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Review 1 for Joe Bonamassa
Joe hits the right notes !!
HMV Hammersmith Apollo @
- London @
- Sat 22 Oct 2011 @
Favourite moment: Tribute to Gary " Midnight Blues " sung with meaning !! @
Setlist: Cradle Rock, When the fire hits the Sea, Midnight Blue's, Slow Train,Dust Bowl, Watch Yourself, Sloe Gin, Ballad of John Henry, Lonesome Road Blues, Give me one good reason, Blues Deluxe, Song of Yesterday, Young Man Blues, Woke up Dreaming, India mountain Time, Encores with Sandi Thom Bird on a wire, Just got Paid. @
Opening act(s): Excellent Jake Morley with a variety of numbers acoustically endering. @
Posted 07/11/2011
by wolfie
Location:Hammersmith Apollo
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An evening of sincilating music from the man who can take the crown of best solo guitarist at this moment. Utterly superb, electric and acoustic numbers to remeber for a long time. Joe and his band had a pressence on stage that demanded respect, he was enjoying himself ( even though he was recovering from a severe cold and a remedey for the cure was interesting !!!) as was the appreciative full house !! The evening started with a very talented acoustic guitarist Jake Morley who had an individual style of play accompanied by an equally talented double bass player. The perfect foil for Joe, he made his apperance with a cacophany of sound " Cradle Rock " which set the standards for the evening. A moment of blues remeberance with " Midnight Blues " tribute to the late great Gary Moore, sent a shiver done the spine. A remarkable set followed allowing us all to indulge with Joe his love of the six string. Two and a half hours later a jubilant crowd rose in appreciation to a masterclass in blue's and rock. To top it all the sound system was so clean, heard every note !! Long live rock an roll blues !!!
HMV Hammersmith Apollo @
- London @
- Sat 22 Oct 2011 @
Favourite moment: Tribute to Gary " Midnight Blues " sung with meaning !! @
Setlist: Cradle Rock, When the fire hits the Sea, Midnight Blue's, Slow Train,Dust Bowl, Watch Yourself, Sloe Gin, Ballad of John Henry, Lonesome Road Blues, Give me one good reason, Blues Deluxe, Song of Yesterday, Young Man Blues, Woke up Dreaming, India mountain Time, Encores with Sandi Thom Bird on a wire, Just got Paid. @
Opening act(s): Excellent Jake Morley with a variety of numbers acoustically endering. @
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Review 2 for Joe Bonamassa
Joe bonamassa was as usual totally amazing.
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: His solo performance @
Opening act(s): None @
Posted 13/10/2010
by Wj62
Location:Belfast
Joe bonamassa was totally amazing, as usual. He just gets better and better with every concert he plays. He's obviously worked hard on his recent music, and is practically note perfect every time.
His new leaner sharp image is hot....
I'm just hoping on his next tour he will come to Belfast. However, I will still travel to see him. Best music I've heard in my life... And that covers a lot !!
His new leaner sharp image is hot....
I'm just hoping on his next tour he will come to Belfast. However, I will still travel to see him. Best music I've heard in my life... And that covers a lot !!
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: His solo performance @
Opening act(s): None @
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Review 3 for Joe Bonamassa
Joe Bonamassa was blowing your head of ... again
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: Sloe Gin @
Posted 12/10/2010
by Evie
Location:Dublin - Ireland
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Fantastic gig....
Joe, his musicians and the audience were enjoying their selves.... and as always time was flying....
Could have more .... looking forward to his next Dublin visit.
Joe, his musicians and the audience were enjoying their selves.... and as always time was flying....
Could have more .... looking forward to his next Dublin visit.
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: Sloe Gin @
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Review 4 for Joe Bonamassa
Bonamassa - pure class!
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: Acoustic guitar display mid show @
Posted 11/10/2010
by TullFan
Location:Meath
Saw JB last year and thought he was ace however the gig on Oct 7th in Vicar St was simply stunning. As I walked out with my three newly converted compadres all we could hear around were gushing comments such as 'now that was a concert' 'amazing' 'incredible' etc. There are no superlatives adequate to describe it. From the off you were totally engaged by the intensity of the band. Joe only got to saying 'hello' after around 4 blistering tracks.
