Just learned about him in an article of "Rolling Stone". A 27 year old blues guitarist who is really, really good. His Song "Bright Lights" sounds a bit like "The Black Keys"
It is worth checking him out:
http://www.garyclarkjr.com/videos (http://www.garyclarkjr.com/videos)
I am in love with this man.
I probably read the same article a month or so ago in that Rolling Stone that was like X# of things to look for in 2011. Saw him mentioned and made a note in my phone because it sounded worth listening to, but forget to give him a listen. Plus theres an ALady approval? I guess I'll have to make sure I listen soon!
downloaded his EP from iTunes and it is aaaaaweesssommeeee.
He fucking rocks! He's a combo of alot of old school influences, R&B too. He's a devolved rough-around-the-edges player, which I love. Blues needs more artists such as Clark and Black Keys. I haven't felt this kind of blues buzz for one dude since Robert Cray and Stevie Ray resurrected the genre back in the '80s.
This kicks out the jams:
Gary Clark Jr. - Bright Lights (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_ZeDn-hHGE#ws)
That ep is great.
Going to see him in a tiny club tonight, looking forward to it!
I just now saw this thread! I recently discovered him myself. As a matter of fact, I just posted that very same video in "songs that are blowing your mind" last night! 8)
Lucky you oistheone, I hope you'll post about it after!
Gary Clark Jr. - Please Come Home [Live from Dave Matthews Band Caravan Chicago 2011] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ5koSEtN7s#ws)
This guy is killer....just picked up his last EP, I highly recommend it
Please come home is sick!!...guy has so much talent....would love to see him live
As expected, Gary was fuckin' awesome last night. Played for nearly two hours, mixin' up his Delta blues numbers with some Chuck Berry-style rock and some sweet, sweet soul. The guy is not going to be playing clubs for very long -- a definite star in the making. There was a serious buzz throughout the place, and it seemed like Gary and the band really appreciated all the support. It was the drummer's birthday and he seemed to be having a blast. I somehow ended up in the dressing room after the show and got a chance to give Gary and the band some props. And damn, Gary is one tall dude.
Here's a video from last night of the Gary Clark Trio (as I call them) jamming out Don't Owe You a Thing:
Gary Clark Jr. -- Don't Owe You a Thang -- Live at the Rivoli (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXLoNVuXCEc#ws)
Dang. So I should go see him tonight, then?
Hmmm.
Quote from: ALady on Aug 22, 2011, 01:42 PM
Dang. So I should go see him tonight, then?
Hmmm.
Yes. Yes you should.
OK, heard this guy about a month ago, and now just really getting into him....
Whoa...nice sounds man, nice sounds.
heard about him a while back....music needs people like this. The Blues are my favorite and there should be more it.
Def need to see him live.
Quote from: bold992006 on Sep 13, 2011, 11:54 AM
heard about him a while back....music needs people like this. The Blues are my favorite and there should be more it.
Def need to see him live.
YES!
Night before MSG at Mercury Lounge....oh my
http://www.garyclarkjr.com/ (http://www.garyclarkjr.com/)
Quote from: tdb810 on Nov 04, 2011, 11:41 PM
Night before MSG at Mercury Lounge....oh my
http://www.garyclarkjr.com/ (http://www.garyclarkjr.com/)
hell. yes. not even up on the mercury lounge site yet. i am IN for this.
Thanks to you guys, I just bought the ep. I'm blown away by the music. Thanks for pointing me to this find.
Saw him a couple years ago at Clapton's Crossroads Festival, had some technical issues and only those of us up front really got to hear him. But he was easily the surprise of the day for me, definitely worth a listen.
Quote from: Fully on Nov 05, 2011, 09:42 PM
Thanks to you guys, I just bought the ep. I'm blown away by the music. Thanks for pointing me to this find.
+1
Quote from: subinai on Nov 05, 2011, 07:36 PM
Quote from: tdb810 on Nov 04, 2011, 11:41 PM
Night before MSG at Mercury Lounge....oh my
http://www.garyclarkjr.com/ (http://www.garyclarkjr.com/)
hell. yes. not even up on the mercury lounge site yet. i am IN for this.
tix went FAST for this. tried to get them at 12:05 today and they were sold out. bullshit!
