Chicago Theatre - May 1, 2013 (Page 1 of 2)

Wow that is one slick sleek sexy setlist!  Approximating perfection.

Anxiously awaiting more...

Rock ON & Keep the Faith,
Rocket

"He still doesn't charge for mistakes! "
http://jbonamassa.com/tour-dates/
"Everybody wants ta get inta the act!"
“Now, this isn’t your ordinary party crowd, here.  I mean, there are professionals in here.”

Yeah, the DeVry anecdote was funny.

Show was terrific, I'm still buzzing. Got a lot of good shots to share.

Steve L.

Sounds great - and someone must be pissed be played Sloe Gin again lol. Two weeks to the three Beacon shows in NY

I know that Joe added a few converts to the faith, last night.  Afterwards, I saw a guy with the glow of bonabaptism about him, saying the usual things like "I never heard of the guy, before".  Made sure I welcomed him to the fold, and I know he won't be forgetting that show, any time soon.

Nor will I.  Great sound, nice light show, and a bonus appearance from Greg Koch.  Greg may not be to everyone's liking, but he's every bit as accomplished a guitarist as Joe said, while introducing him.  They played very nicely off of each other.  (No surprise, for me...when Steve Vai signs somebody to his label, I consider that a pretty decent endorsement.)

That was a spectacular rendition of Blues Deluxe, even though I agree with Bill that Yonders Wall is one of my favorites.  It was a more than reasonable trade to get Greg's contributions on that tune and Further, though.

Really enjoyed my balcony perch, fun to be able to see Arlan working those keys like a magician.  And loved Tal's usual antics.  No slight to any of the guys that have drummed with Joe (that's a talented list, for sure), but I really like watching Tal work his kit.  Watching Carmine prowl around in front of Tal always a good time, too.

And let's see...it seems like I'm forgetting someone....

Thanks Joe !!!!  You never disappoint.  As Rocket mentioned, that was one well-oiled set list, performed by folks who were firing on all cylinders.  I could rattle off superlatives for some time, and still not do that show justice.

Par for the course, for an evening with Joe.

BTW, "Guitar Event of the Year" was absolutely true.  Another song, another guitar, was the order of the night.  A reminder of the talents of Joe's guitar tech (thanks, Mike).   It's always fun when Joe shares his collection.

Nice and thanks! For a second I thought he was wearing the LV white suit until I realized it was light grey.

Lol at the green.  Interestingly I read recently there is a ticket lottery for Masters single day tickets so I entered for next year.  Combine that with a visit to the Big House in Macon.

Now back to our regularly scheduled topic..

The first thing evident about this show was the level of security. I don't know if it's something they do for every show now at the Chicago Theater, but everyone was wanded as they entered and bomb sniffing dogs were present. Wasn't a problem or hassle by any means, just different.

Joe did a great job of building up the qualifications of the guest artist, and I'm sure that 95% of the audience expected Buddy Guy to walk out there - that is until Joe said he drove all the way down from Milwaukee to be there, lol! Classic! But after hearing Greg and Joe trade licks on "Further On Up The Road" and Greg's solo on "Blues Deluxe" the audience knew full well that Greg was more than qualified to share the stage with Joe! Once again, the re-worked "John Henry" was mind-blowing. I hope Rhonda (photogal) chimes in with her description because it is spot-on. Joe was working so hard that one could see the sweat bleeding through to the outside of his gray jacket on yet another intense "Just Got Paid".

Like JBFan4Life, I liked the loge seating. We were second row so only a couple heads to look between and a great view of the stage.

Great hanging out with "the gang" before and after the show!

Roy got a nice one a while back in Milwaukee. Joe and Greg do a regular duo it seems. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrcZ3xIz9FM