Breda, Nov. 6 2010 (Julia!)

So glad that everything worked out so well with Julia.  Looking forward to seeing more pictures.

And the video - most excellent.  I am so looking forward to seeing Joe Wednesday - please tell him to not be too jet-lagged and to make sure he leaves Slow Train in the set.

Have fun at Carre.

Sandy

..bet Julia wakes up still dreaming in the morning!?.. did`nt she look cute! 

Fear not Rocket, Julia has one girlfriend who shares her love of Joe. But, when the rest of her friends catch on, she'll be miles ahead.    What a sweet girl wearing her Rick B shirt. Joe and Co. made certain she had a magical night. Of course! And, she was well chaperoned by Suzanne.
As for the show, see G's pics for a copy of the set list. Big props for the current songs. There is a great flow to the shows and plenty of those, much desired, Joe solos. I understand the draw of multiple shows. This was different from Friday's show. Joe's voice seemed stronger and the sound level was more "comfortable" for me, i.e. no ear plugs.
I should mention the new stage set-up. Bogie is to the audience's right, behind Carmine. Rick still to the left. There is now a riser with the Theramin and a mic, so Joe climbs to his own Magic Mountain, eliciting waves of sound with his arms. Very impressive, especially with the grand light show and backing.  It's hard to chose favorites. I'm still crazy for "Slow Train", but still trying to figure out what Joe wants us to yell in response in the beginning. (Next question if I see him). The intro to "Sloe Gin" continues to amaze me. "The Great Flood" still churns my emotions, "Mountain Time" remains a crowd pleaser, and, of course, "Woke up Dreaming" insures all in attendance are now converts. "Young Man Blues", Riff winning "BOJH", remind folks of Joe's range. Bogie, Rick and Carmine each had their moments to "wow" as well.
I was hoping Joe would have Sandi sing "Bird on a Wire" with him, but no luck. Maybe tonight..wink wink nod nod.. But no reason to whine.
Again, a huge round of applause to all involved. I know they are all road weary and ready to hit the States. So, lets send them home with an extra special, final Euro-show, tonight, at the Carre. For me it will be bittersweet. Last Joe show until who knows when and my only time to visit with Bonabuddies before I head home. I DO count my blessings!!  Cathy

Yesterday was absolutely amazing!
At first I took the train to Breda at 13:00 and arrived there around 14:30.
On the station I met Suzanne and we went to the chasse theatre, when we walked in we heard Joe’s guitar in the hallway and followed the sound.
There we heard about 2 songs in the soundchek. After that we met Joe! He was very kind, totally not arrogant or anything! There Suzanne took a picture of me with Joe.
Warren and Rick we met too, all really nice people! After talking Suzanne and I walked a bit trough the city and drink something.
Later we were in the brasserie and I’ve met many people from the forum, also all really nice people of course
After eating Joe and Sandi Thom came to greet the group. There I’ve met Sandi too and talked with her. Warren also came to the brasserie.
.. Then the concert started! I could see the whole stage from my seat, on carmines side.  Joe is live reeeaally good! It was amazing to see him live, can’t say much more about that... It just sounded great.
At the end of the concert Rick gave me the set list. I wanted it signed and Warren let me go backstage with 2 other girls and there mum, Suzanne and Hananja also came backstage.
There I had the change to meet Joe again! I also talked with Carmine and Rick backstage... They all signed my set list.
In the end we had to go and said goodbye to everybody.

I had a great time! Thank you all sooo much!
Next year I’ll be there again... with my tickets bought in time!
and there coming more pictures!

Oh and rocket, now I know a lot of people who also listen to Joe!
and not too long ago I convinced Yvette(a friend) how good Joe is, and now she also listens to his music.. not as much as I, but its coming

XXJulia

What a wonderful time that must have been. Thanks for the great reports all of you.  The video of Slow Train with Cathy's backup vocals was great George.  Julia, you look great in that tee, The report more than repaid all our needs. I was the enabler but it is from all of us here on the forum in spirit. I knew the Forum crowd would make sure you had a concert experience to tell forever. Be sure and thank your parents for being so trusting. You could not have had a better escort than Suzanne! It will be hard to top that one. ROCK ON!     
Rick

Last song: Just got paid.
You can get an impression of the athmosphere in Breda.
The audience couldn't sit any longer after the first song of the encore: Bird on a wire and enjoyed this song standing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YeNhMzl … mp;list=UL
And of course Joe & Band got standing ovation.

@Sissy:
No thanks! We had a real good time! BTW, I couldn't bake you a better pie in return when we're going to see Philip Sayce next weekend!!!!