Are there more guys like me who have watched this more than 10 times? Its an absolutely brilliant performance by gales and audio quality is also great!

I hear Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy, Eric Johnson, SRV, all rolled into one package. What a player!

Man, I love this dude's SRV-like ability to go from noisy chaos to immaculately picked fast runs. Such a perfect blend of total control and complete abandon.

This man is way too underrated. He has phenomenal talent. Im not sure what is wrong with todays youth. Im always going to be open to any form of music that someone can connect with but today there are so many terrible watered down "artists" that depend on auto tune and software to correct their flaws and cover up the lack of talent. Ppl eat it up although is has little message or soul. Bow Im not one to judge ppl on what they listen to just because i don't like it. But im just saying blues is in the very roots and soul of America. This man is the embodiment of that and he needs to be heard. I dont care if ppl say he is just imitating whats already been done. Imitation is the highest form of flattery. I think he brings his own style and soul into the mix. Of course he is heavily influenced by Jimi, Freddy, Albert, Srv, etc. He is able to channel them through his playing. Eric is keeping blues alive especially the Modern Electric Blues which draws on history but adds a modern edge to it. All the blues forefathers would be proud. I've seen alot of Blues players try and envoke the amazing players of the past and Eric is elite among them.

His rhythm section really holds this together and allows him to play what he wants

If I went on a cruise and Eric gales was performing I would LOSE MY MIND❤

I've grown up around Eric here in Memphis, even gotten to share a stage with him. Let me tell y'all, you're only seeing a sliver of what he can do here. He's a frighteningly talented musician, not just on guitar. Super nice, too.

Best sounding live recording I've heard in a long time. And this is my new favorite guitar player....

As a guitarist myself, what i really love about listening to Eric Gales play is that when most other people play guitar i am always trying to look and figure out what they are doing on the guitar so i can copy them in my own playing. But when it comes to Eric Gales i can just sit back and enjoy the music because what he plays is just so far out of my league that it is beyond me, so it enables me to say to myself, fuck it, i will never do what he is doing on that guitar so don't try to look what his hands are doing on the fretboard, just listen and enjoy the master.

The music is incredible, but I got to point out the fact that all the musicians are legitimately having fun. That's what the hell it's all about y'all!

Lucky enough to be in that audience. Not only is he an awesome guitarist he can do the drums justice as well. Met him later and as someone else said, he is just a really nice guy, spent time speaking to my ten year old daughter to encourage her in her music.

He's so good, he blew his own hat off.

Some musicians have a Raw natural ability to play from their heart. If this is what Freedom looks like, I'll take it. Play Eric!

Eric's style consists of Gospel, Blues, Rock, Jazz, Funk & R&B.. And, pulls from each genre' as he sees fit to at any moment!

Eric gales is so cool. Met him one time in a best buy and he gave me an autographed copy of his new album.

Still in awe at what I just seen, a right handed guitar strung right handed, and flipped over played left handed like THAT. DAMN SON

Eric Gales owes me money! He set my speakers and monitor on fire!!!!

I agree with the comment section. Eric is so tragically underrated and his name should be synonymous with the likes of Hendrix, Clapton and SRV. I’m always floored when I see him play!

I’m finally seeing this guy live in a few weeks, and saying”I can’t wait” would be an understatement

The lead licks are one thing. But the chord voicings he uses is why i love eric gales so much and why as a contemporary blues artist as in modern guy today. He is setting the new path for guys like me to keep the blues interesting, ALIVE and LIVE!

Wow, great guitarist!! His fast runs sounds so clean and clear. He is creative and very technical. Jimi and Stevie would love the guy!

Holy shit! That version of Smokestack was the best blues solo I've ever heard... Hands down. It was electric. Why doesn't someone record and videotape this professionally? This would go viral

When he comes out and begins to play it's like he is stirring up something divine. There is something in that man that is anointed by some higher power. Thats why your hair will stand up on your arms when you here him play, because this is real. Music has a way of influence, and power over alot of people.

Its like Robert Johnson, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Hendrix were reborn in one single guy. Eric, you' re the new king of the Electric Guitar, I loooove youuuu! I wanna play a blues with you someday, thats my dream!

