Best guitar duel ever! Joe Bonamassa and Eric Gales~John Henry

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  • @tonypowell250
    @tonypowell250 4 роки тому +2283

    Taking my guitar back to the shop cause 90% of them notes don't seem to be on it.

    • @ianjones6222
      @ianjones6222 4 роки тому +54

      Genius comment! :}

    • @Rob-ys6ot
      @Rob-ys6ot 4 роки тому +28

      Ha!!!! Brilliant!!!!

    • @f.i.l.d.e.p.s
      @f.i.l.d.e.p.s 4 роки тому +39

      its not easy to find the g spot

    • @saintc7790
      @saintc7790 4 роки тому +11

      Haaaaaaahaha 😭

    • @clivewells7090
      @clivewells7090 4 роки тому +15

      They'll think you're joking, then you play them this and it will just be - kerching: 'sorry about that Sir. Right let's send all these back.'

  • @phildinh852
    @phildinh852 2 роки тому +299

    I love how Eric threw some Phrygian licks in there and Joe answered with some of his own throughout the jam. It definitely spiced up the jam a lot.

    • @kfletch4193
      @kfletch4193 2 роки тому +3

      Was that at like 5:29? Just getting into modes.

    • @rustynales6610
      @rustynales6610 2 роки тому +5

      @@kfletch4193 yea it was Phrygian dominant though. Not regular Phrygian.

    • @jimmuncy5636
      @jimmuncy5636 2 роки тому +21

      If you guys keep using off-color words, I'm gonna report you. Let's keep it clean; this is a family place.

    • @CaptTerrific
      @CaptTerrific 2 роки тому +20

      @Eric Engbloom Pretty sure he was just making a joke, my friend :)

    • @ArtGuitarLTX
      @ArtGuitarLTX Рік тому +1

      That was just something else right? 😅👍

  • @BeerandGuitars
    @BeerandGuitars 4 роки тому +423

    That's not a duel, it's a sophisticated conversation

    • @rareformtx
      @rareformtx 3 роки тому +3

      amen!

    • @rareformtx
      @rareformtx 3 роки тому +6

      such a legendary comment.

    • @joeswafford865
      @joeswafford865 3 роки тому +1

      You said it the best and only way it could have or should have been said

    • @appleseed2613
      @appleseed2613 3 роки тому +2

      Absolutely. Respect on both.

    • @crucified-music
      @crucified-music 3 роки тому

      JOE BONAMASSA IS A DOUCHE BLUES
      ua-cam.com/video/yfjt9VakUrY/v-deo.html&start_radio=1

  • @westcoastbrotha
    @westcoastbrotha Рік тому +238

    This make anyone else’s soul happy? These two were literally up there having the time of their lives ripping and riffing. Truly masterful.

    • @321bytor
      @321bytor Рік тому +2

      I don't have a 'soul', but it makes me happy

    • @markmccabek9
      @markmccabek9 8 місяців тому +1

      Amen brother!! We're not capable of having the level of fun and spiritual joy they are, we're just incredibly blessed to be along for the ride!!

    • @JustJeph33
      @JustJeph33 4 місяці тому

      ​@@321bytor fair enough, but u do have a spirit. Question is: are u spiritually dead..or alive?

  • @buddydeal7695
    @buddydeal7695 4 роки тому +254

    The smile on Eric Gales’ face is worth a million bucks.

    • @harley9699
      @harley9699 4 роки тому +6

      *Gale's... but, you're right. He's having a fuckin' blast! Actually, both look quite happy.

    • @NoLefTurnUnStoned.
      @NoLefTurnUnStoned. 3 роки тому +5

      @@harley9699
      Nope it was right first time
      Gales’

    • @happycanayjian1582
      @happycanayjian1582 Рік тому +1

      @@NoLefTurnUnStoned. Correct

    • @NoTy-s2t
      @NoTy-s2t 4 місяці тому

      @@harley9699🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @DennisAfeld
      @DennisAfeld 7 днів тому

      @@harley9699

  • @joelrehnberg626
    @joelrehnberg626 2 роки тому +244

    My hats off to the drummer! I mean legendary performance for Bonamassa and Gales but that drummer was a spine the whole time. He read the play, and understood the assignment.

    • @justinreaser8268
      @justinreaser8268 Рік тому +15

      Definitely, he is a machine most people don’t realize the roll the band plays in a solo.

    • @Trwillis9
      @Trwillis9 10 місяців тому +2

      Lol

    • @LudwigGroove
      @LudwigGroove 8 місяців тому +2

      Fact! Joe Dog .. man when you are grooving like that nothing feels better than being in the pocket (as the drummer) … riding it out … that’s why you do what you do!

    • @markmccabek9
      @markmccabek9 8 місяців тому +2

      Right on! Great call out!

    • @davidjackson2690
      @davidjackson2690 6 місяців тому +1

      I heard it!!

  • @josephball9598
    @josephball9598 3 роки тому +435

    I've been playing guitar for 55 yrs. and watching these guys makes me truly feel like I've been playing for 5 minutes . . .

    • @sandrabiggin752
      @sandrabiggin752 3 роки тому +7

      The best version of this song I've heard. AWESOME!!!

    • @pighater951
      @pighater951 3 роки тому +3

      😁🤣🤣😂💯👈😁😁👈

    • @remb9614
      @remb9614 3 роки тому +8

      I’d need a whole other lifetime to be as good as these guys. Truly gifted and obviously insane amounts of practice

    • @andyshiflett2132
      @andyshiflett2132 3 роки тому +5

      Same...50 + here...but geesh...

    • @MrJohnthegreat22
      @MrJohnthegreat22 3 роки тому +2

      As long as you are playing without structure. No real concentration on major chords. You can play like this. Just add enough distortion and vibrato!

  • @batmandeltaforce
    @batmandeltaforce 2 роки тому +84

    What makes JAMS so freakin' priceless is, they can never be repeated... but they can be recorded, so thanks:)

  • @katebeckinsnail910
    @katebeckinsnail910 3 роки тому +143

    I randomly met eric gales in a best buy one time. He gave me a signed copy of his album that had just come out. It was soooo cool getting to meet him.

