Toronto...and the tour is done! (Page 2 of 2)

I was at Massey Hall Apr 2 and finally saw Joe play.  I have never seen such a dynamic display of guitar skills and a tight tight band backing him up.  Truly an amazing,  amazing night for me and three of my friends - we are still talking about it a day and half later-it ranks in my top ten concerts of all time(I am 62 and have seen stones,  hendrix,  janis etc.)
Its too bad that this concert was not captured on HD and put out as DVD.
As the Aussie rock band

rvanoo wrote:

Rocket wrote:

Cities with X and 1/x million people usually have 2X things going on at once...

Truth. Stevie Nicks & Rod Stewart were playing the Air Canada Centre same night.

Great show all around. The man really lives up to expectations and hype. Had a chance to chat with him earlier in the day, he was every bit as nice and gracious as advertised.

Pun intended? Ironic isn't it that the opening riff in Joes encore from "Ain't superstitious" was sung by Rod Stewart on The Jeff Beck Group "Truth" album?  I seriously doubt though that  the current version of Rod Stewart or Stevie Nicks share many fans with Joe Bonamassa.

pattyluvsjoe wrote:

I, for one, love going to a Rod Stewart show.  Greaqt music and entertainment.  After a Joe show,  Joe himself was wearing an All Access Pass to Rod Stewart, I even got to wear it for a little while, so I know it to be true.  I think Joe admires Rod Stewart and has always spoke favorably of his voice.     plj

Probably has something to do with how both Tal and Carmine used to play with Rod Stewart. Nice to have those connections

Check out my buddy Tony's shots from the show:

http://www.toromagazine.com/music/in-pi … nchorStory

Bonnasignedlp wrote:

Got my Goldtop LP signed by Joe at the meet and greet

That was a nice add-on to that new Goldtop Trad of yours.

Where you able to carry it on the plane back west?

Glad I brought my Desert Burst.

Yes I thought the sound guy should have had more of Joe's guitar and volcals above the mix..
but I've stage managed live shows before and a "one night" show is always hard to get right.

Bonnasignedlp wrote:

DougH wrote:

That was a nice add-on to that new Goldtop Trad of yours.

Where you able to carry it on the plane back west?

Glad I brought my Desert Burst.

Yes I thought the sound guy should have had more of Joe's guitar and volcals above the mix..
but I've stage managed live shows before and a "one night" show is always hard to get right.

Steve's Guitar shop provided me with the whole package, cardboard box and all so needless to say, the case went in the box, bubble wrapped and duct taped to death. It flew with the baby strollers in the light cargo hold and when we got home to Alberta, I cracked open the case and there it was, Joe's art work (signature) on gold. Lucie and I had a great time in TO. With the meet and greet, the concert, the band afterwards, this will always be a memory to never forget.

Regarding the concert, we both felt that Tal's kick drum was a little over powering. We couldn't hear Rick's keyboards most of the night and since Massey was built with acoustic venues in mind (no amps in those days) all in all we heard what we came to hear. An amazing guitar player and band that will climb the charts faster than ever. Saw your burst there and the pic's on the forum. That's one nice guitar!