1 Topic by nmagcorn (edited by nmagcorn 2015-08-13 19:52:08)

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Topic: 3 Kings at SPAC - Saratoga, NY 8/10/15

We've been very busy the last few days driving home from Saratoga, and then immediately moving our son up to Penn State where he will be attending grad school, so I haven't had a chance until now to write about the Saratoga, NY show. SPAC is a really nice amphitheater with beautiful grounds all around it. We had no idea where our seats were going to be for this show and were very pleasantly surprised by receiving front row in the pit. We were pretty far over to the right side, but luckily the stage was kind of low. I always love going to shows near Joe's hometown because he always seems to up his playing since his parents are in the audience. Well, it was definitely the case on Monday night. His parents and their friends were seated in the pit on the left side and because of this, Joe played a lot of his solos over in that area. My videos show a lot of his side and back, but there were a few times when he came over in front of us and I have to say he really had to work at coming near where we were. He had to basically step around his monitors in order to do it and I'm so glad he did. It was so special having him play those solos a few feet in front of us. Thank you Joe, you made our night with that.
   I was worried at first about how the sound was going to be since we were so close to the small stage speakers, but it turns out that all of Joe's voice, guitar and the keyboards came through the speaker right in front of us and the videos I filmed are literally the best sounding ones of Joe's voice that I have from the 3 shows we went to. And his voice is so important to hear properly because there is so much singing on these songs, more so than any other tours he has done. Joe and the band were top notch this night, they had just had a day off and they seemed well rested and raring to go.
    There were a few changes that have taken place as these shows have progressed and one major change resulted in me having to deal with a really unpleasant individual on youtube. At the first show in Camden, there were video intros at the breaks between the different "Kings", at Holmdel there was audio of this and at Saratoga there were no intros. The lights went dark for a moment and then Joe started playing. I uploaded "Nobody Loves Me But My Mother" and I received this comment "You started filming after the best part!! WTH is wrong with you!!!" At first I was worried that somehow my video didn't start at the beginning, but it had, and then I realized the guy was referencing the video intro. I tried to explain to him there were no video intros at this show, but he just wouldn't accept it and at one point stated, "1AnitrasDance really???? I could care less what you film. And I know for a fact that he puts a vid of BB singing this song before he starts so why dont you film it right or dont film it!! Get a life groupie. I hope Joe pays you to film him if he dosent than you need to get a life" It was incredibly upsetting to deal with and as I was trying to figure out a way to block him he posted on the video I did of this song from Camden, NJ about how I was a dumb a$$ broad and how I better damn well apologize to him because here was proof of the video intro. The guy just wouldn't accept the fact that there were no videos at Saratoga and I believe I have now blocked him. I have dealt with unpleasant people before on youtube, but this was just abusive. I don't know how Joe handles all the trolls he has to deal with because it really is upsetting to have people get so nasty at you for no reason. And I have to say it kind of sucked to have this unpleasantness after we had such a good time seeing everyone and witnessing such phenomenal playing by Joe and his wonderful blues band at the past 3 shows. So I will try and put it past me and just concentrate on the good stuff. And here is some of the good stuff:

See See Baby https://youtu.be/96Vfdktx5CY

Some Other Day, Some Other Time https://youtu.be/_2uJlL7eLG0

Lonesome Whistle Blues https://youtu.be/Kh5Yl6b9awM

Sittin' On The Boat Dock https://youtu.be/HC3iwfeM0-8

You've Got To Love Her With A Feeling https://youtu.be/HLDkXNAFNmI

Going Down https://youtu.be/7DSsifGZNsY

I'll Play The Blues For You https://youtu.be/pVyXXEZ_Kpw

I Get Evil https://youtu.be/qiBuKeB5kWg

Breaking Up Somebody's Home https://youtu.be/G1rv8HzmqFE

Angel Of Mercy https://youtu.be/iKRlGw8blqs

Cadillac Assembly Line https://youtu.be/VBuIZyiAdl8

Oh, Pretty Woman https://youtu.be/nBkme93kTrg

Let The Good Times Roll https://youtu.be/hRUEtjSkfj8

Nobody Loves Me But My Mother https://youtu.be/QpSeckKjg14

Hummingbird https://youtu.be/GMEWi0AKom4

Never Make Your Move Too Soon https://youtu.be/Hg7pavx5o0o

It's funny, before the show I always think, well maybe I shouldn't film it, just sit back, give my arms a rest. But then I think but what if I don't capture it and it turns out to be the best ever? Each venue and each show was a little different, both sound wise and view wise. Glad I ended up doing all three and especially this one since the sound was so good.

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Re: 3 Kings at SPAC - Saratoga, NY 8/10/15

Natasha, you've got to let that sh*t roll right off you! The guy is obviously a tool and he's only making himself look bad. I'm pretty sure the people who matter to you love and appreciate your videos and that's all that counts.

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Re: 3 Kings at SPAC - Saratoga, NY 8/10/15

BarbieD wrote:

Natasha, you've got to let that sh*t roll right off you! The guy is obviously a tool and he's only making himself look bad. I'm pretty sure the people who matter to you love and appreciate your videos and that's all that counts.