    • @Jeff4014
      @Jeff4014 3 роки тому +5

      He is a great guy...i love americ united states....best buy one of the best stores.... I wish i could travel to the united states again

    • @sixfoursoul2538
      @sixfoursoul2538 3 роки тому +1

      Maybe he lives local to you ?

  • @agdrummer2610
    @agdrummer2610 4 роки тому +447

    Dude Eric Gales is the reason to play with other musicians!! His excitement at what Joe plays is so infectious! I love this performance

    • @jwbowen
      @jwbowen 3 роки тому +17

      I love watching other musicians play with Eric Gales. He really seems to bring out interesting and good things in them.

    • @MGWPS462
      @MGWPS462 2 роки тому +5

      Another thing that makes him so freaking amazing. He is playing upside down. He's a lefty playing a righty guitar upside down.

    • @fanoboss
      @fanoboss 2 роки тому +2

      @@jwbowen I've said that 100 times

    • @justinreaser8268
      @justinreaser8268 Рік тому +4

      😅 i love when Joe looks at Eric like oh i like that.

    • @richardgrayson3463
      @richardgrayson3463 Рік тому +1

      They were definitely feeding off each other’s talent❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @mikeygoda
    @mikeygoda 4 роки тому +553

    Holy shit, Gales pushed Bonamassa to a whole new level here. These guys are insane.

    • @yobodobo288
      @yobodobo288 3 роки тому +33

      Swear gales brings the best out of who ever he plays with

    • @kevinalexander4383
      @kevinalexander4383 3 роки тому +11

      Just watched him with greg koch, damn..

    • @thomaslee2585
      @thomaslee2585 3 роки тому +13

      it makes me cry it’s so good

    • @ericw.9907
      @ericw.9907 3 роки тому +8

      Gales is beyond insane.

    • @l.l.vonasshole413
      @l.l.vonasshole413 3 роки тому +2

      Eric could sing it better

  • @JAMESGANG-f5u
    @JAMESGANG-f5u Рік тому +15

    Has to be the best Gibson Les Paul VS Fender Strat battle EVER

  • @Sam-lo8yj
    @Sam-lo8yj 4 роки тому +1025

    Eric Gales sounds like a 2000s prog rock Hendrix, and that’s a thing I didn’t know I needed until right now.

    • @MikelBluni
      @MikelBluni 4 роки тому +45

      Samuel Migala : He’s in a different harmonically sphere than Jimi. Jimi wasn’t that shreddy ;-) I think the fact that Eric is a lefty plus his looks sometimes leads people to compare him to Jimi a little too fast.

    • @TheHumbuckerboy
      @TheHumbuckerboy 4 роки тому +34

      Eric plays with boldness and has the fierce attack that Jimi had live ; a very exciting player IMO.

    • @keithremedy
      @keithremedy 4 роки тому +12

      Mikel Bluni when you see him live it really shows. I remember when he first got noticed and it was insane to see someone that naturally gifted. He’s been around for a long time

    • @keithremedy
      @keithremedy 4 роки тому +12

      ROBIN WILTON shut up 😂 always an ignorant UA-cam comment by someone that can’t play

    • @Panglos
      @Panglos 4 роки тому +14

      @ROBIN WILTON Frank would never think, much less say, anything like that.

  • @maurijr10
    @maurijr10 4 роки тому +680

    You know shit is getting real when they start playing in Phrygian

    • @motopfuiaut8134
      @motopfuiaut8134 3 роки тому +8

      omg yes hahaha

    • @soundshaper
      @soundshaper 3 роки тому +4

      LMAO, good one

    • @drbuttfungus3477
      @drbuttfungus3477 3 роки тому +10

      @@marktrentecosta feel threatened? Lmao he just said what they were playing relax guy.

    • @LPJMagicmusic
      @LPJMagicmusic 3 роки тому +12

      @@marktrentecosta holy shit man, I've seen some weird comments but this is up there. Had a really bad day? Low self esteem issues? Oh maybe your not doing too well at playing your own guitar so your defensive anytime someone mentions something you dont understand. How in the world did you get that he implied anything about his own playing? Hope all is well buddy, surprised you haven't deleted this yet, embarrassing

    • @maxwattage6631
      @maxwattage6631 3 роки тому

      Always!!

  • @AMW9999
    @AMW9999 5 років тому +665

    Obviously a stunning standard of guitar playing but respect to the drummer and bass for just keeping the rhythm section going while the boys do their thang!

    • @zombywoof9188
      @zombywoof9188 4 роки тому +39

      I think it's well known the real heroes of any band is the rhythm section.
      I mean guitars are cool but c'mon man. It's the bass and drums that get people outta their seat and up on their feet.

    • @Crustysmith
      @Crustysmith 4 роки тому +7

      Zomby Woof Are you a percussionist by any chance. Well known by who? Drummers? Ha!

    • @RSpracticalshooting
      @RSpracticalshooting 4 роки тому +14

      you can't hold a groove if you ain't got no pocket!

    • @faruqal-amin1993
      @faruqal-amin1993 4 роки тому +2

      @@RSpracticalshooting you are absolutely right my friend

    • @roccos7642
      @roccos7642 4 роки тому +2

      It is entertaining to see....and to hear.

  • @MonaLund-n6r
    @MonaLund-n6r 7 днів тому +1

    Bless them. 🎉Never get tired of listening to Joe. ❤

  • @Rideandlively
    @Rideandlively 5 років тому +197

    I don’t think I’ve ever seen bonamassa let this loose.. what an amazing duo. Can you imagine seeing this live? Wow

    • @matthewhorizon6050
      @matthewhorizon6050 5 років тому +14

      I would have been stiff w my jaw open like a victim from The Ring.

    • @Rideandlively
      @Rideandlively 5 років тому +2

      Matthew Horizon 😂

    • @medaner1974
      @medaner1974 5 років тому +7

      They are preparing together an album...

