Matt Schofield Band - Lay It Down - Bluesfestival Gaildorf 2009

[NoCarJu]

love this guy. great tone, interesting notes, good taste. and sometimes i hear a young shuggie otis in his voice, which is cool...

am i wrong?

[joskam092]

definitely one of the best guitar players alive. incredible

[bluesdude8]

I've been playing guitar and blues for many years now, and have been a huge fan of Stevie & Robben, also Coco & so many others too, This Matt Schofield has really nailed it for me. He is an absolute outstanding talent as a guitar player, with Deep feel and emoton I feel, in his playing. As well as having a bit of noticeable technical stuff, Great mix of killer Blues and more, I get from listening to this fella. He may not be a legend yet, but this man brings it, Big time!

[dan32113]

who"s the best??? what are load of nonsense, its like saying who"s the best painter! personal opinion.. which Bagel is the best! what?

[fedorinus]

a young blues guitarist, very good one, hope for the blues future

[betao1970]

monstro!!!

[TomoFujitaMusic]

Matt is a fantastic guitar player and he is really cool guy as well. It's fun playing with him.

[Fishies125]

@TomoFujitaMusic You're not so bad yourself, man!!

[allornada]

so anyway, if you don't like mayer's style that's an entire different thing, but you can't deny the fact that he is a bad ass guitar player and just as innovative and cool as matt. he may be a total douche, but he's one of my favorites. i'm not saying he's better then matt or bonamassa, because in those levels there's no such thing as better. they're all way better then us, that's for sure

[allornada]

all of you who are saying he's way better than mayer and all sorts of "you won't hear any argument from on the mayer issue", are just plain ignorant. theoretically wise and technically they're both pretty much the same from what they show on live shows and records. watch mayer do "lenny" live and you'll see the guy has unbelievable groove, and insane bluesy licks, just like matt schofield. they're both greatly inspired by SRV as you can hear on their sound and feel.

[wwe904]

@allornada Totally agree, people slate Mayer and say he's not as good as other people but he is one of the greats!

[MakinMagicFractals]

If you like Matt then in addition to his own CDs you should take a look at him in/with the Ian Siegal Band - in particular the CD/DVD set "A bigger plate of meat and potatoes".

[DrMarianus]

Great technique, style and phrasing. Is Matt any relation to the great jazz guitarist John Schofield, who used to play with Miles Davis?

[Johaneeeek]

@DrMarianus Scofield and Schofield, different names :) Plus Sco is american =)

[GalaxyHorse]

This guy reminds me of Robben Ford, same mix of jazz inflections, but I like his emotional style and restraint. Excellent.

[Agent0007plus]

He's very good, but those who think he's definitely the best today or the best ever need some education. I've been a blues fan for over 40 years and I've heard and/or seen just about every blues guitarist of any note who came down the pike over the last 60 years and believe me he's not the best ever! That said, he is very good and a welcome addition to my list. Would definitely pay to see him play if he comes to one of the clubs or festivals I frequent.

[marothhel]

@Agent0007plus Nobody is the best :) many greetings from Austria Martin

[GalaxyHorse]

@marothhel Very well said, let's leave all this Guitar Olympics behind and get on with appreciating music...

[hendrixgeek]

@Agent0007plus

In your opinion who is the best then?

[Clark1284]

@Agent0007plus you're right Philip Sayce is the best!!! ;)

[antchambo123]

@Agent0007plus If you are a fan of 40 years then i think you'd be aware that the blues is in no way about being the best.

[Geotech1976]

I agree...he showed up on my recommendations on ITUNES and I was shocked when I heard him play. He definitely rivals the best.

[ademidenko]

Sweeeeeeeeeet!

Matt is such a tasty player- one of the best.

[gboike]

we saw Schofield at Telluride blues fest last year- he was great. Joe Bonamassa is the the best blues-rock guitarist alive. Derek Trucks is the best slide player along side of Sonny Landreth.

[JeffKnight]

Very nice, thank you so much for sharing with us.

[JOHNNYG99X]

great touch & tone

[ginaonthebass]

saw him last night in exeter...just such a classy player...just adore him!!

[thehellhecould]

Good but Buddy Whittington better

[Cridavies]

I cant believe I can hear the sound of people talking instead of enjoying this man's talent.

