Joe ROCKS Cleveland (Page 2 of 4)

**************************AMAZING SHOW*********************************

I have to agree with BarbieD, definitely one of the best shows I have seen, absolutely top 3 performance!!! We didn't make it in time for the preshow gathering, but did have the pleasure of sitting next to Natasha and Phil, thanks to our buddy Ron!

My wife and I were both so excited to see the acoustic band, and when they came back out for "Mountain Time" it was amazing!! I also liked that Joe brought back the Theremin on "John Henry" - very cool!!!

We had a great time, amazing time actually! My wife and I both were lucky enough to get a guitar pick, and as we were leaving, I heard a gentleman say he had been trying to get a guitar pick from Joe for his collection, so we gave him one of ours! You would have thought we gave the guy a million bucks, very cool experience to say the least!!

I know Ron is gonna get tired of us thanking him, but it meant so much to us to be able to go to this show, so thank you once again Ron!!!

I heard it through the grapevine that a special  ladies undergarment hit the stage. Any vids of that moment?
Joe's got nuttin on TJ!
Rick

Hi all.  Just got home from the Cleveland show.  Just too much goodness all in one place at one time!

First, it was dynamite to get to meet so many Forum folks...Mike and Sherry, Ron and Julie his gorgeous daughter, Natasha and Phil, Rogue (Rich and Marge), and BarbieD and her sister Jane (Barb, please tell Jane the cocktail concoction she recommended was yummy and NO residual headachiness this morning!!)  It was almost like meeting movie stars for me seeing these familiar Bonafans live and in person!  Just sorry more couldn't make it to join in the pre and post party.

Second, the show: As mentioned above, the acoustic set lasted 52 minutes, then 15 minute break, then electric that concluded at 10:47!!  Did we get our money's worth or what?  No guests though - but that's ok with me since we got more Joe time.  The sound was excellent.  I was in the second row that wrapped around row 1 so since I was near the end I could actually touch the stage.  Love when they turn it up...the floor was actually moving up and down with the vibrations and my hair I swear was bouncing too.  Loved it!  But you could still hear the vocals and Joe's guitar perfectly.  Been waiting for Ball Peen Hammer!  It looked like Joe just blew through straight to the encore, since on the European tour Sloe Gin and John Henry were the encore, but he just kept going.  But then he had Mountain Time for the encore.  Carmine looked like he was having a blast, grinning and particularly cajoling the Irish fiddle player. Derek had a couple masterful solos, and Tal was his usual fun animal self.  Sat next to a guy who has followed Joe since Bloodline!  Does he get a prize?

Third, Joe.  omg.  English doesn't have enough words for him.  He was so on top of it, I'll never understand how he pulls it all together perfectly on every performance.  His energy and dedication are indescribable.  Was just hanging onto every note.  The Sloe Gin and John Henry solos nearly brought on the waterworks, they were so beautiful and powerful.  He and the guys deliver SO much talent, it's almost too much to assimilate!  Awe stricken.  I didn't think my fervour for Joe could grow any more, but of course now it has.

A fringe benefit was spending 6 glorious hours in the car listening to Joe for this trip.  Cannot ever get enough.  Now that I'm home I can open my 4 disc box set that was waiting for me and get busy!

Hi yinz guys,

Yes, just as everyone has reported, Joe and Company was spectacular!  And it was really great meeting new bonabuddies!

From malfunctioning amp pickups to broken guitar strings, nothing could stop Joe.  Who knows what else happened that the audience never even knew about?

I just wonder if the camaraderie that exists between "Joe fans" exists for other performers?  I wonder if Joe knows he's not only building a fan base but also a network of friends?  This morning at breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn, a guy noticed my Bonamassa shirt and came over to discuss the show!  It was great.   And my new friends from Wisconsin...gotta' get me a cheese head! :-)

Thanks Joe. For everything.

Thanks everyone. I am so stoked for Louisville that I can hardly wait.

Great solos by both Joe and Derek on "Someday After Awhile"

http://youtu.be/L9ft2WxMheE

Sorry I did not get to meet up with the crew this time...we were running a bit late because of the rain & traffic.

Saturday night's show was one of the best I have seen in a long time....Joe was on fire.

Spent Sunday at the Rock & Roll hall of fame.....Rolling Stones were the feature act.

Hi Natasha
Many many thanks for posting the youtube links to last Saturday's JB concert. My wife and I are enjoying every minute of your footage. That was one awesome show. We could only score balcony seats but they were better than nothing. If I ever meet you the beverages are on us. By any chance .....do you have Woke Up Dreaming ? Thanks again!!!
BigD