+1 !! smile

(Safe travels to the West .. Looking very forward to your captures!)

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Re: 3 Kings at SPAC - Saratoga, NY 8/10/15

BarbieD wrote:

Natasha, you've got to let that sh*t roll right off you! The guy is obviously a tool and he's only making himself look bad. I'm pretty sure the people who matter to you love and appreciate your videos and that's all that counts.

Thanks Barbie, I know. That kind of thing just gets to me. I don't have a very tough hide. I guess since I deal with youtube all the time I'm just going to have to learn how to deal with it better and try not to let it bother me.

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Re: 3 Kings at SPAC - Saratoga, NY 8/10/15

Hey Natasha
Don't pay attention to these people the minute you do they win. By the way no intro vid at Bangor show either.
Cheers Ron

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Re: 3 Kings at SPAC - Saratoga, NY 8/10/15

As always thank you for the videos and all the effort to capture and upload. It's ashame you have to deal with the obnoxious people like this guy. I know it's hard but the best thing you can do is ignore and act like you don't even see the comment. That will get rid of them and annoy them more since your response is the reaction they're looking for.

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Re: 3 Kings at SPAC - Saratoga, NY 8/10/15

Hi Natasha, It was nice to meet you and have a chance to chat for a few minutes before the show. Please don't let the low life trolls on youtube get to you, we all know how much effort you put into your videos, and I certainly appreciate it tremendously. Thank you!
Cheers
Rusty

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Re: 3 Kings at SPAC - Saratoga, NY 8/10/15

Rusty wrote:

Hi Natasha, It was nice to meet you and have a chance to chat for a few minutes before the show. Please don't let the low life trolls on youtube get to you, we all know how much effort you put into your videos, and I certainly appreciate it tremendously. Thank you!
Cheers
Rusty

It was great meeting you as well, Rusty. It is always nice to put a face to a forum name smile I was also glad we were able to meet up with Joe T. aka "Norton" and his wife Carol again, as well. Always wonderful when you go to a show and get to hang out with forum members.

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Re: 3 Kings at SPAC - Saratoga, NY 8/10/15

The remaining songs that I filmed:
Boogie Woogie Woman https://youtu.be/dnSCypkREu8

Hideaway https://youtu.be/oZuLpV_m14M

Born Under A Bad Sign https://youtu.be/75rPPUh-ObU

The Thrill Is Gone https://youtu.be/eAyk10wcyKg


Filmed every song except "Ole Time Religion." My arms and shoulders needed a break and it's funny, I swear Joe was looking at me during his solo on that song. Phil thought he was probably thinking, "Hey, why isn't she filming this one?" lol

Playlist from the show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P … 0ZokeFnFoF

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Re: 3 Kings at SPAC - Saratoga, NY 8/10/15

I agree with everyone else Natasha. Don't let the trolls get you down. Your videos are tremendous! That idiot should be happy to see them.

It was great seeing you and Phil before the show too! It was also really nice to meet Rusty at the M&G and later outside the venue. It's nice to put faces to the names from here on the Forum. I hope we can meet up again at some point in the not too distant future. Have a great time in CA!

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Re: 3 Kings at SPAC - Saratoga, NY 8/10/15

Natasha when I read this post I will admit, my friendly blue eyes turned to flames! I can't believe this troll! This DB that posts the comments is a jealous and miserable fool.
Thank you for all that you do, we all love the videos, no matter what you are able to film.

Apologize? Never! You could upload hours of footage of Joe's feet if you want to! Just remember for every miserable troll there are hundreds, thousands that appreciate your video efforts!!

12 Reply by nmagcorn (edited by nmagcorn 2015-08-15 21:20:22)

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Re: 3 Kings at SPAC - Saratoga, NY 8/10/15

KatClark wrote:

Natasha when I read this post I will admit, my friendly blue eyes turned to flames! I can't believe this troll! This DB that posts the comments is a jealous and miserable fool.
Thank you for all that you do, we all love the videos, no matter what you are able to film.

Apologize? Never! You could upload hours of footage of Joe's feet if you want to! Just remember for every miserable troll there are hundreds, thousands that appreciate your video efforts!!

Thanks Kat, and kind of funny but there are probably quite a few people who would like video of Joe's feet since people are always commenting on the cool shoes and socks he wears. The shiny red ones do seem to be a favorite among many wink

13 Reply by nmagcorn (edited by nmagcorn 2015-08-23 22:23:40)

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Re: 3 Kings at SPAC - Saratoga, NY 8/10/15

YouTube may have its share of trolls, but it also thankfully has a far greater share of positive people. I always enjoy reading the positive comments on youtube. Here is one from "Hummingbird" that I filmed at the Saratoga show that I thought would be nice to share:

"I don't get the hate some folks seem to have for Joe. When all is said and done he's got a great voice, he's a fantastic player and he has a ton of respect for not only where the blues comes from but he's ensuring that it doesn't forget where it came from when it goes wherever he's helping take it. Joe is a class act."

Now that's the kind of thing I like to read smile