up on stage with us. With his other band, The Honky Tonk Gurus. If you recall, while you were jammin it, Jim just unplugged his Tele and said, "I can retire now!" So, if you see this note. Great to see you. Robby Fraser is so proud of what you have done over the years and touring with you in Europe. Nice jams at Norm's!

  • @jonathanlane4496
    @jonathanlane4496 5 років тому +1

    Wow, just Wow!!!

  • @stefanmathias8239
    @stefanmathias8239 5 років тому +1

    First time I see and hear this guy - what a six-string-wizard! These sharp, precise tones and fast position changes!

  • @michaelloveland1330
    @michaelloveland1330 5 років тому +1

    My Eric Steckel fix for the day! So glad to see you at Norman's, bud!

  • @mattmacarthur520
    @mattmacarthur520 2 роки тому +1

    What a great player Eric just owns that guitar , such an aggressive and expressive player man !

  • @davidhumphries853
    @davidhumphries853 3 роки тому +1

    Very cool

  • @Bozo_Lord
    @Bozo_Lord 3 роки тому +2

    Stumbled across this guy on Instagram a few months ago…holy shit can this guy fucking play! Never change Eric, keep rippin brotha!!!

  • @k31scout39
    @k31scout39 5 років тому +1

    Eric, very nice! Great timing.

  • @ellisagutierrez9574
    @ellisagutierrez9574 5 років тому +2

    Kick ass awesome, baby!! Yeah!!

  • @stkbkr1
    @stkbkr1 5 років тому +2

    Dang that dude rocks!!!

  • @zacharygoldberg5457
    @zacharygoldberg5457 5 років тому +2

    That guitar if beautiful!

  • @GarryFullerSr
    @GarryFullerSr 5 років тому +1

    First time I've seen or heard Eric. Great player, and singer. Everyone ends up at Norms. I'm going to have to plan a trip there one weekend.

  • @mortwally3510
    @mortwally3510 5 років тому +4

    Fn excellent 😎🍺🎸🎶🇱🇹🇺🇸👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @brownsfan7753
    @brownsfan7753 5 років тому +1

    That was great!

  • @pat475
    @pat475 5 років тому +8

    Wow! This guy can rip the roof off!!

  • @michaelloveland1330
    @michaelloveland1330 5 років тому +5

    btw - "Bus" is the opening tune from Eric's last album, "Polyphonic Prayer". Hot all the way through, especially "Tennessee".

  • @bazbarnett1322
    @bazbarnett1322 5 років тому +2

    What a fantastic player, really enjoyed this. All the best from Bonnie Scotland.

    • @MrGavinspoppop
      @MrGavinspoppop 5 років тому

      land where my mother was born ... to Irish parents ...

    • @bazbarnett1322
      @bazbarnett1322 5 років тому

      Not uncommon to have Irish ancestry in Scotland. People left Ireland looking for work. All the best from Bonnie Scotland.

  • @guyfromnj
    @guyfromnj 5 років тому +6

    My goodness that is what talent sounds like.
    I was having a really "Good Guitar Day". Ya know, one of those days where your hearing progress being made and everything sounds good. Then I watch this and I crash back down to earth.
    I stink on ice lol.

    • @waynedavis5033
      @waynedavis5033 5 років тому +2

      Don't compare your level of playing to greatness, learn from it.

    • @guitarocd9984
      @guitarocd9984 5 років тому +1

      This kid's got the thing. That funky thing.

    • @siscoismyhomey
      @siscoismyhomey 5 років тому +1

      Let it inspire you instead of bring you down

    • @guyfromnj
      @guyfromnj 5 років тому

      Guitar ocd He sure does. Badass groove he had going there. Killer tones from the knaggs too.

    • @guyfromnj
      @guyfromnj 5 років тому

      Guys it was just a joke. It didn't really bring me down. ''Twas just a joke". It was more about how good this guy is. Relax.

  • @toddflowers8052
    @toddflowers8052 5 років тому +1

    Damn fine soundin' guitfiddle ! Nice job Eric and Mike !

