Classic Rock History: The Kirk Fletcher Interview

If you’re a purist when it comes to the blues, you might have a hard time venturing out with the intent to explore new music. And sure, the likes of B.B. King, Hound Dog Taylor, and Howlin’ Wolf are iconic, but if you’re feeling bold, and looking for something new to feast on, look no …

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American Songwriter: Kirk Fletcher Makes His Blues Dreams Come True

Most of us are lucky if we’re able to realize a few of our wildest dreams at some point in our lifetimes. Blues singer-songwriter and virtuoso guitarist Kirk Fletcher knocked off a couple of them just this past year. Fletcher, long in awe of the axes played by his musical heroes, partnered with his friends …

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GuitarWorld: Kirk Fletcher reveals the three pedals he couldn’t live without

Blues wizard Kirk Fletcher on the three effects pedals he’d rescue in the event of an unlikely effects pedal-related apocalypse It’s episode 4 of Pedalpocalypse, the new show from Guitar World, MusicRadar(opens in new tab) and Guitar Player(opens in new tab). Produced in LA by British guitarist Robin Davey and Growvision(opens in new tab),  and inspired by the bad-old-days of lockdown, in each …

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Premier Guitar: The Big 5 “It’s the Ultimate Bling Guitar”

Learn about Kirk’s Big Five on Premier Guitar’s YouTube Channel and hear him talk about the Ultimate Bling Guitar

Music Radar: This is what a Gibson ES-335 sounds like in the right hands

Kirk Fletcher is one of the best blues guitarists on today’s scene. His jaw-dropping technique, tasteful tone and extensive knowledge of the blues guitar craft has seen him sharing stages with the likes of the Fabulous Thunderbirds and Joe Bonamassa. Read full Music Radar Article

Guitar Player: Watch Blues Master Kirk Fletcher

The guitarist drops soulful lead single from forthcoming album ‘Heartache by the Pound. Guitar Player Magazine Features Kirk Fletcher’s Single Video Here

Guitar World: Kirk Fletcher teaches you the playing style of blues guitar great Otis Rush

With a progression that references the classic “quick change to the four chord” this lesson takes you inside the minor key blues of the West Side Chicago blues legend. This month, I’d like to talk about one of my favorite blues musicians of all time, Chicago guitar legend Otis Rush. Otis had an incredibly distinct …

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Guitar Player: Kirk Fletcher Talks Strats, Influences and more

On ‘My Blues Pathway,’ the California blues specialist pays back a debt to the forces that shaped his ferocious style. Armed with astonishing chops, great tone and an encyclopedic knowledge of blues styles (check out his YouTube demos to see him in action), Kirk Fletcher is a veritable force of nature who has played with the …

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B.B. King Lucille Legacy

B.B.King is Kirks hero and one of the biggest influences on his music and playing the Blues. Kirk had the honor to present the legendary Gibson B.B. King Lucille. The Gibson Custom Shop brought it back to life as a core Artist model in the ES lineup. The legend of Lucille was born in a …

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Living Blues Cover Story

As a lifelong fan of the Living Blues Magazine, Kirk is extremely happy to be the cover artist of the current issue. In the article he talks about how he got to the Blues, what his fascination is about and what his milestones were in his pathway so far. Kirk read the magazine since he …

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2x Nominated for the BMA 2021

Kirk has been nominated for two Blues Music Awards (BMA) 2021.  The Blues Foundation’s BMA is recognized as the highest honor conferred upon a blues musician by the blues community. The foundation informed that Kirk has been nominated in two different categories in 2021. Instrumentalist – Guitar Contemporary Blues Album – My Blues Pathway The …

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#15 on Billboard Blues Charts

Only two weeks after the official release Kirk’s new album “My Blues Pathway” entered the Billboard Blues Charts at #15.