Joe Bonamassa

[ProudestAnt]

Going to see him on Tuesday, definitely excited. He's been my favorite guitar player for a while now and I'm finally getting to see him live. He grew up pretty close to me in Utica, NY. He first opened for BB King at the age of 12. Anyone else listen to this guy? If not, check him out..

[OneSweetShotgun]

I love Joe B. Saw him in ATL at Center stage. He rocks!! Love how he plays that guitar! I love his sound and the blues feeling. He's great!!

[canes101190]

Been listening to him a lot lately. Absolutely incredible stuff.

[thom hudson]

this guy is sick...he had an hour long special on palladia the other night...still have it saved on dvr.

enjoy the show, mang.

[ProudestAnt]

His concert was absolutely incredible. Two drummers, a great bassist and awesome support band. Man, he just rips on some songs...

[scrock25]

Joe Bonamassa is awesome!

[AlexK79]

Duuuude my bad - just created a thread. Ran a search and this didn't come up. Doh!

But yes, Joe is the man. Seen him probably around 15 times now. Met him twice too and he is as friendly, down to earth and humble as they come. Great player, great singer, great dude.

[canes101190]

Finally going to see him in Atlanta and/or Charlotte this Fall. Can't wait!

[AlexK79]

Originally Posted by canes101190

Finally going to see him in Atlanta and/or Charlotte this Fall. Can't wait!

I'm really psyched for the Fall tour. He posted that there are 'big setlist changes' in store for the Fall tour, which excited me as I saw 3 shows on the Spring tour so was hoping to not see the same list again.

[AlexK79]

2 of my favorite all time clips right here. Back in October of '09, Joe was playing at the Vic Theater in Chicago while Gov't Mule was playing at the Riviera about 2 miles north. After his set, Joe went over to the Riv to jam with Warren and the boys. Watch 2 masters at work:

'Sco-Mule':
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Yg7I5WXZx8

'Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody's Home'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnLs7tpsnw0

[AlexK79]

Another really cool one - Joe at 12 YEARS OLD tearing it up on a Tele with Danny Gatton's band.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLB90...eature=related

[temptedcandyman]

I feel like a very ignorant music fan for not knowing who this was before today. Well, gotta start somewhere right?

[AlexK79]

Originally Posted by temptedcandyman

I feel like a very ignorant music fan for not knowing who this was before today. Well, gotta start somewhere right?

It's not that surprising. He's huge in the blues realm but doesn't get very much mainstream attention. If you're looking for a place to start, I would start with either Blues Deluxe or You & Me, although you can't go wrong with any of his albums. My personal ranking of the studio records:

1. Blues Deluxe (2003)
1a. You & Me (2006)
3. Dust Bowl (2011)
4. Had To Cry Today (2004)
5. Black Rock (2010)
6. Sloe Gin (2007)
7. The Balllad of John Henry (2009)
8. A New Day Yesterday (2000)
9. So, It's Like That (2002)

This is not including the 2 Black Country Communion albums, both of which are absolutely awesome but a different style than his solo stuff.

His live stuff is great too (A New Day Yesterday Live, Live From Nowhere In Particular, Live @ Royal Albert Hall.)

If you need sum, feel free to shoot me a PM.

[ProudestAnt]

Live at Royal Albert Hall is his best album in my opinion. He absolutely tears it on that album...

[AlexK79]

Your awesome Joe video for the day: 'Guitar Cam' shot of Joe ripping some acoustic on 'Woke Up Dreaming'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYBE1rmU8Tg

[AlexK79]

Getting ready to see Joe at the sold out Chicago Theater tonight!!!!

Talk about coming a long way....I saw him for the first time a little over 6 years ago and a shitkicker/biker bar in the middle of nowhere Sandwich, IL called the Hideout. Now here he is selling out one of the great venues in Chicago, and has done it all completely on his own terms, it's really great to see him getting the popularity and recognition he deserves.

[AlexK79]

Fantastic show last night!! Joe was completely on fire. We were seated right next to the soundboard and my only complaint would have to be the volume, it really needed to be louder. But performance wise, absolutely stellar. My only disappointment was that the setlist was far too similar to his spring US tour. Only a few minor tweaks. He had posted on Facebook that there were 'big setlist changes' coming for the Fall tour so I got my hopes up to hear some stuff I hadn't heard for awhile. He mentioned rehearsing 'The River' for this tour and I haven't seen him to do that in several years, but he didn't play it last night.

Between his solo band and BCC, I think Joe is on the road so constantly that he never has time to rehearse a completely new setlist before a tour.

[AlexK79]

Fans! I'm trying to win a trip to Vegas to see Joe B. If you click the link below, you can download a free, unreleased live version of 'When the Fire Hits the Sea'. I get credit every time someone downloads using my link, so do me a favor and click it! You get a free song, and I might get a free trip.

http://jbonamassa.com/promotion/?i=bonavegas&sub=990

[Dannyyankou]

He rocks. His Beacon Theater performance was awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol4QqKBkAgQ

[AlexK79]

Headed to see Joe again at the Chicago Theater tonight. Can't wait! Always an absolutely incredible show.

[AlexK79]

Saw Joe this past Saturday out at the Adler Theater in Davenport. Seen him probably around 20 times and this show was one of the best. 2 full sets, one acoustic, one electric. The acoustic set featured the same musicians that play with him on the 'Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House' CD/DVD. Great acoustics at the venue and just an incredible show. Highly recommend catching him on this spring tour if you can while he's doing the 2-set thing.

He's also going to be filming his next DVD/Blu-Ray/PBS special at Red Rocks this September. It'll be a special, one time only show - A Tribute to Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf, featuring a totally different band than his usual setup.