Aurora (Page 2 of 3)

Having been to two shows recently (Anaheim and Aurora) I can attest to the fact that Joe's guitar needed a little boost. The sound did improve dramatically from the first show, as did the band.

I'm surprised the sound was bad there. Usually out here, the older halls have superior acoustics. The local worst are the clubs. Rick's sound always has seemed washed out to me except on a couple of songs occasionally. Joe himself just commented on having to cut back his FOH to allow Rick's sound to be heard. I've heard the show start out muddy or boomy but usually the engineer recovered and had it good after the opening two or three. A thankless task there, only critics are heard if it is less than perfect.
Rick

I would rate that show a C minus. I was in the 4th row and could not hear his leads for **## untill he played without the band. Im used to his guitar sound being right in my face. I was very dissapointed. i also think in this show Joe was just trying to get thru it. He seemed to come alive in the last half hour. But what do expect the guy has been playing 200 plus shows a year for so many years now he is going to have nights like that.

I didn't miss any Shank Hall shows, dating back to 2004.
Those days are gone and I don't think they are ever coming back.

Backroad Junkie,

I don't know how anyone can get the impression that BillS acts like he owns this message board, but one thing you and many newer fans have to realize is that Joe has moved forward with his music, it is just different. It may not be the same music it was in the past, but that is the way it is. This has been a topic of discussion long before you joined the message board. The band is different, more refined now. But the band and sound being different than what it was several years ago should not be confused with good or bad sound in the venue. BillS was just stating his opinion, just as you have yours.... If you want to listen to the same thing an artist did years ago, just put the CD in and push play.....

Kind Regards,
~Rhonda

backroad junkie, As Bill S said rightfully so he doesn't think he owns this board or do I believe he has ever acted like it. He shows it respect and others on here as well. You have a right to your opinion but whether it stays posted here or not is my call. I have been trusted with filtering some of the noise that may go on here. I already had to delete something you felt like you needed to get off your chest and just a warning. It is not always what you say but how you say it. So either lighten up or move on please.

I just want to put my 2 cents in on this topic.I have been a BONAMANIAC since around 2005 .I think Joe and the current lineup are the best so far and always seem to be getting better.I was seated further back at the Aurora show about 1/3 back from stage off to stage left.I thought the quality of the sound was very good.The volume to me seemed a little less than what I am used to.However I had a cold and wasnt sure if that was why it seemed so.I didnt think Joe was mailing it in or lacked energy at all.The crowd was getting in to it as well.I am sure for any performer they feed off the crowds energy as well.All in all loved the new set list ,great version of young man blues as well.Also just wanted to note I have been on this board for a long time and know Bill S to be a class guy never disrespectfull or full of himself or his opinions.Dont mis interpret his passion for trying to take ownership here on the forum.

Critique of the sound at the venue or how the show production was perceived is what the forum is for. Joe reads it and he wants to know. But the Kenny and Eric those were the days posts get tiring. We all have fond memories of those days that experienced them but not all agree that we wish they would return.

When you don't routinely check in and post sometimes it is hard to read how meaning should be interpreted. So misunderstandings develop. Such as Bill S's comment. There is nothing wrong with casually commenting or posting that is what it is here for but this forum is revered by many and so is Joe. I think that todays show is closer to the edgyness that Eric and Kenny brought but Joe's playing has changed since those days and his choice of guitars. The Gibsons have influence his playing and his sound and I agree that sometimes it gets lost because it does not have the top end that a Fender does.

To me his guitar can not be too loud but it can be too soft. When he plays up the neck and gets into the higher frequencies it cuts through much better. Of course I have high frequency hearing loss and I have to crank the treble on anything I listen to. Guns, Drums, and Rock n Roll have bee unkind to my hearing. Now age is taking its toll.