    • @chrislee518
      @chrislee518 5 років тому +3

      I did. It was on the Med-ship in August. Mind-blowing.

    • @bmann792
      @bmann792 4 роки тому +2

      Trevor Rick gotta watch his old videos from live at rockpalast his old strat days

  • @grimeybeast1465
    @grimeybeast1465 4 роки тому +2015

    They aren't trying to outplay each other. They're trying to see whose brain catches on fire first. They both won. We all won.

    • @mandanglelow1442
      @mandanglelow1442 4 роки тому +40

      Head cutting is always about pushing the other player to inspire you to new heights.

    • @TheDizzleHawke
      @TheDizzleHawke 4 роки тому +19

      You stole my words

    • @agdrummer2610
      @agdrummer2610 4 роки тому +26

      Man Danglelow Well said and absolutely true! That's how the greats get truly great, they shed with other greats and its pulls them up

    • @mandanglelow1442
      @mandanglelow1442 4 роки тому +33

      @@agdrummer2610 Yep, people try to make competitions out of everything these days. Music is an art and a language, not a sport. Musicians converse artistically with each other. There's a huge difference.
      👍😎🍺

    • @lbeck119
      @lbeck119 4 роки тому +18

      LOVE THAT statement!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @billyd9874
    @billyd9874 3 роки тому +152

    Eric Gales is true talent. He learned to play the guitar upside down, strings are not reversed like Hendrix did. As a guitar player, watching him play an upside down guitar is amazing.

    • @MrRFasters
      @MrRFasters 3 роки тому

      Thinking of this: in fact: for him TAB notation is simply nót the wrong way around, I would guess ...

    • @Ri-Ci
      @Ri-Ci 3 роки тому +20

      He's also naturally right-handed, playing a guitar left-handed because it was his left-handed brother who taught him. Mind blowing.

    • @Thesaurcery4U2C
      @Thesaurcery4U2C 2 роки тому +4

      @@Ri-Ci WHOA. I did not know that part of his story. That might actually play some trick on the mind? But for sure, make his tone very specific to him.

    • @Jdowling357
      @Jdowling357 2 роки тому +3

      Just trying to imagine playing upside down like that blows my brain apart.

    • @dontgoout1434
      @dontgoout1434 2 роки тому

      Ican and all the other instruments

  • @BossHossStudios
    @BossHossStudios Рік тому +37

    One of the greatest duels ever. Sooo glad they are friends

  • @claramckenzie9140
    @claramckenzie9140 8 місяців тому +7

    That was a meeting of the minds, brains, GUITBOXES, and STRANGS!

  • @TheMasonator777
    @TheMasonator777 5 років тому +181

    I was struck by the joy that guitarists take in the success of each other’s improv. It’s a special instrument. All six all good.

  • @motomweusi836
    @motomweusi836 4 роки тому +141

    Man I was just chillin, chugging a few brews and accidentally clicked on this. One of the best accidents of my life ! Shit sound so good by the end I was standing up !! I needed this BADLY.

    • @ateamacademy
      @ateamacademy 4 роки тому +1

      ❤️

    • @mortegasr
      @mortegasr 4 роки тому +1

      No shit. This will do iy to you!

    • @jakesteik2393
      @jakesteik2393 4 роки тому +2

      Theres more brother Eric gales is connected to a handful of amazing musicians

    • @motomweusi836
      @motomweusi836 4 роки тому

      @@jakesteik2393
      Thank you.

    • @clivewells7090
      @clivewells7090 4 роки тому

      @@motomweusi836 you're not the messiah, you're a very lucky boy!

  • @nfindc
    @nfindc 2 роки тому +35

    You know it's a good time when even the back up singers are in awe and applauding after these two ax-men trade chops. Goosebumps on top Goosebumps! 👏

  • @jean-louprichard8069
    @jean-louprichard8069 4 роки тому +391

    I am French so please forgive my English. For me this is not a duel, between musicians it's a communion, superb Eric & Joe...

    • @jazzorphin
      @jazzorphin 4 роки тому +8

      I know what you mean, man ... this is one exciting communication between two giants which ends in an orgasmic final !!!!!

    • @richschell4835
      @richschell4835 4 роки тому +6

      and the world needs a whole lot more communion!

    • @motomweusi836
      @motomweusi836 4 роки тому +10

      Don't worry you said it perfect bruh ! AGREED

    • @baronvonsatan
      @baronvonsatan 4 роки тому +4

      Your English is far better than my French, and I took three years of it in high school.

    • @mandanglelow1442
      @mandanglelow1442 4 роки тому +5

      Your English is fine and you are absolutely correct!
      👍😎🍺

  • @jasonlane1528
    @jasonlane1528 4 роки тому +359

    I'm so glad I saw this. Now I can sell my guitar & spend my time on more reasonable goals like curing cancer or world peace.

    • @heatmizer74
      @heatmizer74 4 роки тому +3

      Hahahahahahaha 🤟🏻 ditto

    • @markv.5962
      @markv.5962 4 роки тому +7

      dont give up so easy, practice ur ass off

    • @ObeseModetoBeastMode
      @ObeseModetoBeastMode 4 роки тому +3

      You win. 😎😂

    • @cliffordskeen246
      @cliffordskeen246 4 роки тому +3

      Well you just play for fun and enjoy doing the day it becomes a headache it's time to quite is the way I see it because a person will never really top some of the shit that's already been done anyhow because it's basically impossible !

    • @joaniebarc6763
      @joaniebarc6763 4 роки тому +1

      won't be long now as we watch the colony collapse

  • @vondragonnoggin
    @vondragonnoggin 3 роки тому +19

    That was a treat. They complement each other completely. Watching with a smile on my face for that pure rock out session.

  • @patrickgrant109
    @patrickgrant109 2 роки тому +25

    The love and respect between two musicians on full display. As good as it gets!

  • @raptor-fw6zn
    @raptor-fw6zn 4 роки тому +249

    Damn Eric Gales plays like the guitar is playing itself and he is along for the ride. Just ridiculous how pure his sound is. By that I mean its not just wailing away but each note is full of emotion and feel. Some people can play a whole lot of notes and play nothing but like BB King he can make a single note give you goose bumps. So incredible.

