Gary Clark Jr.

[columba78]

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

[ALady]

I am in love with this man.

[capt. scotty]

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!

[subinai]

downloaded his EP from iTunes and it is aaaaaweesssommeeee.

[Jaimoe]

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

[BH]

That ep is great.

[oistheone]

Going to see him in a tiny club tonight, looking forward to it!

[JaneCool]

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!

[Murph]

Gary Clark Jr. - Please Come Home [Live from Dave Matthews Band Caravan Chicago 2011]

This guy is killer....just picked up his last EP,  I highly recommend it

[ironmike]

Please come home is sick!!...guy has so much talent....would love to see him live

[oistheone]

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

[ALady]

Dang.  So I should go see him tonight, then?

Hmmm.

[oistheone]

Dang.  So I should go see him tonight, then?

Hmmm.

Yes. Yes you should.

[tdb810]

OK, heard this guy about a month ago, and now just really getting into him....

Whoa...nice sounds man, nice sounds. 

[bold992006]

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.

[tdb810]

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!

[tdb810]

Night before MSG at Mercury Lounge....oh my

http://www.garyclarkjr.com/

[subinai]

Night before MSG at Mercury Lounge....oh my

http://www.garyclarkjr.com/

hell. yes. not even up on the mercury lounge site yet. i am IN for this.

[Fully]

Thanks to you guys, I just bought the ep. I'm blown away by the music. Thanks for pointing me to this find.

[Wonderful_Man]

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.