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Kirk Fletcher makes a triumphant return to the stage following his recent stroke – and his blues chops were in full working order as he jammed with Joe Bonamassa in Tulsa

By Jonathan Horsley published 9 November 23

The modern blues maestro suffered a stroke onstage in July, with Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith launching a fundraising auction to support Fletcher with his medical bills

Few players are doing more to write the future of blues guitar than Kirk Fletcher – banish clichés with his tasty soloing style

By Andy G Jones published 8 November 23

Kirk Fletcher is destroying clichés one lick at a time, and this tab and audio lesson takes an in-depth look at his style

Kirk Fletcher and a collection of guitar gear being auctioned off for Kirk Fletcher fundraise

“Please do what you can to help our brother”: Joe Bonamassa launches fundraiser in support of Kirk Fletcher following onstage stroke

By Matt Owen published 6 November 23

A Fender signature amp from JoBo's personal collection and a Les Paul signed by some of today's biggest blues artists are being sold to raise funds for Fletcher's ongoing medical care

Joe Bonamassa has collaborated with some of today’s finest blues players – learn their soloing secrets with this epic lesson

By Andy Saphir published 27 July 23

The JoBo Rolodex is filled with top blues guitar talent, and here we explore seven solo examples inspired by close contacts Eric Gales, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Kirk Fletcher and many more

Joe Bonamassa playing a Fender Stratocaster live

Joe Bonamassa just dropped a new single – and it features one of his “best-ever guitar solos”

By Matt Owen published 16 June 23

Twenty-Four Hour Blues is the lead single from Bonamassa's upcoming album, Blues Deluxe Vol. 2, which features Josh Smith and Kirk Fletcher

How to use chords in a blues guitar solo

By Richard Barrett published 1 May 23

We all think of the blues solo in terms of which notes sit atop which chords, but reversing that proposition – and building chords into the solo itself – generates some tasty new phrasing ideas

How Supersonic Blues Machine are evolving the art of blues guitar and doing everything in their power to stop the genre becoming a "museum piece"

By Robin Davey published 26 October 22

LA’s superstar blues collective currently features guitar royalty Josh Smith, Kirk Fletcher and Ana Popović – they join us for a roundtable discussing the blues scene, competition, and the pros and cons of the new age of guitar stars

Kirk Fletcher: “These days, the attention to detail on blues songwriting has been neglected in a lot of ways – and I wanted to address that”

By Adam Kovac published 14 October 22

The Nashville-based blues master explains why he isn’t afraid to add some II’s, III’s and VI’s to the tried-and-true I-IV-V on new album Heartache by the Pound

Kirk Fletcher reveals the three pedals he couldn't live without

By Scott Rowley last updated 28 September 22

Blues wizard Kirk Fletcher on the three effects pedals he'd rescue in the event of an unlikely effects pedal-related apocalypse

How to play the blues like B.B. King

By Kirk Fletcher published 12 August 22

Kirk Fletcher pays tribute to the King of the Blues with a lesson that explores the magic of the legendary bluesman's style

Megan Lovell (left) and Rebecca Lovell of Larkin Poe perform on stage at the Rockefeller Music Hall on June 3, 2022 in Oslo, Norway

From soulful sonic mosaics to stark instrumental post-rock: here are this week’s essential guitar tracks

By Jonathan Horsley published 15 July 22

Looking to freshen up your weekend's soundtrack? These guitar-powered tunes from Larkin Poe, Marcus Mumford, Disturbed, Imperial Triumphant, Russian Circles and more might just be the ticket

Kirk Fletcher drops feel-good title track from his upcoming album, Heartache by the Pound

By Matt Owen published 13 July 22

The blues titan's forthcoming LP, which was recorded at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, will arrive later this month

(from left) Plini, Tim Henson and Cory Wong

From genre-bending, jaw-loosening collaborations to soulful blues: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Jackson Maxwell, Jonathan Horsley, Sam Roche, Matt Parker published 24 June 22

Usher in the weekend with explosive new tunes from Megadeth, Lari Basilio, Tim Henson, Cory Wong and Plini, The Mars Volta, Kirk Fletcher, Ozzy Osbourne and more

Kirk Fletcher announces new album, Heartache By The Pound, premieres biting new single, Afraid To Die, Too Scared To Live

By Jackson Maxwell published 21 June 22

Billed as a return to the guitarist's musical roots, the album features Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble keyboardist Reese Wynans, and is set for release in July

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

By Kirk Fletcher published 16 June 22

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

Josh Smith, Eric Gales, Sonny Landreth, Ana Popovic

Supersonic Blues Machine recruit Eric Gales, Sonny Landreth, Josh Smith, Ana Popovic, Charlie Starr and more for new album, Voodoo Nation

By Matt Owen published 19 April 22

Hear the swampy lead single featuring Sonny Landreth, 8 Ball Lucy, now

Kirk Fletcher introduces you to T-Bone Walker’s legendary blues style

By Kirk Fletcher published 8 April 22

Incorporating elements of jazz and swing, leaving space for his vocals, Walker's style influenced generations of blues guitar players

Paul Gilbert, Steve Lukather, Marty Friedman, Kirk Fletcher, Steve Morse and Michael Landau

6 guitar pros on how to prepare your playing for tour

By Jason Sidwell published 24 June 21

Paul Gilbert, Steve Lukather, Marty Friedman, Kirk Fletcher, Steve Morse and Michael Landau on how they get stage-ready

Martin Miller recruits Kirk Fletcher for guitar-driven Daft Punk tribute

By Matt Owen published 15 March 21

The fusion maestro teamed up with the blues wizard for a high-gain guitar cover of Get Lucky

Kirk Fletcher: ”Some players neglect the history. The most iconic players of all time – Hendrix, Clapton and Page – all had that foundation”

By Amit Sharma published 25 January 21

The blues ace takes us deep into the heart of his newest release, the aptly titled My Blues Pathway