    • @beckidougherty8262
      @beckidougherty8262 3 роки тому +4

      I meet Eric Gales at least a decade ago playing at the Poplar Lounge in Memphis, TN and was blow away!!!!!! still am..

    • @toniamarchesiello1753
      @toniamarchesiello1753 3 роки тому +1

      💜🎸🎶

    • @brutusvonmanhammer
      @brutusvonmanhammer 3 роки тому +5

      This is an incredibly accurate description of what I just witnessed

    • @sinisterminister9920
      @sinisterminister9920 3 роки тому +2

      I like he loses control of the wheel of that Mf and it takes us all for a ride

    • @ricopetrilli1084
      @ricopetrilli1084 2 роки тому +1

      @@sinisterminister9920 Put it Warp 3 Mr. Checkov

  • @michaelpotkaletski9627
    @michaelpotkaletski9627 3 роки тому +90

    Props to the drummer for keeping that beat going

    • @Bobdrumbro
      @Bobdrumbro Рік тому +3

      Micheal rhodes get the same probs man plays that bass lose but tight haha

  • @CarlosPickens
    @CarlosPickens 2 роки тому +30

    Back in 1995, Eric Gales gave me my first bass guitar lesson on Scott St at Eric Shotwell's studio. It was my first bass and I knew that I wanted to play bass guitar; but he showed me what was possible!!!! Thanks Eric!

    • @fyou2327
      @fyou2327 9 місяців тому

      Do you still have that bass?

    • @CarlosPickens
      @CarlosPickens 9 місяців тому

      @@fyou2327 I do not.

  • @jimatyeo
    @jimatyeo 2 роки тому +33

    This was smokin' hot. Two fantastic guitarist and musicians. Love both guys and have for years. I love how they played off one another not trying to outdo but mesh and soar together. Also love that they did not stick with typical blues notes and patterns with almost an Eastern or middle Eastern flair wow they were burning up the finger boards. Have to give major credit also to bass and drums. They kept it solid the whole time these guys left the Universe on their solos, but had that solid bottom so they had a foundation to come back too. The folks that were there were very fortunate indeed. I loved every second of this.

  • @henkpals6642
    @henkpals6642 3 роки тому +48

    It was an unreal experience to be present at this absolute fabulous battle!

    • @rareformtx
      @rareformtx 3 роки тому +2

      i'm literally jealous

  • @jan-kjetiljess503
    @jan-kjetiljess503 3 роки тому +13

    Finishing anything on a Hendrix riff is always going to be a success. Be it a job interview, a court statement, sex, an appendectomy or a guitar battle. This was no exception. Impressive!

  • @theymademedoit2003
    @theymademedoit2003 4 роки тому +102

    At 4:30 Joe is watching Eric’s fretting hand and shouts “BAD ASS!!!”
    This video encapsulates the true joy of performing music.

  • @johnzias284
    @johnzias284 Рік тому +132

    Joe was blazing, but inside the box. Gales comes from every direction. Truly a unique player.

    • @mennobults6464
      @mennobults6464 Рік тому +4

      Absolutely John. I cann't do more than agree.

    • @dudesuh686
      @dudesuh686 Рік тому +17

      I mean Joe's playing more than just first position pentatonic. He's throwing in some phrygian, harmonic minor, and some diminished licks. His fast runs are just the pentatonic flurries similar to what Eric Johnson would play. Joe's playing is definitely way cleaner than Gales. But each have their own style.

    • @mennobults6464
      @mennobults6464 Рік тому +6

      @@dudesuh686 That's very true. It is impossible to compare guitarplayers. I do love Joe as well.

    • @foggybrainmusic
      @foggybrainmusic Рік тому +1

      They both pretty much played min pentatonic with the odd harm.minor lick. Great chops and feel!

    • @tomtroy12
      @tomtroy12 Рік тому +3

      @@foggybrainmusicyea no. Eric was playing phyrgian every second lick

  • @MarkMerrick
    @MarkMerrick 4 роки тому +62

    Two guitarists alternately blowing each others minds, inspiring each other to greater heights. Literally this is one of the best guitar jams I have ever heard.

    • @robpattison6606
      @robpattison6606 3 роки тому +1

      this is good as well Johnny Winter and Rick Derringer playing off each other .. ua-cam.com/video/UBluGrmPNuc/v-deo.html

    • @8kenjacob
      @8kenjacob 3 роки тому +1

      Amen. Each completely secure in their own self and reaching deeply within to share and challenge each other

  • @cosmiccomedy7394
    @cosmiccomedy7394 4 роки тому +36

    The shredding was fine but I really loved the chorus lick Gales played..he's like a little kid up there having blast I love it

  • @davidneely9400
    @davidneely9400 4 роки тому +21

    Watching the two of them both be amazed by the other's playing is the definition of "greatness recognizing greatness"

  • @MrChetanG
    @MrChetanG 2 роки тому +71

    Both of these two amazing musician's were teenage prophets of the guitar.
    And here are they killing it as middle aged giants.
    What a true blessing this is!.........Thank you so much!

    • @deanblake5072
      @deanblake5072 Рік тому

      Spot on. We are blessed. As well. More talent in one finger than most musicians today.

  • @philnaccarato
    @philnaccarato 5 років тому +55

    That was amazing. Guitarists honoring each other in the best way possible. Just wonderful.

  • @AncientCreature-i2o
    @AncientCreature-i2o 3 роки тому +43

    Eric Gales you are a genius. Your playing is stupendous. Well done!

  • @bjdee1437
    @bjdee1437 4 роки тому +32

    Both are incredible, but I can't imagine Eric Gales ever feeling intimidated by any other guitarist on stage. The man just channels some otherworldly force through his fingers.

  • @beaunelson4168
    @beaunelson4168 2 роки тому +66

    The drummer is the most impressive one here…. He’s able to watch this and still play

    • @JustJeph33
      @JustJeph33 4 місяці тому

      He's old- like me. He lives for this sht!