Quote from: subinai on Nov 11, 2011, 01:40 PM
Quote from: subinai on Nov 05, 2011, 07:36 PM
Quote from: tdb810 on Nov 04, 2011, 11:41 PM
Night before MSG at Mercury Lounge....oh my
http://www.garyclarkjr.com/ (http://www.garyclarkjr.com/)
hell. yes. not even up on the mercury lounge site yet. i am IN for this.
tix went FAST for this. tried to get them at 12:05 today and they were sold out. bullshit!
Damn Damn Damn! but then there's this...........only $125 EACH!!!!!!!!!! Shit!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-3-4-GARY-CLARK-JR-Tickets-NEW-YORK-Mercury-Lounge-12-13-/350506296292?pt=US_Tickets_all_in_one&hash=item519bcda3e4 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-3-4-GARY-CLARK-JR-Tickets-NEW-YORK-Mercury-Lounge-12-13-/350506296292?pt=US_Tickets_all_in_one&hash=item519bcda3e4)
but if you're in the cambridge area......there's this: http://www.ttthebears.com/public/index.html (http://www.ttthebears.com/public/index.html)
only 12 bucks!
they are just as bad on stubhub. eesh. pretty crazy.
i'm sure some will pop up on craigslist but i was really surprised they sold out in under 10 minutes.
I just discovered him and i came here to start a thread up about him. I am going to see him in DC in december. Cant wait. Definitely a rising star for sure. I was just searching through itunes and his name is what got my attention first (I am a redskin football fan and Gary Clark played for the skins back when they were good in the 80s and 90s, i dont think its his son though) Read the reviews and previewed the first song then bought his EP.
Quote from: jahabe08 on Nov 28, 2011, 03:23 AM
I just discovered him and i came here to start a thread up about him. I am going to see him in DC in december. Cant wait. Definitely a rising star for sure. I was just searching through itunes and his name is what got my attention first (I am a redskin football fan and Gary Clark played for the skins back when they were good in the 80s and 90s, i dont think its his son though) Read the reviews and previewed the first song then bought his EP.
Looking forward to hearing your review of the DC show. Totally bummed that the NYC dates are sold out and so $$$$. My bro is trekking up to the Cambridge, MA show on the 12th, and I am super jealous :(
Enjoy!
Will definitely enjoy. I will try to record a song and post it.
Set your DVR's, Gary will be on Letterman on Friday 12/16. MMJ will be on Letterman 12/15.
is anybody going to see gary clark jr on the 13th at mercury lounge and have an extra ticket?
Quote from: subinai on Dec 07, 2011, 05:01 PM
is anybody going to see gary clark jr on the 13th at mercury lounge and have an extra ticket?
Anyone got two extras??
My bro is heading from jersey to cambridge MA about to arrive at the venue!
JEALOUS but happy for him!
Quote from: marino13 on Dec 07, 2011, 10:30 AM
Set your DVR's, Gary will be on Letterman on Friday 12/16. MMJ will be on Letterman 12/15.
Been hearing nothing but great things about Gary Clark, Jr. but have yet to see him. Failed on staying awake last night (despite leaving the TV on and the volume up..woke up to see Letterman walk on stage to thank the band)...hopefully can keep my eyes open tonight...thanks for the heads up! :)
Been digging this dude for a little while now. They just featured him on WXPN (non-commercial radio station out of Philly) on their free at noon concert series today as a matter of fact - would love to catch him live!
Quote from: JaneCool on Dec 16, 2011, 11:51 PM
Been digging this dude for a little while now. They just featured him on WXPN (non-commercial radio station out of Philly) on their free at noon concert series today as a matter of fact - would love to catch him live!
I caught him at ACL this year, absolutely phenomenal, I can't wait to see him again in a non-festival venue.
Gary Clark Jr. live at Sundance!
Gary Clark Jr. will be performing live at the Sundance Festival as part of the BING/SPIN party tomorrow, Friday the 20th from 3:45pm-4:30pm PST, and you can watch it STREAMING LIVE at facebook.com/bing (https://www.facebook.com/Bing). Make sure to tune in and catch his show!
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jan 20, 2012, 04:50 PM
Gary Clark Jr. live at Sundance!
Gary Clark Jr. will be performing live at the Sundance Festival as part of the BING/SPIN party tomorrow, Friday the 20th from 3:45pm-4:30pm PST, and you can watch it STREAMING LIVE at facebook.com/bing (https://www.facebook.com/Bing). Make sure to tune in and catch his show!
