• From: Ohio
  • Registered: 2014-02-23
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Topic: Palace Theatre Columbus Ohio 11/29

Anybody else here going ?

Taking my wife and my son and his girlfriend....we can't wait.

Kind of wish I would have bought something from the store that would have provide a meet & greet....but the tickets were $500 as is.

I know we will have a wonderful time, we all went to The Three Kings tour at blossom music center last year and the kids loved it.

My Favorite Bonamassa Songs
Happier Times... Sloe Gin...Last Kiss...Lonesome Road Blues...Blues Deluxe...No Slack
Equipment For Listening To Joe
Sennheiser HD800 Headphones & Mad Ear+HD Headphone Amp
  • From: Chesterville, Ohio
  • Registered: 2014-06-20
  • Posts: 188

Re: Palace Theatre Columbus Ohio 11/29

My wife and I will be there.  Pretty excited.  Can't wait.

  • Registered: 2011-03-18
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Re: Palace Theatre Columbus Ohio 11/29

I was looking for posts from others who were there. Joe was amazing, as always. The band was much better this year than last year. The ladies singing were wonderful - once i could hear them. Maybe it was where i was sitting (center, first row of balcony), but the mix made all of the voices tough to hear clearly and completely covered up the ladies. About halfway through the sound was better, the accents from the brass were clear and i could hear the ladies. The songs from "Blues of Desperation" are even better live! i kind of wish "Drive" was in the set, but Joe has so many wonderful songs that there will always be something left for next time. Including songs from "Live at the Greek" was great, "Angel of Mercy" will stick with me a while.

I'm already looking forward to next time...

  • From: Maryland
  • Registered: 2012-05-13
  • Posts: 2,790

Re: Palace Theatre Columbus Ohio 11/29

tpson57 wrote:

I was looking for posts from others who were there. Joe was amazing, as always. The band was much better this year than last year. The ladies singing were wonderful - once i could hear them. Maybe it was where i was sitting (center, first row of balcony), but the mix made all of the voices tough to hear clearly and completely covered up the ladies. About halfway through the sound was better, the accents from the brass were clear and i could hear the ladies. The songs from "Blues of Desperation" are even better live! i kind of wish "Drive" was in the set, but Joe has so many wonderful songs that there will always be something left for next time. Including songs from "Live at the Greek" was great, "Angel of Mercy" will stick with me a while.

I'm already looking forward to next time...

You must have been sitting right in front of us. We were second row center balcony. I felt the sound improved as the show went on as well. Started out really overpowering and then settled in after the first couple songs. I think it might take a song or too to get it just right since any place is different empty and then full. We flew out to Columbus so that Phil could mix business with pleasure. We took a few of Phil's co-workers and clients to the show, 7 of us in all. The crowd was energetic and rowdy just like I remember Ohio from 2 years ago. Joe does have a big following in that state. It's a nice size theatre with a smaller stage so it's a bit more intimate. Would have loved to have been in front at this place because it has a low stage. I'll have to remember that for next time wink The balcony does have a nice view of the whole stage though and it sits pretty far forward so you feel pretty close to the action. It was a rockin' show and Joe was definitely working up a sweat. Quite a bit of smiles from him too throughout the night. He sure loves playing with this band. He is a blues boy through and through and you can tell how much he loves a big band with backup singers and horns.

  • From: Ohio
  • Registered: 2014-02-23
  • Posts: 515

Re: Palace Theatre Columbus Ohio 11/29

We loved the show, the most rocking crowd that I have personally seen Joe play in front of myself, but I have only seen him seven times, so I am sure they have been many more crowds like this.

I agree that the sound got better as the concert moved forward.

We all loved it andthe 22 year old girlfriend of my son is completely "hooked" now.

These were some of the very best sounding guitar solos that I have ever heard in my life!

I bought my tickets like as soon as they went on sale and we were in the 20th row.....I would love to get in the first row sometime, but that seems like a pipe dream.

How can i pull this off....it would be amazing to be up front in this theatre....any tips Nat.

My Favorite Bonamassa Songs
Happier Times... Sloe Gin...Last Kiss...Lonesome Road Blues...Blues Deluxe...No Slack
Equipment For Listening To Joe
Sennheiser HD800 Headphones & Mad Ear+HD Headphone Amp
  • From: Charlotte
  • Registered: 2013-11-12
  • Posts: 59

Re: Palace Theatre Columbus Ohio 11/29

Natasha, in Durham Joe worked up a sweat in no time at all.  I agree that he seems most pleased with the band this go around, with an abundance of smiles.  He appears happy as a clam, and that's good for us fans!

Whirlwind I sat front row for the first time ever.  During the presale, front row wasn't available.  Later on I spied 2 seats front row center, swallowed hard at the ticket price and pulled the trigger.  Beware, your S.O. may tell you front row or bust thereafter.

