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Topic: Dust Bowl and Bakersfield, California

Just for the record...

The "Dust Bowl", made famous by Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath" has major significance to Bakersfield, California.  The Bakersfield area (Lamont/Weedpatch/Sunset Labor Camp) was where the "Okies" landed after leaving Oklahoma.  Many descendants of these families, including me, remain here today.  Congratulations Joe on sharing this with the world.

Tomorrow night (12/8/2011) Joe will be performing here in Bakersfield, California.  I'll be there...representing the "Okie" spirit!!!  Wouldn't it be cool if Joe got the word on the irony of "Dust Bowl" and his Bakersfield performance!!!  Pass it on if you get the chance.

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Re: Dust Bowl and Bakersfield, California

Thanks for the history lesson Harley, and welcome to the forum. I'm pretty sure that Joe does not know of this coinkidink, but he might read this before the concert. Good having you join in, post often and please do give us your take on the show. If this is your first Joe show then you are in for a real treat.

Tres

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Re: Dust Bowl and Bakersfield, California

Thanks Tres...  First live concert but I've been a fan for years!!!

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Re: Dust Bowl and Bakersfield, California

Welcome to the forum HarleyD. You might like this tweet from Joe today.

Joe Bonamassa

Bakersfield Ca: 6 more shows left for 2011.... What a year!!! Getting my best of Buck Owens cued up on my Ipod, just to get into the spirit of the town...
Honoring one of Bakersfield's own.
One of the forum's own, Rockfarmer will be there. See the Marketplace post. He might have a spare ticket down front and center.
Rick

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5 Reply by ahsmith33 (edited by ahsmith33 2011-12-07 17:04:18)

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Re: Dust Bowl and Bakersfield, California

I'm sorry to get off topic Harley, this is about your intro and the concert.  but this is too funny Rick, just the visual of Joe with his ipod and earphones humming along and tapping his feet with Buck, "I've got a tiger by the tail it's plain to see........". I kid you not, he could do a kicked up version of that song and do it justice. lol

I do realize that he may have been kidding us a little, but he does listen to a lot of different stuff.

Tres

As corn through a goose, so are the days of our lives
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Re: Dust Bowl and Bakersfield, California

...or he could fix "Streets of Bakersfield" with some tasty blues riffs!!!

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Re: Dust Bowl and Bakersfield, California

ahsmith33 wrote:

I'm sorry to get off topic Harley, this is about your intro and the concert.  but this is too funny Rick, just the visual of Joe with his ipod and earphones humming along and tapping his feet with Buck, "I've got a tiger by the tail it's plain to see........". I kid you not, he could do a kicked up version of that song and do it justice. lol

I do realize that he may have been kidding us a little, but he does listen to a lot of different stuff.

Tres

He could break out that Tele and do some wicked Country Tres. I've heard it. http://www.youtube.com/user/missmoke007 … BT4fEkxVqU
Ok, back on topic.

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  • From: Bakersfield, Clifornia
  • Registered: 2011-12-07
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Re: Dust Bowl and Bakersfield, California

RickB wrote:
ahsmith33 wrote:

I'm sorry to get off topic Harley, this is about your intro and the concert.  but this is too funny Rick, just the visual of Joe with his ipod and earphones humming along and tapping his feet with Buck, "I've got a tiger by the tail it's plain to see........". I kid you not, he could do a kicked up version of that song and do it justice. lol

I do realize that he may have been kidding us a little, but he does listen to a lot of different stuff.

Tres

He could break out that Tele and do some wicked Country Tres. I've heard it. http://www.youtube.com/user/missmoke007 … BT4fEkxVqU
Ok, back on topic.

Holy smoke!!!  Who knew you could dress up E, A, and B like that!!

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Re: Dust Bowl and Bakersfield, California

HarleyD wrote:
RickB wrote:
ahsmith33 wrote:

I'm sorry to get off topic Harley, this is about your intro and the concert.  but this is too funny Rick, just the visual of Joe with his ipod and earphones humming along and tapping his feet with Buck, "I've got a tiger by the tail it's plain to see........". I kid you not, he could do a kicked up version of that song and do it justice. lol

I do realize that he may have been kidding us a little, but he does listen to a lot of different stuff.

Tres

He could break out that Tele and do some wicked Country Tres. I've heard it. http://www.youtube.com/user/missmoke007 … BT4fEkxVqU
Ok, back on topic.

Holy smoke!!!  Who knew you could dress up E, A, and B like that!!

YIKES, hell yes I love that sound being from down south. You were up close and center for that one Rick. Harley, you play a little git yourself? Ya'll have a great time tonight, I'm thinking Joe may amend WUD and insert some country style pickin that will bring the audience to their feet, or knees as the case may be.

Tres

As corn through a goose, so are the days of our lives
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Re: Dust Bowl and Bakersfield, California

Simply amazing performance!!!!!  Joe and the guys tore the place down!!!  And as a finale, Joe broke out the Tele and sang a tribute to Bakersfield's own, the late Buck Owens.

Thanks Joe for sharing your talent and energy with us small town folks!!!