It was clear these boys were here to do a business. It seemed to get better as it went along and you could not be distracted from the interplay between the guys. Bogie Bowles' drumming was as good as I've seen in 30 years going to rock gigs. The 5 string bass sounded clear and note perfect and was delivered with casual assuredness by the accomplished and cool Carmine Rojas. Rick Mellick's keyboards were not front center but provided a textural backdrop to the other guys. They did come to prominence during Sloe Gin - nothing fancy but nicely done. However the main man was the star of the show displaying an incredible dexterity in his playing. The mid show 15 minute unaccompanied spanish guitar turn was a showstopper. If you'd just arrived from Mars you couldn't fail to be impressed by this height of powers display. Another high point for me was a track (name unknown to me) featuring split second timing drum infills between JBs bluesy vocalising and heavy riffing.
Crowd pleaser Bird on a Wire and a medley that referenced Led Zepp and others topped off a hugely enjoyable evening of hard blues rock. They had the crowd on their feet long before which created a great atmosphere. Please come back soon Joe. We are short on guitar gods of late and there is always room in the world for these rare deities.
It was clear these boys were here to do a business. It seemed to get better as it went along and you could not be distracted from the interplay between the guys. Bogie Bowles' drumming was as good as I've seen in 30 years going to rock gigs. The 5 string bass sounded clear and note perfect and was delivered with casual assuredness by the accomplished and cool Carmine Rojas. Rick Mellick's keyboards were not front center but provided a textural backdrop to the other guys. They did come to prominence during Sloe Gin - nothing fancy but nicely done. However the main man was the star of the show displaying an incredible dexterity in his playing. The mid show 15 minute unaccompanied spanish guitar turn was a showstopper. If you'd just arrived from Mars you couldn't fail to be impressed by this height of powers display. Another high point for me was a track (name unknown to me) featuring split second timing drum infills between JBs bluesy vocalising and heavy riffing.
Crowd pleaser Bird on a Wire and a medley that referenced Led Zepp and others topped off a hugely enjoyable evening of hard blues rock. They had the crowd on their feet long before which created a great atmosphere. Please come back soon Joe. We are short on guitar gods of late and there is always room in the world for these rare deities.
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: Acoustic guitar display mid show @
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Review 5 for Joe Bonamassa
JOE BONAMASA IS A REAL PERFORMER
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: ALL OF IT ESPECIALLY THE ACCOUSTIC SONG @
Opening act(s): NONE @
Posted 10/10/2010
by kevowheel
Location:ireland offaly
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THIS GUY IS SO GOOD HE WILL BECOME A LEGEND VERY SOON
HE CAN WORK THE CROWD HIS GUITAR PLAYING IS SECOND TO NONE I WILL GO AND SEE HIM EVERY TIME HE COMES TO IRELAND
HE CAN WORK THE CROWD HIS GUITAR PLAYING IS SECOND TO NONE I WILL GO AND SEE HIM EVERY TIME HE COMES TO IRELAND
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: ALL OF IT ESPECIALLY THE ACCOUSTIC SONG @
Opening act(s): NONE @
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Review 6 for Joe Bonamassa
Joe Bonamossa does the business and some....
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: Slo Gin @
Opening act(s): none @
Posted 10/10/2010
by Rocky33
Location:Dublin
Joe played a stormer ,he opened with a Gallagher tune ,Cradle Rock , which he nailed good on yah , i have become a fan of most fo the music and would go again , its good to see the spirit of jimi , stevie and gallagher in good shape being kept alive and well , in the hands of this man , may he climb to stellar heights and always keep it real .
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: Slo Gin @
Opening act(s): none @
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Review 7 for Joe Bonamassa
amazing
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: his song "slow gin" @
Posted 10/10/2010
by jplp
Location:aylesbury dublin 24
joe bonamassa in vicar street was the best gig i have been to in a long time. great venue and really nice staff .
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: his song "slow gin" @
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Review 8 for Joe Bonamassa
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: Steal Your Heart Away @
Setlist: Steal Your Heart Away, Sloe Gin, Bird On A Wire. @
Opening act(s): Steal Your Heart Away @
Posted 09/10/2010
by Warrior
Location:Dublin
It was my first time seeing Joe Bonamassa in concert and he was brilliant. Why is not well known,? He is so talented and he is only 33. He should be playing in a bigger venue.
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: Steal Your Heart Away @
Setlist: Steal Your Heart Away, Sloe Gin, Bird On A Wire. @
Opening act(s): Steal Your Heart Away @
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Review 9 for Joe Bonamassa
Joe Bonamassa a master class in blues rock
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: Had to be when he picked up the acoustic guitar and delivered a 6 string tour de force solo performance with "Woke Up Dreaming" from " Blues Deluxe" @
Posted 09/10/2010
by FrameJack
The fact that the Dublin Gig was not on the tour plan makes it all the more fantastic to have seen one of the world's greatest blues rock guitarists at Vicar Street last Thursday.
