Pieman Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 My brother got the company tix, so its a four brothers night out. What to expect? I've seen some videos, but mostly the gear-related ones. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I missed him when he was in Sioux Falls but my guitar buddies said it was awesome!!! I’m jealous!! Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Man Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 A technically perfect, soulless experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 40 minutes ago, Pieman said: My brother got the company tix, so its a four brothers night out. What to expect? I've seen some videos, but mostly the gear-related ones. Thanks in advance. Ah, very cool! Full report after, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrdaddy Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I think you should have a blast. He’s a fantastic player heavily influenced by Eric Johnson. No similarity in tone, but the way he works pentatonic scales is EJ all the way, I can only dream of having that level of talent. You could do a lot worse! Have a big time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncans Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Joe is an outstanding blues-rock guitarist, you will enjoy him. As important are the musicians touring with him. Reese Wynans, Anton Fig, Michael Rhodes. plus a couple horns. You should enjoy the hell out of it, especially with brothers!! Oh yeah, the gear he uses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrdaddy Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 BTW, there are a lot of players worshipped that have a lot less soul than JB. Wish I was going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantig Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Great player, entertaining show. Don't be late - he starts promptly w/no fanfare. Our show was an 8:00 start, and I think he walked out at 7:58. Can't remember the last time I saw someone start right at the advertised time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt L Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 2 hours ago, G Man said: A technically perfect, soulless experience? A little cruel but a pretty fair assessment. Lots of guitar playing but not much in the way of great songs. Still, I totally admire his talent and work ethic, and friends who’ve met him say he’s a really nice guy. And the last time I saw him, the two women singing backup were stellar! Wish I’d had a chance to see BCC. I’ll bet I would have loved that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I saw him a few years back... 5 years? He's a very talented player, and seems like a nice dude. The observation above from Kurt L about great playing on not so great songs rang true for me as the main thing I kept thinking and what I most remember about his playing was that I kept hearing Eric Johnson! YMMV. It's not really meant to be a put down just that at times it seemed too obvious, to me anyway. I hope you guys will have a great time though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Man Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Now, his Rock Candy Funk Party side project, I would gladly go see in a heartbeat. He can indeed let his hair down, so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsteff666 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Its a very enjoyable show...especially for a guitar gear head. Top musicianship all around. The great Reese Wynans on keys. Anton Fig on drums. A pair of killer Aussie backup singers. Joe always has multiple 59-60 sunburst Les Pauls on the road...and its great to hear those cranked up loud in a concert venue. There’s usually a 55 hardtail Stratocaster & a 51 NoCaster that sound fantastic as well. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 He’s the Gene Simmons of the Blooz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stike Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 What to expect? A lot of guitar solos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 If he were still in Black Country Communion, with Glenn Hughes, I'd go to see that in a heartbeat. Some damn fine stuff came of that union. ETA - the keyboardist with his shirt off mighta been a tad unnecessary- LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBraz Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 A lot of cruel mocking here. 😄 For what it’s worth I think Joe B is absolutely fantastic. Incredibly fast and accurate and for a watching guitarist that’s a great thing to witness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnieZ Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Sadly, one of the problems with guitar players is that everyone is a target for everyone else’s preferences. Who has not been criticized? Clapton stinks, Hendrix was ok , Mayer is total shit Bonamassa meh, and it goes on and on. We all have our opinions, some more informed than others. Why so critical? If I could play 25% as good as those guys I'd be ecstatic arniez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrdaddy Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 15 minutes ago, ArnieZ said: Sadly, one of the problems with guitar players is that everyone is a target for everyone else’s preferences. Who has not been criticized? Clapton stinks, Hendrix was ok , Mayer is total shit Bonamassa meh, and it goes on and on. We all have our opinions, some more informed than others. Why so critical? If I could play 25% as good as those guys I'd be ecstatic arniez ...and for the win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantig Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 8 hours ago, ArnieZ said: Sadly, one of the problems with guitar players is that everyone is a target for everyone else’s preferences. Who has not been criticized? Clapton stinks, Hendrix was ok , Mayer is total shit Bonamassa meh, and it goes on and on. We all have our opinions, some more informed than others. Why so critical? If I could play 25% as good as those guys I'd be ecstatic arniez Eh - I could have made that point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devnor Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Expect to see Joe playing DiMeola's old Les Paul on this tour. I'm not a big fan of the blues but Joe puts on a great show. It's also a celebration of everything guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kalessin Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Against any accusation of soullessness, I'd pit "Happier Times" or "Mountain Time" from his RAH concerts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polara Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Two women I work with went Friday and said it was amazing. They're not gearheads at all - he could been playing zither as far as they cared - so apparently he is a great entertainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 I don’t get why people throw so much shade on this guy. I mean, I DO get it; It’s similar to what YJM is subjected to. What it comes down to is envy and childishness. I think it’s awesome JB is popular and making a good living in music. Why on earth would anyone hate on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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