  • @randomjones8753
    @randomjones8753 9 місяців тому +1

    very much radical

  • @johndicapua2412
    @johndicapua2412 5 років тому +3

    ERIC IS GROWING UP --- I'VE BEEN A FAN SINCE HE WAS 8 YEARS YOUNG HE SHOULD BE PLAYING MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ! SUCH A TALENT

  • @andrewpappas9311
    @andrewpappas9311 5 років тому +4

    This was awesome, I really liked his tone and he chose a great ZZ Top song

  • @mgcuniverse9037
    @mgcuniverse9037 5 років тому +1

    One of the most underrated guitarists today
    Wish I found out about him
    Sooner

  • @robsthedon
    @robsthedon 3 роки тому +1

    Fuck yeah!

  • @jornvallis8051
    @jornvallis8051 4 роки тому +1

    Man o man, how do get chops like that? Played 17 years, still can't play with that much soul and taste.

  • @johnnytruck2009
    @johnnytruck2009 5 років тому +2

    Good stuff!!

  • @wesleyAlan9179
    @wesleyAlan9179 5 років тому +1

    What a beautiful Axe!! And some great playing too!! Thanks guys!!

    • @guitarocd9984
      @guitarocd9984 5 років тому

      Hey Wesley go to Norms most recent video. This dude copied my account. He's on there talking shit. How can you do that is that possible. Obviously it is. I don't have to text skills to figure it out.

    • @wesleyAlan9179
      @wesleyAlan9179 5 років тому

      @@guitarocd9984 ...Dude,that's crazy!

    • @wesleyAlan9179
      @wesleyAlan9179 5 років тому

      @@guitarocd9984 ...Sorry I didn't answer sooner,I'm in Fla. On Vacation, this is the first day I have looked at my phone...but yeah,that's crazy man!!

    • @guitarocd9984
      @guitarocd9984 5 років тому

      I know who it is he was trolling me and I had an argument with him. I guess I hurt his feelings. It's George chapogas

    • @guitarocd9984
      @guitarocd9984 5 років тому

      Apparently he's too weak to play fair.

  • @gabejimenez7233
    @gabejimenez7233 4 роки тому +1

    that tone' nice

  • @1tobicat
    @1tobicat 5 років тому +66

    I just threw my guitar in the fireplace.

    • @randywilson1558
      @randywilson1558 5 років тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣 Come on brother!! Just takes a lil practice and prbly a great amp... Definitely a gift bro! Hope he recognizes it ya know? God bless

    • @1tobicat
      @1tobicat 5 років тому +2

      Randy Wilson, I didn’t REALLY throw it in the fireplace, but boy, I will NEVER be able to play like that. Thanks his guy is freakin BRILLIANT!!!

    • @randywilson1558
      @randywilson1558 5 років тому

      @@1tobicat 😉 He is good. Definitely, I was lil restricted on my time but I checked out another 1 of his vids 👍 Do you play much or ?

    • @1tobicat
      @1tobicat 5 років тому +3

      Randy Wilson, probably best bedroom player you never heard. Play garage style with some buds. My thing is I didn’t touch a guitar til about 5 years ago, and now I’m 60. LOVE playing and find it just a blast to learn old rock songs from my younger days! Only regret is I waited so long.

    • @randywilson1558
      @randywilson1558 5 років тому +1

      @@1tobicat Amen! I hear you man... It's always nice to have a good hobby 👍 Every1 has a gift, God has given all of us different gifts... Erik, obviously can play And sing. I'm sorry, but that's not something that's just learned or practiced n to being That good... Look @ Chris Stapleton... I dont even listen to country music anymore.. but that guy is a beast. I couldnt sing like that if I wanted to.. lol The key is figuring out what your gift is and tapping n to it... 👍 Honestly it's a simple as praying, talking to God, He loves you man, and He wants to have a relationship with you... Its as simple as talking to Him and asking Him to help you, and He will... and He will show you, You'll learn and see so many things, that sadly others will miss out on. But also you'll find out, you'll see what those gifts are He's given you and you can begin to use them more effectively in your life. Usually it will be something that doesnt come easily for those around you... God Bless you bud 👍🙂

  • @vmat1000
    @vmat1000 5 років тому +2

    This was great! History was awesome . ha, he sorta sounded like me a few years ago :) I can dig it.

