Eric Gales is the greatest living guitar player walking this planet! They're both so amazing! What joy to have them jamming together! The only "loser" in this was the overly-loud jerk screaming in the audience …or anyone unlucky enough to have been seated next to that annoying jerk. HA!
I don't understand how 2 musicians can get on stage without knowing it or prepping for it and play so good together that is just unbelievable ,better than the album or any concert you could ever put together. The way they traded lickes back and fourth looks like it's been practiced for years not like it was all on the fly absolutely insane both of them.
I was at this concert. Jonny gave Eric huge props when he brought him on stage. From four rows back it seemed like they both were enjoying and respecting the talent of the other. Great show! Both of these guys pour their heart into their craft unlike most musicians today.
Damn .There's a hell of an advantage being a lefty with strings up side down . Those bends are very intense . Eric Gales is unique and very gifted . It's very sad to see that most people can't view this guy's talent for what it is. I wish someone like Prince could've taken him under his wing some time ago . Eric's range on guitar is rarely matched . Long live Eric Gales .
If you are a judge it’s a tie. No one better than the other. No contest. Just music and a added bonus when they trade off to add to the show. Respect to both. Both are Monster players.
Lang is such a great song writer and a fine player and Gales... what can you say that hasn't been said, he's phenomenal. What a joy to see these two share a stage and just bleed great musical companionship. This is what music is all about.
Those of you turds that think one of these guys "beat" the other have missed the whole meaning of making music TOGETHER... It's never a competition. It's love on a whole different level.
This was nothing short of amazing. they should make a guest appearance on each other's albums this was off the hook. I love Jonny Lang's Raw guitar tone and Eric's clean distinct tone. They complement each other very well this was very entertaining 2 guitar greats sharing the music.
I saw johnny play when he was 17 and a guy behind me at 45 years old said "i can play that". I turned around and said "He is getting paid with your money". Eric is fantastic.
Yah that's the thing. The guy probably could play that. And so can I and alot of other people-- but it doesn't mean anything. Can you play that in front of hundreds of people and harness that level of energy? Thats the question.
twelve bars.....three chords......one home.......the basic 12 bar blues .... Jonny Lang and Eric Gales are awesome in their own right, a true music fan gives and takes. Who flippen cares about the sound on youtube???? And folks express their feelings by shouting out at a concert... they are feeling it baaaaaby. Peace, Love and Soul forever.... ✌🎶🎶
Jonny is a fantastic guitar player. A child prodigy who's been in the music game his whole life, but yea... The guy that was screaming, "Go Get Em", didn't have much to say after a couple of minutes into it. I cherish seeing Eric in that environment. That's when he's really locked in & at his best. When hes being challenged by another player on stage. A pure joy to watch really. Shout out to Jonny... Most guitarists don't have the heart to exchange with Raw Dawg like this.. Respect...
Lang's playing has been the same since he came on the scene some 20 yrs ago (or however long its been). Plus, he's almost 40 w a Williamsburg special (i.e., full head of hair comb-over) -- thats why he never got better haha. He was so worried about his looks instead of nurturing more important things, like PLAYING GUITAR. Gales is a genuine gun slinger, period.
@@Lance37a, Fist of all, Johnny Lang was never a guitar prodigy. He was a decent blues singer, w okay blues chops for his age, but was marketed as a pretty boy, pop "new blues" star. And Eric is older than i am and im in my 40s haha! Maybe he was a prodigy 3 decades ago, but ive never heard of a 44-yr-old prodigy haha! 😆
Eric was a prodigy. His first album was out on a major label before Jonnys was. Gales won a best new guitarist award in guitarist player magazine back in early 90s.
This is real music young people. Real soul, real muscians, real instruments. Turn off main stream, turn on your mind, think for yourself, listen to real music
What a performance, both incredible musician! Eric more on the sophisticated, technical side and Jonny more on the raw and pure energy side, but both great!
