• From: Near Crewe, UK
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Topic: Newbie... recent but total convert!

Hi all smile

I'm Libby and have just joined the forum today. I've posted in the review section about my first JB gig ever in Crewe (23 Feb), and how I came across Joe on the Paul Jones Radio 2 show, but thought I should introduce myself here.

I'm 49 (with 50 approaching wayyy too rapidly) and live in NW England with my partner, but originally hail from the Midlands.

Basically I just love good music and appreciate anyone who is a master of their instrument. So guitar-wise before discovering JB, loved to listen to people like Clapton, Gilmour, Rabin, Howe, Hackett, Page, Liveson, May, Santana and the like.

How on earth I've never managed to come across JB before now I'll never know... maybe simply because I never got into the Blues as a genre. I've got a lot of catching up to do, but know I will relish every minute big_smile

So a big wave to anyone who was at the Crewe gig, and hi to forum members, old and new.

Oh and most importantly a huge bow to the awesome talent and lovely guy that is Joe Bonamassa cool

Libby/Cheshire_Lass

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If I'm alive when I'm 99 I'm still gonna be saying, "Remember 4th May 2009 when we saw Joe at the RAH... what a night that was!"
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Re: Newbie... recent but total convert!

Hi Pete,

Thanks for the welcome!

I feel so grateful that I got to see Joe live so soon after hearing him play on UK radio and getting his latest album.

I know he is struggling due to illness, but it didn't detract at all from the power and the passion of his performance; I just didn't want the night to end.

Thanks again,

Libby/Cheshire_Lass

Ragamuffin1 wrote:

Hi Libby, Welcome to Joe's forum. Most of us here felt the same way after discovering Joe for the 1st time. It's like, where the heck have I been? How didn't I find out sooner? Congrats on your Bonabaptism. Nothing like seeing him live. He's been sick lately & is having trouble singing because of it. Still put on a great show from the reviews I've seen. This is a cool place to hang out & share your thoughts & experiences. Lots of nice people here and we all share one thing in common. Joe. Once again, welcome.     Pete

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Re: Newbie... recent but total convert!

Hi Libby

Welcome aboard.

You will never lose that sense of awe
From when first you saw the master
His talent shines and flows like wine
And tone like alabaster

Peace and Jam

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  • From: Near Crewe, UK
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Re: Newbie... recent but total convert!

Thanks for the welcome millhouse smile

Cool rhyming!

Well for a start, it's not like me at all to join internet forums, but this has been akin to a religious conversion! I am henceforth an evangelist for the mighty force that is JB!

As I type I'm re-listening to the Radio 2 show.... just can't get enough! big_smile big_smile




millhouse wrote:

Hi Libby

Welcome aboard.

You will never lose that sense of awe
From when first you saw the master
His talent shines and flows like wine
And tone like alabaster

Peace and Jam

millhouse smile:):):):):):):):):)

Cheshire_Lass/Libby smile  (Bonabaptised: 22 Feb '08)

If I'm alive when I'm 99 I'm still gonna be saying, "Remember 4th May 2009 when we saw Joe at the RAH... what a night that was!"
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Re: Newbie... recent but total convert!

Libby:  Welcome aboard....you sound like many of us did....blown away and wondering where the heck we were that we missed this amazing talent.

To keep you amused/occupied until your next gig, you might want to take a gander at this:

http://www.jbonamassa.com/jbtv/

There are probably some folks here (or at BonamassaLive.com) who would be willing to share some of Joe's approved audience recordings with you, in fact, one may yet surface of the gig you attended....stay tuned.

CarljMD

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Re: Newbie... recent but total convert!

