Every time I see Joe Bonamassa the set is always slightly different even if the songs are pretty much the same ones...thats not a complaint by the way. The Guitar playing was again of the highest standard, what he cant do with a Guitar probably isnt worth doing. The interesting aspect this time was more use of the keyboards to add another dimension to a number of songs while Joe moved into the background laying down the rhythm. A version of the Whos Wont Get Fooled again was truly spectacular. I...
So much better than expected!!
Manchester, Phones 4u Arena, 21/09/2013
I was first introduced to Joes music by an ex work colleague maybe 6 or 7 years ago and ever since always tried to get tickets to one of his UK gigs without success (either sold out or too expensive at the time). This year however I was lucky enough to get some in the fan pre-sale for myself and my dad.
Admittedly, although we both like his music we werent sure what the gig would be like - we went there expecting a good night out and that was pretty much that!
How wrong was I?! I can honestl...
Fantastic Concert!!!
Edinburgh, Edinburgh Playhouse, 24/09/2013
This was the first time I have seen Joe live, and was not disappointed! His concert was full of energy, variety and interest, and they played non stop for 2.5 hours to a full house (no support band)! Joe is a brilliant guitarist and was accompanied by other excellent musicians and a decent light show. He played a wide variety of music, including accoustic, blues, rock and roll and funk with some fabulous extended versions of old and new songs. Although Joe is on tour so much, he stills puts ever...
