B.B. King's-The Thrill is Gone, Amazing version by Joe Bonamassa, Small venue, Great gig!

Filmed by Linda Moke in HD 720 at the Baked Potato in Studio City CA.
Joe Bonamassa with Rock Candy Funk Party performing an Awesome version of "The Thrill is Gone" at the Baked Potato on April 14, 2011 Great gig!!
The band is Rock Candy Funk Party
Tal Bergman on drums
Joe Bonamassa on guitar
Ron DeJesus on guitar
Arlan Schierbaum on keys
Mike Merritt on bass

[@GlendaSue1964]

I am a 73 year old widow who grew up on rock and roll. Went into major depression after husbands death. Found Joe’s version of “Midnight Blues”. From then on my go to music is anything by him and his wonderful guitar . Strange how the Blues got me out of the blues! Love his playing!! Thanks for videos

[@edwardcabras]

We're glad to hear you're out of the blues. I'd love to hear the particular version you're talking about. Do you have a link?

[@observablebear]

@@edwardcabras here is one link kzbin.info/www/bejne/bquaZZ-oaNmri80

[@dogfacedboy6947]

Only two years too late... I just want to add, there are two peep who unequivocally top my "Suicide Prevention Playlist" - Carlos Santana and Anoushka Shankar. Music has been up there with oxygen and water on my necessities list. This is way fine, there's gems all OVER if you keep open. I mean, I love Mahavishnu, and I love Bananarama. And every summer, JOHN MAYER does this amazing Dead Jerry-morph = go figure!

[@paulquinn1181]

Joe toured with B.B. since he was an 11 years old kid, this is one hell of a tribute to the master that tought him the trade.

[@ebay9302]

no he did not, that is fake news

[@franznemeth6575]

thats right!!!!!!

[@thestarfix1]

This is one of those videos that you keeping coming back every now and then.

[@tonymarinelli7304]

I think it is awesome when a top notch recording artist is willing and able to play a small venue like this and not feel that it is beneath him. It keeps them connected with the street.

[@carlolf]

yeah! And I'm wondering how much you have to pay when Joe's doin' gigs in those small clubs?

[@missmoke007thebestmusicvideos]

carlolf It cost about $25 plus two drinks :)

[@carlolf]

missmoke007 thanks for this info. (If Joe nowadays plays here in Germany with his band, you have to pay about 80€; in the 'good old days', he gave concerts fo 26 - 30€)

[@missmoke007thebestmusicvideos]

carlolf Oh I know, his concerts here are now $100-$150 a ticket, but because he lives here when he is off tour, he sometimes joins in with others who are playing gigs around town.

[@missmoke007thebestmusicvideos]

When he is off tour at home in LA, he will sometimes sit in with friends or play with RCFP at these small venues.

[@barbaramassey3142]

Oh to have been there. Joe at his very best. A great commemoration to BB. Love you, Joe, and missmoke007 and everyone else who makes my old age (84) not just bearable but wonderful. :Love to all, Babala

[@missmoke007thebestmusicvideos]

barbara Massey Hi Barbara, you're so cool! I just put up some new stuff from Joe playing with Rock Candy Funk Party last weekend~Go to my channel~they are up and running now :)

[@barbaramassey3142]

Thanks again for bringing these videos to us. More, more, more! Much love for music and to those who love it, especially the blues.

[@jonnybeck6723]

you said it, sister...

[@gotchyer6661]

KEEP JAMMIN'

[@taylormedia1000]

the national

[@pudder68]

one of the things i love about Joe is even when he's hanging out in the rythem he's playing with intensity ..

[@johnmorrison8618]

Saw this for the first time months ago & just randomly thought of that note he holds for 12 bars and how extremely badass that was, so i came back for another view. smokin joe

[@barbaramassey3142]

The thrill is not gone! We have Joe Bonamassa...love him.

[@gabadoo6969]

he's the new King,the Thrill is back!!!!!!!

[@simbo52]

Not Hardly.

[@epmstrathss4222]

@@simbo52 ... sorry - but this was an awesome cover of the B.B. King classic.

[@shannonguitar]

the best tone i have heard from jb

[@deborahthompson5693]

Grew up Mississippi delta and this boy is special

[@lordbrettsinclair2906]

That Gibson looks and plays like a dream

[@jonnybeck6723]

I wuz waitin' for Joe to play some P-90's and this wuz the answer to me prayers!