Hi Libby

Welcome to the forum. I know exactly how you feel after hearing Joe for the first time. I too heard Joe on the Paul Jones show for the first time. The track was 'You Upset Me Baby' which I have heard covered by other people, especially like Gary Moore, but I was so excited I just went straight to the computer and typed in his name. Then I went to You Tube and watched him performing 'You Upset Me Baby'. I was totally blown away. I too thought 'how have I not heard of this incredible guy before'. I quickly got everything available by him. The first album I heard was Blues Deluxe which is still my favourite closely followed by A New Day Yesterday. Oh hell I just love 'em all. There are two new albums to look forward to this year, one live and one studio. Can't wait.

Don't worry about the age thing. I'm not far behind you but listening to great music and going to gigs keeps me feeling like a teenager.

All the best Tripsy

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Welcome to the forum Libby!  Oh that always feels so weird, addressing someone else by MY name!  There aren't many of us, you know!  I think I was a teenager before I met another one!

I'm glad you found the forum, but, more particularly, am so happy that you found Joe.  Indeed, he is AWESOME.  He will keep you young, for sure!!!  Enjoy your time here - you're in good company.  smile

smile  The "Original" Libby  smile

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Re: Newbie... recent but total convert!

hi libby, welcome, like you crewe was my bonabaptism, check out jbtv, mountain time is my fav track on there, boy do they play well as a unit, planet rock are playing joe songs often, i only got to hear of joe through this radio station but will always be in debt to em. he is a wonderfull tallent and a guy who cares too. enjoy the forum.

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Re: Newbie... recent but total convert!

hi libby welcome to the site glad you,ve been converted to joe,theres going to be more and more converts.i took two people to rock city on thursday who had only heard a couple of songs by joe now they are obsessed with him.what part of the midlands did you used to live in i,m from heanor near derby,once again welcome

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Re: Newbie... recent but total convert!

Hi Carl,

Thanks for the welcome.... this is such a friendly forum and folks are being really helpful. I want all the Joe I can get!  I feel like a Joe-Junkie LOL.

Libby/Cheshire_Lass

CarljMD wrote:

Libby:  Welcome aboard....you sound like many of us did....blown away and wondering where the heck we were that we missed this amazing talent.

To keep you amused/occupied until your next gig, you might want to take a gander at this:

http://www.jbonamassa.com/jbtv/

There are probably some folks here (or at BonamassaLive.com) who would be willing to share some of Joe's approved audience recordings with you, in fact, one may yet surface of the gig you attended....stay tuned.

CarljMD

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Welcome aboard Libby. smile

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Re: Newbie... recent but total convert!

Welcome Libby, Like you I too was at Crewe, we had a ball that night. Joe was so pissed off with himself, but he gave his all, which is way better than most can give when they are 100%. I know exactly how you are feeling, having "discovered" Joe, I'm still the same after 2 years!!!

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Re: Newbie... recent but total convert!

Hi Tripsy,

Thanks for the welcome..... I am thoroughly enjoying the JB love-in!

I wonder if Paul Jones realises what he's started by having Joe & his band on his show!!

The strange thing is we don't tend to tune into Blues shows, having previously more been fans of the rock & prog-rock genres.... but I'm SO glad we did!

It's nice to find someone so young as Joe to support... most of the other bands/performers we go to see are drawing their pensions!

Libby/Cheshire_Lass



Tripsy wrote:

Hi Libby

Welcome to the forum. I know exactly how you feel after hearing Joe for the first time. I too heard Joe on the Paul Jones show for the first time. The track was 'You Upset Me Baby' which I have heard covered by other people, especially like Gary Moore, but I was so excited I just went straight to the computer and typed in his name. Then I went to You Tube and watched him performing 'You Upset Me Baby'. I was totally blown away. I too thought 'how have I not heard of this incredible guy before'. I quickly got everything available by him. The first album I heard was Blues Deluxe which is still my favourite closely followed by A New Day Yesterday. Oh hell I just love 'em all. There are two new albums to look forward to this year, one live and one studio. Can't wait.

Don't worry about the age thing. I'm not far behind you but listening to great music and going to gigs keeps me feeling like a teenager.

