Gary Clark Jr.

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edited December 2013 in Other Music
I know this guy is kinda new to the scene, but I'm surprised he's not more talked about. I know he has an EP out, but I'm lookin forward to a full length release someday. He says he's influenced by grunge, soul, and everything in between. Here's a vid of him crushin' it Clapton's Crossroads Festival from 2010, also feat. Doyle Bramhall, Jr. This guy should be huge!

Check him out if you haven't already. This song is killer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_ZeDn-hHGE
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  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,708
    I recently discovered him as well. Seeing him next week at the Crocodile.
    NERDS!
  • thefixer9thefixer9 Posts: 9,376
    I recently discovered him as well. Seeing him next week at the Crocodile.

    My dad will be there.
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  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,708
    thefixer9 wrote:
    I recently discovered him as well. Seeing him next week at the Crocodile.

    My dad will be there.
    :D Your Dad has taste!

    There originally was a rumor that the Black Keys were playing a few songs with him that night. I believe these rumors to be false though.
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  • That's some funky stuff. I love it!

    I know he's playing Rothbury in MI at the end of June. Really hoping he comes across Lake MIchigan to Milwaukee for Summerfest.
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  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 40,711
    I never heard of these guys until i saw them at the Orion Music Festival this past weekend. Only caught half their set though, but they were real good. Reminded me of the Black Keys a lot :thumbup:
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  • Rambis35Rambis35 Posts: 235
    I'm a fan. His rendition of "Third Stone From The Sun" is outstanding.
  • samjamsamjam New York Posts: 9,283
    Discovered him fairly recently, too, and DAMN he is good! He's having a free Central Park SummerStage show on July 28th with another awesome band called GIVERS. Hope I can check that out! :)
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  • H.ChinaskiH.Chinaski Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,596
    He's pretty rad. Seen him in Alabama at The Hangout fest.
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  • He was on when I tuned into the Bonnaroo webcast a couple of weeks ago.
    Pretty Good stuff!
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  • kramer73kramer73 Posts: 2,594

    That's some funky stuff. I love it!

    I know he's playing Rothbury in MI at the end of June. Really hoping he comes across Lake MIchigan to Milwaukee for Summerfest.

    he will be at Summerfest
  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,225
    Taking Shots from the bottle trying to fill up whats hollow

    he is good
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  • Cliffy6745Cliffy6745 Posts: 33,582
    Discovered this dude because of Made In America. Fucking awesome. Really hope the rumors are true that he is playing both days.
  • papa_pearls_jam.pj20papa_pearls_jam.pj20 Chicago USA Posts: 2,142
    I know this guy is kinda new to the scene, but I'm surprised he's not more talked about. I know he has an EP out, but I'm lookin forward to a full length release someday. He says he's influenced by grunge, soul, and everything in between. Here's a vid of him crushin' it Clapton's Crossroads Festival from 2010, also feat. Doyle Bramhall, Jr. This guy should be huge!

    Check him out if you haven't already. This song is killer!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_ZeDn-hHGE

    Just finished watching his set from MIA. Man, he's got a lot of talent. Plays with a soul that reaches forever.

    Looking forward to Gary Clark Jr's full album coming out in October, for sure.
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  • Johnny AbruzzoJohnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 10,315
    This set was sick. This guy is face-melting awesome. :D
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  • Empty GlassEmpty Glass In Rob's shed Posts: 12,329
    Thank you all who said leading to MIA to make sure you check this dude out. Fantastic!!
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  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 40,711
    This set was sick. This guy is face-melting awesome. :D

    +1 he was great!
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  • kasedougkasedoug The Golden State Posts: 2,888
    I got to watch him right up front from the rail and he was one of my absolute favorite sets at Coachella this year. Can't wait for his album. While his EP solo version of "When My Train Pulls In" is phenomenal, I can't wait for the full electric version. Such a great song.
  • This Man can Whale!!!!!!!!
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  • This Man can Jam !!!!!!!!
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  • kasedougkasedoug The Golden State Posts: 2,888
    If anybody in LA finds themselves with an extra ticket to any of Gary's 3 Troubadour shows, I'll gladly take it off your hands. While trying to rally my brother into going, the shows sold out. :(

    Thanks!
  • kasedougkasedoug The Golden State Posts: 2,888
    New album streaming on iTunes. Kinda all over the place stylistically, but I like what I've heard so far. Still blown away by "When My Train Pulls In," which he opened with at Coachella.
  • awilkinsawilkins Posts: 984
    kasedoug wrote:
    New album streaming on iTunes. Kinda all over the place stylistically, but I like what I've heard so far. Still blown away by "When My Train Pulls In," which he opened with at Coachella.
    Where do you find the link?

    EDIT: not available in Canada, darn.
  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 40,711
    awilkins wrote:
    kasedoug wrote:
    New album streaming on iTunes. Kinda all over the place stylistically, but I like what I've heard so far. Still blown away by "When My Train Pulls In," which he opened with at Coachella.
    Where do you find the link?

    EDIT: not available in Canada, darn.

    oh yeah someone mentioned this on facebook, i'm gonna try and give it a listen, hopefully tomorrow. thanks for the reminder. :thumbup:
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  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,225
    I really want this to be good
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  • samjamsamjam New York Posts: 9,283
    Missed him in NYC, missed him at MIA, so really hoping I'll be able to see him in DC next month!
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  • Mamasan23Mamasan23 Posts: 16,380
    Just recently got into this guy...after MIA of course :fp: I won't miss him the next time he's around!
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  • Album comes out next Tuesday, right? Stoked!
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  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,225
    Album comes out next Tuesday, right? Stoked!
    yes i just saw his "gary clark jr" ep on amazon last night and i purchased that. came out in 2010 but had a few songs i'd not heard so i was stoked
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