The Best Guitar Player You’ve Never Heard Of
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
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Today we're taking a deep dive into the playing of a relatively unknown Jacksonville guitarist, Dylan Adams. If you don't know this guy, you definitely should. He's carved out a niche for himself in the world of slide playing, and made a sound that's completely unique to him, but still calls back to all of the slide legends. He's seriously one of the most inspiring and monstrous players I've come across in a long time.
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Man I don’t even know what to say, thank you so much for highlighting me and for all of the kind words, I’m humbled and honored ❤️ the band I play in is called Smokestack, we mainly play around NE Florida. I’ll be sure to post our dates for anyone who wants to come check us out!
Dylan, you sound great. I am looking forward to hearing more of your outstanding guitar playing!
I ran across that video on tic toc a while back. tasty.
Great playing Dylan! Wow! Greetings from Germany
Dylan, you are on a par with Derek Trucks 🤘🤘🤘
Killin Dylan!
I had the privilege of studying with Dylan at Berklee and I can tell you first hand that the only thing sweeter than this dudes guitar playing is his personality. He’s one of the most genuine and kind musicians that I’ve ever crossed paths with and it just made me so happy seeing this video giving him the credit he deserves. Go bro 💪🏻
Dude that’s so sweet of you to say, right back at you Billy and I wish we could have jammed more while we were there ❤️ we gotta make it happen sometime man!
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@@dylanadamsguitar hope to see more of you and your guitar brother. May have to get you a camera dude for the live gigs bro. Can’t wait to hear more of you makin that thing sing. And Hang on to that rhythm section you guys are glue from the same bottle.
@@Gocraingo fuck yeah man what a great tribute and sentiment! ❤🤘🏼
Are you going to clarksdale Mississippi juke joint festival? I've been playing 35 years, no Berklee, school of chitlin circuit 😂, I love the slide as well, although I'm not as good as you, or Robert Randolph, but I still try, I go by snake doctor, hope to see you guys there
This kind of video is really what the internet is meant for. There's so much hatred and vitriol online, but to see a guy who's well known say "Hey, ever seen this dude? He blows my mind!" is heart warming. Thanks for lifting someone up! Hope his following grows.
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Well said! Its such a great thing that Rhett did here...to use his platform to bring someone to all of us who we may not have found on our own. I wish more people with bases like Rhett did this. Especially in this day and age when its really easy to get lost in the noise of the internet. There are so many phenomenal musicians out there deserving of attention. Great job Rhett!!!! Keep em coming. Maybe a monthly discovery series or something like that.
i was thinking the exact same thing, for some reason a lot of people who are well known won't give exposure to someone who isn't well known, like they aren't part of 'the club' or something. it's heart warming when you see someone like Rhett who doesn't do all that competitive, elitist nonsense.
@bejaardenbus you nailed it! well said.
@@tdz69 I love the idea of a Discovery Series. It's asking a lot to find an unknown talent on a high level every 30 days, but any time it happens, absolutely.
The bass player is Bryan Spradlin. I was in a band with his son (Also Bryan Spradlin) in college but currently play more fortnite with
him than music. Also an incredible musician. The Spradlin family is freakishly talented and knows how to surround themselves with incredible people like Dylan. Awesome stuff. Thanks for recognizing them!
Tell Bryan he’s a badass!
@@RhettShull He is also one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
It's so refreshing to hear a skilled player like Rhett giving the love to a player whose skills deserve the limelight. It is a reflection on Rhett's character and sincerity. Great post on an amazing player
Very well said ! 👍
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Can't imagine how many amazing musicians are out there who will remain relatively unknown their entire lives. Thanks for bringing Dylan to light.
I’d guess that some of the best guitar players in the world will probably never even be heard. They probably just playing by themselves.
Hell yeah! That’s some serious playing.
Artists supporting artists 🙌🏼 Keep these vids coming Rhett, they're great and it's always fun to find new music to listen to or artists to follow!
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I know a lot of guys who would never highlight someone else's talent on their own platform. Thanks for being a bigger man than most.
