Off Topic Joe Bonnamassa live

[Butch Snyder]

BP says JB is a bright light in a dull guitar world. I agree with that. I thought John Mayer would be due to his popularity; but he's basically just doing the Pop thing and not really making a "guitar" statement. That's my perception.

I have more recently started getting into JB more and more. I'm not especially a Blues guy; but some of his tunes are very progressive in nature. The Ballad Of John Henry is a good example. It sounds like a band tune and not just a Blues shredder screaming over a live backing track. I also like more of a band setting. To me, there's a chemistry that's lost when it's an artist with a backing band.

That said, I always love when I see an artist using an EBMM guitar; especially in Country. Yes, I love my Telecasters; but I love seeing an EBMM wailing on a Country tune.

 

[swamp2]

I've seen him a couple times here in Rochester (NY). Most recently, a free outdoor gig during the annual "Rochester jazz festival" last year. Very enjoyable show, the guy really plays well and always throws in a couple of interesting covers (think he closed with Yes' "Starship Trooper"). If you like solid guitar playing I can't imagine you wouldn't enjoy him. He sings pretty well too. Didn't have any EBMM's last year - a couple of LP's and some aluminum tele shaped thing (which I found a little harsh sounding). I'd like to see/hear him playing a 25th...

 

[HCB]

Is Joe tarveling with two drummers and keys now?

 

[Slingy]

Something about his first couple of albums has that jam band feel to it. They are my favorite, new stuff is great too, just different.

 

[nickowatson]

JB 25th ANNIVERSARY!

First video i've seen of Joe with the 25th (high qaulity). This 25th is a beauty

YouTube - JOE BONAMASSA - Mountain Time

 

[GuitarHack]

First video i've seen of Joe with the 25th (high qaulity). This 25th is a beauty

YouTube - JOE BONAMASSA - Mountain Time

That is so cool! I was listening to extended solo on Mountain Time off the live record this weekend, and thinking how perfect the 25th would be for that expressive, singing tone.

 

[Colin]

I received my live at the royal Albert the other day and it's awesome. features th 25th and JP baritone in HD.

 

[colinboy]

Thanks for post JB video playing the 25th.it was fantastic!

 

[browndog]

I love the picture of Joe & his 25th on his homepage.

 

[Voo]

the ballad of John Henry is just amazing

 

[phatduckk]

i'll be in atlanta in late oct and im lucky enough that Joe's gonna be playing there so im gonna catch his concert. very excited.

dunno why nobody plays in SF

 

[Slingy]

Listening to Joe play live on Mark and Brian radio show right now, too cool.

 

[DevRock]

Playing John Henry here :
YouTube - joe bonamassa sala heineken mayo 09

The title track is amazing. I'd never really heard his stuff much before I saw the "real" video last week. Blew me away. I'm gonna watch this live one now! YEE HAW!