This is awesome! The link was hard to find. Try this:
http://www.facebook.com/Bing?sk=app_270854452981251 (http://www.facebook.com/Bing?sk=app_270854452981251)
Nice find
Yeah, this song just kills me
Gary Clark Jr. - When My Train Pulls In (Live) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNEuQhBiDhM#)
Any idea when his first long play record will come out, definitely one of my most anticipated albums of 2012 (together with the T5 recordings :D :D :D of course )
http://www.pbs.org/inperformanceatthewhitehouse/video.php (http://www.pbs.org/inperformanceatthewhitehouse/video.php)
Anyone else catch his performance from the White House on PBS last night. By plain luck I stumbled on it and the show was very good. Above is the link to the clips, some of which didn't air on the original broadcast. I also think I need to buy the Tedeschi Trucks album.
Quote from: marino13 on Feb 28, 2012, 04:15 PM
http://www.pbs.org/inperformanceatthewhitehouse/video.php (http://www.pbs.org/inperformanceatthewhitehouse/video.php)
Anyone else catch his performance from the White House on PBS last night. By plain luck I stumbled on it and the show was very good. Above is the link to the clips, some of which didn't air on the original broadcast. I also think I need to buy the Tedeschi Trucks album.
I caught most of it; I stumbled on it too and glad I did. I thought Gary almost stole the show, and I'm a giant Jeff Beck, Buddy, B.B., Mick, Trucks and Haynes fan. Keb Mo rocked too.
just heard "When My Train Pulls In" for the first time :o
Gary and Jim would jam so well together...lovin' this one
Quote from: EasyRyder on Feb 28, 2012, 08:37 PM
just heard "When My Train Pulls In" for the first time :o
Gary and Jim would jam so well together...lovin' this one
Definitely my favorite of his. I was playing this for my 8 yr. old after we watched the White House performance (she is an avid music lover and performer). She said "It sounds like he's playing two guitars!"
I am SO hoping that he is on the Forecastle lineup!
I am on the fence whether to go, but that would pretty much seal the deal for me.
Live Daytrotter session from SXSW @ 4:30 EST: http://www.daytrotter.com/# (http://www.daytrotter.com/#)!/live/
Oh, I wish I had seen this an hour ago!! I'm on a grading deadline and I've got to get me some music to get me through this!!!!! (I've already had waaaay too much caffiene. :D <me on too much caffiene)
I love listening to him. He's one of my favorite newer artists.
gary clark jr is streaming from sxsw tonight at 6pm EST on youtube.com/fuse
enjoy
Gary's got a new song out. I didn't like it at first, but I think I like parts of it? It just isn't as badass dirty blues as when I've seen him play. But it isn't bad.
http://youtu.be/EyFFuEY_S6Q (http://youtu.be/EyFFuEY_S6Q)
Tracklist for Blac and Blu:
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Festival titan Gary Clark Jr. (http://consequenceofsound.net/tag/gary-clark-jr/) has revealed more details for his upcoming major label debut (http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/08/gary-clark-jr-announces-debut-album/) (and one of the season's top releases (http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/09/dissected-fall-music-preview/).)
Blak and Blu spans 13 tracks and includes "Ain't Messin 'Round" as the lead single, which you can listen to below.
In addition to 12 original compositions, the album includes a hybrid cover of Little Johnny Taylor's (popularized by Albert Collins) "If You Love Me Like You Say" and Jimi Hendrix's Third Stone From The Sun".
Clark Jr. co-produced the album alongside Mike Elizondo (Mastodon, Fiona Apple, Dr. Dre) and Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My Chemical Romance). Elizondo also played bass on many of the tracks, while J.J. Johnson and Zac Rae supplied drums and keyboard.
Blak and Blu hits stores on October 22nd via Warner Bros.
Blak and Blu Tracklist: 01. Ain't Messin 'Round
02. When My Train Pulls In
03. Blak and Blu
04. Bright Lights
05. Travis County
06. The Life
07. Glitter Ain't Gold (Jumpin' For Nothin')
08. Numb
09. Please Come Home
10. Things Are Changin'
11. Third Stone From The Sun/If You Love Me Like You Say
12. You Saved Me
13. Next Door Neighbor Blues
Quote from: Fully on Sep 12, 2012, 09:14 PM
Gary's got a new song out. I didn't like it at first, but I think I like parts of it? It just isn't as badass dirty blues as when I've seen him play. But it isn't bad.