I would have a guitar battle with EVERY other guitarist in the world before Eric Gales, just brilliant expression, improvisation, phrasing, and precision all wrapped up with a bow on top. Nobody in the world like him.
Eric Gales- Upside down Left Handed God- Jonny Lang - Right Handed God- I think they just bout covered every riff I ever wanted to learn in this one video...Some of the Most Amazing playing off each other to 12 bar Ive seen
Jonny Lang is a bad mutha!!! But Eric Gains blew him out of the water!!!! One has to Love, Appreciate, and Respect these two titans of the guitar!!!! “Rock on brothers!!!”
Two of my favorite blues men finally in the same vid and both pouring their souls into it. Thanks for posting this video! To all whom are trying to make this into a competition. Take a few lessons, please, then after you've at least learned to tune, go pick up a real guitar (not a guitar shaped video game controller) plug into a real dimed out amp (XBox don't count) now play something, no really, play anything, post it, and then let us hear it, seriously, let us see you do it, so we (who can play) might critique and enlighten "your" fearless performance in front of a webcam let alone a club/auditorium/arena full of people.
Alan Cassett i agree with you Allan! Can't even understand the who was better mentality. Both Eric and Johny were fucking feeling it. That moment was insane, only real musicians could understand this. Wow...is all I can say.
Alan Cassett, Yeah it's sad. When we were kids my brother and I used to argue over who was the best guitarist but then we grew up I guess some people never do. I almost didn't watch this because of the buffoon screaming GO GET HIM at the first. Unfortunately there always seems to be one idiot in every audience
JL and EG prodigious talents at such a young age. I imagine difficult times, but ya both - seem to have "pulled through" OK? Fantastic to see them both wailing and having a great time - imo. Fire! is right - go & keep going, gee tar-slinging brothers. Love it. It would be great to hear more of JL - haven't heard new stuff in many years - maybe it's geographical, IDK. Anyway, Thanks for posting BB.
When you put two guitarists on a stage in front of a screaming crowd it's always gonna come down to head cutting. I have yet to see Eric Gales be outplayed (or for that matter matched)by just about every other guitarist out there. He's a force of nature. Setting all that aside, I really enjoyed this clip and like what Jonny is doing these days musically and vocally. These guys can really groove together.
Jonny Lang still up there emulating his idol, Albert Collins. EG is a technical and improvisational master. Of course, Albert Collins was all about dirty, grungy, and mean sounding blues -- and that's what Jonny does. Different idols gave them different styles. But I can't think of a single blues artist alive with Lang's vocal range. That's why everyone loves playing with him. Hell, even legends like Buddy Guy just turn him loose. He comes in and sets the stage on fire. You see Gales let out a cheer at 4:15 after Lang hits that vocal run.
To everyone who doesn't like the guy yelling "go get 'em", watch a few vids of Randy "Macho Man" Savage, including some of the Slim Jim ads. Then come back and watch this again, imagining Randy in the front row. It's kind of fun, since he shuts up before the fireworks. Two great talents whipping up some true alchemy! As for who is better...WTF?? Both are fantastic (I've known how great Eric is for 20 years and Jonny has honed his chops considerably since the last time I heard him), but the fact is, this is a great example of the end result being far greater than the sum of the parts!
We all knew during the 90's when Stevie Ray Vaughan left a huge gap in blues space, there were three young guns emerged to fill that gap. Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Jonny Lang. But behind that gap there was a force of nature lurking in the abyss to culminate and reach the top at the right time. And that force was Eric Gales!
Eric Gales is the greatest guitarist on the planet right now. Jonny Lang was incredible ..but there is just something seriously demented in the way Eric Gales attacks and plays so effortlessly. He reminds me a lot of Stevie Ray Vaugh meets Jimmy Hendrix.
Agree about EG. And Jonny continues to develop his vocal skills. He was already a legend at 16 years-old, but some of his runs now are insane. Buddy Guy has been a huge fan of Lang's vocals since he was a teenager, and loves touring with him. His vocal range is incredible, and he only seems to get better. As for Jonny's guitar style, his idol was Albert Collins -- which is why played the same type of Telecaster when he was young. That grungy, choppy and dirty style was what Albert was all about. That's Lang's hero.
