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Kirk "Eli" Fletcher is young African American man from Los Angeles who has embraced and thoroughly immersed himself in the music of his parents and grandparents: the electric blues sounds of the '50s and '60s. In an age when his contemporaries are immers
Audio Remasterer: Robert Hadley.
Liner Note Authors: Kirk Fletcher; Randy Chortkoff; Scott Dirks.
Recording information: Peace In The Valley, Arleta, CA (01/2003-02/2003).
Personnel: Kirk Fletcher (guitar); Kirk Fletcher; Finis Tasby, Janvia Magness (vocals); Kenny Sara, Richard Innes (drums); Kim Wilson (vocals, harmonica); Red Young (piano, organ).
Audio Mixers: Randy Chortkoff; Joe Bellamy.
Living Blues (p.38) - "Guitarist Kirk Fletcher weighs in with another diverse set ranging from smooth-sheened, West Coast-flavored outings to rootsy evocations of Chicago." Kirk Fletcher Shades Of Blue Songs | 1. | Blues for Boo Boo |
| 2. | Bad Boy |
| 3. | Welfare Blues |
| 4. | Don't Go No Further |
| 5. | Club Zanzibar |
| 6. | That's Why I'm Cryin' |
| 7. | Worried Man Blues |
| 8. | Country Girl |
| 9. | Down Home Woman |
| 10. | Stranded in St. Louis |
| 11. | Little by Little |
| 12. | My Home Is a Prison |
| 13. | River's Invitation, The |
| 14. | Hip Hug Her |
| 15. | You Don't Know - (bonus track) |
| 16. | Club Zanzibar - (alternate take, bonus track) |
| 17. | Don't Go No Further - (acoustic mix, bonus track) |
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Shades Of Blue Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   The Young Kirk
Kirk Fletcher is another talented young blues guitarist on the block. This is his second release as a leader, and it’s terrific. If you like guitarists like Hollywood Fats, Junior Watson, Alex Schultz and Rick Holmstrom, then you’ll like Kirk Fletcher. This is a better solo outing than any of the others have put out. None of them sing, a couple try, not very successfully. Kirk doesn’t sing and doesn’t fall into the trap of providing inferior vocals. Instead he’s got some great singers guesting. Kim Wilson (who also plays harmonica), Janiva Magness (check out her solo releases) and Finis Tasby. They all get the job done very nicely indeed. But it’s still very much Kirk’s show with lot’s of tasty fretwork. He shines as a blues guitarist to keep an eye on. I look forward to his next release.
Submitted by tonym (Australia) 
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The finest Blues guitar for years.
I've been lucky to've witnessed some of the finest Blues guitarists live.
I recall seeing Hendrix, Johnny Winter, when he was the top of his career,Peter Green,Otis Rush and Matt Murphy.
Now at last we have someone who is about to continue that legacy but with a sense of modesty and sincerity that is lacking today in music.(i've written to Kirk personally and i can tell you he's such a great, humble guy)
This CD proves that Kirk Fletcher is the BEST around.
His guitar tone is PERFECT for every song...he chooses the finest expressive phrases and has control of one of the most superb Blues finger vibratos since Otis Rush & Magic Sam.
Every solo leaves you breathless on this CD.
I especially like his inventiveness on the Booker T & MGs classic "Hip Hug Her".
If you purchase this CD i belive you are buying the best Blues music around today.
I wish Kirk a long,successful career.
Submitted by peterlefaucheur (Ontario)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Kirk is the capt. of his guitar
I discovered this player when I was introduced to the Hollywood Fats Band now known as Hollywood Flames...I was astounded that this young player has the chops to make you want to hear more of him, great solos, several guests singers that compliment his slections of songs..buy it and follow him through the future
Submitted by KBunker (St. Joseph, MO USA)
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