  • @tatajnr194
    @tatajnr194 3 роки тому +261

    The fact that he introduced Eric as one of the best if not the best is quite amazing

    • @rareformtx
      @rareformtx 3 роки тому +35

      real recognize real.

    • @aimfuldrifter
      @aimfuldrifter 3 роки тому +4

      Courtesy.

    • @dontgoout1434
      @dontgoout1434 2 роки тому +4

      If eric gales is the best musics gone to the dogs crap

    • @chuckyt9083
      @chuckyt9083 2 роки тому +1

      and complete bs

    • @zackgibson3389
      @zackgibson3389 2 роки тому +3

      Nobody can be the best cuz Steve Vai still walks the Earth, as well as some serious contenders

  • @rlscottish
    @rlscottish 3 роки тому +16

    The guitars have spoken, they've became best of friends.
    What an awesome preformance !

  • @avgjoegeek71
    @avgjoegeek71 4 роки тому +6

    Love the way they fed off of each other. And both were blown away by each other.

  • @davidwright9550
    @davidwright9550 2 роки тому +9

    Seeing you two unbelievable cats playing together and admiring one another is just simply freakin killer.

  • @michaeltedesco6567
    @michaeltedesco6567 5 років тому +470

    Not really a duel as much as a joyful celebration and demonstration of mutual greatness.

  • @6meanstrings
    @6meanstrings 5 років тому +15

    Damnation.... I've said for years these two should do a tour together,,,, full sets and end on a jam together like this... WOULD BE EPIC!!

  • @8kenjacob
    @8kenjacob 3 роки тому +73

    For those who are not Familiar with Phrygian mode, it is one of many hundreds of scales in music. Each Scale creates its own type of mood. On the piano, you can create a Phrygian mode by starting on E and going up with all white notes. In fact, flamenco often uses the Phrygian mode.

    • @Jeff4014
      @Jeff4014 3 роки тому +3

      I think only Eric gales did that mode correctly in this jam 9:38

    • @guitfinger
      @guitfinger 3 роки тому +10

      most of the time this is not phrygian, but harmonic minor 5 (g# instead of g)...just sayin' 😉

    • @TheHesseJames
      @TheHesseJames 3 роки тому +5

      Phrygian dominant is a good starting point for flamenco but you’ll still be missing two important notes. The flamenco scale has nine notes.

    • @seba6076
      @seba6076 3 роки тому +13

      Are you Phrygian with me

    • @tunitoons3180
      @tunitoons3180 3 роки тому +2

      It’s a minor, c major, ect

  • @virgilmullins5057
    @virgilmullins5057 Рік тому +7

    You guys just blew the roof off that joint , spectacular performance hands down

  • @notomatoesbbq
    @notomatoesbbq 5 років тому +7

    Normally I am against filming at concerts. This is one of those rare exceptions I am glad someone did it. Thank you for sharing this awesome performance.

  • @sidneysmith8787
    @sidneysmith8787 4 роки тому +7

    Whoa! My, my my! That stage was smoking and Eric Gale's solo was ripping! And then them playing off of each other was the icing on the cake!

  • @davidoreilly7328
    @davidoreilly7328 3 роки тому +6

    When two gods jam together, the mortals who watch stand in awe.
    A mighty performance from Mr Gales and Mr Bonamassa

  • @teddynruthstudstill1508
    @teddynruthstudstill1508 Рік тому +18

    Two of the most talented guitarists. My goodness!!!🤯🤯🔥🔥🎸🎸

  • @pauloliva6019
    @pauloliva6019 5 років тому +247

    That was so satisfying I needed a cigarette afterwards...and I don't even smoke...

  • @clifforddaniel586
    @clifforddaniel586 5 років тому +196

    Let's Be Clear,
    These are NOT GIFTS,
    This is the Result of HARD WORK & RESPECT FOR YOUR CRAFT.🎸

    • @FSTgod60
      @FSTgod60 5 років тому +35

      Nah, both lol

    • @rickdixontn
      @rickdixontn 5 років тому +25

      You can't hard work yourself to run a 4.3 40 yard dash or throw a baseball 98mph. You must first be born with the God given talent to do it. Same the the guitar. Anyone can pick a guitar and play, but only those with a natural gift will rise to the top and play like 99.9% of all guitar players never will.

    • @ZiggyBonham
      @ZiggyBonham 5 років тому +22

      @@rickdixontn That's bullshit. Anyone can work hard to do this, and the only reason you say that is because you haven't put the work into it.

    • @ZiggyBonham
      @ZiggyBonham 5 років тому +3

      @gomojo107 ua-cam.com/video/8ffm2WYsatE/v-deo.html
      Glennie has been profoundly deaf since the age of 12, having started to lose her hearing from the age of 8.[6] This does not inhibit her ability to perform at an international level. She regularly plays barefoot during both live performances and studio recordings to feel the music better.[6]

    • @ZiggyBonham
      @ZiggyBonham 5 років тому

      @gomojo107
      ua-cam.com/video/_rgBm3pHq3c/v-deo.html
      Richard John Cyril Allen (born 1 November 1963) is an English drummer who has played for the hard rock band Def Leppard since 1978. He overcame the amputation of his left arm in 1984 and continued to play with the band, which subsequently went on to its most commercially successful phase. He is known as "The Thunder God" by fans.[1][2]

  • @bluesyjazzcat31
    @bluesyjazzcat31 5 років тому +16

    one of the only times ive heard a strat sound bigger than a les paul - so cool to see these two together

  • @whip689
    @whip689 7 місяців тому +3

    My guitar is crying, not weeping. It knows we're putting in overtime practicing this year.

    • @BorisBidjanSaberi11
      @BorisBidjanSaberi11 7 місяців тому

      Im glad you and i get inspired when i see some get discouraged…. No sir. Only motivation

  • @P2Psolved
    @P2Psolved 5 років тому +6

    Both of these dudes can BLOW! Nice to see them just go for the face-melting wickedness.

  • @rtxf
    @rtxf 4 роки тому +1471

    The winner is the person that gets this recommended on youtube.