Why not? I was surprised how good Johnny Lang plays. It's funny, I have heard of JL before but didn't know he plays guitar that good haha. If I had a chance, I would trade licks with both of them.
Wow! anything to do with Eric Gale is unbelievable and he brings out the best in those he Jams with - and Jonny was singing like Prince [I think?] - just great!
I have not seen that many concerts where two accomplished guitarists get together and play without too much of I can play better than you. They both appeared to enjoy themselves. I always liked Jonny Lang and only recently found Eric Gales.
Amazing!. Fan of both. I saw a duel like this from back in 1984 where Eddie Van Halen bowed to Mark Knopfler and his quick finger picking that somehow, was faster than Eddie that day. Love friendly duels. I put down the sax and trumpet 35 years ago after watching the "Crossroads" guitar duel (and hearing SRV for the first time solo).
@@andrewjackson829, Lang has not expanded his technique since he started. Anyone that is a semi decent guitarist can play the way he does now when they were 14 yrs old. Hes a hack.
David Philips; it's actually worth a watch, despite the drunk crowd and sound issues, from 1m 40s the duelling warms up, sparks into life, catches fire and suddenly threatens a nuclear meltdown! Catch it if you can...
Yo real talk for those that think it's a competition it really ain't cuz a note is a note how ever you want to see it 💯(idek) anyone can play what Eric or Lang can play just in your own style no one is untouchable but then again there are people that play with more power and soul then others when you take your soul and infuse all types of genres like hip hop,rock classical,soul,neo soul,jazz, blues,smooth jazz, rock fusion,pop,reggae,country etc and you fine tune your self like a machine to jump from genre to genre then you become better but not untouchable so yea in Reality Eric is gonna kill all these artists cuz who you know play like Eric no one this ain't a competition it's logic 💯💯💯
emmanuel rosillo fuckin word Bro. You're 100% right. Why does it matter who's "better"? One man's meat is another man's poison. I thought they were both fantastic. They weren't trying to one-up one-another. Just enjoying each others playing. That's what live music *is*.
I'm a J. Lang fan, but Joe Bonamassa is the only other player I've seen at the same level (and most complimentary) as Eric G. It is a nice video though... thanks for posting.
They are both great, and offered us an uncredibly good time of music. And they both loved what they played together, no contest , just 2 angels playing together. Thanks to them 😁
People get emotional and pissed off about this shit. Gales is obviously the better guitarist. I dont compare greats, but Jonny Lang is not great. He is being marketed the same way as he was almost 20 yrs ago and his playing has not evolved. Hes great at playing traditional, but who ain't!
pretty cool - Johnny held up better than I thought he might, but dude - eric gales can play whatever slides across his head. You can't blues box outa that.
For those saying "it's not a competition, it's just fun," WRONG ! It's both. Competition is fun. Lots of fun. It spurs you on to put things together that you would never come up with alone. We did this every Monday night at Pauly's hotel in Albany New York years ago and it's probably still going on today. Each challenger to the house band's lead player would trade licks and, by the audience response, would either sit down or take on the next challenger, with the house guy sitting it out 'til everybody else in line got a shot at you. Highly competitive, tons of fun.
Tom Vardin sorry to disagree. This was not a competition, this was a Jonny Lang concert. And Jonny invited Eric to join , adding some more soul to his song. Jonny and Eric were obviously happy to play together, each of them in their own style. Both great artists.
I honestly liked jonnys licks better right here (IMO). Don't get me wrong Eric is fucking incredible but I never really heard those licks from Jonny, while on the other hand I've heard those licks from Eric numerous times even though they're always mind blowing. It was a bad ass jam period from both guitarists and I could tell Eric brought Jonny out of his box. Thanks for sharing
One of two guitarists that I've seen go toe to toe with Eric Gales (the other is Eric Johnson) and actually sound interesting. I would also like to see Eric Gales and Marcus King jam together.
