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I really don't have a proper reason to write this "story", but I figured that if anywhere (!) this would be the place where a soul might enjoy it smile

I'm now 20 years old and have been a Joe fan for about 3 years now. For 3 years minus 3 months I lived in Curacao, where, as you might imagine, Joe never performed. The closest would have been Atlanta, but that was obviously too expensive. Besides that, it have been 3 quite lonely years as Joe's music isn't quite popular in my age group! (little do they know, eh?)

But there was a bright shining light at the end of this tormenting tunnel! 3 months ago I moved (back) to Holland and even before I got here I already had this night booked! And so time seemed to slow down to the point where I thought the day was actually getting further away tongue

But finally, it happened! And frankly, I don't even have the words to describe it.. It was (in sincere honesty) a dream coming true smile I loved every second and will obviously grab every chance to see him again in the future smile

On a sidenote.. If anyone reading this was actually there at the Carre, you might have seen me and my brother + friends... We were the ones leaving the building with Joe's carpet ! smile Not your average setlist eh!? It made an already perfect night even greater big_smile

Greetings from.. just a fan smile (or am I a 'bonabuddy'? I think I've seen that term around here)

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pieterb wrote:

I really don't have a proper reason to write this "story", but I figured that if anywhere (!) this would be the place where a soul might enjoy it smile

I'm now 20 years old and have been a Joe fan for about 3 years now. For 3 years minus 3 months I lived in Curacao, where, as you might imagine, Joe never performed. The closest would have been Atlanta, but that was obviously too expensive. Besides that, it have been 3 quite lonely years as Joe's music isn't quite popular in my age group! (little do they know, eh?)

But there was a bright shining light at the end of this tormenting tunnel! 3 months ago I moved (back) to Holland and even before I got here I already had this night booked! And so time seemed to slow down to the point where I thought the day was actually getting further away tongue

But finally, it happened! And frankly, I don't even have the words to describe it.. It was (in sincere honesty) a dream coming true smile I loved every second and will obviously grab every chance to see him again in the future smile

On a sidenote.. If anyone reading this was actually there at the Carre, you might have seen me and my brother + friends... We were the ones leaving the building with Joe's carpet ! smile Not your average setlist eh!? It made an already perfect night even greater big_smile

Greetings from.. just a fan smile (or am I a 'bonabuddy'? I think I've seen that term around here)

Welcome Peterb.
And that's the place to post your story.
You got a carpet. What else??? Haha.
Sorry, that I missed you and that carpet. I had to leave very early after the gig.
Now that you moved to the Netherlands, I'm sure that we'll meet some day.

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Carpets, anybody carpets???
High quality carpets. Hand knotted, best yarn, wonderful colours!
Got your carpets here!!!
Anybody ?
And if you don't have money, you get one for free!!

Haha, I wonder if someone can tell a better story  big_smile

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Sounds like everyone had a great evening.  Must admit at the end of a gig I usually go for the set list rather than the carpet but come to think of it ....

So c'mon then David, what's the story??? Blues Sissi has set the scene for ya.

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Well obviously we went for a setlist or perhaps a left-behind pick.. Stuff like that. But we were in row 12 so too late for any goodies.. Until our friend just asked "Can I have the carpet?". It was a joke at first.. But then the roadie said "Do you know what? Yes you can!"

It was hilarious smile

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Well obviously we went for a setlist or perhaps a left-behind pick.. Stuff like that. But we were in row 12 so too late for any goodies.. Until our friend just asked "Can I have the carpet?". It was a joke at first.. But then the roadie said "Do you know what? Yes you can!"

It was hilarious smile


lol   You might have just set a new trend there Pieter!  Hopefully your friend didn't ask Joe to sign the carpet afterwards?

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LynB wrote:
pieterb wrote:

Well obviously we went for a setlist or perhaps a left-behind pick.. Stuff like that. But we were in row 12 so too late for any goodies.. Until our friend just asked "Can I have the carpet?". It was a joke at first.. But then the roadie said "Do you know what? Yes you can!"

It was hilarious smile


lol   You might have just set a new trend there Pieter!  Hopefully your friend didn't ask Joe to sign the carpet afterwards?

