He is criminally underrated

Josh is so great.

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

So great. Now please forgive me while I lay down after my beating.

@aldenaldo5472

2 жыл бұрын

InstaBlaster...

I remember seeing Josh Smith in little bars in south Florida when he was so young and doing a Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band ..he was always been an incredible talent and I’ve been a fan for 20 years

@bghoneywell7448

3 жыл бұрын

He's a been friend of my Sister in law since he was real young., she does a blues Radio show down there and knows all those guys.

@vinq8621

2 жыл бұрын

@@bghoneywell7448 both of y’all are some lucky s.o.b’s

My list of people to see live after all this shit is over has grown substantially from this channel.

@vandyman9957

3 жыл бұрын

well said!

@benwear

3 жыл бұрын

You and me both!

@vandyman9957

3 жыл бұрын

@@benwear Loved your Twiddle! I unplugged with the wife for the weekend :-)

@benwear

3 жыл бұрын

@@vandyman9957 Awesome, Vandy! Looking forward to tomorrow!

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

YES

And that drummer is definitely the unsung hero!

I love hearing your thoughts on these great playing! You’re not only a great musician, but most importantly, you have a great personality! Keep it up! Salut from Montreal!

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

The filter of their playing, to your ear , to your knowledge to spoken explanation of what we just watched , to our ears and eyes....such a joy watching your reviews

Michael....feeding on your enthusiasm and sheer joy of the music is absolutely inspiring!! I just can't help but love watching you being taken captive. I'm with ya bud!! Keep on keeping on!!

Trying to make a long story short.....I was 16 in 1987 when my pop passed and fortunately every single musician he had ever played with called on me and made ot possible for me to take care of myself. A lot and I mean a lot of what I done to help make it was what we used to call "jam sessions for hire".... These guys right here take me back to those days. These guys are so good at having fun with what can only be described as a good old fashioned jam session. I like, I miss it and this is just freakin cool.

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Dude totally. Thx for that.

Wow, that was outstanding!!! Never heard Josh before, so thanks for bringing this group amazing group of musicians into my world. Super grateful. Thanks for your awesome analysis. I get so much pleasure from your reactions Mike. You’re super cool.

@johnbristow4981

3 жыл бұрын

Hes a true southern rock monster as well!

Yep, ol' Josh can really lay it down when he wants to. His rhythm and timing are so in the pocket. One of the best. Looking forward to tomorrow. Thanks

Josh Smith is a creative and exciting player in a way that very few other dudes can pull off. And that loose whole band improvisation is what it’s ALL about.

Damn. So much freaking talent and so many ear treats! Great commentary, as always, Michael!

Good analysis..” Intents AND purposes” Merry Xmas

Been a fan of Josh Smith for a while, but the amount of shit he pulled out of the bag on this one is ridiculous. He showed how to be a pro on so many levels. The analysis was incredibly informative and revealing of how good Smith really is...nice job MP! Oh, and that little melody he throws in the middle...that's St. Thomas by Sonny Rollins. Killer!

This is gonna be a fun live stream. Looking forward to it!

I was lucky enough to see Josh play live in England and it was phenomenal, a real experience. I’m convinced he’s one of the greats. The thing I remember most was the rhythm playing, he didn’t lose the rhythm the whole gig, it was insane.

Looking forward to tomorrow night even more after this! Fairly new to Josh, but loving it!

Josh is a killer and your breakdown was second to none. I learn so much with every song you bring to the community! Thanks a lot for this!

Cool Michael! one of my favorite tracks from album glad my friend Josh is on the channel !

@vandyman9957

3 жыл бұрын

YOU R THE MAN BV! Thank you for hooking the community up!!

What a gift it is to be able to watch this video and immediately Be able to start playing along with it. Great stuff

Killer band! The guitar playing is absolutely phenomenal. Learning so many quality new groups from your channel. Keep it up Michael!

This is awesome! Josh Smith is the man!!

I saw him and the frost in Sebastian beach Inn when he was like 18. Awesome guitarist! Nice video.

Sweet Geez!!!! Josh Smith! Love him. Thank you for this video Sir!

I've been hoping you would connect with Josh. He blows me away!

Man, at around 18.13 just thought you were going to tear it up. You must have been tempted? Loving your videos man. I'm learning loads. Would love to hear you show us how to apply this stuff. Everyone has a different way to learn but for me I love that level just above me where I am kind of there. Keep 'em coming lad.