Legend has it he’s still yelling go get em
i always come back to this comment and laugh xD
Lol
Lmfao
He’s using a delay pedal
I love Jonny Lang. So humble, and such a nice guy, never tries to hog attention but able to play with the best of 'em. I love his blues talents.
👏👍🤦♂️❤️🎶🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸🤝✊🙏
Jonny Lang,recording artist since 1995.Still a "talent" ?
Eric Gales is the greatest living guitar player walking this planet! They're both so amazing! What joy to have them jamming together! The only "loser" in this was the overly-loud jerk screaming in the audience …or anyone unlucky enough to have been seated next to that annoying jerk. HA!
Old-Man Parker jeck out Josh Smith. He might be better
@@szurek96 John Mayer
well your all wrong, its who you enjoy the most and for me its DEREK Trucks by far
John Mayer is better
@@ROFO79 You gave me a nice laugh with that...
Eric's playing is Epic! And jonny's singing is awesome! I wish I could see this live...
I don't understand how 2 musicians can get on stage without knowing it or prepping for it and play so good together that is just unbelievable ,better than the album or any concert you could ever put together.
The way they traded lickes back and fourth looks like it's been practiced for years not like it was all on the fly absolutely insane both of them.
I was at this concert. Jonny gave Eric huge props when he brought him on stage. From four rows back it seemed like they both were enjoying and respecting the talent of the other. Great show! Both of these guys pour their heart into their craft unlike most musicians today.
So true
I am jealous!
Every time I watch this I can't help but smile!
I know I'm not the only one smiling edge to edge while watching this foolishness unfold. This is fire!!
Not alone! Two blues giants! ✌🏼🎼🎸
You got that right my friend!
Seriously, this entire jam was just PHENOMENAL!!
Thing about Lang is his outstanding playing and even better voice! And Gales is in a class all of his own - wish I’d seen this live.
Damn .There's a hell of an advantage being a lefty with strings up side down . Those bends are very intense . Eric Gales is unique and very gifted . It's very sad to see that most people can't view this guy's talent for what it is. I wish someone like Prince could've taken him under his wing some time ago . Eric's range on guitar is rarely matched . Long live Eric Gales .
He is the most exciting, talented Stratocaster player today. I put him up there with Beck EVH and Jimi. and SRV
Not to mention his picking style..he is using a backward picking style..it produces a unique sound, plus it has different kind of stroke
If you are a judge it’s a tie.
No one better than the other. No contest. Just music and a added bonus when they trade off to add to the show.
Respect to both. Both are Monster players.
I like how Eric hit back every lick of that one stanza. A true master of ear playing.
Lang is such a great song writer and a fine player and Gales... what can you say that hasn't been said, he's phenomenal. What a joy to see these two share a stage and just bleed great musical companionship. This is what music is all about.
Johnny Lang is one of the best! Good guitar playing + superior vocals in one, can really a funky blues
Those of you turds that think one of these guys "beat" the other have missed the whole meaning of making music TOGETHER... It's never a competition. It's love on a whole different level.
If you played the guitar, you would understand that it is always a competition. But, you do not play the guitar.
I was responding to Todd, who attempted to play guitar at some point in his life, but couldn't, which is why he refers to those who can, as turds.
ideath fucktard of the year goes to you...
This was nothing short of amazing. they should make a guest appearance on each other's albums this was off the hook. I love Jonny Lang's Raw guitar tone and Eric's clean distinct tone. They complement each other very well this was very entertaining 2 guitar greats sharing the music.
WoW this is some serious jam ! Like their styles, they both are killers !
I saw johnny play when he was 17 and a guy behind me at 45 years old said "i can play that".
I turned around and said "He is getting paid with your money". Eric is fantastic.
haha great line
Yah that's the thing. The guy probably could play that. And so can I and alot of other people-- but it doesn't mean anything. Can you play that in front of hundreds of people and harness that level of energy? Thats the question.
