Eric Gales

Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch

Eric has won Blues Rock Artist of the Year for the last 2 years, but he has been a force in the Blues scene since he released his first solo record at 16. Greg and Eric catch up about Eric's unusual style of left-handed playing, and of course their mutual love of all things Jimi Hendrix!
2:17 - Eric’s excitement with the near completion of his new record
6:14 - How Eric derived his chordal style of playing, and developing his voice as a left-handed player
8:23 - Gospel music - the approach, the chords, the “moves”, and the soul behind it all
13:27 - Eric, the Experience Hendrix, and the influence of Jimi Hendrix
20:13 - Improvisation, and the deep well of inspiration and authenticity that can be found through it
23:47 - Eric’s hopes and plans for the future as a musician and player
Total Length: 32:48