[@switchbladeromance1466]

Omg..sounds amazing..just one person missing...my beloved Gary Moore..

[@derekderaedt]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME...I laughed,I cried, I felt in in my soul ~

[@majedalharbe6904]

everytime i want to to listen to thrill is gone i go to this one thanks so much for the upload

[@dimitrisaivaliotis5616]

My favourite is BB with Tracy Chapman

[@JSBF2013]

2020..and still fascinating...again and again..

[@deeman524]

My main man Joe Bonamassa. Ain't nobody like him, I knew I just knew it! that he would play the best version of a BB king song, he's got BB"s ears and rhythm man, even the band is just right

[@drcheekyisback]

Here I am - 4 years later - your upload got me through some shitty times in 2012. Then I forgot about this upload. Somehow fate has brought me back in happier times. Thank you uploader....

[@gotchyer6661]

Excellent. PLAY HARD...PLAY REAL and have Fun.

[@jamiedoherty7059]

6

[@danceblues1713]

2020 looking to Joe B. for solace in these hard times. Loving these blues in such a small venue.

[@nathanielvargas3863]

Hey, don’t forget about this video

[@willzer808]

i need to get to some gigs like this one before i die

[@pikherz]

That certainly would've made B.B. King proud! Great gig!

[@nairijr]

This is really a wonderful vision and performance of the grate blues song written by West coast blues musician Roy Hawkins and Rick Darnell in 1951.

[@moseseseseses]

The greatest blues rock guitarist the whole world from one corner to the other will ever know and could ever hear. When you listen to this boy you hear the real thing. And none can master his style. Many are trying to as you read this comment, but his licks are endless, the baddest blues rock licks that have ever left the hand of any human on earth are the ones JOE THE MAN blister the blues with on his Les Paul. Boy have we ever been blessed with a legend in our generation. JOE THE MAN.

[@missmoke007thebestmusicvideos]

The other guitarist is Ron De Jesus~he's a fantastic guitarist!

[@missmoke007thebestmusicvideos]

He's shows are mind-blowingly good!!!

[@Dick_Interritus]

I have never seen his shows, but I would pay more to see him at one of these small venues!

[@frabber321]

this shows Joe is a huge BB fan, it's amazing playing

[@MemphisConservative]

Reminds me of Beale Street on a hot summer night! Doesn't get much better!!!

[@josegalan6026]

the thrill still with us , we have got JOE AND BETH , what a treat , love it

[@samhaskins463]

Sweet! Reminds me of an afternoon I spent at the WC Handy Club off Beale St in 63 watching BB , Bobby Bland and Little Junior Parker rehearse for the night session. Stone Cold Cool! Aint nothin like the the low down rotten no account blues! Cleanse the soul.

[@penfloyd]

The future of the Blues is in good hands....... JB Plays it from the heart! The reality of life set to music......The BLUES!

[@moseseseseses]

Joe baby, you must live on a glory cloud being so amazingly great with the way you can blister the blues into the soul of another human being. Joe, you are THE MAN baby, there is no other on living earth that will ever fill your shoes. You are the ultimate euphoria in the music world. Boy Joe, I have to meet you personally someday. I just have to. I want to be able to say that my hands have touched the hands of blues master Joe Bonamassa. Joe, none will ever surpass you with the blues.

[@charlieguere9559]

What can we say! BB was the King, and Smokin" Joe did him justice

[@fredorona1977]

I'd fuckin kill to be there that night! Amazing!

[@victoriahall933]

Nice venue........small intimate Gigs are the "BEST"

[@gypsygenie1]

Thank you Miss Moke! I want to go to the BP someday!

[@randyhammond364]

just started listening to joe and really enjoy it

[@dodge59able]

If you love Joe I bet you would like popa chubby

[@gmeisteraurora]

I saw Joe in Rockford Illinois back in April of this year and he was awesome. I love his music.

[@sunking2001]

In conclusion...Joe is a "complete blues journeyman."

[@pgbonner52]

Amazing is not the word for it! This man has so much talent and I have to see him in concert before I leave this world.

[@missmoke007thebestmusicvideos]

Yes, Patricia~You must go see him!! His show's are just fantastic~check out his tour dates~here's his tour date link jbonamassa.com/tour-dates/

[@pgbonner52]

Will make 2017 if it kills me!