He's killing me..He makes me laugh the way he prances around. I wish I ever felt this good about the way I play or anything I ever did for that matter!

It's been a long time since I've seen a man have that much fun playing!

Joe Bonamassa said Gales is one of the best guitar players in the world if not THE BEST. I have to agree he was a great player even in HS when I first saw him. So was Kenny Wayne Shepherd. I have been blessed to see some of the best bluesman ever. SRV/Buddy Guy/ Keith Richards/ Johnny Winter/ Billy Gibbons /Robert Lockwood / Duane Allman and more. Blues heal the soul.

Eric Gales is such an underrated guitarists! I remember hearing the Eric Gales band and wondering why they never were a big thing. Such a shame because they were great! Eric is top five guitarist ever in my opinion!!

I love the mellow sound he puts out when he runs up to the IV chord in "Smokestack Lightning!"

First time to hear him singing... wow, also a fantastic vocalist.

He’s really something special; his touch and feel is one in a billion.

The guitar duel with Eric Gales & Joe Bonamassa is one of the best ever!!

If this doesn't put a smile on your face, check your pulse.

Just arriving at home just got to see Eric Gales band I have 4 more words UN BE LIEVE ABLE band & 🎸 virtuoso. The stage sound was crystal clear.

This guy is the most freewheeling guitarist I've ever seen! He just bypasses his brain and it just comes straight from his soul through his guitar!

This broke almost homeless 70 has both Eric Gales show and the this blues cruise on my bucket list

You're just noticing how super good he is as an entertainer and a guitar player and then he starts to sing.

No one else in the guitar world brings as much soulful passion and visceral energy to every performance, not to mention world class chops.

It is so much fun watching Eric have fun you can't help but enjoy the show right along with him.

Best blues man runnin right now. That man can PLAY!

Eric gales is no question the most talented guitarist I've heard since Hendrix and he sounds nothing like him which makes it that much special

why is eric gales not on guitar magazine covers more often . damn...shame.

Say what you want. Eric Gales is something else. Born to play that which he feels and knows to play. INCREDIBLE!

Never loses trackofthe "one" a great lesson for guitar players and life in general for us all! Stay true to yourself and the rest will follow!

Saw him last year. He really gives his all for every performance and never disappoints.

So much respect for this geezer, he was a almost a child prodigy, then let it slip with personal problems, now he back on the grind doing his thing better than ever, and the whole time smiling.

A force of nature. Pure organic passion

One of THE most underrated guitarists today! Great showmanship and virtuoso guitarist!!! The one and only Eric Gales!!!!

Notice ....Nobody is stupid enough to give this a thumbs down. Even the haters pay homage here!! The guitar is just an extension of Eric's soul. Incredible.

This is a real musician.

That's one happy cat. And also a phenomenal musician. Seeing him again this Thursday.

Eric Gales is just as much fun to watch as it is to hear him play the guitar.Eric, you tear it up now.

A right handed guitar just flipped over. Backwards, upside down, crazy, and wonderful.

I'm from Mississippi , the home of the blues.. this is one of the best blues musicians I've heard since the root artist of the blues.. Eric Gales I love your guitar playing .. I play guitar and know not to even think about trying to imitate you.. I think no one would attempt it.. it's too raw organic and pure from the soul that it's untouchable.. I know you are strung upside down but even still the way u play is something that can't really be imitated ..

He’s in his own lane! That’s why unlike other blues rock guys,no one can really touch him! 🏆🔥🎸🔥

Eric is the best. A great combination of enormous talent and showmanship.

it makes shivers up and down the spine , really like going to a church or something!

This dude is On fire. Wow, what a performance! So much anergy, skill and pure raw talent! 👍🏾👍🏾 That was pretty amazing!! Mr. Gales, you play some mean blues. That was fantastic!

Life through music.... always an overwhelming wave of emotion when E plays. He literally makes you "FEEL" not just Hear, every single note he plays. It's not just "the Blues" to him, it's LIFE! That's why he plays like that, & he gives his whole entire mind body & soul to it. And it's the same whether he's in front a few or thousands, he gives it All! So much love & respect for my dude & his crew....