  • @jeffreybaker1770
    @jeffreybaker1770 5 років тому +2

    Nice!!!

  • @sammelchi
    @sammelchi 5 років тому +1

    Eric's an absolute beast of the guitar and an awesome dude. Had the chance to jam with him last year. Jammed over some Frank Zappa, of all things.

  • @johnniedelong9322
    @johnniedelong9322 5 років тому +1

    Wow Lemmo, someone of your talent!

  • @mrcatfishjohnson
    @mrcatfishjohnson 5 років тому +1

    Some serious guitar tone!

  • @chessdude67
    @chessdude67 5 років тому

    Very Nice! Wow! 👍👍✌🏼

  • @douglaswalther8489
    @douglaswalther8489 5 років тому +1

    WOW!

  • @SuspiciousAlertness
    @SuspiciousAlertness 5 років тому +1

    Great guitar

  • @marksc1929
    @marksc1929 5 років тому

    ..nice job guys ... always fun watching these 👍

  • @nazb33
    @nazb33 5 років тому +6

    It looked like Eric was injecting himself into the strings literally. Awesome upload

  • @ddude1212
    @ddude1212 5 років тому +2

    Hey! I met him at the Grinning Elk! He was really good, I kinda felt embarrassed, but he was a super nice dude!

  • @calumsherwood8323
    @calumsherwood8323 5 років тому +2

    Amazing tone and voice. Also he is so small he makes that guitar look huge

  • @smokestevesmoke9131
    @smokestevesmoke9131 5 років тому +1

    This is sick

  • @localguy8
    @localguy8 5 років тому +3

    That was amazing n a great surprise to see Carlos Gitaros he’s next

  • @crazyuncleduke8012
    @crazyuncleduke8012 5 років тому +10

    Great ZZ cover. :-)
    BFG would approve.

  • @RichardTruss
    @RichardTruss 5 років тому +13

    That is one of the best tones I’ve ever heard. How much is that guitar?

    • @wayfaerer320
      @wayfaerer320 5 років тому +5

      $6,000

    • @DaveyWoodford
      @DaveyWoodford 5 років тому +2

      www.knaggsguitars.com/models__trashed/signature/eric-steckel-kenait-s/

  • @DVRMNaitor
    @DVRMNaitor 5 років тому +2

    Wow, what a great discovery. Thanks for sharing guys. Btw, I know nothing bout that guitar but looks different and sounds killer!

    • @brucesmith2323
      @brucesmith2323 5 років тому +2

      Knaggs Eric Steckel signature model. Solid body by quite a bit lighter in weight than a Les Paul. These are hot rods that can idle and sound sweet too. Amazing guitars.

  • @waynejones3428
    @waynejones3428 5 років тому

    Kool jam!💥

  • @mainlyoctober
    @mainlyoctober 5 років тому +7

    Killer tone and he absolutely killed it on guitar. Kinda felt sorry for the bass player tho. Lol fantastic video!

  • @billtaylor4897
    @billtaylor4897 5 років тому +1

    SUPER...

  • @kionihernandez356
    @kionihernandez356 5 років тому +6

    knaggs man

  • @nickbruni8041
    @nickbruni8041 5 років тому

    Good stuff BrO ! Thanx

  • @rexnavarro2918
    @rexnavarro2918 5 років тому +1

    Dirty Grimey fretboard..dig it!

  • @d28ist
    @d28ist 5 років тому

    Fantastic!! by the way..who are the two beauties in the backround?!!

  • @russclark6780
    @russclark6780 5 років тому +29

    Wow. Chops AND tone. For the record, Knaggs, another company making L*s Pau*ls better than G*bson.

