Kirk "The Permanent Smile" Fletcher. Or Kirk "Golden Smile" Fletcher. Seriously one of the kindest guys I have ever seen.

Kirks seems to be one of the most down to earth guys in the business. It’s always a pleasure to hear him chat and play :-) + Love the new album!

Kirk is my hero, musically and geographically. (I want to live in Switzerland too)

@MattyBEightyThree

5 жыл бұрын

The album is killer. You gotta get it!

@kingstumble

5 жыл бұрын

Hey RJ, I'd love to see you on "The Captain Meets" too! Next time you're in Europe?

@michaeldorrenbacher8977

5 жыл бұрын

The better way: Living in germany near the swiss boarder😉

@lowbias

5 жыл бұрын

Love Anderton's, but quit searching for silly "influences". Youre trying too hard, Lee. Clapton didn't single handedly invent electric blues...it's a big world out there. And when you interview someone as talented and humble and kind as Kirk Fletcher, maybe talk about Kirk Fletcher. If I were Lee, I would quite literally apologize to Kirk.

The flame neck on that tele. Gorgeous. All credit to Eric Clapton.

Kirk is so cool. Very relaxed, always seems to enjoy life. Humble & polite. And his playing... what a beast!

Kirk is so great. Seems like a very humble and friendly guy.

That shirt says "party", but that Tele is ALL BUSINESS!!

Wow this was great, what a humble guy and great player. New fan right here

Love Kirk, his style and his voice but Captain, really? the constant comparing feels a little bit disrespectful.

@AdventuresinBackpacking

5 жыл бұрын

Ricky Laureano I 100% agree.

First interview that Lee didn’t handle very well... Always coming back with Clapton questions. It’s Kirk and about him

@roaddog7542

5 жыл бұрын

Agree

@thomasschweitzer3368

5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately have to agree here

thank you captain for reminding me how great Kirk Fletcher is. I have to buy some of his cds

One of my favorite guitar players and more importantly, human beings. Best of luck with the album. You truly deserve an audience and success Kirk.

Great guy ,very humble and top notch guitarist for sure

I think that we need to stop trying comparing every single licks to someone else's style. This is Kirk Fletcher, not Stevie Clapton...We need to enjoy and it's really easy so stop making it harder...nice job and very nice album congrats!

@anmolatwal

5 жыл бұрын

True, althpugh i hear the same things captain is ...it did make me cringe a little for kirk....i mean he is such a great blues guitarist and not a rookie in any sense of the word....so comparing is little off putting!!

@forester057

5 жыл бұрын

Lets face it. We all imitate our heroes. SRV did it. Jimi did it. Mayer did it (can’t tell you how many times I’ve read stupid comments about how Mayer just copies SRV - but most of his music is not actually blues - morons parroting what they read from idiots). Clapton etc etc. Nobody that loves music ignores who comes before them. Hearing how others approach the guitar is how we learn unless you’re a savant. So yes comparing is lame. Just enjoy the now of music and don’t overthink it. The Capn is on the spot for conversation so I give him a pass as I would be dying for something to talk about too.

@endocry

5 жыл бұрын

I mean there's only so much you can do with a minor pentatonic scale.

@zerohourdrift

5 жыл бұрын

David D well I do agree John Mayer doesn’t 100% copy srv but I disagree. While a bunch of his music is more leaning towards pop rock, if you’ve seen him live, every solo, every little note is very bluesy influenced, especially the trio stuff. He just hardcore played the music industry. He wanted to play blues, but nobody wanted that at the time, so he built his fan base on pop then basically said ha screw you guys I wanna play blues. That’s what who do you think I was is about 😂

@kingstumble

5 жыл бұрын

I usually like "The Captain Meets" interviews but the overlong comparisons to Clapton I found unnecessary and uncomfortable--in fact I stopped watching after about ten minutes.

My god his voice is so soothing! He sounds like Chef from south Park lol! Awesome video as per, and what a guitar player!

@JoeBaermann

5 жыл бұрын

Isaac Hayes? Maybe a little bit, they do sound different though.

@Nghilifa

5 жыл бұрын

Hehe, you his voice kind of resembles Isaac Haye´s voice (as Chef) a little bit. That comparison gave me a good chuckle!