Flippin love this! Hadn't really listened much to him but will be from now on! 😊 Also it's a shame you haven't done any Sean costello for such a young guy he really had it 🎸

Dude, josh is insanely undiscovered and underrated, especially in the world of KZread, no reason this guy shouldn’t be Bonamassa territory as far as recognition! Good pick mike, I love it!

@stephaneruhlmann3262

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. On a side note, Bonamassa is a lifelong friend of Josh's (got that from the andersons itw I think)

@kevinborchers3522

3 жыл бұрын

It doesnt help that he has the same name as an NbA player. Every time i search for him I have to be more specific and type in guitar player as well

Seamlessly throws in a bit of St. Thomas by Sonny Rollins. Absolutely killer. He is definitely the real deal.

Josh is a true badass... love your "react" vids!

I was at that show. I sat just behind the lady that was filming. This was a free show at a small venue downtown Nashville, which was awesome. Maybe 30 people or so with standing room only. R.J. Ronquillo, Zach from Mythos pedals and Joe Morgan with Morgan amps were there too. Got to meet them and Josh as well. Killer show. Josh’s tone is crazy good.

Wow ! I didn't knew those artist . Thanks for the video man ! Keep it up ! :)

Josh Smith is just fantastic. Seems like a really nice guy too.

Calvin Turner is hands down my favorite bassist.....when I have the time, I will find a way to practice all of his tracks and what he's doing.

Awesome video!!!!!

I think that cartoon you’re referring to might be woody woodpecker lol... such an awesome video and can’t wait for tomorrow with josh smith!!!

@johnbristow4981

3 жыл бұрын

Lol....I thought the very same thing!! The choice of notes in the woody theme is spell binding.

That intro was very Robben Ford. That snag to the flat 7 and he third, my ear immediately went Robben Forcd.

@thekingofelfland3294

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree. I love the intro analysis. I'm learning guitar 5 years now and my focus is on blues rhythm. To get a better understanding I bought a cheap drum set to learn basic drums because I realise now how important drumming is to music. So I appreciate the high hat comment. But back to Robben Ford, it's exactly what he talks about and practices. Always talks about the intervals and where you need to be going. Leading into chords etc. Great analysis MP. Thanks for the video.

Josh is a beast, when he sticks 'St Thomas' in there that got me good

@twanto

3 жыл бұрын

Yesssss

Love Josh’s tone... so good...

@drothberg3

3 жыл бұрын

That tone you can only get with heavier strings.

Getting all Danny Gatton on it towards the end

Tons of good riffs there great

God, that tone! I want this guitar!

Josh is amazing.

I really enjoyed our show with deweezle Zappa. Look foreword to the next.

He has played with so many. Dawyane wiggins bass player Tony Toni Tone. And list goes on. Plays many styles!!!

Josh pushing those 13's around like they are 9's.

@holderview4373

3 жыл бұрын

No joke!

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

It's really, really good.

Josh, definitely one of my top guitar heroes

Josh is one of the best out there. Funnily enough he used to be good friends with Derek Trucks as a kid, they used to practice together in each others bedrooms.

I will try and stay out of the way (pauses 5 seconds in) 😂 Great reaction. Josh is a beastly guitar player. Have been following him for years.

Also, there are some great jams with him, Ariel Posen and Kirk fletcher that are so dang good, make you drool with the tastiness🤤

cool song and vibe! It really reminds me of '90's Robben Ford and the Blue Line. The TONE!

great playing. His playing is so reminiscent of Robben Ford in this one. Two of my favorites.

Can't wait for tomorrow night!

Josh Smith has gotta been one of the grooviest guys around right now. Nothing wrong with that gold tele either haha!

@NeilWaudby

3 жыл бұрын

He sure is! That's a black tele btw. I think we may have found the guitarists version of "the dress" from 2015

@maxhonzel472

3 жыл бұрын

@@NeilWaudby wow you’re totally correct. Just hits the light funny sometimes, great call though

you make transcribing fun 👏

josh smith is one of my favorite guitar player.thank you for breaking his song Michael. Also u should break some Kirk Fletcher.

Tremendous improv!

Woody woodpecker’s laugh is what that lick was at 13:48! 😂

BEAST

Josh Sith is an absolute monster blues player, great vid 👍

Josh is an absolute monster, and this performance is killer

I dig this one!👍

Completely flabbergasted first time I heard him 2 years ago. Such a gun 🚀 best videos imho are back with Kirk Fletcher

He is so talented and he feels the guitar! Love it! Thanks for doing this Michael.