He’s nothing special. A polished package player.
twelve bars.....three chords......one home.......the basic 12 bar blues .... Jonny Lang and Eric Gales are awesome in their own right, a true music fan gives and takes. Who flippen cares about the sound on youtube???? And folks express their feelings by shouting out at a concert... they are feeling it baaaaaby. Peace, Love and Soul forever.... ✌🎶🎶
those two together. Magic--just pure magic!
you can tell they both loved it!
Jonny is a fantastic guitar player. A child prodigy who's been in the music game his whole life, but yea... The guy that was screaming, "Go Get Em", didn't have much to say after a couple of minutes into it. I cherish seeing Eric in that environment. That's when he's really locked in & at his best. When hes being challenged by another player on stage. A pure joy to watch really. Shout out to Jonny... Most guitarists don't have the heart to exchange with Raw Dawg like this.. Respect...
Lol. Those goofballs don't get it. Neither was trying to "win" They were just both crushing it & having fun. The winner was the audience.
Lang's playing has been the same since he came on the scene some 20 yrs ago (or however long its been). Plus, he's almost 40 w a Williamsburg special (i.e., full head of hair comb-over) -- thats why he never got better haha. He was so worried about his looks instead of nurturing more important things, like PLAYING GUITAR.
Gales is a genuine gun slinger, period.
Eric is a prodigy as well.
@@Lance37a,
Fist of all, Johnny Lang was never a guitar prodigy. He was a decent blues singer, w okay blues chops for his age, but was marketed as a pretty boy, pop "new blues" star. And Eric is older than i am and im in my 40s haha! Maybe he was a prodigy 3 decades ago, but ive never heard of a 44-yr-old prodigy haha! 😆
Eric was a prodigy. His first album was out on a major label before Jonnys was. Gales won a best new guitarist award in guitarist player magazine back in early 90s.
This is real music young people. Real soul, real muscians, real instruments. Turn off main stream, turn on your mind, think for yourself, listen to real music
Well said Sir, the young need to learn , switch radio off and open the mind !
What a performance, both incredible musician! Eric more on the sophisticated, technical side and Jonny more on the raw and pure energy side, but both great!
Eric’s tone is smoother... and they have different styles. Great Jams!!!
I’ve loved Johnny since he was a kid!
Eric is the man! Much respect to Johnny Lang too.. he's a great player and singer also!
I would have a guitar battle with EVERY other guitarist in the world before Eric Gales, just brilliant expression, improvisation, phrasing, and precision all wrapped up with a bow on top. Nobody in the world like him.
Eric Gales- Upside down Left Handed God- Jonny Lang - Right Handed God- I think they just bout covered every riff I ever wanted to learn in this one video...Some of the Most Amazing playing off each other to 12 bar Ive seen
The raw talent not holding back and great improvising makes Eric a legend Johnny Lang is great too ,two of my favorite players!
Moment magique entre deux monstres de feeling!!le blues n'est pas prêt de s'éteindre 🎸💥👏
I saw Jonny and Buddy Guy live! Man what a great night!!!
Such Similar Tones!!!!! Never heard of two great guitarists with such similar tones in one jam. Almost couldn't tell the difference without watching.
Jonny Lang is a bad mutha!!! But Eric Gains blew him out of the water!!!! One has to Love, Appreciate, and Respect these two titans of the guitar!!!! “Rock on brothers!!!”
Playing with another guitar player can get you to take your playing to another level. Everyone benefits from it, including the audience.
White boy can sing too!
Two of my favorite blues men finally in the same vid and both pouring their souls into it. Thanks for posting this video!
To all whom are trying to make this into a competition. Take a few lessons, please, then after you've at least learned to tune, go pick up a real guitar (not a guitar shaped video game controller) plug into a real dimed out amp (XBox don't count) now play something, no really, play anything, post it, and then let us hear it, seriously, let us see you do it, so we (who can play) might critique and enlighten "your" fearless performance in front of a webcam let alone a club/auditorium/arena full of people.
