1 Topic by Bluesbreaker (edited by Bluesbreaker 2012-06-29 20:16:40)

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Topic: Montreux Acoustic Project

Just got back from Montreux. I was going to put up some pics on my Fb page but my Iphone has crashed. Would you believe it? I stood right next to the mixing desk where I had the good fortune to meet Kevin Shirley. Very nice guy and even posed for a pic. The pics are my Iphone :-(
Well, here's the setlist (I got the copy on the mixing desk :-) ):
Palm Trees, Helicopters & Guns
Jelly Roll
Dust Bowl
Around the Bend
Slow Train
Athens to Athens
From the Valley / John Henry
Dislocated Boy
Jockey Full of Bourbon
Black Lung Heartache
Mountain Time
Woke up Dreaming
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Sloe Gin
Hadrian's Wall

After the set Claude Nobs presented Joe with a box of chocolates (the Swiss are not very original) and Joe played one more song, not on the setlist: High water everywhere. For Mountain Time he went back to the original version as on the As you like it album.
The band were from all over the place (I forgot their names) but the guy on the fiddle and banjo was from Ireland and Joe said he only met the band 4 days ago. There was a percussionist, a guy on honky tonk piano, accordeon, and harmonium, and one more on mandolin and some weird instrument which looked like a dulcimer.
There were about 10 acoustic guitars on stage in all sizes and different tunings. There was some great slide playing by Joe and the highlight (for me) was Woke up Dreaming. Rather predictable, I know, but I really enjoyed his slide playing, too.

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No Richmond?  Great song structure and vocals.  It would be my top acoustic pic.  I'm honestly disappointed!

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Thanks for the prompt report. That is a great set list.
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Outstanding set list, however, I agree with dknight16 - Richmond should’ve been included.

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I'm fighting back the tears with that setlist, that is just incredible  cool  ..... 5 of my favourite Joe songs there that i've carried with me for a long time,  and i think the best JB setlist i've ever seen.

Now that is Different

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Around the Bend - one of my all time favorites, and Mountain Time like the original! - that is the frosting on what looks to be an awesome "cake."

Everyone who is going have a great time.

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samjp4 wrote:

Around the Bend - one of my all time favorites, and Mountain Time like the original! - that is the frosting on what looks to be an awesome "cake."

Everyone who is going have a great time.

Sandy

Yep, those two alone will make the DVD well worth looking forward to!!!

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Pretty nice set. I wonder if other shows will have a longer set since it won't be a festival set up.

Excited to hear Jockey Full of Bourbon. I love me some Tom Waits.

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I would honestly keep tabs on tonights set list if your looking for that song in question... We only had 75 mins yesterday....Just saying..
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I would honestly keep tabs on tonights set list if your looking for that song in question... We only had 75 mins yesterday....Just saying..
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My first Joe Bonamassa Concert: it was absolutely fantastic! I read that Joe is also a great live performer "with cables" smile ... But man that was just incredible and one of the most memorable Montreux concerts for me in many years. Definitely something I would like to own on DVD.

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Lee wrote:

Yep, those two alone will make the DVD well worth looking forward to!!!

Ya think?   lol

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I would honestly keep tabs on tonights set list if your looking for that song in question... We only had 75 mins yesterday....Just saying..
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I *loved* every second of it!

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I'm going to see Joe in Toulouse tonight, and i'm very exciting !!!

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I would honestly keep tabs on tonights set list if your looking for that song in question... We only had 75 mins yesterday....Just saying..
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big_smile !!!

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I'm going to see Joe in Toulouse tonight, and i'm very exciting !!!

Welcome to the Forum. Please return after the show and give us a report of how it was, and maybe a little bit about yourself and how you got to know of Joe and his music.

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Seagull???

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Seagull???

Good choice definitely.

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