Meh. It's a bit Lenny Kravitz isn't it? What happened to the EP sound?
Quote from: MarkW on Sep 13, 2012, 04:51 AM
Quote from: Fully on Sep 12, 2012, 09:14 PM
Gary's got a new song out. I didn't like it at first, but I think I like parts of it? It just isn't as badass dirty blues as when I've seen him play. But it isn't bad.
Meh. It's a bit Lenny Kravitz isn't it? What happened to the EP sound?
He had a couple of songs on the EP that I didn't like either. I really prefer it when he gets dirty on his guitar. That's his strength.
Quote from: Fully on Sep 13, 2012, 09:38 AMI really prefer it when he gets dirty on his guitar.
Couldn't agree more. In truth, you could say that about almost any artist/band I like.
shot in the dark but anybody know the fanclub presale code?
Just listened to the new track, and while I certainly wasn't expecting those horns or the general Blues Brothers-esque production vibe, I gotta say, I dig it! The solo sounds amazing. Looking forward to hearing the rest of the album.
i think a lot of people are going to be disappointed in the album... he's said numerous times that its going to have all sorts of influences over it. I believe there is a RnB number on it to. I think people expecting a full on blues rock album along the line of bright lights should lower expectations :undecided:
Quote from: joely_91 on Sep 27, 2012, 01:20 AM
i think a lot of people are going to be disappointed in the album... he's said numerous times that its going to have all sorts of influences over it. I believe there is a RnB number on it to. I think people expecting a full on blues rock album along the line of bright lights should lower expectations :undecided:
Agreed, nevertheless it it the album I am looking forward for the most
saw this cat the last day at bonnaroo and he was shredding like crazy. really digged his set. missed him at Made in America both days b/c friends didnt wanna go. i know he's playing in NYC soon but i personally like seeing him at festivals since he plays them all
Quote from: joely_91 on Sep 27, 2012, 01:20 AM
i think a lot of people are going to be disappointed in the album... he's said numerous times that its going to have all sorts of influences over it. I believe there is a RnB number on it to. I think people expecting a full on blues rock album along the line of bright lights should lower expectations :undecided:
He's been all over the map in his live shows so I expect the album to be a similar grab bag of styles. He's just as comfortable hammering out nasty licks on "Catfish Blues" as he is singing falsetto on the borderline doo-wop "Please Come Home". The variety is actually what I'm most looking forward to about the album!
I'm actually trying to decide whether or not it's worth it to pre-order through Warner. I've had nothing but bad experiences pre-ordering with Warner in the past, buttttttttt for $30 you not only get the album, but recordings of two live shows -- which entices me greatly. Decisions, decisions...
Haven't seen him live yet but I plan to when he makes his return to Australia on our big day out festival next year. I'm liking the diversity I've heard, I just think a few people may be expecting something that isn't going to happen. Regardless I think it will be a very entertaining album. I definitely will preorder the album from his site for the shirt, live shows and he bonus tracks. I may pick up an2nd copy of the album from local store as well :)
numb "live"
Gary Clark Jr. - "Numb" captured in The Live Room (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixo2vmT3fBY#ws)
Here's the official video for Numb as well:
http://youtu.be/-7iIaW-qEHQ (http://youtu.be/-7iIaW-qEHQ)
This is the Gary Clark, Jr., that I've been wanting.
Nasty tone. Love it.
Wow. "Nasty" doesn't even begin to describe that tone. That tone is DISGUSTING. That tone is FILTHY. That tone is FANTASTIC!
Great tune!
Quote from: Fully on Oct 03, 2012, 08:01 AM
This is the Gary Clark, Jr., that I've been wanting.
I agree wholeheartedly.
Quote from: oistheone on Oct 03, 2012, 01:50 PM
Wow. "Nasty" doesn't even begin to describe that tone. That tone is DISGUSTING. That tone is FILTHY. That tone is FANTASTIC!
Great tune!
I love it when you talk that dirty.