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My brother has played keys in Dylan’s band for a decade. I was headed up to see them once when Dylan was like 17, I play slide and am one you’d consider “good”. My brother was like, “you gotta hear this kid play slide.” I said, “he better than me?” My brother goes, “yup”. I go, “bullshit.” Like 30 seconds into their set I was like, oh he’s not only better than me, he’s so much better that I’m not going to catch him…ever haha. He’s as good as there is on that thing.
Just imagine if more people did this and helped promote other musicians. We need more of this.
Thank you for introducing this guy! He is unbelievable! I'm headed to FL from Portland, OR, on Thursday, and I am definitely taking a drive to Jacksonville to go see him if he is playing! I'll take some video and share it here if I make it to a show.
I am a huge fan of the Allman Bros style of slide. He is literally on another level. Like outer space level! Thanks again, man! It's cool to see you super excited about another person's playing.
Thanks for sharing Dylan with us all on your channel. I agree that he is an exceptional artist and I thank you for sharing your platform with him! Kudos to you! 👏👏👏
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I notice the way he moves his fretting fingers out of the way super quick so the action is back to being high enough to use the slide. What a player!
Dylan plays in a band called, Smokestack! Along with Jack Corcoran (Grinderswitch)and with some of the most talented musicians in the Jax area (Which is a lot!). If y'all get a chance to see them, Go! I try to see them at least once a month.
Couldn't find him on Spotify. Somebody get this guy -and his incredible band- into a recording studio! (Rhett, hurry up and finish yours!)
I working on it!! And way ahead of you with this idea lol
Would LOVE to see an interview with him, Rhett!
I like how when I click on one of these videos on Rhett's channel, it's never clickbait. It's always someone who really is an awesome guitarist. Pretty amazing that someone this good isn't already widely known given how eager fans are to find the next great guitar player. Hope I get a chance to see Dylan and Smokestack play sometime.
My god yes thank Rhett for never …. 7 things you’re doing wrong, 6 reasons you suck n all that as well
Hey Rhett, thanks again for exposing us to another great guitarist. Dylan has so much soul oozing from every pore of his body! It's apparent that he has concentrated on this certain style of playing and has honed it very sharp. He will surely go far the more exposure he gets! So thanks to you for introducing him to a wider audience.
On the subject of Derek, he has had decades ( at this point in his life) of experience working on his unique style.
On another note, (this comment is overdue) , but, at one point you said that nobody could ever sound like Duane Allman. I think Jack Pearson does a very good job!
Rhett, your a great player also, so don't beat yourself up when learning someones licks or style, ok. I'm 64, and even after 54 years of playing, I'm not even going to think that I could come close to playing like Dylan, much less Derek or Duane!
Thanks again, and take care!
That young man is incredible! I can’t remember the last time I heard a young person play a fairly fast paced solo with fretted notes played THAT clearly, along with slide elements as well, and it come off that naturally. He’s got a seriously good feel and style - and it’s ALL his own! You can hear all sorts of influences in his playing, but what really hits my heart is how he’s made it all his own. That’s some real rarified air his music resides in.
I hope to go hear this cat play sometime. Soon! 👏🏼❤️
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Rhett.....this video is a real service to music. Bringing him to our attention is fantastic
It goes to show how humble Rhett is to be able to give Dylan the kudos he deserves. It’s not easy as a guitarist to praise someone who is (in his own words) the slide guitarist he wants to be. High praise which is well deserved for Dylan as he is indeed an incredible slide player/musician and a great show of humility and genuine kindness on Rhett’s part to showcase Dylan on his own channel. Great watch.
As always, wonderful to see the talent showcased here. Never know who you will find, and it's endless possibilities.
You forgot Lowell George! I can hear Little Feat in his playing, and it’s incredible!
No he didn't...lol
Quite a Gem indeed! Mixing EADGBE with slide and some fantastic finger picking, just awesome. Always makes me happy to hear some good old southern rock being played at this level. Can’t wait for the tour.
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Man I’ll never forget finding this dude on instagram, he completely opened up my mind to slide playing in such a unique way, blending that Duane and Derek sound with Sonny landreths behind the slide playing
Rhett every time you do these videos I always get hooked to the artist. Makes me such a better player by trying to learn their stuff. Thank you so much man
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The thousands and thousands of hours he’s put into playing the guitar really shows. Truly inspiring
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@@thomasbonnett4800 what's confusing about this statement?