    • @dheerajrao2179
      @dheerajrao2179 4 роки тому +5

      I had to search for it T_T

    • @_akshyn
      @_akshyn 4 роки тому +7

      I got it recommended😂

    • @jive3615
      @jive3615 4 роки тому +3

      Meeee

    • @MrAudioClash
      @MrAudioClash 4 роки тому +7

      i dont wanna put like on your comment because it has 420 likes but i got it recommended. xD

    • @Smitty8858
      @Smitty8858 4 роки тому +2

      SRV brought me here

  • @GingerKC
    @GingerKC 5 років тому +5

    I was blessed to date a recording engineer and keyboardist, who played in a Jazz/ fusion band. College professors and studio musicians. Super talented, and had been buddies from childhood. They had such a chemistry that it was mind blowing. They played gigs at the major college bars and hang outs there. They'd pack out MainStreet Bar every single time. At the end of their 3rd performance, I'd start the yelling to gerbil, which was their weird code for just playing off one another. Bass player laid down a beat, drummer joined, and it was ON!!! MIND BLOWING AMAZING TALENT!!! Everyone in the crowd would be going nuts. They had a saxophone player who would make appearances. I'll never stop cherishing those days. And the many days on end spent in studio recording. I learned more in those years than my whole life combined.
    This reminds me of those incredible jam sessions. Man, how cool these guitarist are! So fun and amazingly talented. I've gotta see this guy live!!! Thank you for that great show! 🎶❤✌👍

  • @montymantle3165
    @montymantle3165 9 днів тому

    That is the best thing I have seen this year, whether in real life or on social media - no more words necessary . .. . . .

  • @freedommatters9596
    @freedommatters9596 5 років тому +28

    They looked like they had so much fun, it was really contagious. 😁👍

  • @bluzzedude8111
    @bluzzedude8111 5 років тому +6

    Joe has done so much for the guitar in the last 15 yrs. Every time you think it's starting to die someone like Joe comes along and influences a whole other generation. He always gives something back to the players too..a seminar, published tabs he's always trying to help others get better. I just found out about Eric a few yrs ago but man is he something. He plays an upside down string layout...just like Albert King used to do. Incredible !

    • @ardi4338
      @ardi4338 5 років тому

      truly incredible as well as jimmy hendrix playing it upside down

  • @mattstephens6137
    @mattstephens6137 4 роки тому +174

    Jesus Christ...this is the greatest thing I've ever heard. And the only thing I'll need to get through this pandemic from this day forward...

    • @mattstephens6137
      @mattstephens6137 4 роки тому +6

      @Johnny Crustacean you said it my friend. Music is the ONLY thing that brings all races, sides, and cultures together. This clip is an encapsulation of that. ✌

    • @h.w.h.9113
      @h.w.h.9113 4 роки тому +3

      @Johnny Crustacean Holy Smoke ... and Eric Gales plays a normal right-handed Strat, only turned around strings reverse too ... never minded by myself 😳 2 real freaks !!!

    • @SuperDaish
      @SuperDaish 4 роки тому +5

      What keeps me going through the Plandemic is good music and the knowledge that the virus is a scam

    • @mattstephens6137
      @mattstephens6137 4 роки тому

      @Vance Watley I agree that it's a scam, but I also believe that people are still dying from it. I believe that's what we call a false flag.

    • @SuperDaish
      @SuperDaish 4 роки тому +3

      @@mattstephens6137 I know of 3 people ( 1 friend and 2 friends of a friend. ) who've died in the last 7 weeks and each of their autopsy reports said Covid was the cause.
      1 died of choking on food. 1 had a heart attack and the 3rd was a car crash .
      So the figures are clear being cooked .
      For example If a person has AIDS and they have a heart attack and die , AIDS doesn't go down as the cause . Heart failure does .
      So I wonder why they're putting covid down ?????

  • @jameswyrm8
    @jameswyrm8 2 роки тому +19

    Not dueling but feeding off each other as both drive and inspiration......beautiful.

    • @JustJeph33
      @JustJeph33 4 місяці тому

      Right, with yrs of work behind it. Never stop playin, y'all!

  • @ughievox2513
    @ughievox2513 3 роки тому +48

    Albert King & Stevie Ray Vaughn were looking down from heaven & smiling ear to ear saying: "We got ourselves a couple of top students of ours"

  • @bmim-sy6pc
    @bmim-sy6pc 4 роки тому +41

    In the time of division maybe this kind of brilliant music can bring us all together. I can only hope.

    • @randalllewis6309
      @randalllewis6309 3 роки тому

      The Division has been planned since the 60's, they is no Division amongst the people only the one created to control us.

    • @tonymckinney1355
      @tonymckinney1355 2 роки тому

      Music never bought people together. Just physically in an arena.

  • @astromoth
    @astromoth 3 роки тому +80

    Been studying music theory since the pandemic lockdown and I actually managed to spot where Eric Gales went into Phrygian. I can now justify to my partner that I need to buy an Old Les Paul.

    • @rolltide8907
      @rolltide8907 3 роки тому +1

      Some modal mixing for you;)

    • @Zaven59
      @Zaven59 2 роки тому +1

      I could spot the changes but can't recognize what he's changed to, but I can sure enjoy it 😁

    • @gayeocu
      @gayeocu 2 роки тому +1

      keep going forward!

    • @DocStrange30
      @DocStrange30 2 роки тому +1

      Depending on how old you go ,you could be talking high six figures. If I could make a suggestion, go with a prs ce24 or a McCarty. Amazing sound to go with a great feel, and no where near the qc issues of a newer gibson

    • @cashgardnermedia5981
      @cashgardnermedia5981 Рік тому

      @@DocStrange30No character in those new brands though

  • @graemesaunderson4218
    @graemesaunderson4218 Рік тому +5

    Mind blowing.Stunning and absolutely mesmerizing.Two guitar players at the very top of their game.

  • @MrSuperreverb
    @MrSuperreverb 5 років тому +289

    Strat vs Les Paul in the hands of these two, We all Win!! Fantastic Jam!!!