This is so cool man! This is what we need ! Thanx a million guys!
Man..o man...o man....what more can be said about Eric Gales? Eric.....simply the Greastest. We are blessed to have him around in our lifetime.
Not too many that can hold their own when trading licks with Eric Gales. Johnny did a damn fine job!
57Strat777 yeah you'd better not trade licks with e.g
57Strat77 I see you don't realize Eric Gales was holding back taking it easy on Jonny Lang.
Awesome I could listen to that all day long
those who gauge who "won" dont get it..ITS NOT A CONTEST!!!!
Alan Cassett i agree with you Allan! Can't even understand the who was better mentality. Both Eric and Johny were fucking feeling it. That moment was insane, only real musicians could understand this. Wow...is all I can say.
Alan Cassett, Yeah it's sad. When we were kids my brother and I used to argue over who was the best guitarist but then we grew up I guess some people never do. I almost didn't watch this because of the buffoon screaming GO GET HIM at the first. Unfortunately there always seems to be one idiot in every audience
Alan Cassett i m not sure gales agrees
Alan Cassett Cause its called jamming babe!!
You should not speak for musicians unless you are one.
There is a HELL of a lot of talent on that stage.
Both are amazing talents !! Jonny has a huge voice just remember that !!
JL and EG prodigious talents at such a young age. I imagine difficult times, but ya both - seem to have "pulled through" OK? Fantastic to see them both wailing and having a great time - imo. Fire! is right - go & keep going, gee tar-slinging brothers. Love it. It would be great to hear more of JL - haven't heard new stuff in many years - maybe it's geographical, IDK. Anyway, Thanks for posting BB.
When you put two guitarists on a stage in front of a screaming crowd it's always gonna come down to head cutting. I have yet to see Eric Gales be outplayed (or for that matter matched)by just about every other guitarist out there. He's a force of nature. Setting all that aside, I really enjoyed this clip and like what Jonny is doing these days musically and vocally. These guys can really groove together.
Jonny Lang still up there emulating his idol, Albert Collins. EG is a technical and improvisational master. Of course, Albert Collins was all about dirty, grungy, and mean sounding blues -- and that's what Jonny does. Different idols gave them different styles. But I can't think of a single blues artist alive with Lang's vocal range. That's why everyone loves playing with him. Hell, even legends like Buddy Guy just turn him loose. He comes in and sets the stage on fire. You see Gales let out a cheer at 4:15 after Lang hits that vocal run.
To everyone who doesn't like the guy yelling "go get 'em", watch a few vids of Randy "Macho Man" Savage, including some of the Slim Jim ads. Then come back and watch this again, imagining Randy in the front row. It's kind of fun, since he shuts up before the fireworks. Two great talents whipping up some true alchemy! As for who is better...WTF?? Both are fantastic (I've known how great Eric is for 20 years and Jonny has honed his chops considerably since the last time I heard him), but the fact is, this is a great example of the end result being far greater than the sum of the parts!
It's a parade not a competition! words I heard by Robben Ford
Big fan of both of these guys! Bad asses in their own right!
2 Artists ..... in the moment...Fun..great vibe..... Music is Life...... Have Fun ..... Live Fun.... Aloha...
Never heard Jonny rip like that. He held his own against EG and sounded amazing.
I knew Johnny was very good but wow, he really brings it here.
Both are fantastic!
We all knew during the 90's when Stevie Ray Vaughan left a huge gap in blues space, there were three young guns emerged to fill that gap. Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Jonny Lang. But behind that gap there was a force of nature lurking in the abyss to culminate and reach the top at the right time. And that force was Eric Gales!
Eric Gales is the greatest guitarist on the planet right now. Jonny Lang was incredible ..but there is just something seriously demented in the way Eric Gales attacks and plays so effortlessly. He reminds me a lot of Stevie Ray Vaugh meets Jimmy Hendrix.