He didn't tongue personally I wouldn't even know how to get to him in order for him to sign it..

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LynB wrote:

So c'mon then David, what's the story??? Blues Sissi has set the scene for ya.

I had a very special flight home Lyn. I've put my full story on the other thread.

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pieterb wrote:

On a sidenote.. If anyone reading this was actually there at the Carre, you might have seen me and my brother + friends... We were the ones leaving the building with Joe's carpet ! smile Not your average setlist eh!? It made an already perfect night even greater big_smile

I saw you! We were hanging around in the lobby and I saw you guys walk past with the carpet. I smiled at one of you as it looked so unexpected. As far as I remember they'd even tied it up with gaffer tape for you  cool

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Well done, pieterB, I can just see the eBay heading, "GENUINE JOE BONAMASSA CONCERT RUG", lol!  big_smile

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Well done, pieterB, I can just see the eBay heading, "GENUINE JOE BONAMASSA CONCERT RUG", lol!  big_smile

Patty or Jane would fight over it! lol

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Very cool story pieterB!! Since your first Joe experience was like a dream coming true, consider the carpet like your Magic Carpet Ride!!  smile  (Not an original idea, but if you never heard of Steppenwolf check our their song Magic Carpet Ride)

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Well obviously we went for a setlist or perhaps a left-behind pick.. Stuff like that. But we were in row 12 so too late for any goodies.. Until our friend just asked "Can I have the carpet?". It was a joke at first.. But then the roadie said "Do you know what? Yes you can!"

It was hilarious smile

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Well done, pieterB, I can just see the eBay heading, "GENUINE JOE BONAMASSA CONCERT RUG", lol!  big_smile

Patty or Jane would fight over it! lol


I think there are quite a few of us who would fight over it!

Thanks to everyone for all the good stories about the weekend in Holland - it is so cool to hear about everyone's "adventures."  Time to come up with a good excuse for another get-together.

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RickB wrote:
PathMan wrote:

Well done, pieterB, I can just see the eBay heading, "GENUINE JOE BONAMASSA CONCERT RUG", lol!  big_smile

Patty or Jane would fight over it! lol


I think there are quite a few of us who would fight over it!

Thanks to everyone for all the good stories about the weekend in Holland - it is so cool to hear about everyone's "adventures."  Time to come up with a good excuse for another get-together.

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Blues Sissi wrote:

Carpets, anybody carpets???
High quality carpets. Hand knotted, best yarn, wonderful colours!
Got your carpets here!!!
Anybody ?
And if you don't have money, you get one for free!!

Haha, I wonder if someone can tell a better story  big_smile

I'm only on page one and I feel like the answer is NO!!! NO proper reason, ha, perfect proper reason!  Pieter I LOVE IT! Of course, I'll ask for the fun joke of it-did you steal it!!!! Just kidding, as it was the last European show and I also know how my friend Joe and his band and his entire crew are-simply the greatest and most fun there are ut her doing what they do!!!
FANTASTIC!  tongue  cool  lol

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Well obviously we went for a setlist or perhaps a left-behind pick.. Stuff like that. But we were in row 12 so too late for any goodies.. Until our friend just asked "Can I have the carpet?". It was a joke at first.. But then the roadie said "Do you know what? Yes you can!"

It was hilarious smile

Rolling on my carpet laughing my you know what off!!  lol  lol  lol  lol  lol  lol  lol

The guys are the the absolute greatest!

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I can't stop laughing!  big_smile

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pieterb wrote:

On a sidenote.. If anyone reading this was actually there at the Carre, you might have seen me and my brother + friends... We were the ones leaving the building with Joe's carpet ! smile Not your average setlist eh!? It made an already perfect night even greater big_smile

I saw you! We were hanging around in the lobby and I saw you guys walk past with the carpet. I smiled at one of you as it looked so unexpected. As far as I remember they'd even tied it up with gaffer tape for you  cool

If laughter is the best medicine I may never die!!!!  lol  lol  lol

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Well done, pieterB, I can just see the eBay heading, "GENUINE JOE BONAMASSA CONCERT RUG", lol!  big_smile

Screw that, let's hope they play on top it one day!  big_smile

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