Okay, I will give a few more details. I arrived about 4:30pm. I was looking for the line! Well there was 1 dude there before me, So I knew I was getting the best spot there. My friend was coming at 5:00. I walked around to the side of the place & saw a huge white stretch limo. It was like 3 car lengths. Joe was already inside. After waiting around a bit, I wanted to get my ass in there, so I knocked on the door & some guy let me in. I asked him if I could use the bathroom, so I guess I looked harmless enough, so he let me in. They were testing some of the guitars & I saw Joe on the stage.
They let us in at 6:00, we had to stand around waiting for the show to start, but they were playing some James Gang stuff over the sound system to get us in the mood for Joe. I saw Joe's wife Marjorie & I think one of his daughters was there. They were sitting in a small balcony area in the back, but the place is very small. One of the dj's came out, spoke a little & introduced Joe.
When Joe came out the crowd went nuts, but I tell you there were only about 100 people there. The place is really small, but the sound was excellent.
Set list:
In The City
Analog Man
Rocky Mountain Way
Lucky that Way
Funk 49
Life's Been Good
Life In the Fast Lane
I was a little surprised that he didn't do more from the new album, but I loved the songs he chose to play. Let me tell you, I'm no guitar expert, but his guitars were MINT. YUMMO...One of them looked like it was leather or snakeskin, it was textured & was just stunning.
He had 9 people on stage with him. 3 background singers, 2 drummers, 1 percussionist, keyboard player, another guitar player & bass player.
Joe was in a great mood, & talked a lot
Joe was funny, spoke to the audience, as you saw. He was rockin' thoses guitars. I was really surprised that he played Life in the Fast Lane. I didn't know he does that song live, but it was awesome!!!
At the end, I was trying to get a pick from one of these guys, but no go. One of them gave me the set list, so I guess I will have to settle for that. I had a great time. My friend Jain, also loved it, as she knew Joe from Kent State, & saw him play there when he was in college.
I will load my pictures tomorrow. Took some video too! Really had a fantastic time! So glad that I found out about the show & got those tickets. He is going to be playing again on Friday at one of the stores, & I forgot where the dj said it was, oh no. He will be signing cd's tomorrow & Friday too. I may go friday again if I can figure out where he will be!
Re: New York "iheartradio" show 6/04/12
Originally Posted by Topkat
I just got back from the show.......WOW Did you guys see me? I was front row center! I had on a black top..Dark straight hair with bangs! He was AMAZING.
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