[@sober-southoftheborderever3591]

This is, IMO, how blues should sound like. Not a million notes. But above all - soul. Great job Joe. BB we miss you, RIP master!!

[@bingobandit]

I was in a lousy mood, I have to do IV drips for 6 months 5 days a week, only in week two, so I found this vid of Joe, I feel so much better!

[@cosmotzelo]

Man I wish this club had existed back in the 70-80's when I lived in Sherman Oaks. Great shows. Recognized the décor from watching Jeff Kollman and Cosmosquad. Nice version of a BB king great

[@ShadysMyCat]

Joe has the perfect touch. This is an awesome version it might be my favorite!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🤘🦊

[@MUMUGEORGE]

Missmoke 007 you were SOOO lucky watching this live ! Thank you very much for sharing this incredible gig !

[@missmoke007thebestmusicvideos]

You're more than welcome George~I love to share these~Check out the other gigs of Joe's I've posted~

[@FIVE_DOLLAR-DAVE]

Somehow luck seems to fall short. It feels more like dogged determination on your part, missmoke007, to be present at so many fabulous shows at so many great venues

[@edwinpringle7342]

Love that big ass guitar. 😁 So much heart and soul in his playing, can't listen without wanting to play.

[@staylor537]

Wow ! He milks that guitar for all it's got and then some ! Thank You Missmoke !

[@EricGee69]

This is beautiful.

[@15061952]

B.B. King was unique ! He had the softest touch of all ! RIP old man !

[@MsDilly12]

One of Joe's best versions. Each one is special, but this really got to me!

[@victoriahall933]

REST IN PEACE "B"B"..........

[@joskam092]

I LOVE that guitar.

[@SuperPATEM]

Tout simplement extra, awesome. Un instant de plaisir!! Merci missmoke007! Thanks U

[@lotnik1976]

Amazing - hard to describe how good this performance is - Joe B - The Great Master!

[@colindawson8381]

The greatest thing about Joe is that there are no limits, no boundries to his blues talent. I rate him the best all rounder ever.

[@doncarvill6671]

gotta see this guy in concert!

[@carolyahyavi1023]

I can't stop listening to this. Awesome.

[@LOSclassicrock]

47 seconds into it and already in love.

[@bluesbum2004]

On your knees folks, this here is the new King! Sooo damn good!!

[@mic982]

Nice piece, this. Thanks for posting this little gem, Linda.

[@Cigarsnguitars]

So much feeling in the music. One of my favorite B.B.King tunes. It’s still very sad that the master is no longer with us. I remember watching him as a child. Just loved the emotion of his playing. Joe has that. It can’t be taught. You have it or you don’t. 😎

[@lesliedeneault4633]

I've heard Bonamassa sing many times before, and I've always loved him, but this has to be one his best shows.

[@jaygamel4746]

Sheer blues, nothing but and beyond my greatest expectations. Wow. I never heard a better sound out of a gold top and I've heard a lot of 'em.

[@johnbuell8035]

It’s not a gold top. Maybe you haven’t heard as many as you think.

[@danpeabody5687]

Okay yeah Joe you're a badass great use of Dynamics

[@ariellyn7253]

missmoke007. Thank you for this spectacular version of BB King's hit.!!!!

[@Debbp65]

See him live in Kingston ON, @ the K-Rock centre on May 23, 2014, I'll be there

[@closertothetruthruthraelyo9901]

wish I could play like this guy he is a legend in the making

[@richardbishop4807]

As long as we have Joe, the thrill is not gone yet it's still here!!!!ctrRichard Bishop 💜💙💜💙💜💙💜!!!! Spartanburg SC)

[@AffiBlues]

Lovely to hear JB in these surroundings - so relaxed and down to earth. Love and blues from Denmark

[@lordbrettsinclair2906]

Seen him in small venues ...bigger venues ...Still the man .

[@RevMuddy]

Thank You for putting this up here for us...Rev. Muddy

[@kevincalahan7874]

I guess playing with B.B. King since you were a kid doesn't hurt.

[@blackkeysfan100]

If BB King was playing there as well, and they both went into an epic guitar solo battle. THAT is the only possible way it could get better. However, it's still absolutely mind blowing how fantastic this man is.