    • @robmacmillan7655
      @robmacmillan7655 5 років тому +7

      Strat

    • @83roadstar
      @83roadstar 5 років тому +7

      Stratocasters and Les Paul's compliment each other well

    • @jcboutoire
      @jcboutoire 5 років тому +13

      Some times Les is more

    • @83roadstar
      @83roadstar 5 років тому +4

      @@jcboutoire sometimes a Strat is where it's at

    • @jcboutoire
      @jcboutoire 5 років тому +3

      @@83roadstar touche

  • @michaelm1020
    @michaelm1020 4 роки тому +8

    What a jam, feeding off each other musical talents and having fun. Thanks for posting this amazing duet. Rock on brother's and sister's..✌😎✌

  • @Bengrindell92
    @Bengrindell92 4 роки тому +20

    At 2:42 look at the happiness on Erics face when he turns something up on his pedals. You just know that he's ready

  • @joshboydguitar
    @joshboydguitar 2 роки тому +9

    This is incredible! Wow they both play with such effortless mastery and so clean, every note stands out! The humm from Eric's strat is so bad ass!

  • @TheIbemuntu
    @TheIbemuntu 5 років тому +5

    I have tears and a load of goose bumps. These are two of my three favorite guitar players living. Thanks to whoever captured this moment.

    • @jaytee1086
      @jaytee1086 4 роки тому +1

      I've seen them both live. I would say who was better .....if I didn't just rock the f*** out every time I'm at a live show. Lol

    • @TheRoroCuz
      @TheRoroCuz 4 роки тому +1

      Who’s the third?

    • @TheIbemuntu
      @TheIbemuntu 4 роки тому

      @@TheRoroCuz Gary Clark Jr.

    • @TheIbemuntu
      @TheIbemuntu 4 роки тому

      @@TheRoroCuz he is different. He inspires me to play like me.

  • @__s_t_w__
    @__s_t_w__ 4 роки тому +7

    i love love love to watch it, maybe 1000 times, the smile on the face from eric and joe speaks for itself, this is pure entertainment!

  • @Carlvincent100
    @Carlvincent100 3 роки тому +44

    Joe should jam with Eric more often. He brings out more soul in his vocals.

    • @rareformtx
      @rareformtx 3 роки тому +7

      they need to start a damn band like now

  • @donaldcook2484
    @donaldcook2484 2 роки тому +10

    Insane performance by incredible talent! It just doesn't get any better than that!

  • @pumpkin1982
    @pumpkin1982 4 роки тому +21

    Got some Phrygian Dominant progression going on in that bridge and it’s delicious.

    • @rogermcintosh8432
      @rogermcintosh8432 4 роки тому

      Had to google that one Jonathan, however you're absolutely right, as soon as you hear and understand the scale, their ripping solos come through clearly! Deadset legends, the pair of them! Looking forward to a Keeping the Blues Alive Cruise one day!

  • @doncee1460
    @doncee1460 Рік тому +4

    That's the best 13 min. of Blues/Rock I've heard in a lonnnnnng time! Don't get any better than that...oh to have been there...

  • @jonathanstarett4013
    @jonathanstarett4013 4 роки тому +5

    Cleary amazing on both parts. But also keep in mind that when Joe mirrors Eric's riffs, he's looking at them being played upside down and them recreating them right side up..... So much respect for Joe on that and for bringing Eric on stage for this truly GREAT performance!!

    • @STSGuitar16
      @STSGuitar16 4 роки тому +1

      Well, joe it isn't so much watching what Eric is doing to recreate it, he's more recreating it by ear. When you get to a certain level on guitar you're able to know what notes are going to sound like before you play them. Basically you are able to play anything that you can think of or hear in your brain and know where to put your fingers on the fret board to make those notes happen. Joe already knows where to put his fingers to mirror Eric without really having to see where he is playing his licks. His ear and years and years of practice allow him to play precisely what he hears and intends to play. I think he's watching him so much just because of the fact that he plays upside down to begin with and to a normal-playing guitarist it is always interesting to see someone playing like that.

    • @TommasoMinuto
      @TommasoMinuto 4 роки тому +1

      @hans meier well, I play guitar and I agree with him, so there's that.

  • @intothemystic3374
    @intothemystic3374 Рік тому +3

    Damn! Front row at Eric Gales at a NC blues festival years ago. A live wire, massive stage presence, shredded the guitar and vocals. He tore the the place down. Awesome to run across this.

    • @CxrsonYo
      @CxrsonYo Рік тому

      I saw Joe also in NC, but on his own tour. It was fricking amazing, he handed me the pick, set list, and the drummer gave me the drumsticks, and my dad bought me a signed JB 335, I will never forget this day. This year too

    • @CxrsonYo
      @CxrsonYo Рік тому

      I was also front row, lol!

  • @MedvedActual
    @MedvedActual 3 роки тому +8

    Sweet guitar rocking Baby Jesus! These guys killed it! Huge Bonamassa fan but cannot say I have run across Mr. Gales' performances before. Awesome energy and talent!

    • @rufusfields1602
      @rufusfields1602 Рік тому

      Give a listen to Gary Clark Jr. and Eric Gales play “When my train comes in”

  • @paulshelton4459
    @paulshelton4459 3 роки тому +42

    That's no competition... That's just the two best guitarists around punching it right out. No losers,,, just perfection doing what it does. Mind,,,, blown!

  • @M._Lou
    @M._Lou 5 років тому +9

    Eric and Joe…guitar soulmates!
    Fun and good times!
    Really love this!

  • @reveland82
    @reveland82 8 місяців тому

    I am just floored to see two of the finest ever Duel on their instruments and blow each other away , along with all of us . Thanks Eric and Joe !

  • @JbirdlLester
    @JbirdlLester 3 роки тому +14

    Eric Always puts a smile on my Face. wow what a Musician. you can really feel the love in his playing

  • @09terrafirma
    @09terrafirma 3 роки тому +5

    So jealous that I couldn’t see this live!