ANYONE who gave a thumbs down to this is the epitome of a HATER!!! Once again, EG put his whole soul into that guitar!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Dang! Eric Gales Always Brings The Fire! Dang He Had Me Jumping Out Of My Freakin Chair!!

Man ! what a musician ! Eric Gales is like Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Guy rolled into one !

Now that is some expressive blues guitar playing. He plays with a lot of fire and anger!

Dude doesn’t get nearly as much respect as he deserves 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

He is unbelievable! Flat out fire!!!

Thx for posting Natasha! Saw Eric on the last 2 Rock Legends cruises and was brought to tears at some point during all 5 shows that I witnessed. For those who are commenting on why he is not this or that go out and see him live and support the cause. Perhaps he will one day get his just due....the man's gift needs to be witnessed live and it is truly special.

I happened to spend a few weeks with Eric when we were in a particular location in Pasadena Dec '01. I'm so happy to see him onstage and doing well. Truly a talent! Kudos Eric.

Hands down the best version of Smokestack Lightning I've ever heard. Incredible

Wow. He keeps getting better. This is why i love the Strat!

What a touch Eric has! What a great voice too! He's the complete modern day blues package! An Incredible amount of talent packed into one human bean!

This guy never made it huge, but he’s one of my favorites of all time. Throwback. Love his style. ❤️. Still an amazing career and a blessed way to make a living.

He's probably my favorite guitar player now. I knew in '88 when I saw him on TV he was going to be something. He was great then.

Perfect mixture of speed an tone and jangle. . Love it

So musical. Great sound. Fantastic feeling. Magic gales

Another thing I love about his playing is he can channel the greatest guitarists of all time at will but yet he has his own style and he makes sure you feel every note he plays.

Absolutely amazing, one of the greatest ever, just wish he wasn’t so underrated.

He’s so good, he blew his hat right off his head! His wife is awesome too! Go LaDonna!

"We're gonna need a bigger boat ..."

He only needs a couples of licks to let you know he's on a whole different level. He refined his own style in such a sophisticated manner, he's unique among few unique ones. One of a kind. Damn, snoop dogg of blues..!

Beast! Eric I got to say Praise Him brother! I hear that Introduction remind me late night revival small country church!

Spectacular blues guitarist! Even on cruise ship!

You can always depend on Eric to throw down chops from some other galaxy. I know of no other blues guitarist that uses the other worldly combinations of phrasing and riffs so skillfully as he does. Always a treat.

Absolutely, without doubt, the most fun I've ever seen a guitarist have. You can't watch this without a massive smile. I'm a lefty that plays upside down righties and lefties.. when you're playing with your low E at the bottom, every down stroke is a regular player's up stroke.. gives a quite unique sound.

Eric Gales: The gift that keeps on scaling

Eric , out of all the gifted, you are truly my favorite, thank you for the magic, stay strong, keep fighting, god love you.

Pure and clear MAGIC! Eric the God of Guitar Licks.

What a blues god !!! New discovery for me. Love this guy !!!!!!

Blues feeds our souls ❤

Well, now that I have seen Eric Gales, I am definitely not quitting my day job, too much talent there, Awesome playing Eric

This guy is one of the best...so much fun at his performances. He has that all familiar soulful blues feeling that still manages to be extremely unique to his performances.

Wow ... What talent ! These 3 are some of the best Ive ever heard !

This man's playing Just reaches down into my soul. I seriously love this man.

EG absolutely killing it and everything in sight as per usual. Shining star.

super underrated player. super good guy. Don't ever stop

Joe Bonamassa says Eric is the best blues guitarist in the world right now. High praise from a credible source I would say.

The ABSOLUTE BEST electric guitar cover of Smokestack Lightning I have heard, with a fantastic solo! Bravo!!

Well done Natasha, thanks ever so much ............... what a beast he is on the guitar

It's like he's preaching a sermon through the guitar and you wanna hear every word.

How could someone put a "Thumbs Down" on this man? He is amazing, amazing and amazing. So much fun to listen to and he is having so much fun. This guy always shines!

Sick! And the two percussionists and bassists were perfect. Gales is the truth. He is the total package