[@travelbydragonfly]

The more I hear this guy the more I like him.......he got soul.......with a capital S

[@joeincogno265]

Love Joe. Saw him a couple times back in the 20 teens. Always mad respect, but my favorite Joe B. was back in the long hair blue jean days. Rockpalast is one not to miss! Also, check out Tangier.

[@epajir1300]

Thanks for posting missmoke007, love ya Joe B.

[@coravisser727]

Amazing is this one thank you so much.woh is super great.

[@metalicrocker442]

what a great video , I feel like Im in Joe's garage! I gotta find this place. Thank you for sharing !!

[@barbaramassey3142]

Thank you Missmoke for bringing it to my attention again. Wonderful. My favourite blues song by my favourite blues musician, Joe Bonamassa. Most significant now that our BB has passed into blues heaven. Thanks, Babala

[@Deltablues1001]

this man is actually my guitar hero now hearing him play this true blues classic like this, its just filed up that little bit of respect for him, would love to see him play some old blues live, new albums incredible too btw!

[@colerainfan1143]

There should be no debate: he is the best playing today, maybe the best ever.

[@gerardoerak]

+Luis Cruz Sorry but you´re wrong. Take a look at the live version of "Further..." by J.B. and E.C. E.C. blows away J.B.

[@jameskenna3092]

Up there now that Gary Moores gone nobody played the blues like moore.

[@jakeizlove]

That was sweet! Really loved how they let the song breathe.

[@Bremer62]

Danke fürs Posten Supergeil beste Musik seit langen,nicht so ein weichgespülter Hitparadenscheiß.Daumen hoch

[@sunking2001]

How I love how Joe honors former blues greats.

[@JohnFichtner]

Wow, this is just fantastic work. Love the emotion and originality you brought to the table with this killer blues song.

[@prariemusician3171]

Blown away - discovering you from pbs.org. What an uplifting talent you are!! A credit to the "greats' who have gone before you and who you admire and play tribute to! Thrilling guitar and vocal interpretation!

[@Ozarkslover]

Coolest 14 minutes of my life just went by. What a thrill!

[@Kestrel-zc1du]

beautifull interpretation Joe! great!

[@rastarhonda]

saw Joe in seattle randomly at Bumbershoot sitting in a beer garden at sunset.... everyone stopped talking and drinking when Joe hit his first note! WOW! Ran right out and bought his double live CD! Let me say it again: WOW!!!

[@jpboogie60]

I agree !!!! The thrill is not gone in fact, it is still under my skin. JOE !!!

[@gyrojomo]

2011 at the Baked Potato. Peak music. Lucky to hear its like again.

[@paulodelima2966]

Great song, great player!!!

[@davidmoeller3403]

Those P-90s sound amazing in that guitar.

[@lucky56ification]

Always fantastic Joe your guitar skills are sublime and truly of a standard that does you very proud. Your interpretation of blues classics much is admired by anyone who loves the blues

[@whitecaps775]

Thanks missmoke..................!!!

[@eegoog]

how can you not like this! Simply amazing. Joe is gonna be a big star

[@whitecaps775]

MISSMOKE007!!!!!!!! Thanks Linda....Just what I needed today............Rules!!

[@ericroberts6189]

best version i've heard in years.

[@BEFD387]

The first time I saw Joe, I was 14 y/o and he was opening for B.B. in Seattle at Hot August Nights and he not only opened for The King but he came out and played this song with The King. I am now 28 y/o and have see both of them many times, but that moment I will never forget. There is not one guitarist who can come even close to the talent JB has. Cant wait to see him grow further in his career.... This is just outstanding!

[@darrenjohnson2679]

Joe is incredible I have seen him in person.I have been playing blues myself over 40 years and I haven't ever seen anyone yet who can best Joe on a blues duel .Garry Moore was on the same level with Joe and he was also Joes idol.Joe has said publicly he wants to play like Garry think he has made him proud !

[@Ozarkslover]

I thought the same thing! He is so awesome and can pick such great riffs, straighten his glasses and go right back into another fabulous run. Too cool and only Joe could pull it off!

[@Ubergroovygirl1]

First heard and saw this song done on an old video, (think it was the late 70's) called, "When ya comin' home Red Rider". Had a profound effect on my life....