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john
02-12-2006, 03:47 PM
I had the opportunity to see Joanna Connor perform lastnight at a small, intimate venue here in Colorado (the Little Bear in Evergreen). She is a blues & rock guitarist, who is also an outstanding vocalist.

If you are into blues-influenced rock (zeppelin, allman brothers, stevie ray vaughn, pointer sisters, etc) get out and see her.

The Joanna Connor Band is a 3 piece - her bass player absolutely phenomenal, and the drummer - well, the drummer holds it all together. Absolutely amazing. I was there with 2 pals, and we sat there from the first chord until the last chord. The best $6 I've ever spent. And I gave them $20 for 2 CDs - one a live, raw recording and the other a studio album.

I'd rank her among the top 10 guitarists I've ever seen (and I'm and old fart) - a setting with Joanna, Joe Satriani, Stevie Ray, Dickie Betts and Derrick Trucks would be nothing short of an eargasm.

Chicagoans - go see her! A very basic webpage which includes their tour dates is located at http://www.dmamusic.org/joannaconnor/

Cheers! :)

M@
02-12-2006, 04:54 PM
Kind of off topic, but you should see the guy they have performing up in Copper. Don't remember the name of the grille, but the guy is named Moe Dixon. Amazing artist.. great energy live.