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Ditto on all the great reviews. What a fantastic show!
Joe probably made a bunch of new fans, but there are two in particular that I can attest to: I started chatting with two women seated behind me before the Guess Who came on.
Asked if they were there to see anyone in particular and they said the Guess Who. Naturally, I asked if they were planning on sticking around to see Joe. The response was, we're not sure, we've never heard of him.
So I gushed a bit about the talents of Joe and the boys and ultimately convinced them they NEEDED to stick around.
Half way through So Many Roads, I turn around and see the usual "deer in the headlights" look on both of them. The one is jumping up and down like a 10 year old (like so many of us the first time we saw Joe).
Her comment to me between songs: I know you said he was good, but I had no idea he was THIS good. After the show, they were both on cloud 9, totally and entirely bonabaptized. That was really fun to see.
I fully expect they will be new members here sometime soon.

Just SO pleased for you in particular, Patty! The boys had to be extra special on the night because you were there!

Great write-ups, great pics....great stories of people getting Bonabaptized.....I still remember my own jaw-dropping very clearly only 13 months ago...I've still got to wait till November for my next fix.

Were there new LFNIP t-shirts?

Not that I doubt you Patty, but just to clarify, have you heard independently that Joe will be the featured performer of the River Roots Live episode that airs on September 15th at 9 pm?  I went to the IPTV site, and while it is confusing, there is no mention of who will appear on that episode.  My confusion stems from the fact that there are different episodes of River Roots Live listed and that have aired recently, and it doesn't mention anything about Davenport or Joe or even 2008.  And to be more confusing, they list other differently-numbered episodes as having aired recently, but don't identify who has appeared on them or from what dates or locations.  Hopefully someone can shed some light on this (confirm or not) before the show date so I can confidently inform some people who roll their eyes when I mention that I'm going to another Joe show that he will be on IPTV.  If so, it should make them take my Joe boosting a little more seriously, and kick their butt if they see Joe perform on IPTV.

And to clarify my attempted clarification, I don't doubt you Patty as I was also there and saw the IPTV shirt-wearing cameraman, it's just that I don't want to lose credibility with the unconverted by telling them to watch this show (and specific episode) for Joe if it isn't confirmed that he will be on it.

Oh, by the way, the show was as awesome as described by Suhl and Patty above, so I'll just say ditto!  I didn't fight my way through the crowd to get to the front and was shoulder to shoulder standing with others about 50 or so feet back.  It was a very lively crowd!  I'm glad that Iowa is starting to get it now.

No, the guy standing to his left.  He got some great shots and recorded a couple full songs.

Fantastic show.  Can't wait to see it on Public Television!

Hi Folks.  I am compelled to join and post after "being around" for several years.  I discovered Joe around 2ooo or so after hearing some cuts from "a new day yesterday" on a local radio blues show.  Being a fellow power-blues guitarist/singer/song writer, I thought, "Here's a guy doing exactly what I'm aiming to acheive!"  I was actually in Fort Wayne at Pierres' during the taping of the DVD that came with 'So, it's like that"  I was in town for my Uncle Bob's 80th birthday party, and imagine my feeling of good fortune and timing!  I actually owned this disc for several months before realizing(after reading it here!) there was a DVD included!  Duh...  Story of my life, really.  Ha ha.  Anyway, I've travelled far and wide and have seen Joe live 5 times, now.  My last live show was last September at the Redstone Room in Davenport.  That show was amazimg, but this recent Davenport show was the most religious musical experience I have ever witnessed. Joe is looking great, they all are.  Carmine has a commanding presence not unlike a movie star.  And to see them break into smiles when they make eye contact shows they hold a high regard for each other that I hope lasts many tours. I was on Joes' side near the front, under the Jumbotron screen.  I haven't heard crowd size estimates, but it could have been as high as 10,000 to 15,000 by my guess.
I saw Joe and Bogie peaking out at the audience and they giggled like kids!  Something, whether it was the crowd size, the perfect weather(which has been a rarity in these parts this summer) or my recurring good luck, lit Joe up, cuz he was on FIRE!  I tried to see if I could recognize some of you from your pics over the years, But I was mesmerized by the show.  I had about  8 people with me who were mind boggled to look out for.  They didn't know what to expect, he he.  I had told them, but who listens, right?  Ya just hafta see it, no way to explain it!  I hope this show is aired, becuz it was special.  The sound and lights were world class.  Ellis Kell, Santos and all from River Roots Musical Experience did more for the Health of Blues Music that night then can be measured. I am sure Joe's Catalog will blow uo with several units being sold! 
It took a coupla days for my account to be opened here, but I'll be around more, now.  If anyone is around Clinton, Iowa September 15th, we are doing a Flood aid show for the folks who are still trying to rebuild their lives form this seasons' flooding.  ENUFF Z'NUFF, Firehouse, The Bones, Slough Buoys and more will be on tap, all volunteered and all profits are going to the flood victims.  See www.floodaid2008.com for details.  I won't be playin, but The Bones is my brothers' cover band.  He is a drummer and we will be recording a cd soon.  We have a myspace page but not much is on there yet.  It's MickeyFinn and the Shagnasties/myspace.com   Forgive me if I've missed any typos, but I have macular degeneration and my sight is going fast.  I've tried to fix 'em all, but some may get by.  Peace all!  mf

let side, but in the street, not on the sidewalk.  pretty much straight on to the camera guy slightly to the left of joe.

Not much more I can say about the show itself. Great show as everyone has written. Always a pleasure meeting up with fellow forum members. I do have a couple other things to add though.

First, I wish everyone could have seen the cool and thoughtful gifts Patty made for each band member. Patty, when you read this, maybe you could describe them better and their meaning - if you want to anyway. I wish I had asked each guy to pose for a photo with their gift. The guys just absolutely loved them!

Second, a quick story with a very sad ending. After the show was over a few of us diehards were hanging around by the barrier in front of the stage hoping that Joe and the band would come out. After a few minutes, the police started walking down the street telling people it was time to go. Well there was one of Davenport's finest standing inside the barrier and seeing that we were a harmless bunch of really loyal fans of Joe he didn't ask us to leave. Instead, he came over to us and said something like, "So, what was the name of that guy that just played, Joe who?" "Bonamassa", we said. Seizing the opportunity, I handed him one of my JB business cards and started talking about Joe and how far all of us had traveled to be there. The officer said how much he was dreading listening to one more band when he realized, "This guy can really play guitar and he can sing, too." We were really hoping he too would get a chance to meet Joe. Then he got a call. There had been an accident. A motorcyclist was killed as a result. The officer had to go. He said he was a specialist in investigating crashes where drunk driving is a likely cause.

Suhl, it sounds like you were very close to us. We were on the left side first and second rows.

Bill, have a great time in the BWCA! Check the forecast - it was below freezing in parts of NE MN last night. Great to hear your shoulder is getting better!

I'll be bringing some extra layers...it hit 27 degrees Sunday night/Monday morning.