I'm fairly new to this forum and
I don't know who this gentleman is but daaaaang he is smokin' hot! Not a big fan of hardcore blues but I am intrigued. (I swear I'm not usually this shallow) ;)
He's a monster on the guitar. The next time he passes your way, you must go see him. And he IS a very sexy man. Any man who can run his hands over a guitar like that has got to have some other skills!
:evil: Holy balls that's some monster storsch, hope the whole album is that heavy :evil:
LOVE
I just got an email that the first bootleg is not coming today and has been pushed back to 10/22. Was really looking forward to it to tide me over until the album release. Does anyone know if the bootlegs are downloads or if they are cd's?
Thought I'd share some incredible acoustic vids. Spin Sessions
Please Come Home
SPIN Sessions: Gary Clark Jr. "Please Come Home" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pOdHIkv-64#ws)
When My Train Pulls In
SPIN Sessions: Gary Clark Jr. "When My Train Pulls In" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyaHoCaS9W0#ws)
Bright Lights
SPIN Sessions: Gary Clark Jr. "Bright Lights" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB_9qaHmTok#ws)
nice
Entire album streaming for free on iTunes. Let me know if this launch link doesn't work
https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewFeature?id=570732485 (https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewFeature?id=570732485)
Article:
http://thekey.xpn.org/2012/10/16/stream-gary-clark-jr-s-new-blak-and-blu-via-itunes-playing-the-tla-1110/ (http://thekey.xpn.org/2012/10/16/stream-gary-clark-jr-s-new-blak-and-blu-via-itunes-playing-the-tla-1110/)
Only two songs in, didn't like the first that much but song two:
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Here's what I'm thinking while I listen to this:
I don't like song 1 either, song 2 is what I want from my Gary Clark, Jr., songs: Eeeeevul guitar solo.
Third song is a little less bluesy, but it's not terrible. It kind of reminds me of 1990's R&B.
Then there's yet another Bright Lights, Big City. It like this song, but it has certainly already been promoted on his EP. It's almost the only song you can find of his on youtube too.
Then there's something that sounds like Chuck Berry. It's not bad. After the Chuck Berryesque song, there's a pretty good rocker. I wish I knew what these songs were called.
Around 34:50, there is a great song. Fuzzy, dirty grooves. I think this one might be Numb. I like this one the best off this release.
Then there's a song that sounds like it could be from The Platters. Then there's some song where he's trying to get some woman in bed on a Sunday morning. Bleh.
At 48:08 the Gary I love returns. Lots of feedback and distortion. Why can't the entire album be like this? It almost sounds a little Middle Eastern influenced - definitely Hendrix influenced with a little Zep thrown in for good measure. In fact, I think I've heard him play this in concert. And then he starts singing and the badass disappears somewhat. Oh good, he shut up and it goes back to being all badass guitar work.
Last song (I think) has a nice fuzzy guitar intro...and then he pusses out. I wish he would be more consistently badass. I might buy the songs on this album that are good, but I seriously doubt I will purchase the entire thing. Gary, just because you can sing in a falsetto does not mean you should try to be Prince.
Oh wait! That's not the last song! This one sounds like old Mississippi swamp blues! This is a much better way to end this album. It sounds like Gary only has half a mouf full of teeth; this one sounds so authentic.
And thus concludes my live blog of listening to Blac & Blu - I might add that I don't care for his misspellings of both of these words.
As a whole I love it. I like the inclusions of the older tunes minus bright lights. I like an album that immediately is a good listen and my first time through it's solid.
i was skeptical after reading reviews about the R&B-ish sounding songs buutttttt i'm 26 minutes in and this shit is hooooooooooot.
Quote from: Fully on Oct 17, 2012, 10:27 AM
Here's what I'm thinking while I listen to this:
At 48:08 the Gary I love returns. Lots of feedback and distortion. Why can't the entire album be like this? It almost sounds a little Middle Eastern influenced - definitely Hendrix influenced with a little Zep thrown in for good measure. In fact, I think I've heard him play this in concert. And then he starts singing and the badass disappears somewhat. Oh good, he shut up and it goes back to being all badass guitar work.
more than influenced...he starts playing the riff to Hendrix's Third Stone from the Sun around the 48 min mark.
