Joe Bonamassa

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FTGV
FTGV Posts: 3,649
edited June 2011 in Music & Movies
Anyone familiar with him? I had never heard of him until recently a coworker turned me on to this excellent blues guitarist.So far I have only heard a small sampling of his work but I'm really liking his style.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited March 2011
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    He's awesome. Start with 'So, It's Like That'.

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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited March 2011
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    New? I was on to him YEARS ago...in fact, IIRC, I did a review of So, It's Like That for the Speaker Specialist a number of years ago.

    Get with the program. ;)

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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
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    Yep-- I've been listening to him for 6 years or so--seen him 3-4 times-- if you want some raw,bluesy power stuff,,check out his earlier stuff--and for you DVD folks--Live From the Rockpalast,,and another is called "A new day yesterday',, then for you vinyl guys like myself,there is a triple live "Live from nowhere in Particular",,, fast forward to the RAH and some of his more recent stuff can be found here,,, come on guys,, we've been posting about this guy for years now :wink:


    http://jbonamassa.com/


    and

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gBrLKFoTPo
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
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    TroyD wrote: »
    He's awesome. Start with 'So, It's Like That'.

    BDT
    Thanks,Sloe Gin is the one I have had a taste of.
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
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    Keiko wrote: »
    . Always cool to discover new artists.
    It is but I'm not sure how I have never heard of him before.:confused:Thanks for the youtube idea Mike,dumbass me never even thought about that.
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
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    george daniel wrote: »
    ,,, come on guys,, we've been posting about this guy for years now :wink:
    Those posts must have been held at the border because I don't remember reading them.:biggrin:


    Thanks George for the info I will definately checking out the DVD's.
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited March 2011
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    Black Country Communion is pretty good work, as well. (as "super-groups" go...) Especially, when you consider that the singer is damn near 60 years old.

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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
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    Bonamassa is great! Saw him in Breckenridge Colorado back in 2002 i think at the Blue's, Brew's and Q's event and he was just incredible. Seen him a few times here in seattle and of course got him to sign a bunch of stuff.

    Been pretty to cool to have seen him, Sonny Landreth, Peter White and Al Dimeola, excellent guitarists!
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
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    JB is fantastic. Played a show in my town end of last year, he is a serious talent. I highly advise anyone into power-blues guitar to check him out. He is the real deal.
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
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    Never heard of him. But that's what's great about this site. Now I have to give him a listen, and I'm always on the prowl for good music!

    Thanks!

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  • inspiredsports
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    LessisNevermore wrote: »
    Black Country Communion is pretty good work, as well. (as "super-groups" go...) Especially, when you consider that the singer is damn near 60 years old.

    Bonamassa with Jason Bonham on board. No need to say any more.

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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,315
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    He actually showed up on my prime cuts ( dj music cd) the song that they are pushing to be a hit is dust bowl.
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
    edited March 2011
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    I have been going through the You Tube vids and all I can say is wow,he is a major talent for sure.I still can't believe I have never heard of him before.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
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    He's very good,,fortunately I was able to see him a few times before he gained all the popularity(hungry days/times),,he played small venues,,I have talked with him a few times(he would mix with the crowd),,really seems to be a nice guy,,we would talk audio/sound etc,,he told me that he preferred the smaller venues cause of the sound,,he was concerned about "boominess",,anyway--if you get a chance--see him in a smaller venue--when the bass drums "hits" you can feel it in your chest.Gawd,,I just love that.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
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    Wow, that guy is Good!!!
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  • zeppage2
    zeppage2 Posts: 196
    edited March 2011
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    "Prisoner" is the standout track on "Dust Bowl"
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,066
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    I just saw joe 2 weeks ago for the third time, I like his earlier albums a bit better, blues deluxe, a new day yesterday, dust bowl is pretty good much better than the last two, black country communion has been getting constant rotation in my trucks cd player. If you can find it look for bloodline it is a young Joe Bonnamassa with robbie kriegers son, they put out one album back in 98 excellent album.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited April 2011
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    time to go see him if nearby

    http://jbonamassa.com/tour-dates/

    coming to Atlanta in Nov--great venue--SQ should be great
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
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    george daniel wrote: »
    time to go see him if nearby

    http://jbonamassa.com/tour-dates/

    coming to Atlanta in Nov--great venue--SQ should be great
    Yeah saw that the other day,he's in Toronto tomorow but it was too short a notice to make arrangements.:frown:
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
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    Fred,Fred,Fred,, treat yourself and go man.:wink:
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
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    inspiredsports wrote: »
    Bonamassa with Jason Bonham on board. No need to say any more.

