Re: Fox Theatre St. Louis November 15th- Whose going?
Fox Theatre St. Louis 11/15/14- This was our Seventh time to see Joe so we knew what to expect but
Joe Bonamassa is not one to deliver the same thing every time Got to see Erin and Photogal( Rhonda) from the forum prior to the show. Rhonda had great seats for herself and her family. Erin and her friend were front and center almost. I heard she gave Joe the biggest hug and kiss on the cheek. Also got to meet a cool dude we met on twitter named Keith. He is from the area where we live but now resides in St. Louis area. We also had my husband’s best friend with us. Got to share the Joe love.
First the set list was almost perfect.
Acoustic Set –
Dust Bowl
Jellyroll
Different Shades of Blue
Black Lung Heartache
Happier Times
Jockey Full of Bourbon
Dislocated Boy
Ball Peen Hammer
Athens to Athens
Electric Set-
Hey Baby Intro
Oh! Beautiful
Hidden Charms
Double Trouble
Gave Up Everything for You
Story of a Quarryman
Love Ain’t A Lovesong
Sloe Gin
The Ballad of John Henry
Encore-
Django/ Mountain Time
The only song I would have changed is Sloe Gin and put in Blues Deluxe instead but that being said, Joe was his most wonderful self. The stage looks empty with out the big Marshalls and company. The tweeds gave a wonderful tone and a deep dark flavor that I must say I liked.
The opening with Dust Bowl set the bar for the night. One of the best things ever in my opinion. The party was on. Of the acoustic set all were good but perfection and nirvana was achieved on Black Lung Heartache and Happier Times. Athens to Athens was so much fun. I think they were all laughing and smiling at this point. Just so sad to see the guys go. Have so enjoyed seeing Mats, Gerry and Lenny. They are top notch. But sure I will welcome the horns next year.
The new electric opening with Hey Baby was a great way to go. Right into Oh Beautiful man, Joe’s voice was smooth and strong. He can hold the notes and his range has increased from the first time we saw him 3 years ago. Highlights were of course hearing the new songs. Hidden Charms was fun and then we all agreed Double Trouble was again perfection. We knew it was going to be killer. The singing set the mood and then he said watch out and oh my. Just beyond words. I do not know what or how he does it but he made those guitars dance and sing. Speaking of guitars, Rhonda told the story of the old Fender turning up that Joe had owned as a kid. He slayed it. Just shows me it is not the guitar but the guitarist that gives me chills. Really liked the new songs and the addition of Story of a Quarryman was so refreshing. The only moment I must complain about was during John Henry. Joe had slowed it down and was showing his artistry on the new guitar(she is so lovely) and stupid drunk dudes can’t stand silence and kept hollering out. Who knows why. Joe used a guitar I was not familiar with on Django Mountain Time. It was Blue with White. My husband said it was a Fender Telecaster but not sure. Missed seeing the Dark Lord but with the retro vibe I guess he used another vintage one. Cudos to this audience on the encore. The last three shows when Joe played Django everyone was hooting and hollering and standing. This group sat down and was quiet and reverent to this lovely song. Class act from start to finish. Tal and Derek were also fabulous. Well Done to all the band. Worth every penny and more. Thanks Joe.