Agree about EG. And Jonny continues to develop his vocal skills. He was already a legend at 16 years-old, but some of his runs now are insane. Buddy Guy has been a huge fan of Lang's vocals since he was a teenager, and loves touring with him. His vocal range is incredible, and he only seems to get better. As for Jonny's guitar style, his idol was Albert Collins -- which is why played the same type of Telecaster when he was young. That grungy, choppy and dirty style was what Albert was all about. That's Lang's hero.
Been watching Lang from when he was a kid, so under rated, fantastic.
Great duo!
Hell of a jam! I had no idea that JL had it in him! I need to listen more!
And the lesson of today kids is DON'T FUCKING TRADE LICKS WITH EG!!!!!!
BigTimeBluesFan989 it ain't no competition cuz Eric gales is a beast but that our opinion but all ik is that Lang was sweating a bit tho
emmanuel rosillo I didn't say anything about it being a competition..... I said do not trade licks with this man
BigTimeBluesFan989 yea man ik I'm just saying for all those that think it is I'm in your favor no sweat man 🤘🏽🤙🏽💯👌🏽
Why not? I was surprised how good Johnny Lang plays. It's funny, I have heard of JL before but didn't know he plays guitar that good haha. If I had a chance, I would trade licks with both of them.
Chuck Nagillum
Dude...EG took it easy in him. You can tell Jihnny went all out lol!. EG...would anialate him.
Wow! anything to do with Eric Gale is unbelievable and he brings out the best in those he Jams with - and Jonny was singing like Prince [I think?] - just great!
nope, just singing like jonny....
I have not seen that many concerts where two accomplished guitarists get together and play without too much of I can play better than you. They both appeared to enjoy themselves. I always liked Jonny Lang and only recently found Eric Gales.
Amazing!. Fan of both. I saw a duel like this from back in 1984 where Eddie Van Halen bowed to Mark Knopfler and his quick finger picking that somehow, was faster than Eddie that day. Love friendly duels. I put down the sax and trumpet 35 years ago after watching the "Crossroads" guitar duel (and hearing SRV for the first time solo).
Both were proffesional touring musians at 16.
Robert Dawson Jonny at 13 or 14. He learned that quick.
@@andrewjackson829, Lang has not expanded his technique since he started. Anyone that is a semi decent guitarist can play the way he does now when they were 14 yrs old. Hes a hack.
@@matthewhorizon6050 yet you’re the one watching him on RUclips and not the other way round...🤔
This.....pure bliss to my ears...
I managed 15 seconds. The guy shouting "go get em" like it was a UFC fight. Fkin ridiculous!
Drunk fuckin idiot that was probably 22 or younger.
Probably has more to do with being from North Carolina than the dude's age
David Philips; it's actually worth a watch, despite the drunk crowd and sound issues, from 1m 40s the duelling warms up, sparks into life, catches fire and suddenly threatens a nuclear meltdown! Catch it if you can...
woooow! This is not like.... aaargh another one busting his licks of. This is Fantastic!!!!!! jazz, blues, rock licks!!!
Gales is so smooth and controlled, while Lang is choppy and mistake prone, but you can tell he put in the time and i hear that and appreciate it.
Gettin' nasty wit' it. Gotta love the blues.
I can see Jimmy just laughing saying great Jam wish I was there
Eric won the guitar dual,...but Johnny wins overall with those pipes...and his guitar playing is always getting better...amazing talents both
Agreed. When musicians are this good, and you compare them, it's just different shades of amazing!