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I knew a guitar teacher who had a small framed motto hanging on his wall that plainly stated, “Practice or Suck.”
If Dylan is still with the same band the other guitarist, Jack Corcoran, is a monster too. We have a lot of beastly players from Jax. Check out Noah Green and Zack Gibbs for a couple of the younger monsters.
Hey friend! That’s me singing in the first video. I could say a million things about what a great person and guitar player Dylan is. BUT the band is Smokestack!
I think, what we admire on Dylan, is how natural he overcomes his trained patterns and playes in an almost fenceless flow, very close to his feeling. Another example for one, who can reach beyond his own restrictions.
Thanks for this again!
I am fortunate enough to see the talented guitarist often ! He is every bit the "real deal ." Thank you spotlighting this young man !
Thanks for introducing Dylan to us, Rhett. You're not only a great musician in your own right, but also suppotive of others. Shine On.
I follow this guy on TT. His licks are crazy. I've never seen anyone do solo's that fast with no pick, fingers and a slide limiting the extra finger. Well done.
Wow! Been playing slide guitar since 1971. Mostly standard tuning. Dylan Adams can do things I've never even conceived. Just incredible!
Anyone covering Duane allman slide parts on Aretha Franklins version of “the weight” is up there in my book
WOO! So happy Dylan is getting the recognition he deserves.
Just awesome player & very cool of you to support him - really nice to see & Ill check him out further! Thanks Rhett!
As someone who just started getting into slide playing a couple months ago, I absolutely love this. Thanks for sharing, I now have another musician to aspire to play like. Your channel is what got me interested in slide to begin with. It's also awesome to see someone so skilled in standard tuning. So far I've only dabbled with alternate tunings a tiny bit, so I didn't want my inexperience in the tuning to deter me from playing so I've just been in standard while learning.
One of the things that makes his playing great is an "uncanny" to play "singable hornlike phrases that logically and lyrically progresses from one bar to the next - while being funky and impeccable. He has an incredible ear
I am blown away and can imagine this guy in his bedroom at a younger age when the light bulb went off. He has a killer tone and unique style. Absolutely love it.
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So killer, man! We went to high school together, and graduated in the same class. I remember one year watching him jam on his driveway all night on the Fourth of July. Good to know he’s still shredding, I wish I could play like that!
Dude great to see you here Shane! Hope you’re well 🤙🏻
With the Sly Stone funk backing track it becomes a Dixieland-feel thing, how groovy!
Good for him finding his language as a player of lead and slide.
Wow, incredible playing. Warren Haynes also plays slide in standard tuning. On the flip side, Derek Trucks plays both slide and non-slide in open E (whereas Duane would play slide in open E and non-slide in standard). When you watch Derek play some of his non-slide solos and realize he's playing in open tuning, it's pretty amazing.
Correct. I learned to play slide listening to Duane back when I used to have my dad drive me to Jacksonville to see them. I was always amazed he used the open E instead of the open G that most slide players used. Of course, Derek Trucks being a student of Duane's style would also use the open E tuning, but carried it a step further. Besides Warren and now this young man, you see very few slide players using a standard tuning because of the complexity of doing the slide runs and single note picking. Much harder to do.
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It's awesome to see a guitar player that really knows how to convey phrases that tell a story, not like some if those shredders that play a million miles an hour, but are flat and bland, thanks for sharing, will definitely follow!🤘
This guy is no joke, if he isn't already this dude should be in high demand. Very awesome and looks to have such a cool vibe about him too
Thank you Rhett, for not only hippin' us to Dylan, but also for being so generous and kind to use your platform to give him some exposure to all of us that follow you.
Total respect for you and Dylan!!
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Lucky enough to see him and smokestack at the green turtle in Dina a few times. Really great band and told him after the show loved his slide playing 🤘
It's was great to see the Rhett's "stank face" of approval. You know you're doing well when you get a stank face and grooving head bob from another musician.
This is what I LOVE about musicians like yourself, Pete, Bukovac, you have NO HUGE EGOS! You give credit where do! THANK YOU!!!!!
