1 (edited by Michael 2007-05-10 19:58:31)

Topic: FASTEST GUN IN THE WEST

TIME MACHINE STUCK BETWEEN 1857-2007 Dated May 9th
Excuse my twang
Travelling south down a dusty road thru the heart of Texas , my purpose to locate the fastest gun-guitar in the west , Rumour has it , that hes been seen around these parts , timid locals bolt their  doors and latch up their windows , cos when Smokin Joe Bonamassa & his gang are in town , only the brave come out to play ........ I hear hes hiding up at The House of Blues on North Lamaar in Dallas ....... As i hit the outskirts of Dallas a chill comes over me with Anticipation of how this shootout might go down ..... Later that night as the sun sets on downtown dallas there were a few blue jeaned folk milling & strollin outside saloon ......... As i walk thru the swing doors , eyes quickly shift left & right , heads turn back to their drinks , i gulp with braveness and head tward the stage.
I see the Sheriff of the joint whos smiling at the now filling smoky saloon ..Well theres talk theres a bounty on him , cos recording type city folk want his signature... apparately better LIVE, i stroll up to the bar , so dry quench my thirst ...... Whistles & shouting as the restless folk get rowdy , the staff blow out the wall candles , so the place is only lit by smoke and the amp lights ..........
Some shadowy figures appear before me ( i think i read that somewhere before)  ..... there was a young looking fresh faced hombre with a guitar strapped to him & 3 amigos behind him , looking like they could look after themselves , theres Bad Boy Bowles on sticks & Cool hand Rojas on the Bass and last but not least Quick Finger Rick on the keys ... the 4 bandidos then set about to unleash some bad#ss tasty texas tunes to the opened mouth dallas locales who in turn whooped it up ....... Jeez the joint was smokin ........ The said leader of the pack Smokin Joe was shootin from the hip with wildness abandon with tunes such as , Blues Deluxe & Mountain Time , the boots were tappin & the dusty floorboards were jumping and the band played on , More barnstormers like Burnin hell and the Smouldering oozing atmosphere of Sloe Gin . .... Playin guitar like a colt 45 of jesse james , it sure was a wild night in texas ........ So you wanna be gunslingers here is one safe piece of advice  dont go up against Smokin Joe , cos you just might get peppered with guitar notes and end up 6ft in the ground , hell bury you outta sight. some say hes just tuned 30 and hell slow up , but i tell ya one & all ..... he aint slowed up none heck ..... HELL NO 
Last i saw of Smokin Joe was he headed out on that silver stage at 2am in a trail of dust
I cant help get to thinkin that another town is gonna get the same treatment tomorrow night
LUCKY FOLK I GUESS  ,

........................................ MICHAEL       smile

Joe Bonamassa .......  His Greatest 3 Videos ... IMMHO   After Much Deliberation
3rd ...... Mountain Time / Rockpalast       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h01xa6NMsJo
2nd ...... Sloe Gin       /  Vienna            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRASS8O8ZnE           
1st ....... Blues Deluxe / The Borderline    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnl3E_KLxYg

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OMG!!!! How do you do it Michael??? How could a Brit draw such a dead-on picture of the "Old West" in such a brief time? You are a genius!!! I would pay money for more!!

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Michael:

I completely agree with Cathysiler.

Take it from somebody who's spent ALOT of time in the American west and who loves the history and culture of the area - you've really "stuck the landing" with this story.

Thanks for sharing - I loved it..!!

Any problem you can't solve with a good guitar, is either, unsolvable or isn't a problem.

Mark

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Man, don't know if you've heard of him Michael, but Zane Grey's got nothing on you!

Rock On & Keep the Faith,
Rocket

"He still doesn't charge for mistakes! wink"
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Were gonna hook up at one of these gigs. I gotta know what your drinkin, cuz I'm havin me some! You aint in construction, yer jus pullin me sausage!

Shred

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Great post, Michael.  I can't wait to hear more of your American Tour.  No disrespect to the Queen, but news of your travels has put a bigger smile on my face.  I look forward to meeting you someday.