Music sucks if you can't feel it. I felt every note that man played. Wonderful stuff. Thanks for the interview, I found a new artist to get into.

Kirk is such a beautiful soul

Legend Kirk, love the album

What a great guy.

Incredibly talented, at the same time, such a humble cat. Love all your music Kirk.

Claptony. You are playing a Fender guitar with maple neck, Kirk, don't you find it a bit Claptony? Or you're using 6 strings and single coil pickups: isn't it Claptony?

Why have I never heard of this guy, so bloody good

What a guitarist and such a humble guy!

What a delightful guy!

Top guy! Great player! Not the Captain's best job but doesn't deserve the hammering he's taken!!

Clapton Clapton Clapton Clapton Clapton

I'm happy this video introduced me to Kirk Fletcher, truly inspiring musician. Cap totally busted the Clapton-o-meter in the beginning, I'm glad he dialled it down by the end.

Kirk is such a tasty player, going to have to check out his new album for sure!

Kirk is an amazing musician and fantastic player. He is a great influence on my own development, especially my rythmn chops. Top man!

I loved "Switzerland" !!!

Kirk is my new hero. He is the new King!

did not know that kirk lives in switzerland. cool! greetings from switzerland ;) good interview by the way ...thx!

Lots of American bluesmen have relocated to various parts of Europe over the years because they are appreciated more than in their homeland. Champion Jack Dupree came to live in Halifax!

great album and kirk is such a great musician. Lee usually you do great interviews, but this time you really went over board with the clapton/srv comments. Its Kirk Fletcher, lets focus on him and his album.

Kirk seems to be one of the nicest peeps on the planet

clapton this clapton that.... Lee, you're a great guy, but this was not one of your greatest moments...

Love love love love love this

Poor Kirk Clapton, I’m mean Fletcher! 🤭😀😆😜

I don't know who that guy is but I like him!! You just made a fan

such a great guy. I’ll definitely give him a listen.

❤️ Kirk, Hold On is my favourite track on the album so far.

That voice! Awesome. Guitar is ok too 😝😝😝

Well, now i know what music im gonna listen to this weekend. and the next. Damn thats some sweeeeeet tones

Leave it to the Captain to tell him how derived his parts

#Switzerland Great video man, that's great that you can get cool guest like Kirk, so Thanks !🎸

Incredible tone very slick, definitely a fan 👍

I think Lee means all the clapton and Stevie stuff as compliments, but it's a bit awkward.

Kirk has a new fan right here!

Downloaded! The answer is just smooth! Chills...

Ive had this itch for a special bluesy sound for a long time. I came close to it with Bonamassas newer stuff, but it wasnt quite there. Not exactly what i was looking for to fill the bluesy void. This is. Sir. Kirk delivers exactly what ive been wanting for so long. The fact that mr.Kirk seem to be genuinely kind and fun makes it that much greater aswell. Thank you for this.

the guy is so cool and likable ,i feel compelled to buy the cd.just got it on itunes .🎸🎸🎸

Such feel! Amazing git fidlar!

Just got the album because of this video. You guys should do more stuff like this. Love the guys playing.

downloaded the Album today Kirk, It's great album man love them all

I feel inspired to go and play some blues now!

Seems like one of the happiest nices dudes. Beautiful sounds.

I just downloaded the LP from Amazon. Gonna get into it!! Keep on Rockin' those Blues Kirt!

What a nice guy!

Talented and funny dude man!!

Tone... clap clap clap... tone! Kirk Fletcher you re definitely great and even Roland should rename a certain tone capsule !

Wanted to hear about his music journey. Needs an invite back and a hour.

With respect to Lee, he obviously didn't prepare for the interview this time. He didn't know the name of the album of the guest?! Obviously, Kirk wanted to plug his new album by name and have the host at least acknowledge it. BTW, "Track 1" sounds really great.

A didn't know Kirk Fletcher was a Clapton tribute act.

Clapton wore a similar style shirt some time back whilst on vacation in Hawaii , come on Kirk get your own look..

The Captain Meets JD Simo would be awesome!

Sounds great, that end solo doesn't just remind of 'Layla' though, reminds me of 'White Room' (Cream).

Man, the solo on "track three"... I'm an instant fan. Beautiful tone! You've captured my ear, Sir!