Man went through like 4 different stank faces. You know it's the good stuff.
Best Stank Face I've ever seen!
Saw this guy on Zac’s Instagram yesterday and as soon as I heard I guessed they’d be a video on him. Unbelievable slide playing. 🤩🤩🤩
That was truly amazing, I had one of those moving towards the screen moments where your eyes don’t believe what you ears are hearing (if that makes sense) and you need to check closely. It’s not everyday you see and hear something you’ve not seen/heard before. Thanks for sharing, Rhett.
Rhett, I echo what others have said, your enthusiasm, and promotion of this kid are genuinely moving. Well done. You gained a subscriber (I have been a “lurker” for years.) Cheers. JSH
I've been in love with slide guitar playing, and I don't know how or why it started since the music I grew up with doesn't include slide at all. But it always felt like such a badass sound, that swampy blues playing. I wish I could get there too lol, it's probably why I started learning how to play guitar.
Beautiful! Using the Sonny Landreth style of playing with fingers behind the slide! I also checked out a few of videos on his RUclips channel. He has a Bebop style lide tune that just blew me away! What an amazing talent! What is it about the water in Jacksonville? So many great bands and players from there!
I immediately recognized that tone,but I hadnt't heard it so long...Duane Allman. This young man has his own sound for sure & I'm so glad to hear the slide being played with this tone again.I remember an interview with Duane once where he said when he played slide.he was going for that amplified harp tone that Muddy Waters & other blues greats got. But Dylan,you have your own sound and a tremendous amount of soul in your playing. And your band is great too! You got it all man, keep on sliding!
So cool that then 11 months later Dylan and Rhett post an amazing and inspiring live performance collab! The world works in mysterious and wonderful ways.
he's fretting at least 50% of the time... and it' seamless... and his playing is very very CLEAN.... this guy needs more exposure..
The fact that the first clip was “liked” by Joey Landreth tells you all you need to know. This guy is amazing 😎🤘🎸
When I saw his performance video "Shuffle in B Flat jam" on RUclips, I wondered why he didn't get any attention.
His performance is so wonderful!
Reminds me SO much of Warren Haynes' slide playing as well. It was intoxicating watching him play with The Allman Brothers on stage at HOB in New Orleans in 1995. This guitarist parallels his style.
Good of you to shine some light on up-in-coming talents Rett... So, as your friend Rick was pointing out yesterday, "stirring the pot" if you don't mind... let the A.I. try to keep up with this!! What A.I. doesn't have and will NEVER have is: "heart"...
He's super down on Earth. He's gave my husband who's a soulful. Blues r and b legatarst advice and invite him to come down and jane with him and his been very, very humble down earth, man
Thanks Rhett.....You are AMAZING....and now I have to go check out Dylan. Played for 50 years. having fun....wish I had a fraction of y'alls talent!
Duane and Derek had a son and called him Dylan...Beautiful playing and incredible of you to use your platform to promote him. Keep up the great work, Rhett!
Definitely Duane Allman vibes !!!
That is what I was thinking
I saw another video by him recently. Totally agree Rhett. He flows from one phrase to the next with no slop. Very creative
Dylan is definitely a real deal and mastered his craft over the years. So glad for your recognition Dylan! I have talked w Dylan a little and he was helpful for me w things slide… and deserves all good vibes!
My two fave relatively unknowns are Sadler Vaden and Erick Steckel. Joanna Connor is unreal too.
God I’m so glad you did this. I’ve been saying this for months now.
Edit: have him on Dipped In Tone, Rhett!
I’m a standard tuning slide guy also who was brought up on Duane Alman, Johnny Winter, etc. and am completely stunned at Dylan’s feel, chops, dexterity and original style of playing slide! Yes! And on the pinky!! 👍🏻 That allows the other fingers to get involved and that is VERY difficult to pull off! Thank you Rhett for showcasing Dylan’s amazing and killer talents!!
When I see something like this, I remember why we live in an amazing time, I would never been able to see something like this without the internet! Thanks for highlighting such a jem,
His slide tone is almost as good as Josh Scott's.
Shots Fired!!!!