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sounds like you've joined joe's posse and are taking no prisoners.

Your rock candy baby
Your hard sweet and sticky

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OK Michael. You've absolutely, positively outdone yourself this time!

9 (edited by Geoff 2007-05-11 03:00:08)

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Hey, Hombre, didn't know you were moseying off to the States, you lucky sod! Sounds like you are having a blast. I've got you a ticket for Holmfirth on the 5th of Aug. Let me know if you want to stop over. How's the new lineup - by your account sounds great - can't wait. Do hope it's a four piece in August, I think Rick's organ, no pun intended, really adds depth on the albums, what the hell must it sound like live I ask myself. Keep on truckin Michael, one day you'll get a seat on his tour bus, to save on transport costs!

all the best

Geoff

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I'm telling you, Michael, you gotta write a book about your travels someday. If this is a taste of the stories you could tell, it would be a hit!

Keep on rockin 'em out, my friend.

Nancy

I'm just saying.

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Hmmm,

This must have been a different "show" than the one I saw standing next to you on Wednesday night at HOB. Just remember.........there is at least one person out here that knows of your antics, the women's restroom, and tornados that can change direction in a heartbeat! Don't entice me Michael to fill in the odd's n end's of all the details from four days of life with you in the U.S. .....LOL

It does sound like it was a great night!

smile smile smile

Got home at 3:30 am and have not been to sleep yet! Too many chickens running loose in the yard.

~Rhonda smile

"I don't think obsessions have reasons, that's why they're obsessions....National Geographic likes their pictures in focus..." Robert Kincaid

12 (edited by susan 2007-05-11 08:06:31)

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Hey Michael,

I can't believe you're still here.     

That is some review!!!  The Wild Wild West.  I don't know how you do it my friend,  but you truly have an amazing gift when it comes to reporting these shows.  I hope I have the good fortune of meeting you before you head back home.

Keep up the great work  smile

Susan

"Listen to the melody cause my love is in there hiding"

13 (edited by Barbara 2007-05-11 11:04:24)

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WOW!!!!  Michael, you are simply.....an AMAZING story teller!!!!  Loved your review of Joe's show.  You took us right back there to the old west to see Joe and the boys perform.  As Shredit so correctly said, "You aint in construction".  Seriously, you should be traveling the world writing reviews of bands for Rolling Stone magazine or novels.  You have out done yourself.  Thanks so much for another outstanding review and keep on enjoying your journey through the States.  Travel safely...........

Barbara

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PHOTOGAL PLEASE SHARE MICHAELS ANTICS WE'D ALL LIKE TO HEAR THOSE big_smile

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to all those folk who say michael isnt in constrution
i can confirm he is i work with him everyday
that is when hes not traveling around the world
see you when you come back mick

micky s

ps

michaels good at telling wild west storys
the company we both work for is run
by a bunch of cowboys smile

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Oh............ Michael i had to get an old Ennio Morricone record out.... put it on and read your story absolutely brill.
Waiting for your first novel now!!!
I can see the window display at WHSmith the new Robert Goddard ...................named

                     MICHAEL BLUESING LYNCH -------THE BONAMASSA MYSTERY

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I will be more than happy to tell his adventures. I just need a few hours to compose it all......I wouldn't want to leave anything out! lol

Sneak preview: On the way to St. Louis from Chicago, we had to stop for gas. While I was filling up the tank, Michael walked into the store at the gas station. I went in to pay and get something to drink. I looked around for Michael and didn't see him. All of a sudden the women's restroom door opens, and out steps Michael. I about died laughing. He didn't seem to think it was a big deal, giving me this "whaaaat" look as I was laughing hysterically at the sight of that.

I guess the moral of this story is you can never carry your camera too much! I wish I would have had mine on me at that time. PRICELESS!

More later!

~Rhonda

"I don't think obsessions have reasons, that's why they're obsessions....National Geographic likes their pictures in focus..." Robert Kincaid

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Cheers to you Michael, next one at the pub is on me!

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