    • @sizematters5142
      @sizematters5142 5 років тому +1

      COZART RUNS A CLOSE 2nd... LOL

    • @sizematters5142
      @sizematters5142 5 років тому

      BUT MITCHELL IS DEFINITELY BETTER ... LOL

    • @grahamt33
      @grahamt33 5 років тому

      I wish I knew what the word cliche means

    • @emanhacker
      @emanhacker 5 років тому +1

      False because the les pauls that came out in 2019 are awesome and they are getting back to real quality. Even though les pauls have never really been crap i just think now that online is such a deadly thing, people bash les pauls now as though their cheap junk etc.

    • @ibnsina9486
      @ibnsina9486 4 роки тому

      I don't know what's worse: the statement itself or the asterisks

  • @stuarthightower418
    @stuarthightower418 5 років тому

    Brother Mike!

  • @bigtorrisi
    @bigtorrisi 5 років тому +1

    Those licks flowed like hot shit off a shiny shovel.

  • @stathinguitarswe7882
    @stathinguitarswe7882 5 років тому

    I love The sound off The echoising guitar

  • @manbearpig2164
    @manbearpig2164 5 років тому +2

    Dudes got chops

  • @MaxFury_Official
    @MaxFury_Official 2 роки тому +1

    That girl in the bakground like "Yeah, i'll check out that guy play before i try my guitar some more"

  • @1101964
    @1101964 5 років тому

    oh yeah , very very cool.

  • @nicvortec
    @nicvortec 3 роки тому +1

    Would be nice to know his setup amp and pedal? He used for this video

    • @steckeltube
      @steckeltube 3 роки тому +3

      Hi Nic, I’m using a small 1x10 combo Mezzabarba-modded Super Champ for this store appearance. Delay was built-in.

    • @nicvortec
      @nicvortec 3 роки тому

      @@steckeltube very intresting, thank you for your answer

    • @nicvortec
      @nicvortec 3 роки тому

      @@steckeltube need to contact them to ask for modding price

  • @vernonhoover1387
    @vernonhoover1387 5 років тому

    Nice stuff!where's catilac Zac? Great jam w/some heavy tones!

  • @adammustoe
    @adammustoe 5 років тому +1

    My goodness

  • @TheRockyhockey007
    @TheRockyhockey007 5 років тому

    wow , excellent , forgot to turn the mic on but Jen was on it and moved in tight to pick up the voice , brother can play the shit out of that guitar , just wailin man , sounded like Billy Gibbons , which is a compliment , I luved it , be watchin this one over to try and pick up some of those licks , thanks guys.

  • @bobconnell8492
    @bobconnell8492 5 років тому +1

    Holy smoke
    Tone.
    Would have liked to heard the neck pup
    Bob

  • @bowlochili
    @bowlochili 5 років тому +1

    Maryland made! Knaggs Guitars!

  • @oldguyjammin9732
    @oldguyjammin9732 5 років тому +1

    Love the extra thicc binding on the axe!

  • @wayfaerer320
    @wayfaerer320 5 років тому

    Bucks County - woooo!

  • @malachipratton5145
    @malachipratton5145 5 років тому

    I hear so much billy gibbons🤭🤤 well done🙌🏽👌🏻😱

  • @ItalianStallionBDM
    @ItalianStallionBDM 5 років тому +6

    If you dont know, now you know. Lol but seriously check out his instagram the dude is insane

  • @6IXSTRING90
    @6IXSTRING90 3 роки тому +1

    That girl on the back was probably thinking holy shit he🔥

  • @GuitarlosCarlos
    @GuitarlosCarlos 5 років тому +2

    I JUST BOUGHT THE 'MERIAN
    FENDER PRECISION BASS DAT HIGHTOWER'S PLAYING
    I'M PLAYING IT NOW @ HOME
    ERIC ROCKS THE BLUES
    I WISH HE'D EASE UP ON IT ONCE IN AWHILE FOR FUN
    HE'S A REAL GOOD PLAYER
    CARLOS GUITARLOS 90042