All the best Tripsy

Cheshire_Lass/Libby smile  (Bonabaptised: 22 Feb '08)

If I'm alive when I'm 99 I'm still gonna be saying, "Remember 4th May 2009 when we saw Joe at the RAH... what a night that was!"
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Re: Newbie... recent but total convert!

Hi Libby smile

Thanks so much for your welcome... I noticed when I joined that there was already a "Libby" which is why I chose the nic' I did.

I'll be going to gigs as long as I can.... probably with my zimmer frame & hearing aid... although I think it'll be a while until I need the latter with Joe around!

Cheshire_Lass  (also a Libby, but not the "original" Libby)

Libby wrote:

Welcome to the forum Libby!  Oh that always feels so weird, addressing someone else by MY name!  There aren't many of us, you know!  I think I was a teenager before I met another one!

I'm glad you found the forum, but, more particularly, am so happy that you found Joe.  Indeed, he is AWESOME.  He will keep you young, for sure!!!  Enjoy your time here - you're in good company.  smile

smile  The "Original" Libby  smile

Cheshire_Lass/Libby smile  (Bonabaptised: 22 Feb '08)

If I'm alive when I'm 99 I'm still gonna be saying, "Remember 4th May 2009 when we saw Joe at the RAH... what a night that was!"
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Cheers gsj smile

gsj wrote:

Welcome aboard Libby. smile

Cheshire_Lass/Libby smile  (Bonabaptised: 22 Feb '08)

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Re: Newbie... recent but total convert!

Hi shad,

Yayyyy someone else who was at Crewe!

Mountain time is absolutely AWESOME... the solo is so utterly moving... and my introduction to Gigliotti guitars! What an amazing sound Joe gets.

Planet Rock is our favourite radio station... but of course threatened with closure sad Have you signed up on www.saveplanetrock.co.uk?

Libby/Cheshire_Lass

shad176 wrote:

hi libby, welcome, like you crewe was my bonabaptism, check out jbtv, mountain time is my fav track on there, boy do they play well as a unit, planet rock are playing joe songs often, i only got to hear of joe through this radio station but will always be in debt to em. he is a wonderfull tallent and a guy who cares too. enjoy the forum.

Cheshire_Lass/Libby smile  (Bonabaptised: 22 Feb '08)

If I'm alive when I'm 99 I'm still gonna be saying, "Remember 4th May 2009 when we saw Joe at the RAH... what a night that was!"
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Re: Newbie... recent but total convert!

Hi stevea,

No I agree, there was life before Joe, and NOW!!!!! big_smile

Ok well I am originally from Coventry (I guess someone has to be), later Brum, and now near Crewe.

Libby/Cheshire_Lass

stevea wrote:

hi libby welcome to the site glad you,ve been converted to joe,theres going to be more and more converts.i took two people to rock city on thursday who had only heard a couple of songs by joe now they are obsessed with him.what part of the midlands did you used to live in i,m from heanor near derby,once again welcome

Cheshire_Lass/Libby smile  (Bonabaptised: 22 Feb '08)

If I'm alive when I'm 99 I'm still gonna be saying, "Remember 4th May 2009 when we saw Joe at the RAH... what a night that was!"
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Re: Newbie... recent but total convert!

Hi Geoff,

Thanks... and if that was Joe not able to give 100% I can't begin to imagine what he'd be like on top form!!

And hope you get that pass for Newcastle, your pictures are wonderful.

Libby/Cheshire_Lass

Geoff wrote:

Welcome Libby, Like you I too was at Crewe, we had a ball that night. Joe was so pissed off with himself, but he gave his all, which is way better than most can give when they are 100%. I know exactly how you are feeling, having "discovered" Joe, I'm still the same after 2 years!!!

Geoff

Cheshire_Lass/Libby smile  (Bonabaptised: 22 Feb '08)

If I'm alive when I'm 99 I'm still gonna be saying, "Remember 4th May 2009 when we saw Joe at the RAH... what a night that was!"