[graveytrain55]

he sure knows how to make his solo not boring...i think i heard like 14 different style and he shredded that shit up. anyone else feel uncomfortable with how fucking good he is though...lol he crazy

[pearbra]

I really like his sound. Is it just his guitar and amp(s) or do he use some kind of OD?

[joelkeaton]

@pearbra no overdrive. Im pretty sure he was using a Super and a Two Rock at this time. you can atually see the Super at some points.

[pearbra]

@joelkeaton Ok. I just know he may use a Providence Stampede OD from time to time.

[ericclapton00028]

he plays it clean and all but its the blues that plays everyone. there is nothing special. its not bad. its very clean. but theres no new style in it.

i like philip sayces style more than matts.

he plays very clean too. but he has his own style. its very emotional and extrem!!! powerful.

[joelkeaton]

is that just a super? does anyone know? he was using a two rock as well around that time from what Ive heard.

[scrumpymanjack]

Blown away by this guitarist. Incredible touch and exquisite phrasing. The tone's not bad, either. lol. Oh, and let's not forget that voice! Five stars, except that youtube won't let me do that anymore.

[myjsallday44]

@Stratomaster1000 I think Mayer is a lil better. But when you have guys playing at that high of level it kind of becomes personal preference. It's like ice-cream... it's all delicious but different people like certain flavors.

[mdbookman]

Fantastic. Tasteful. I can't believe I have not heard of him before!

[BluesThor]

i can compare this guy with one and all hero SRV!

[bobbysbackingtracks]

WOW

[stonigab]

Fuuuuu ..King!!

[Tonguinho]

can anybody post the lyrics for this song ? thanks

[MakinMagicFractals]

For those new to Matt Schofield who are into Blues generally rather than Blues guitar specifically you sholuld check out Ian Siegal and the Ian Siegal Band - in fact find and buy "A Bigger Plate of Meat and Potatoes" immediately, the DVD is awesome with Matt on lead and Ian on guitar and his truly incredible vocals.

[MaryandRose11]

Love it !! He has the feeling and connection Joe Bonamassa hopes to incorperate.

Fine performance, I'd like to see him with Susan Tedeschi !! Yes ?

Missed him at Moes this afternoon !! I will be sure to catch him next time !!

[Antestor]

Great tone and playing. Anyone know the rig? I think I see a tweed bassman or deluxe in the back?

[musicolai]

@Antestor I'm quite sure he plays through a Two-Rock Custom Reverb Sig

[metalcore929]

@musicolai I see a Fender combo on stage...

[musicolai]

@metalcore929 youtube.com/watch?v=_ra39_j6mb­k watch at 1:23

[JOHNNYG99X]

wow, what a player ! haven't seen a blues player so good in a long time

[benmols]

sick sick sick sick sick sick sick man

[marhill20]

I agree, going to see him tonight in Newcastle, saw him there last year and he was awesome!

[12345l6789]

check out ian parker. brilliant modern blues guitarist.

[longraphics]

A really great track off the album "Heads, Tails And Aces"....a fantastic album...a MUST get!!! I totally agree with Stratomaster1000 :))

[softmc1965]

this is the rawest I have seen matt play close to the edge but awesome!!

[basicband]

One word! Whew! I love it!

[RensStella]

sweeetest blues I've heard today! thanks so much

[guitarheadful]

One special player...2nd solo is awesome...1st one aint bad either!

[bluesbiker1963]

korrekt !

[Merroks]

Jawolll ! So krkherts ! :D

[JOHNNYG99X]

great tone !

[charminggent77]

Know thy fret board and the blues!!

[Hazafi4life]

This ain't no ordinary blues player you're hearing here folks, listen up and listen good .. he does stuff you just don't see from the 'main stream' players..

[SunnyCool]

totally laid it down!!! Haven't heard playing like this in a while!! YAY!

[paul10w]

Excellent quality video, great stuff, thanks.

[GeoStratocaster]

The balls-iest blues player ever. His phrasing is like nobody else's. He's a natural with the right attitude and talent to spare. The feel and touch are awesome.

Love his stuff! :)

[Bigbluesboy]

@GeoStratocaster well, his phrasing is something between Eric Clapton and Robben Ford.. But he is a good guitarist...

[Aardvarked88]

@GeoStratocaster Nobody is bullsier than SRV.

[Stringprodigy]

@Aardvarked88 bullshit!

[BluesThor]

@Stringprodigy

easy now fuzzy little manpeach.. srv is/was a god!