Yeah, that Kemper slide tone is hard to beat. 😄
I saw this on Instagram. Duane Allman vibes…
I met Dylan at a Guitar Center not only is he talented guitar player but nice person as well. I’m a fan!
I stumbled across him yesterday while looking for slide guitar tutorials. I don't know whether to be inspired to learn or not even try. Seriously, he's fantastic and I look forward to watching all his vids & hope to see him & his band one day. The dude deserves world wide recognition, no doubt about that.
Dude blows minds, what a beast! Thanks and congrats for that Rhett, its beautiful guys with that high reach as yourself throwing light in some of those unknown, yet awesome players. Zero ego, thats amazing!
I'm also hearing a lot of Lowell George and Little Feat here, but with a LOT more technical ability without losing the soul. Great stuff.
Jacksonville Fla home of the guitar army ,of course this guy picks up all those good vibes from back then.
Keep it coming..
Yea man....that guys is awesome..unique style..thanks for sharing Rhett!
Good for you Rhett! Way to help out someone else..it's great to see the enthusiasm and generosity!..so classy and cool! Keep it up!
Wowser, that is inspired playing. Thanks for introducing me to Dylan Adams. What an amalgamation of styles blended up and poured out into his own approach and style. So much wonderful music and playing out there. All we have to do is look and listen with an open mind.🙏
Good on ya, Rhett! Thanks for the upload/share of Dylan & his music, his band too! Awesome, awesome stuff for sure!
when you speak to this guy, he's gonna say Lowell. seems like a lot of folks have forgotten Lowell. this man, Dylan, has not forgotten Lowell. i hear him loud & clear. [subscribed]
Boy you're not kidding, he is a sensational player! I love the hybrid thing but as you say the fact that he's in standard tuning is really intriguing because it means you don't have to relearn the note placement on the neck or retune. Also, how cool of you to feature him, a relatively unknown player, and encourage people to check him out. With a mere 24 followers on RUclips I dream of the day when someone uses their platform to do the same for me.
This artist spotlight format is so so so much better than all the other low effort "reaction" videos a lot of channels put out.
I just moved down to Savannah from Atlanta a few months ago. Jacksonville is only about 2 hours. I'm definitely gonna go check this guy out.
I knew within 5 seconds I'd be a massive fan. The best a player can do is play licks that a singer would sing to / play as if what is being heard from a voice. Wow!
Man, that seamless slide to tap on phrasing transition
His fretted/slide combo sometimes even has a fiddle-like take and tone. Amazing. Thanks for highlighting this player. Dylan is someone the slide blues guitar world now has to reckon with.
I went with some friends to see a show at Berklee a couple years ago and I remember being totally blown away by his soulful playing and technical mastery. I literally had no clue who or what I was going to see that night, and wow I am so glad I went!! Rock on Dylan and Rhett 👊🏻
Dude what an amazing and awesome guitar player! Thanks for the video Rhett, I think more people with your reach should do this! Introducing to your viewers exciting and amazing musicians is what youtube should be for man! Massive respect for giving Dylan the shout-out he truly deserves. Gonna be listening to his stuff for sure!
I don't know enough to judge the talent and skill of this gentleman but I can't help but smile at hearing your enthusiasm and praise for someone else´s music and ability - you are great person, Rhett...thanks!
Nice of you to make a video about someone unknown man! I bet he appreciates it
And that is REAL slide guitar playing. I love that this is a REAL guitar player in a REAL band in 2022. No A.I., LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. Real human being talent.
PLAY ON, MR. ADAMS!
Rhett, your audio mixing and mastering has gotten awesome. You deserve that studio dude. Major respect for introducing this incredible talent too.
Great video Rhett. Love how you spread the love bro
Your right......every note is perfect...its not just the slide...it the weaving of the solos going from great to greater. Thanks for the heads up....I'm following.
From baltimore you need to hear Dylan Kendall. We’re fortunate enough to have him playing with us but it’s the same scenario as there are so many.
Really great of you to shine a light on him. Yes, so incredible. Thanks for sharing!
KIller!! Thanks for sharing Rhett! You BOTH sound amazing ❤🔥❤