  • @blkeddie58
    @blkeddie58 5 років тому +40

    Mannnn what talents. We all know Joe is good but this Eric Gales is certainly making a name and reputation for himself.

    • @TheJeffcurran
      @TheJeffcurran 5 років тому +9

      I'm not trying to seem superior, but I have been listening to Eric Gales since I bought his first album in 1991 when he was only 15 years old. The guy is amazing and genuinely humble and real. Watching him grow over the years has been awesome. And he has a lot in common with Joe because they were both child prodigies. Great bond.

    • @terrywoods8137
      @terrywoods8137 4 роки тому

      I'm just glad to know he's on the straight and narrow. Dude is already a legend.

    • @jstaggers78
      @jstaggers78 4 роки тому +4

      I played with a band that opened for Eric in September in Mississippi. We all had a blast! Eric was also extremely nice and gracious. I enjoyed his set and company immensely. Man what a unique, genuine bad ass!

    • @bf2err
      @bf2err 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah he's an awesome player. Keeps getting better.

    • @adamreams7297
      @adamreams7297 4 роки тому +3

      Eric was Eric 20 years before anyone knew Joe. He was the next big thing before drugs and some time in the big house stopped his trajectory. You can find early Eric in UA-cam playing on the Arsenio Hall Show. Glad to see him making his way back to the top.

  • @willcarmack1242
    @willcarmack1242 2 роки тому +4

    Everyone of these comments are my thoughts exactly...You ALL are great and fantastic people/players to recognize and respect these masters...thank you all.. Much Respect and Love from St Petersburg Florida....

  • @teej783
    @teej783 4 роки тому +751

    And we get crap for the Super Bowl halftime shows....

    • @johnsimms6505
      @johnsimms6505 4 роки тому +19

      teejay Trujillo you say that to the nfl and drop the mic dam right

    • @tomandalbert
      @tomandalbert 4 роки тому +9

      Ain't that the truth!

    • @gwag8410
      @gwag8410 4 роки тому +10

      teejay Trujillo I couldn’t tell you how many years it’s been since I watched an nfl game... and I haven’t missed it at all!!

    • @nicoleelder1396
      @nicoleelder1396 4 роки тому +9

      teejay Trujillo So true, what a shame indeed. The nfl should be a little more picky...
      This is how real music looks and sounds like! JB and his band rock!
      Have been to three live concerts and what a performance!

    • @jimwakefield6705
      @jimwakefield6705 4 роки тому +32

      But who would want to watch football after this???

  • @Nietzsche0206
    @Nietzsche0206 4 роки тому +13

    Been a guitarist for over 20 years but took a long break from playing. Grew up on blues but eventually my tastes and style of playing moved towards prog rock/metal and the like. Now I'm just getting back into playing and figured I'd get back to my blues roots instead of jumping right back into the highly technical style of prog playing I grew accustomed to.
    Long story short - I googled who the face of blues guitar was this era and these two names were what popped up. I am absolutely amazed by both of their ability to blend advanced technique with the heart and soul that is the essence of blues guitar. I was planning on using my blues roots to get back to where I was in terms of playing - but after hearing this, I think I'll be staying put.

    • @buddyboy6071
      @buddyboy6071 3 роки тому +2

      Personally I think only Eric has heart and soul in his playing. Joe is technically amazing but he is like a robot.

    • @dantimber
      @dantimber 2 роки тому +2

      @@buddyboy6071 I agree. Joe is talented technically, no question about it. But where's the soul? Shredding isn't impressive. Frankly I'd rather listen to Eddie Van Halen because at least there's context.
      I realize this piece isn't blues/rock but compare it to Billy Gibbon's or Chuck Berry or most of the blues masters and it comes off flat. But what do I know? People seem to like it.

  • @catherinegray1367
    @catherinegray1367 3 роки тому +43

    Dying. Discovering this in 2021 and wondering where it has been all of my life.
    These two don't just hear music... they FEEL it.
    For those who have ears to hear...music bypasses the brain and goes right to the spirit.

    • @MedvedActual
      @MedvedActual 3 роки тому +1

      Bonamassa is incredible. His stuff with Beth Hart is crazy...

    • @clivewells7090
      @clivewells7090 3 роки тому

      @Joe Bonamassa we talk through music so you should have my scale mail..?

    • @Kaidence
      @Kaidence 2 роки тому

      Watched Eric Gales on Arsenio Hall when he was 16 still watching him.

    • @steveludgate7364
      @steveludgate7364 2 роки тому

      One hell of a guitarist,,it's still David Gilmore for me

  • @Titletownisthebean
    @Titletownisthebean 7 місяців тому +1

    First time seeing this… mind blowing. You gotta love the sheer joy from them both playing together

  • @christinehammons4467
    @christinehammons4467 4 роки тому +11

    My friends you're listening to the highest form of the art. Incredible gifts from God above they have. Not many people truly can appreciate the genius and complexity of these two playing.

    • @kerryholland4822
      @kerryholland4822 3 роки тому

      I’m pretty sure anyone who listens to this would appreciate it even if it’s not to their taste 😆

  • @M._Lou
    @M._Lou 5 років тому +67

    Love how Eric shows so much pleasure here,
    And Joe, too!
    Makes me get happy !!!!!

    • @tjallingdejong9645
      @tjallingdejong9645 5 років тому +4

      True ! Feel the same

    • @alanrash858
      @alanrash858 5 років тому

      happy. there are different levels. im there at the apogy right with you. holy wow. respect. i see it too. time to eat, and then round 6.

    • @elizabethcovington2945
      @elizabethcovington2945 5 років тому

      Both are so in love - it is LIKE they are 'making' love w/the Guitars!!!!! :)

  • @arthurblackhistoric
    @arthurblackhistoric 5 років тому +6

    That is the most awesome toe to toe Guitar Jam I've seen since Warren Haynes and Robben Ford went at it in Byron Bay at Bluesfest 2014

  • @nicolelala10
    @nicolelala10 6 місяців тому +1

    I love seeing great guitarists play with each other, and APPRECIATE each other!