The album is fantastic, a real treat and some glorious playing. Sadly, Lee did this splendid musician a disservice here.

To be honest never heard of Kirk, but that is amazing guitar blues, awesome!

Kirk has a "story to tell, just like every musician." Please let him tell it next time.

Seems like a lovely guy and sounds like a great guitarist. Off to Spotify I go to check out 'Hold On'... It'll most likely be the best release I've heard this month.

Cool

Nice man, cool guitarist, Lee a bit merrr ..

We all steal licks from our influences that's why they are our influences. each players own style is a compilation of bits and pieces of things we've heard and stuck in our own tool box's then we add some of our own personality to those bits and pieces and rearrange them to suit the situation at hand. I heard the same thing Captain said and I agree totally "but" like some of the other commenters stated he kept going back to who Kirk sounded like, I belive he meant it to compliment Kirk. He does sound really great

Yeah, maybe Lee should have had one less coffee before the interview. I really liked that slow track. Definitely getting the album.

I think it would be cool to see a video about different the trem systems on guitars, and when and how to use them. I am relatively new to guitar and I just got my first real instrument, a Fender Stratocaster, and am absolutely clueless how to make use of this detunifier.

One of my favorite players, and he's cooler than cool

I really hope this is on itunes.. cause i'm so downloading this

@nicksburson1

5 жыл бұрын

got it

Such a humble and great guitar player! Are we going to see Captain Meets Rick Graham someday? :)

Man.... great guy, great guitarist. Like others have mentioned, it got a bit uncomfortable with all the comparisons. He just sounded really good to me. I'd love to catch him live.

Stop talking over him Lee! Lol

@chrishepburn1503

5 жыл бұрын

And stop talking about Eric Clapton. It should be more about Kirk.

Just a content idea, a Andertons KZread studio tour would be awesome. And the neck on that tele is stunnninngggg

This series is great. How about the Captain meets JD Simo?

Come on Captain. Telling Kirk that he sounds like Clapton, Stevie, BB Etc is just wrong! Give the guy the credit he deserves in that he's a great guitarist singer songwriter in his own right 😎🎸🔊

Want my dedicated CD ! How can I do ? Regards from France

For a moment i was shocked that it's Kirk Hammett.

@ILoveBurgerzz

5 жыл бұрын

Ngl was just about to type this comment

@HenritheHorse

5 жыл бұрын

Glad it wasn't!

MAYBE A INTERVIEW Alex Hutchings , He's a great, amazing guitar player , all want to see him

Kirk is amazing! Capt you should invite Joe Bonamassa!

About to buy 14 copies of the new album.

eRiC cLaPtOn

Just love Kirk. I have all his albums. The way he blends blues and jazz with feeling is beautiful. I would compare him more to Robben Ford than Clapton.

14:49 singing sounds like Chef from South Park 👨🏾‍🍳👨🏾‍🍳👨🏾‍🍳

Thought I clicked onto the Clapton channel. Let it go.

Too much talking about Clapton. Kinda felt bad for the guy.

@ethagr8162

5 жыл бұрын

exactly

@darrenc8776

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I have to agree Kirk is a unique talent that needed to be celebrated a little more. This Clapton worship was completely overdone from Lee's part. Clapton for the largest part of his life was an incoherent alcoholic with little or any idea what he was doing. A fact he in his own words is ashamed and embarrassed about.

@Unexplained_Bacon

5 жыл бұрын

Definitely, pretty awkward to watch.

@darrenc8776

5 жыл бұрын

@Mark Seymour if you watch, that pedal show , they did a very good interview with kirk

@darrenc8776

5 жыл бұрын

@Mark Seymour no problem mate

Is this a Kirk Fletcher interview or the Captain talking about Clapton?

Why does Lee keep comparing Kirk's playing style to the blues greats who went before? We all know that third/fourth generation blues players are re-cycling to keep it alive. Kirk is a great player and comes across as a really nice gent, who is humble enough to laugh off Lee's naive comments. I found the interview quite arrogant and patronising but hey ho, I suppose that's what happens when folks get caught up in the hyped up world of social media.

i hear some Robert Cray sounds in there also

I love how.. I guess, "greasy" the record sounds. I mean it in a good way, like the tone is about to start dripping

Lee do you know any black blues guitarists?