Originally that was to be a day off but Joe was offered a day off or play Dublin. Thankfully he chose the latter. He set the tone for the night with his opening number, the brilliant “Cradle Rock” by our very own guitar legend Rory Gallagher. Described by one of the fans at the gig as “a modern day Vivaldi”, he truly is a virtuoso of the guitar. A sign of his mastery of the instrument is how easy he makes it look.
I first came across Joe Bonamassa on “Later with Jools” and couldn't believe I hadn't heard of him before. I immediately went out and bought “The Ballad of John Henry” his 9th solo album. I liked it so much I went straight out and bought his entire back catalogue. There isn't a bad album among them.
Although steeped in blues from an early age, he sites John Mayall & the Blues Breakers, Eric Clapton and Cream and Rory Gallagher among others as his influences, stating he identifies more with the version of the blues from this side of the Atlantic. If you missed the gig, don’t miss him next time he comes to Ireland. If you were at the gig, I know you are a happy fan.
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: Had to be when he picked up the acoustic guitar and delivered a 6 string tour de force solo performance with "Woke Up Dreaming" from " Blues Deluxe" @
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Review 10 for Joe Bonamassa
joe does it again
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: the whole gig @
Posted 09/10/2010
by redbondi
Location:dublin
from start to finish great music for two hours could not ask for more that was my third time to see joe bonamassa can not wait for next time.
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: the whole gig @
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Review 11 for Joe Bonamassa
Bonamassa ripped it up
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- 07/10/2010 @
Favourite moment: If Heartaches Were Nickles (I'd be the richest fool around ....) @
Posted 09/10/2010
by Notsoeloquent
What a great gig. Of course anyone who walks on if front of an Irish audience and tears straight into Cradle Rock is giving himself a head start but he seldom dropped the pace all night. Joe must be one of the best blues players around at the moment and the crowd was with him all the way. The acoustic set was amazing and his band was tight and nearly everything worked. Nearly everything? Well yeah there were a couple of times where he strayed away from what he does best but it didn't spoil the show. Great night, great show from one of the world's best guitar players.
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- 07/10/2010 @
Favourite moment: If Heartaches Were Nickles (I'd be the richest fool around ....) @
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Review 12 for Joe Bonamassa
Joe B on autopilot
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: Sloe Gin ( as ever!), So Many Roads, Just Got Paid @
Setlist: So Many Roads, Sloe Gin,If Heartaches Were Nickels, Just Got Paid, Ball Peen Hammer, Woke Up Dreaming @
Opening act(s): None @
Posted 12/10/2010
by Blues1
Joe Bonamassa is undoubtedly one of the best guitarists in the world at the moment. Thursday's gig in Vicar St was the 3rd time myself and a number of friends vave watched Joe perform,the other being Vicar st last Dec, and the HIgh Voltage festival in London last July. Thursday's show wasa last minute addition to the current tour - as Joe himself mentioned. It was flawless, technically precise,, but we collectively got the feeling that Joe was cruising through all his old material, despite being releasing a solo album in March, and the brilliant Black Country Communion album released 2 weeks ago with Glen Hughes etc. He only covered one of the songs released - Bird on a wire ( the Leonard Cohen song), which was the last number performed. He still has a hectic schedule to complete,beforegetting on the road with BCC, but my own personal feeling on Thu's gig was much as I love and respect Joe Bonamassa and his amazing talent, it is a gig which I would rather wasn't added in at the last minute
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: Sloe Gin ( as ever!), So Many Roads, Just Got Paid @
Setlist: So Many Roads, Sloe Gin,If Heartaches Were Nickels, Just Got Paid, Ball Peen Hammer, Woke Up Dreaming @
Opening act(s): None @
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Review 13 for Joe Bonamassa
Brilliant Joe Bonamassa!