  • From: Maryland
  • Registered: 2012-05-13
  • Posts: 2,790

Re: Palace Theatre Columbus Ohio 11/29

Front row is really hard to come by these days especially from any ticketmaster venue where the prices get jacked way up with their Platinum seats. You have way more of a chance from a venue that sells its own tickets.

  • From: Charlotte
  • Registered: 2013-11-12
  • Posts: 59

Re: Palace Theatre Columbus Ohio 11/29

nmagcorn wrote:

Front row is really hard to come by these days especially from any ticketmaster venue where the prices get jacked way up with their Platinum seats. You have way more of a chance from a venue that sells its own tickets.

Curious, does Joe get any of the extra money over normal pricing?  I would hope so.

  • From: Maryland
  • Registered: 2012-05-13
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Re: Palace Theatre Columbus Ohio 11/29

Jane H. wrote:

I dunno and hate to go off topic too much from review thread but I wanted to say - sometimes front row isn't great in some of these venues. I mean I would choose it and glad i snuck up to an empty front row seat at ast show I went to - but not the greatest view - until Joe said we could stand smile At platinum pricing....mumble!!!! but THEY SELL...

Anyway wish I could have been at the Columbus show....wondering if Chuck O. got to it.....

I agree that front row can be a horrible seat when the stage is high. I have had a number of situations like that where the seats are real close to the stage and the stage is high you can barely see a thing especially with the monitors and stage speakers in the way. Only can see Joe's body and guitar when he comes over right in front to solo. Many times the best seat is the front of the lowest balcony especially if the balcony is pretty far forward. Or the side balcony or box seats if they come close to the stage. I frequently prefer those over the floor because no matter what I always seem to have someone tall in front of me on the floor. The trick is knowing what the situation is at each theatre. But a small theatre, with a low stage, now that is a dream come true for front row. I think I need to keep some kind of list with theatre seating details, lol.

  • From: Maryland
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Re: Palace Theatre Columbus Ohio 11/29

Here are the first batch of videos. As I said before, nice view of the whole stage from the front of the balcony.

This Train https://youtu.be/qQfoN-tGoOs

Mountain Climbing https://youtu.be/9JD5M-ZaCp4

Blues of Desperation https://youtu.be/sS8-kOcwWxc

No Good Place For The Lonely https://youtu.be/a52nNg4_b0E

How Deep This River Runs https://youtu.be/Cm56oB6kBsM

Hidden Charms https://youtu.be/1D8Qlw5Lxz8

Never Make Your Move Too Soon https://youtu.be/2nxbKpShAqM

Angel of Mercy https://youtu.be/B-9gE3nnmfk

  • Registered: 2011-03-18
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Re: Palace Theatre Columbus Ohio 11/29

Thanks for posting the videos!!
   
     can anyone guess why i said Angel of Mercy will "stick" with me.....? (hint: watch the video!!)

  • From: Maryland
  • Registered: 2012-05-13
  • Posts: 2,790

Re: Palace Theatre Columbus Ohio 11/29

tpson57 wrote:

Thanks for posting the videos!!
   
     can anyone guess why i said Angel of Mercy will "stick" with me.....? (hint: watch the video!!)

Lol, Anton sure recovered quickly. If people weren't watching they would have had no idea. Didn't miss a beat smile

Here are the rest of the videos:
Love Ain't A Love Song https://youtu.be/1FU1TSkNuCA

I Get Evil https://youtu.be/kB0C0b2CUDI

Nobody Loves Me But My Mother https://youtu.be/jxc48MBcv7I

I Gave Up Everything For You https://youtu.be/FTfs-Aup-sY

Going Down https://youtu.be/Kho61rUdYcU

How Many More Times https://youtu.be/E3G5CypU8M4

Hummingbird https://youtu.be/2Q8bBAgQSNs

  • From: Ohio
  • Registered: 2014-02-23
  • Posts: 515

Re: Palace Theatre Columbus Ohio 11/29

The palace theatre would be a great place to be in the front row...and I really want to do this....just one time...so I can really see Joe's hands work his magic  smile

Seeing Joe live is an experience to behold, and not necessarily for the sound quality...heck as far as vocals go...they were very muffled at times...but oh that guitar work and the horns and keyboard...truely spectacular.

Thanks for the videos.

My Favorite Bonamassa Songs
Happier Times... Sloe Gin...Last Kiss...Lonesome Road Blues...Blues Deluxe...No Slack
Equipment For Listening To Joe
Sennheiser HD800 Headphones & Mad Ear+HD Headphone Amp
  • From: Washington State
  • Registered: 2015-08-25
  • Posts: 148

Re: Palace Theatre Columbus Ohio 11/29

Last show we went to we had fifth row center aisle seats and those were really great!