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This was the 4th time I've seen Joe and he just gets better - descibing this as great is a massive understatement.

The performance of "Woke up Dreaming" was the most stunning piece of the night.

This was the largest venue I've seen Joe playing in and not to my liking. A crowd of 2000 just looses some of the atmosphere for me but I guess that's the price you pay for popularity. The sound system did leave a lot to be desired and I thought the support Stone Sole River were actually rather good.

On the next tour, skip London, save me the air fares and get back to some smaller venues so that the real fans can appreciate just how good you really are.

Only saw one support: Stone River Thingy - seen them before. They remind of a six form band from the 1970s trying to do Rush or some such tosh. JB was great, even better than last year's Borderline gig. The sound was very good by the Bush's crap standards. What an awsome drum solo! FIVE STARS!!!! :-)

PS. Note to the venue: raise the friggin stage!

Joe tore up London last night!

He was mighty proud to be playing to 2000 fans in London  and was as good as ever.

Those who, in the past, have questioned Joe, Mark, and Bogey need not have worried. They ARE tight.

It is true that some of the "personal touch" smaller venues can give was lost a little, but it was awesome being able to share

such a marvelous experience with so many.

Joe and the band ARE the best and it is a shame when any other band has to open a show, no matter how hard they try to impress

they are in a no win situation. The crowd just want Joe, Joe, Joe.

Now what's to do with the rest of our lives, Just have to wait for the next time ...................

I look forward to the day when Joe is the headliner at the Royal Albert Hall!

Thanks and welcome to all of you that are new. It is proof that Joe is the BIG name and doesn't need to ride any one's coat tail. He is also pioneering the way for Blues/Rock music of the future. Giving smaller, lesser known bands opportunities to open for him is a prime example! We all wish him to become better known and appreciated but the price we'll pay is larger, less personal venues. Again, thanks for keeping your Bona-buddies over here up to date. Love to you all......................Cathy

This was my first Joe bonamassa gig, and wow! I wasnt dissapointed it blew me away, re the support bands, I quite liked the first band, but the second band, I have to agree songs were a bit schoolbandish only my own view, but  Joe was superb, I was on the 3rd balcony due to only getting my ticket late, but it wasnt as bad as I thought, you could see all that he was doing along with the pedal work, and being a drummer myself i could watch what the drummer was doing as well, i think you get more of a vibe downstairs. but again a great gig, has anyone got a recording of it? is that true hes back in August?

Yeah. I agree.
I don't particularly know much about Rush, but it's out of order to "dis" another musician. If you don't like a particular music that's fine (and a pleasure missed) but I think we should keep derogatory comments about others off the forum.....although I think on this occaision, no malice was intended.

Re Stone Sole River, my son liked them enough to be playing their opening song from Joes recent Blackpool gig on his Fender and he's too young to know Rush. He likes Joemassively, so it can't be a bad sign for SSR !!

Hi, watched Joe at Shepherds Bush, great gig, an amazing talent! I also really enjoyed both opening bands, Scott McKeon and Stone Sole River.

Bigdog, it would seem the only one with his head up his arse is you!!! Where do you get off slagging people like that?!

New and upcoming bands should be given support, the same support that Joe was giving them by having them on.

If you didn’t like the sound blame the sound engineers not the band. If you don’t like the band, fine, just keep your ignorant, negative comments to yourself!