Oli Brown, Zoetermeer, Oct. 8

I took the liberty of changing the date from Feb. to Oct. I was not able to make that show, but I'm there (same venue) tomorrow night. As far as I know I'll only have Marco for company, unless some other locals are going too? My usual suspects are all unable to go. 

Also very much looking forward to saying hi to Oli and Graham and to collecting our t-shirts, as well as seeing Eric Sardinas for the first time.

Tomorrow kick-starts my incredible six weeks of shows. After the two gents named here, I'll be seeing Davy Knowles, Sunny Landreth, Joe Satriani, Danny Bryant (maybe), Joe three times, and Michael Burks to completely finish me off!     

I got to say "Hi" to Oli via George. He clued George to record his first song tonight..It's a premiere    George is going to upload it asap. He also told me he's aiming for the States next year and promises he'll post dates as soon as the are set.     Cathy

A premiere eh?....looking forward to that   

Tripsy

I'm sorry, my friends. I got home at 1:30 after spending five hours on my old feet, and to put it mildly, I'm knackered. I'll make this post and then collapse.

The videos may be a disappointment as Oli's voice was hard to hear live, so it's likely to be even less distinct on film. The new cover was 'Can't stand the rain', though it took me a while to recognize it. I think I have three Oli songs on film, I just hope they don't sound awful - will upload tomorrow.

I had an absolutely stunning, very special evening. Marco and Bibi, who are both also doing all three Joe shows were there too. I got to talk with Oli and Graham, got pictures signed for Cathy and me, and begged the only set list, which Oli also signed for me.

I'll give my first Eric Sardinas experience a five on the jaw-drop scale. He truly is one of a kind! And a really sweet, soft-spoken guy, who signed a picture of Cathy with him at the Ram's Head for me. Yes Rick, he played 'Crow flies' but I didn't film it - and yes, it was killer good! The thing about filming is that you have to keep still, which is very hard when your body desperately wants to move. I do have one marvelous, soft acoustic number, which I will also upload tomorrow if it's audible.

But without doubt the highlight of my evening was meeting Sandra and becoming instant friends with someone who is clearly one of 'us'! (I know you will see this Sandra, please register and join us here, you'll feel completely at home!) How often do you have a conversation with a complete stranger at a show and wind up being good friends after 10 minutes? By the way, the conversation started with her pointing at my RAH tee shirt and asking if I had been there. She has the dvd and is a Joe fan! That's a pretty special thing, a 'gift' as she called it, and she's right. We will stay in touch and see her again on my birthday in Groningen, where she happens to live.

I've been very, very lucky this evening. I had wonderful music, good company, and made a new friend...the aches and pains I feel all over now are a small price to pay for that much fun.

Good night, all. 

Here it is, your world premiere of Oli playing slide on 'Can't stand the rain'! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZhMgj8aIt0

(more to come.....)

Thanks for your sweet words, George! Now I HAVE to register 
It was a great and special evening. Both in a musical as in a social way.
We absolutely keep in touch! Patrick (on his way to work  ) says hi. Love, San

I'm so glad you found your way here! I'm sure that you'll be properly welcomed once you have the time to post an introduction. 

Hey everybody, y'all be good to Sandra, she's one of us! I sent FB invites to Cathy, Bibi, Marco (who have both met her), Marianne, Suzanne, Andre and Annelies.

Great seeing you too, Bibi! (Got your message and will call.)

Agree totally about Eric! A unique artist. 

I had hair, once.....

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/2793/ericgeorge.jpg