Quote from: bold992006 on Oct 17, 2012, 11:50 PM
Quote from: Fully on Oct 17, 2012, 10:27 AM
Here's what I'm thinking while I listen to this:
At 48:08 the Gary I love returns. Lots of feedback and distortion. Why can't the entire album be like this? It almost sounds a little Middle Eastern influenced - definitely Hendrix influenced with a little Zep thrown in for good measure. In fact, I think I've heard him play this in concert. And then he starts singing and the badass disappears somewhat. Oh good, he shut up and it goes back to being all badass guitar work.
more than influenced...he starts playing the riff to Hendrix's Third Stone from the Sun around the 48 min mark.
Thanks! I knew I recognized it, but my dementia racked mind could not place it!
I dig the album. Of course, Id much rather it be a pure blues album, and When My Train Pulls In and Numb are easily my 2 favorite songs, but I think its a real solid album. Based on how eclectic of an album it is as well as the sound of it, it reminds me a lot of Cody Chesnutt's debut album.
Quote from: marino13 on Oct 09, 2012, 03:12 PM
I just got an email that the first bootleg is not coming today and has been pushed back to 10/22. Was really looking forward to it to tide me over until the album release. Does anyone know if the bootlegs are downloads or if they are cd's?
Got an email from Warner Music saying my cd and t-shirt have shipped. It said the first bootleg and the bonus tracks are going to be a digital download. Didn't specify for the 2nd bootleg, but I assume it will also be digital.
Tempted to listen to the album on I-tunes, but I think I'll wait.
For those that have listened, does "Please Come Home" have the amazing guitar solo in the middle that he plays live? If it doesn't, I want to get rid of my disappointment now.
Quote from: marino13 on Oct 19, 2012, 11:44 AM
Quote from: marino13 on Oct 09, 2012, 03:12 PM
I just got an email that the first bootleg is not coming today and has been pushed back to 10/22. Was really looking forward to it to tide me over until the album release. Does anyone know if the bootlegs are downloads or if they are cd's?
Got an email from Warner Music saying my cd and t-shirt have shipped. It said the first bootleg and the bonus tracks are going to be a digital download. Didn't specify for the 2nd bootleg, but I assume it will also be digital.
Tempted to listen to the album on I-tunes, but I think I'll wait.
For those that have listened, does "Please Come Home" have the amazing guitar solo in the middle that he plays live? If it doesn't, I want to get rid of my disappointment now.
Pretty sure it does :) only listened to it once since buying album but yeah i do remember thinking that was pretty bad ass solo in it!
BTW if anyone is watching /listening to the bridge school stream this weekend and can capture the audio of gary's performance i'd be forever grateful, wont have internet for the next week :(
Nice article in today NYT:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/23/arts/music/gary-clark-jr-releases-blak-and-blu-an-eclectic-album.html?src=dayp (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/23/arts/music/gary-clark-jr-releases-blak-and-blu-an-eclectic-album.html?src=dayp)
Enjoyable album but the SUPER MODERN production leaves my ears a little fatigued. I like my music LOUD and I find it hard to get through the whole album in one sitting because of how maxed out the whole thing sounds.
Having said that, I think this is a good album. I still absolutely ADORE the wonderfully saccharine "Please Come Home", and I'm so glad he captured a great version in studio that matches the beauty of when he performed it live. Of course, it's hard not to love the hardcore fuzz blues tracks -- THAT is Gary Clark Jr. to me. It's clear ol' Gary has HUGE crossover potential with all the pop tracks on Blak and Blu , and I'm very curious to see what direction he goes from here. Blues hero or Lenny Kravitz 2.0?
I think the whole thing is pretty killer. I think a lot of first reactions are "I wish the whole thing was like these one or two tracks" but I think the best thing about it is the diversity. I think if all the tracks were similar is would get a little boring. He keeps it interesting and I think live a lot of these tracks are going to sound very different.
I've seen him twice at festivals but really looking forward to seeing him do a headlining gig in a few weeks.
mike I assume you are going to the Sinclair- which night are you going to?
This guy is incredible live. Saw him tear it up at ACL (to a hometown crowd) last week. Big things are coming his way. He is starting to get well deserved exposure. I even heard him on ESPN last night.
Quote from: mahg33ta on Oct 23, 2012, 09:22 AM
mike I assume you are going to the Sinclair- which night are you going to?
Yeah I'm going to the Friday night show. I was going to both but Jesse Dee's cd release is the next night at Brighton Music Hall. That is going to be a good show as well.
