tonite's show in Ridgefield, Ct.--what time will he go on? (Page 1 of 2)

Yes, I realize that the official show start is 8pm.
But I'm wondering if anyone who has seen Joe in the past month or two--especially where there has been no opening act---if there is a set time that he starts.

I doubt he starts right at 8pm, but I'm wondering HOW LONG exactly...I haven't seen him since New Haven in Feb and I forget what time he went on there--like how long after the official start

any ideas?

(I am leaving NYC at like 7:30pm and they say it takes an hour..I'm hoping it will take less but realitiscally wont' get there till 8:30ish)  I'm bringing a Joe B novice and hate to have him miss a single song!

ha ha, leaving now!

I got there at 8:45pm and he went on at 9pm. There WAS an opening act--evening though I called the box office twice and both times they said there wasn't. Anyway, thank goodness there was.

He was AWESOME. Interesting venue--a real 'theatre', not just a blues bar. So a slightly different feel and he got the whole place rockin'. His new song--Slow Gin--is AMAZING!!! He has a new bass guitar player--what happened to thelong haired red haired guy?

It was great. Don't remember the set list but it was similar, if not exactly the same as one posted for an earlier show this month.

At one point during one long guitar solo, someone from the audience yelled-- 'What planet are you from?!'  Joe stopped his played and laughed and then bent over and got back into it.

it was awesome. Worth the hour and 15 minute drive to see him--as always.  My friend was blown away and bought 3 cd's after  the show.

Glad it all worked out! Thanks for the review. Good thing Joe's not fattening or we would all be obese! See if you can find out the name of the opening act..just curious. New bass player and addition of keyboard, just part of the evolutionary process. It just keeps getting better. Cathy

jfm, thanks for posting and keep coming back. MANY parents here with the same dreams! It's really cool that you and your son shared your Bonabaptisms! Let the addiction begin......Cathy

This show wrecked me. Joe was awesome, as usual. The new lineup was very tight and the new songs, particularly "Sloe Gin", are big time. I brought several Bonamassa newbies and they were blown away. I expected nothing less.

I'm not into reciting set lists so I won't go there but when Joe got into "Burnin' Hell" I could hardly stay in my seat. Carmine Rojas and Rick Melick appeared really into the atmosphere and several times they appeared awestruck at Joe's playing as well. Numerous street teamers were present all sporting the new t-shirts. Joe opened for Dr. John the last time he played at the Ridgefield Playhouse so his appearance was necessarily curtailed. This show was a typically full set and Joe had the crowd right where he wanted them. Several well-deserved standing ovations... 

There was a humorous moment when a lone voice cried out during a lull in Joe's solo, "What planet are you from?" Even Joe briefly stopped playing to chuckle before ripping into the rest of the solo.

A friend of mine got some great photos of the band, except for Rick Melick (who was partially hidden behind some speakers). I hope to have Joe sign several next week when I'm at the Newport Blues Cafe show in RI. Saw Joe after the show and requested that he sign a photo taken at his previous show here. It was a great picture, only when Joe noticed his missing guitar he paused and let out a big sigh. I apologized for bringing back the bad memory of his lost guitar but Joe was very gracious and, after signing the photo, he expressed confidence that his beloved guitar would turn up and he vowed that he would be reunited with it.

Joe's appearances in Connecticut are selling out. The last Toad's place show was packed (~500 people) and this show was sold out (>500 people).  I told Joe that we hardly have to promote his CT shows anymore. We just have to bring a newbie with us and they become instant fans. He modestly replied that it was due to all of the hard work put in by the Street Team members. The turnouts are very gratifying to all of the CT Street Teamers and I thank Tara for having encouraging me a couple of years ago to get more involved.

I see that Joe is playing Monday (6/11) at the Warner Theatre in Torrington, CT with Willie Nelson. Unfortunately I can't make it because I'll be on vacation in Newport anxiously awaiting Joe's appearance the following night. I hope everyone gets out to the Warner to see Joe.

Hi conmark,

Have you been to the Newport Blues Cafe?  I saw Joe play there last July and so far that is my favorite venue I've seen him play.  You will need to be there early to get a spot at the bar or up by the stage.  Looking forward to hearing about this show. 

Susan

Hey Connart, nice write up of the show and how Joe is filling up every place he books.  Nice plug for the Street Team members by Joe...