    http://www.bccommunion.com/

    Check out the cover of Zep "Tea for One" on his album You & Me. That's Jason playing the Bonzo drums. It'll give you chills.

    If you get a chance to see Jason's Zep cover show, see it, it's great. Joe B and Jason are great together. I've seen them both live, but not together yet. I have a friend in London who saw one of the Black Country Communion shoes, said it was great.
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
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    george daniel wrote: »
    Fred,Fred,Fred,, treat yourself and go man.:wink:

    Wish I could swing it George but I can't.:frown: For now I'll have settle for the DVD of his Royal Albert Hall gig.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
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    Guys,, if you like the RAH DVD,, be sure to get these too

    A new day yesterday is the best performance IMHO

    Live at the Rockpalast is a must own too

    You will not be disapointed
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
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    hey--thanks --I have the "live from nowhere in particular",,it's a triple,, and he gets into some good stuff--Page,,etc. I would like to see his earlier stuff on vinyl--he's gets into Are you Experiences,,New day Yesterday,,Starship trooper and some Cream on the DVD( NDY)



    here's one
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gBrLKFoTPo
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
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    hardcore polkies only--this song is like an antaenna,,beaming out a message ,, can you dig it.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVGrsH57Pl0
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  • FTGV
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    george daniel wrote: »
    Guys,, if you like the RAH DVD,, be sure to get these too

    A new day yesterday is the best performance IMHO

    Live at the Rockpalast is a must own too

    You will not be disapointed
    thanks George Ill add them to my to get list.:wink:
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
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    ^^^ the CD version is extremely well recorded, and also a great performance. I just listened to his new CD tonight, another strong performance!
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  • george daniel
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    The triple "Live from Nowhere in Particular" IIRC is from his 2007 tour,,prior to the RAH,,I was able to get a vinyl copy of the initial pressing that he autographed,,I tell you that to tell you this bit of trivia,,apparently when he was signing the lp's,,Joe noticed something in the liner credits that he did not like,,so he attempted to "white them out with the pen that he was autographing with,,unfortunately it turned out to kinda' "highlight" what he was trying to remove,lol. I won't tell ya'll though,,you'll have to find it.The first time I saw him was in Atlanta at an outside venue,Chastain Park Ampitheater,,BBKing's birthday tour,,with Kenny Wayne Shephard,,and this relatively unknown Bonamassa somebody,,,he comes out and just starts playing his A$$ off,, got everyones attention,and plays non stop for 30 mins or so,,what a ride that was.Been following him ever since.I've talked with him on more than one ocassion,and he is just as nice and personable as you and me,,and I stress again,,he really does seem to care about his SQ,at least back then,,both live and recorded.There,,now you know as much as I do.Enjoy your cd's and lp's,, do not discount his earlier stuff,,his best,,IMHO(he was hungry back then) :smile:
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,066
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    FTGV if you like Joe's style check these guitarists out. Albert Cummings, Smoking Joe Kubek, Ian Moore, Gary Moore, Robben Ford, Walter Trout, Roy Buchanan, Rory Gallagher,Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Coco Montoya,Robin Trower,Freddie King,Anthony Gomes, Chris Duarte, all these artists should be in everyone's Collection
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
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    gudnoyez wrote: »
    FTGV if you like Joe's style check these guitarists out. Albert Cummings, Smoking Joe Kubek, Ian Moore, Gary Moore, Robben Ford, Walter Trout, Roy Buchanan, Rory Gallagher,Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Coco Montoya,Robin Trower,Freddie King,Anthony Gomes, Chris Duarte, all these artists should be in everyone's Collection
    Thanks for the heads up.Some of those I've heard ,some I have not but will check them out.
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