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Topic: Humphreys 8/28/15 San Diego

Words cannot properly describe last night's show. It was truly incredible. Pretty much on par with the Muddy Wolf show from Beaver Creek. Joe's playing was so intense, and he was so wound up it really was something that mere videos cannot properly capture. The "Hummingbird" was so intense and you were so pulled in and surrounded by it I literally felt like I was being levitated off my seat by the end. I have never experienced anything quite like it. Another person I talked to said she felt like she was having an out of body experience during it. Roy probably thought I was a complete nut because after the show I ran up to him literally jumping up and down exclaiming about it. Highlights were "Going Down" where you could tell Joe was so into it because he went over to one side of the stage and put his foot up on the monitor and wailed on that beautiful red guitar and continued to play with such intensity he broke a string. Obviously "Hummingbird" since I've already talked about it. "Nobody Loves Me But My Mother" I think Joe was seriously channeling BB King on this one. "Angel Of Mercy" a song Joe needs to include on his setlist from now on because it is freakin' killer the way the Flying V just screams on that one. "Thrill Is Gone" was an incredible performance probably the best on this tour.

Hummingbird https://youtu.be/HHpOGNyZ9xI

Nobody Loves Me But My Mother https://youtu.be/UCJj8O_7I20

Going Down https://youtu.be/oO2xl0SKb6M

Angel of Mercy https://youtu.be/be4-PuYpPsM

Will upload more when we get home tonight

2 Reply by samjp4 (edited by samjp4 2015-08-29 21:19:09)

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Re: Humphreys 8/28/15 San Diego

The intensity that is going on with these shows is other-worldly.  Channeling indeed.  I have a serious case of goosebumps just watching a couple of these.

Sandy

p.s.  thanks (again) Natasha

"There's a lot of people that are in so much of a hurry to be, I guess, to be famous or that they don't want to take the time to learn to play and do all that.They'd rather just knock it down off a computer and maybe get on a game show and get famous..That's fine if that's what you want to do.
"We're more old school than that. We like creating the sounds."  - Tom Petty

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Re: Humphreys 8/28/15 San Diego

What Natasha said! Absolutely over the top performance by the band.

Thanks Joe and crew, you can come back to my place any time and do another double-header. The ambiance and mellow vibe at Humphreys along with the pristine setting of the venue and absolutely great deal for the room/dinner (excellent)/down front center seats make it the best possible stop on any tour.
Of course if that happens we will be hosting another Beck's Beach BonaBlast party. We heard the venue is a PITA to load in and out for the crew. They are all invited too.
Your RocknRoll Geriatric Groupies will power on.
Rick


edit: I just have to say I've seen it all now. The lady sitting next to me row 3 center spent the whole time engrossed with her smartphone, online chat and doing a FREAKING CROSSWORD PUZZLE!!!! She only looked up at the stage a couple of times. I figured her husband dragged her along because he's a player and she hates guitars. I bet his night wasn't so hot when they got home. Next time leave her home and take another player.

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Re: Humphreys 8/28/15 San Diego

Back home now and just thinking about what a fantastic 3 days it was. Two shows that were just beyond compare and then one of the coolest gathering of Bonabuds as well hosted by Rick and Helen. Thank you both for everything. We had such an incredibly wonderful time with everyone. Soooo great to spend time with Rocket and Michael. Love you guys! And Linda, Bob and Bill. You are all such dear, dear friends and truly feel more like family to me. I'll say it again, Joe truly draws the most wonderful people to him. Joe you are a magical person and ever since discovering you, you have brought such joy into our lives. I am so thankful to be a part of your "family"

Here are a few more from friday night at Humphreys:

The Thrill Is Gone https://youtu.be/kM2f9Y8Hdy4 An incredible killer ending to one of the Best Shows Evah!

See See Baby https://youtu.be/dgckz-p7oV8

Some Other Day, Some Other Time https://youtu.be/zwGdbtuQcw8

Lonesome Whistle Blues https://youtu.be/P7BYHjEXFK4

Sittin' On The Boat Dock https://youtu.be/G018Fnw8pG8

You've Got To Love Her With A Feeling https://youtu.be/mGAils9A5DA  Near the end of this song it seemed like a bird must have exploded above Joe's head because all of a sudden a whole bunch of white feathers came floating down on him. He had to pick one out of the neck of his guitar because it got stuck on the strings. He was like WTF? It was pretty funny!

I'll Play The Blues For You https://youtu.be/0UF03r2HV68

I Get Evil https://youtu.be/dY4LLd78TW4

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Re: Humphreys 8/28/15 San Diego

Great stuff as always Natasha. I'm upping mine today but shooting from behind the Amazon Queen with BIG HAIR has a bit of dodgy camera work. She was digging the show and bopping away.
So much fun was had by all on that 3 day party. We'll do it again if opportunity presents since the fan hang is the coolest deal combined with the gigs. We could handle 40 if they spread to the house. wink yikes
Rick

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Re: Humphreys 8/28/15 San Diego

Here are the rest from Friday night in San Diego

Breaking Up Somebody's Home https://youtu.be/DQW2AKmdLPU  My favorite version from the shows we saw.

Cadillac Assembly Line https://youtu.be/YEnLTD8u-AM

Oh, Pretty Woman https://youtu.be/KukbRuMPGd0

Let The Good Times Roll https://youtu.be/Adwx913MAt4

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

Ole Time Religion https://youtu.be/ShGCSYM5Iss

Boogie Woogie Woman https://youtu.be/5bYRLeuShJ0

Hideaway https://youtu.be/jG7DpA1MtM8  Love when Kirk, Joe and Michael all come to the front and play together on this one.

Born Under A Bad Sign https://youtu.be/6HZ66xfVE6k  Best version we had seen. Joe was playing that Albert King V like I had never seen him do before, WOW!