[Stringprodigy]

@BluesThor, no, he was a guitarist, not a god, sizzle chest. ;) I was saying bullshit to Aardvarked88's statement that SRV is the most bluesy guitarist. I didn't discredit SRV's skill in any way, shape, or form.

[stratdenice]

the sound is incredible, not to mention the feel...

[Fr3derick]

Excellent!!!

Grandma mary

[petesimpson2]

this is what its all about,the feel.

[Johaneeeek]

my man

[Stratomaster1000]

He truly is a great guitarist... Honestly he's the best modern blues guitarist's i've ever heard. In my humble opinion he's miles better than john mayer and joe bonamassa. His touch and feel have the sound of a much older and experienced guitarist.

[marhill20]

I saw him and his band last night in newcastle, what an amazing show

[Bleadbelly1]

Matt's playing at The Cluny, Newcastle, on Sat 1st May

I am hoping to be there (fingers crossed)

[david85251]

Yeah, actually Bonamassa shreds, but

his music is grating and he yell-sings.

But Matt plays beautifully and sings great.

Far more soulful.

I have some of his stuff coming from amazon. I can hardly wait.

Cheers.

[BluesThor]

@Stratomaster1000

you are so true! john mayer is just playing with toys in relation to this guy!

[mike8storm]

@BluesThor don't hate on JM, he's still a great guitarist even if you don't like him

[BluesThor]

@mike8storm

haha, fail!

i love JM man.. but this guy Matt is sick, you know that.

[MITCHWILD]

@Stratomaster1000 Agree with all that, touch, feel, passion.

[BluesThor]

@Stratomaster1000

i think him and bonamassa is at the the same level.. at least what I think. ;)

[chooseyourblues]

@Stratomaster1000

You are right. I have seen all 3 guitar players and they are all great but Matt would eat them for breakfast in terms of touch, feel, note choice and overall classiness.

Matt dont need 4 100 watt heads and a huge pedalboard to get his great tone, unlike some!

He plays with the ear of a man twice his age.

[thebomb321]

@Stratomaster1000 Very true. Him and Derek Trucks I think are.

[jc6749]

@Stratomaster1000 never include a sentence that states someone is better than Bonamassa.

[bluesbreaker01695]

@Stratomaster1000 You should check out The Terry Jaygo band from liverpool. Recently formed blued trio, i heard they were doing the festival scene this year so keep an eye out..

[tallguy111]

@Stratomaster1000 "he's better than john mayer and joe bonamassa"

no argument from me on john mayer.

as for joe bonamassa.... i wouldn't say one is better than the other... just different. check out The last matador of bayonne, from joe bonamassa's newest CD dust bowl, I think you will find it fantastic.

for me, Joe bonamassa connects better, not to say that this is not brilliant... but i suppose for you, this connects better. :) Either way, your taste is impeccable, keep rocking friend.

[clerkhog]

@Stratomaster1000 i agree. people please stop mentioning mayer, hes terrible, im better than him

[StockholmSyndrome08]

@clerkhog O'rly?

[clerkhog]

@StockholmSyndrome08 yep

[Strange0ne]

@Stratomaster1000 derek trucks is sensational too if you like this guys phrasing you might like his too!

[stratguy76]

Not only is Matt great but his band is amazingly tight

[frenzyflyer93]

wow! his ear to the ground album blew my mind! id like to c more of that album up on youtube any1?? i really wanna c him at 100club!! but it a thursday =[ school nyts suk!

[Gibsonstandard67]

there getting into the music man, cause is fuckin amazing haha

[blujack07]

i would have sex with that strat!

[JusticieroDeLaMuerte]

Holy shit!!!! I haven't seen that intensity since Stevie Ray...

[stratomaniac95]

he's amazing one of the best without a doubt

[FamilyGuyBlues]

is that Neville Marten's dad on bass?...

[josegallois]

Hey there, great stuff! Your clips are fantastic quality! I know the guys personally I can asure you that they're probably very happy with your excellent material! Please can you inform which HD camcorder you use because I'm clipping myself a lot and the camera is wearing out so time for a new one. Yours has great audio and video quality! Thanks again!!

[JVStratocasters]

this is great!!

may i ask which camcorder you used to take this video?

thank you...

[richardmca]

Lay it DOWN baby!!!!!!!

[bluesbennit]

maaan! that`s a sick song. and even sicker ending solo ! tears in my eyes! god dammit!