Pitman Theater (Alverno College) - Milwaukee, WI 11/3/07

We are going to this location:

http://tinyurl.com/375q6q

It's not far off 894 and basically on the way to the venue for us as we are heading south towards the venue.  Brookfield would take us too far west.  Milwaukee has so many great places to eat though.  If you like authentic Mexican, go to the area of 5th and National.  Some yummy places there. (here's one: http://www.ilovelafuente.com/ ) 

I also like the Chancery, which is right off 894 at 27th. http://www.thechancery.com/

Good Morning, All!! 11/2 HOB this Friday, I can't wait!! Just questioning My first Joe show was Outside and everything was perfect, Weather, company, Nice cold Honey Weis and The sound was CD rate if not better. My question is in your past experiences is Joes sound as good inside? Is it overly loud? I know were on the Floor and I will be ok but my wife does not like extreamly loud noise.. Ear Plugs?

Yeah, it's loud, but those plexiglass shields Joe uses seem to help quite a bit. If your wife doesn't like loud, I'd bring the earplugs just in case.

Is there an opener tonight in case I run late?

Another fantastic show from Joe, Bogie, Carmine, and Rick! Set list was the same as the previous shows. The encores were: "Ball Peen Hammer", "Asking Around For You", & "Miss You, Hate You". This was the first time we saw Joe in a proper theater setting. The Pitman Theater was a great place to see a show. Great acoustics, and lighting, although during the drum solo the bass was a little overpowering, at least from our location which was in the 6th row center.
We thought Joe's voice sounded great and his guitar work was equal to the best we've ever seen.

It was nice to see Roy and his family, Bill S. and his wife, Jaci and Ken and Jeff. After the show Joe came out and signed many requests and chatted with his fans. After virtually everyone was gone, Rick came out and chatted with us as well.

Next stop - for us at least - Wausau.

Steve here....

I think I did pull a very nice recording last night.  Who the heck was that girl screaming for Joe up front to the left? If we had been at Shank Hall I **know** that's who I would have been sitting next to.

I have to agree with Chrissie on Joe's vocals.  They didn't sound that clear and seems to sound like Joe is singing from his "throat" if anyone knows what I mean.  This is probably a technique used to save Joe's voice so it doesn't get trashed from the constant touring. I know he has or may still use a vocal coach.  His vocals are still 100 times better than some recordings I have from 2002.

Bogie is a great drummer, but doesn't need a solo. So many times I just think it's a reason for all the rest of the players to get a break from playing.  Putting the solo at near the end of the set is just strange placement as well. So many people made runs for the bathroom/drink as soon as the solo started, so that gives you an idea of the crowd's patience and attention span for a drum solo.

Second show I have attended with Rick on keys.  Note to sound engineer, TURN HIM UP!  He isn't getting the attention in the mix I think he deserves. 

It was wonderful to finally see Joe in seated indoor venue although the place was far from sold-out, he'll sell it out eventually.  He use to play Shank to 12-14 people.

Green Bay on Monday...