Originally Posted by: aschlemanI've seen him a few times and he's awe inspiring.

His style is quite a bit more virtuosic than SRV... He'll go on some modal runs that put him in an arena with Satch and Vai..... People may not agree but he'll never fail to amaze you in the same way that Satch or Vai will. I would prefer a Bonamassa concert to either one of their shows 7 days a week... Because you'll see a lot more than just great guitar playing. You'll see great improvisation, a great vocalist, and a great songwriter/composer.... and the guy is young too.

Speaking of good luck concerts.... Claptons Crossroads Festival is in Chicago this year.... and I just got my tickets in the mail... Hopefully they invite Joe Bonamassa this year....... if they aren't too scared.

Okay, my turn to be envious. I wanted to go to the Crossroads this year but man o' man, those tickets are waaaay out of my budget. You are going to see a killer show. Derek Trucks is playing! Even Willie Nelson is going to be there. Man what a show. Hmmm....that just might be a terrific review for the newsletter...*cough, cough, hint...*

Heck, if it were me, I would send Ren a PM and volunteer to write a review of that show. But hey, that's just me.