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I just got an email that the first bootleg is not coming today and has been pushed back to 10/22. Was really looking forward to it to tide me over until the album release. Does anyone know if the bootlegs are downloads or if they are cd's?
Got an email from Warner Music saying my cd and t-shirt have shipped. It said the first bootleg and the bonus tracks are going to be a digital download. Didn't specify for the 2nd bootleg, but I assume it will also be digital.
Tempted to listen to the album on I-tunes, but I think I'll wait.
For those that have listened, does "Please Come Home" have the amazing guitar solo in the middle that he plays live? If it doesn't, I want to get rid of my disappointment now.
Pretty sure it does :) only listened to it once since buying album but yeah i do remember thinking that was pretty bad ass solo in it!
BTW if anyone is watching /listening to the bridge school stream this weekend and can capture the audio of gary's performance i'd be forever grateful, wont have internet for the next week :(
I'm glad there is at least a short solo on it, but it doesn't compare to the four minute live solo I saw at Newport. Here is one that comes close, from the 2:00 to 5:15 mark.
Gary Clark Jr. - Please Come Home (Dave Matthews Band Caravan Chicago 2011) [Live] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ5koSEtN7s#ws)
Overall, I do like the album (even most of the R&B stuff) and I'm excited to see some of the songs in the live setting.
Anyone seeing GCJr in Philly this saturday?! Im loving this album, cant wait
I didnt think any album could surpass Menomena's Moms this year, but I think Blak & Blu has..There really isnt a song I dont like on it, but I like a lot of music so I can see how some people wouldnt like it quite as much, especially if they were hoping for a blues/rock album. And while many of those songs are my favorites, I still love the hip hop influenced The Life, early RnR styled Travis County, and the R&B bonus track Soul nearly as much. The album flows great, it hits you in the face with a rocking song, then usually takes a step back with the next song, and then comes right back with another good rocker. Cant ask for anything more.
I just personally wish this song was on B&B, although it is on my version. I cut out You Saved Me (needed to for 80min cutoff), and threw in Dont Owe You as track 2 between Aint Messin' & Train Pulls In, have the 2 bonus songs (Breakdown & Soul) towards the end, then Nextdoor Neighbor Blues as the closer. IMO thats how the album shouldve been proper so maybe thats swaying me, but I love the album regardless
Gary Clark Jr. - Don't Owe You a Thang - Live at Nashville Sunday Night (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyYKRwfwNqc#ws)
The man is brilliant and is killing it. Alabama SHakes too. ALso an unknown band i love is Melissa and Paul from new jersey, i saw them in Seattle this summer opening for a great punk band called Success, could not get enough of their set. And Success, so very good!
Gary Clark Jr. will be playing the first half of Austin City Limits on PBS tonight (2/16/13). Alabama Shakes play the second half of the show!
Quote from: Mr. White on Feb 16, 2013, 01:15 PM
Gary Clark Jr. will be playing the first half of Austin City Limits on PBS tonight (2/16/13). Alabama Shakes play the second half of the show!
:thumbsup:
New album coming out later this year, first listen to new bluesy song "The Healing"
http://www.spin.com/2015/07/gary-clark-jr-the-healing-new-song-beats-1-stream-sonny-boy-slim/?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=55bb3a8504d301637f000001&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook
Another new track. "The Healing" was AWESOME at the surprise 9:30 Club show a few weeks back.
The Healing on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon:
http://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/video/gary-clark-jr-the-healing/2898451
Absolutely disappointed in the new album. 60 percent of the album sound like R.Kelly........what a bummer.
Quote from: jimsflyingv on Sep 12, 2015, 08:12 AM
Absolutely disappointed in the new album. 60 percent of the album sound like R.Kelly........what a bummer.
Agreed! I'm glad I didn't pre-order the album. If he wants to go the R&B route that is fine, but they need to stop billing him as the next gen blues guitar guy. I'm still going to see him in Philly, but more so because a buddy of mine loves him and hasn't seen him yet.
I only listened through once but I thought it sounded like a solid album to me. Also the RnB influence was there on his last album so no surprises there. With that said he is much better live than on album, so definitely don't pass up any opportunity to see him live. The next generation blues player thing will make more sense after a live show.
Pearl Cadillac ft. Andra Day!!!!!!!!
Holy Shit!!!!!!