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: The quiet moments of Sloe Gin!! @
Setlist: I think this is it - not 100% sure, so here goes -
1.Cradle Rock (Rory Gallagher cover)
2.So Many Roads
3.When the Fire Hits the Sea
4.So, It's Like That
5.If Heartaches Were Nickels
6.Slow Train
7.Steal Your Heart Away
8.Sloe Gin
9.The Ballad of John Henry
10.Happier Times
11.Never Gonna Make You Move Too Soon
12.The Great Flood
13.Young Man Blues
14.Woke Up Dreaming
15.Mountain Time
Encore:
16.Bird on a Wire (Leonard Cohen cover)
17.Just Got Paid (ZZ Top cover) @
1.Cradle Rock (Rory Gallagher cover)
2.So Many Roads
3.When the Fire Hits the Sea
4.So, It's Like That
5.If Heartaches Were Nickels
6.Slow Train
7.Steal Your Heart Away
8.Sloe Gin
9.The Ballad of John Henry
10.Happier Times
11.Never Gonna Make You Move Too Soon
12.The Great Flood
13.Young Man Blues
14.Woke Up Dreaming
15.Mountain Time
Encore:
16.Bird on a Wire (Leonard Cohen cover)
17.Just Got Paid (ZZ Top cover) @
Opening act(s): None. @
Posted 10/10/2010
by Fishplate7
Location:Dublin
Top 250 Contributor
Went to see Joe Bonamassa in Vicar Street on Thursday last. What a gig! I saw Joe in the same venue last year but this gig was better. Same musicians as before - keyboards, bass and drums. Full house almost - Joe remarked that the seats on the first floor were occupied unlike the last time! Joe arrived on stage at 8.30pm (no support, unlike last year when Sandi Thom and her band supported ). He played a two hour blistering set finishing up at 10.30pm. Was almost half way through the set before he started to converse with the audience which was a pity and he's not one to talk too much! Hard to pick out the highlights on the night but the acoustic number ( Woke Up Dreaming) was awesome! He eventually whipped us into a frenzy with Just Got Paid - the last song of the evening. He has a stellar band - the drummer in particular was outstanding and one of the best I have ever witnessed. Clapton said recently that Bonamassa is one of the best guitarists in the world today, and on this evidence he's 100% right. His voice may not be the best for his brand of blues/rock but overall this was a superb concert. You could tell from the band when they took the curtain call at the end that they really enjoyed it! I urge you to go and see him the next time he comes calling to play!! Do yourself a favour and get Joe Bonamassa live DVD at the Royal Albert Hall, particularly if you have a good sound system. Same band as played in Dublin (only one drummer in Dublin). Well worth it and will bring the memories back!!!!
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: The quiet moments of Sloe Gin!! @
Setlist: I think this is it - not 100% sure, so here goes -
1.Cradle Rock (Rory Gallagher cover)
2.So Many Roads
3.When the Fire Hits the Sea
4.So, It's Like That
5.If Heartaches Were Nickels
6.Slow Train
7.Steal Your Heart Away
8.Sloe Gin
9.The Ballad of John Henry
10.Happier Times
11.Never Gonna Make You Move Too Soon
12.The Great Flood
13.Young Man Blues
14.Woke Up Dreaming
15.Mountain Time
Encore:
16.Bird on a Wire (Leonard Cohen cover)
17.Just Got Paid (ZZ Top cover) @
1.Cradle Rock (Rory Gallagher cover)
2.So Many Roads
3.When the Fire Hits the Sea
4.So, It's Like That
5.If Heartaches Were Nickels
6.Slow Train
7.Steal Your Heart Away
8.Sloe Gin
9.The Ballad of John Henry
10.Happier Times
11.Never Gonna Make You Move Too Soon
12.The Great Flood
13.Young Man Blues
14.Woke Up Dreaming
15.Mountain Time
Encore:
16.Bird on a Wire (Leonard Cohen cover)
17.Just Got Paid (ZZ Top cover) @
Opening act(s): None. @
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Review 14 for Joe Bonamassa
Joe Bonamassa
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: No highlight as all songs were excellent @
Setlist: Very well balanced with new and old mixed well throughout @
Opening act(s): No support act @
Posted 09/10/2010
by Liam2010
Location:County Meath
Top 250 Contributor
This was a really good concert and mainly because it was purely based on music without extravagant light shows or Hollywood style stage settings to sell it. Joe Bonamassa is a serious blues guitarist and knows what is required to please an audience without over doing it. He played for two hours and every song was delivered with expertise and an obvious love of the music he is playing. He is not a natural show man but entertains without effort and displays talent and accuracy with every note. Every concert should be like this and not require over the top theatrics but obviously talent is not as abundant in other concerts so needs to be enhanced by whatever is available.
A brilliant concert from a natural talent backed by really competent musicians.
A brilliant concert from a natural talent backed by really competent musicians.
Vicar Street @
- Dublin @
- Thu 7 Oct 2010 @
Favourite moment: No highlight as all songs were excellent @
Setlist: Very well balanced with new and old mixed well throughout @
Opening act(s): No support act @
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