Joe at River Roots Live - Davenport, Iowa (Page 2 of 4)

With the exception of the new DVD, I own everything you've released as a solo artist thus far.  I also bought a Bloodline CD after getting your first couple of CD's.  I dig your music and I think you're an amazing guitarist.

Not sure what happened in this instance ... I wasn't there.

If this happened as the other band claims, then it was a very uncool thing to do.  Even if the opener is just a "small time bar band", I think every musician deserves some shared respect from each other ... even the big successful acts.  We all have plenty of other sh*tty stuff to deal with cause we happen to love playing music.

On the other hand, my band has opened for big acts before.  I always kept an eagle eye on what was going on.  If you're the opener, you've got to be ready to stretch it or cut it short depending on what's going on with the headliner you're supporting.

That's part of the deal when you're an opener.

I'm just saying ... I know I'll never be the guitar player you are ... but I work hard at entertaining and I think I have the right to expect some professional courtesy.  I also know that my job is to fit into what is essentially YOUR show.

Peace.

It will be a real tragedy if Joe doesn't play this gig again.  Fans had chairs in position 12 hours ahead of show time to see Joe.  The crowd swelled to the front even more after The Fabulous Thunderbirds were done. 
Say it ain't so Joe.....
                                                                   pattyluvsjoe

"I'm not nice to any guitar!"     
                 Joe Bonamassa 05-03-12

JBLP CHILD #184

Personally, I'm not going to go there - to the facebook link posted that is - and acknowledge what they're saying. If they have any beef with anybody else it should be with the festival organizers for allowing the situation to occur. The schedule allowed for no break between the last three acts whereas earlier in the day there was a 10 min. break between acts. Like Joe said, I'm sure he had a STRICT deadline/curfew of midnight. He didn't have the luxury of running over, even by a couple minutes. I've actually been to two festivals where Joe's time was cut short due to time over runs by preceding bands - but these were single stage fests as well. There is no excuse whatsoever for this to occur where there are two stages.

What a ridiculous thing for a no-name band to say...the last time I checked, Joe was the headliner, they were playing the side stage...have some respect for the superior musician, as Joe said, that's just part of the business.  When it's time to play, it's time to play, and that's all there is to it.  Joe, I hope this does not ruin future trips back to the Quad City area, as this was my first time seeing you live and I consider myself extremely lucky that I didn't have to pay a dime for it...maybe come to the Adler Theatre next time.

Don't let some bitchy little jerks get you down, Joe.  Sounds like if there was an issue that it was the opener's responsibility to get off in time to let the headliner have his full slot with a hard curfew at 12 midnight.  Other than said self-involved nouveau bratpackers, it sounds like the festival design and/or the fact the promoters apparently didn't allow space between the time slots may be an issue.  As far as I'm concerned, it was 10:30 when you started.

Unfortunately, your growing success will attract those who will try to piggyback on your fame either through praise or antagonism.  It appears the Backdoor Turd Flingers have chosen the latter route.  Never mind.  As Rocket says, Rock On and Keep The Faith!

Indeed Dude!  I am glad you said what I came on to say, and was determined to make clear once again for my friend Joe Bonamassa;"They" will try to piggyback onto fame! In actuality it CAN be done with discretion and respect,...and honesty.  It's saying good things about those who precede you in stature at the time, and follow you after your piece of the action. 

But, we have seen and will CONTINUE to see those who are going to glom onto what I call cheap publicity.  This forum accords it, openly allows it, and has a certain decorum.   Sometimes it is breached.  Sometimes it is tolerable, sometimes not.  Anyone who has read this entire thread start to finish sees it has NOT been breached here. A newbie set off the
"Oh, no"!!!alarm due to disbelief of something they read on another band's site, and I thank him or her, joerulz, if you are really new welcome, if you are a regular alias, ok by me.  THE bottom line, dobro and suhl (with a lot of help) expressed their opinions and even though I am thoroughly convinced the entire spiel(s), especially the back slapping idjits polluting our air and breathing spaces (I know most don't know the significance of that band name, but wise Bill S. can sense it even if he doesn't) were contrived with forethought planning and execution, the majority has spoken.  Rest easy Joe, change not your profession, because you are a beacon to your professions up and coming of any any, stripe, or talent level...

So please, Rock We On the Water, And We'll Soothe Your Fevered Brow,
Keep the Faith (that it's worth it-they all got their money's worth after all ),
Rocket

"He still doesn't charge for mistakes! "
http://jbonamassa.com/tour-dates/
"Everybody wants ta get inta the act!"
“Now, this isn’t your ordinary party crowd, here.  I mean, there are professionals in here.”

First of all, to think Joe or any rational player would purposely do what is alleged here is just silly.

Second, Joe please do not let your emotions be negatively affected by what people write on the Internet, often without the perspective that reflection brings.  As in all aspects of life, the silent majority is usually the most rational.

Third, if anyone wants to be unfairly negative about Joe here, I hope they expect to be banned.  This is Joe's website!

I've seen many bands over the years, and have seen Joe twice, 10 years apart.  I was surprised by how great Joe was the first time, and the next time I expected great and that's what I got -- and more.  Unless you can play guitar and sing as well as Joe (I know I can't and I've been playing for 30 years), I humbly propose that you STFU!

I know there name so now I can avoid them like H1N1