Josh Smith is a very very tasty player! The drumming is so good! 😍

Josh is one bad Mamma Jamma! His KZread channel is pretty cool as well! Love his Blues/Jazz/Country kinda vibes

Last 2 vids...fire

One of the best guitarists ever. Travis Gunther is another fantastic player. One should give the kudos to probably the best of all time (RIP) Danny Gatton..

Joshnis such a hybrid picking beast that half the time you dont even know he's hybrid picking but his music knowledge combined with off the charts skills gets you JS technically very advanced with awesome feel and musicality

Josh is right up there with Bonamassa, Johnson, and Gales. He can play with anyone, and is extremely versatile.

Josh is a beast.

Oh, and major props to 1anitrasdance for recording all these amazing vids! If you have not checked out that channel you are missing out!

The "cartoon" you are hearing in there (@14:01) is the "Woody Wood Pecker" theme!

After dinner jams very nice

I was at that show!

At 21:00 Josh plays the entire head of the jazz tune St. Thomas.The guitar teacher doesn’t mention that.

Damn! That phrasing is 😎

I think Robin Ford when I hear that groove. Josh's playing is always tasty.

You have to checkout the vid with Kirk Fletcher and Josh at Normans famous guitars. Both playing twin 59 strats!! Off the chart!!!! Lol . Its awesome! Thanks for what you do maestro!😊

I can’t seem to find a live play of Sir Rosevelt playing this song but you should check it out if you haven’t already heard of it “ it goes on “ thank you and have a good day

Hearing some hella Robben Ford in there! What a talented trio!!

13:38 "clearly I can't do it..." you crack me up!

Lol you react to greatness just like me love your show bro rock on

Maybe you have mentioned it before and I missed it, but what do you use for your electric guitar tone for the videos? I always really enjoy your playing. Thanks for braking this stuff down. Your videos are so fun to watch and I always learn something.

That cartoon bit you referenced? In my mind it was a harmony to Woody the Woodpecker's little hook

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Dude it might be!

@sherwinscott1713

3 жыл бұрын

I say it’s Woody Woodpecker mos def

I would love to see some Grand Funk Railroad here, it would be awesome!

Have you watched the "live from the spud" version of theis song. Just brilliant musicianship

Jesus, new favourite guitarist

Guitarzan! Josh Smith is a great guy and an absurdly talented player. Not everyone from South Fla. is crazy. Some are just crazy good!

@gerryjamesedwards1227

3 жыл бұрын

And he's rocking an Al Green T. Love the dude.

Josh smith!! Hell ya man thatll be sick!! Gotta get Guthrie Trapp and all the worlds will have collided

Hey Michael I am not a member yet but I watch your videos every night. I like the way you break the musicians and their music down. You are very good. I would like you to listen to Billy Strings and his band play Train Train. It is awesome. I don't understand how somebody that young can play so good. He will be the best flat picker ever.

Funny I don't understand 90% what you are talking about , but I enjoy all of your videos! :)

Yeah, Josh smith is one of the best. Period.

Would love to see you react to some TTNG, great video!

you should watch Josh playing with Kirk Fletcher and Ariel Posen in Collings booth at namm. They take simple chord progression and trade solos reacting to each other in such a way that you never know what's next

Jack Straw (Dead) Veneta Oregon 1972

Yes brother, Josh is a monster player! Even better person 'Just like my bacon...finds it's way to my plate at least once a week ;)

@joebill663

3 жыл бұрын

Dude I eat bacon once a day! C'mon man live it up!

@dime_life4768

3 жыл бұрын

@@joebill663 haha I cant listen to guy with two first names;) can I??

@joebill663

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent point, good sir. However, it's been scientifically proven that bending to the perfect 4th will clean out arteries!🤘

And remember Josh is on 13s, man's a killer!!!!! Great vid man

So this is what you do, Michael. You keep on throwing these things up into the airwaves, showing these brilliant moves and your own enthusiasm: it's intoxicating, man. And then I pick up my guitar. And before I know it: it's two in the morning. Man, I need some sleep once in a while!

@Guitargate

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. That’s it! Keep it in your hands!

@Gert-Jan_Witteveen

3 жыл бұрын

I will, Thanks, mate.