So in the soul sauce!!!🤪👍🏻❤️
Yo real talk for those that think it's a competition it really ain't cuz a note is a note how ever you want to see it 💯(idek) anyone can play what Eric or Lang can play just in your own style no one is untouchable but then again there are people that play with more power and soul then others when you take your soul and infuse all types of genres like hip hop,rock classical,soul,neo soul,jazz, blues,smooth jazz, rock fusion,pop,reggae,country etc and you fine tune your self like a machine to jump from genre to genre then you become better but not untouchable so yea in Reality Eric is gonna kill all these artists cuz who you know play like Eric no one this ain't a competition it's logic 💯💯💯
emmanuel rosillo fuckin word Bro. You're 100% right. Why does it matter who's "better"? One man's meat is another man's poison. I thought they were both fantastic. They weren't trying to one-up one-another. Just enjoying each others playing. That's what live music *is*.
I'm a J. Lang fan, but Joe Bonamassa is the only other player I've seen at the same level (and most complimentary) as Eric G. It is a nice video though... thanks for posting.
Why can't they both be great in their own style?
humans tend to pick a side. its strange to me.
They are both great, and offered us an uncredibly good time of music. And they both loved what they played together, no contest , just 2 angels playing together. Thanks to them 😁
People get emotional and pissed off about this shit. Gales is obviously the better guitarist. I dont compare greats, but Jonny Lang is not great. He is being marketed the same way as he was almost 20 yrs ago and his playing has not evolved. Hes great at playing traditional, but who ain't!
because jonny lang isn't great
Because they can't! Grow up!
how can 10 idiots dislike this awesome talent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think they dislike that dumb ass screaming.." Go Get Em" " Go Get Em"
If this doesn’t make you smile like a little kid I don’t know what will, so fucking cool
AMAZING! 🎸🎸
They should tour together!
Those guys tore it up !
Like to see a whole show of that !!
Cutting’ heads with Eric Gales… and holding your own! Impressive!
Ever guitar player on this planet knows who Eric Gale's is. There is a reason for that
Man, Gales is just incredible.
pretty cool - Johnny held up better than I thought he might, but dude - eric gales can play whatever slides across his head. You can't blues box outa that.
For those saying "it's not a competition, it's just fun," WRONG ! It's both.
Competition is fun. Lots of fun. It spurs you on to put things together that you would never come up with alone. We did this every Monday night at Pauly's hotel in Albany New York years ago and it's probably still going on today. Each challenger to the house band's lead player would trade licks and, by the audience response, would either sit down or take on the next challenger, with the house guy sitting it out 'til everybody else in line got a shot at you. Highly competitive, tons of fun.
Tom Vardin sorry to disagree. This was not a competition, this was a Jonny Lang concert. And Jonny invited Eric to join , adding some more soul to his song. Jonny and Eric were obviously happy to play together, each of them in their own style. Both great artists.
I just love Jonny's Tele Thinline, I have one but it's the all maple with maple neck
I honestly liked jonnys licks better right here (IMO). Don't get me wrong Eric is fucking incredible but I never really heard those licks from Jonny, while on the other hand I've heard those licks from Eric numerous times even though they're always mind blowing. It was a bad ass jam period from both guitarists and I could tell Eric brought Jonny out of his box. Thanks for sharing
Licks better think you need to listen again lol
Some mighty fine players right there!
Both are unreal blues artists but that tele sounds insane...
Thanks for the Upload. Great Work!
I can't pick it, but I enjoyed watching with a great big smile
Imagine both of their skill in 1 person.
Now that’s a “Guitar Battle”😃🎼🎼🎼
Eric - "Sign of the Times." Jonny Weiss 🎶
Gales is probably the better player....but dear Lord, Johnny's tone at 2:05 is incredible.
Excellent!
Gotta respect Johnny for letting Raw Dawg loose on his own gig....
I’ve probably watched this about 55 times.
Batman And Robin.. I like watching this video on my big screen tv Turn the volume wide open it 'rock's the house'!!..." GO GET EM"!!
Blown away!!!
Two brothers just have fun!
One of two guitarists that I've seen go toe to toe with Eric Gales (the other is Eric Johnson) and actually sound interesting. I would also like to see Eric Gales and Marcus King jam together.
I know this is for fun. If it were serious, Eric Gales would be a hard man to beat. Love em both. God bless you guys.