Just did a quick search for Joe here on TB. I'm a HUGE F&TT fan. I've seen them a few times including front row at Lollapalooza this year. I'd be going Thursday to Terminal 5 in NYC but I have an engagement I could't get out of.
Anyway, I was playing a wedding the other night in Jersey City and guess who was a guest? Karnes! I was outside after the gig and he came out saying he was a bassist, and we started talking gear. He said he was in a band, and when I asked and he said F&TT I almost fainted. He was telling my guys in my band that I was a "Monster" and he really enjoyed my playing. I was blown away. IMO he's one of the tightest bassist out there today. He's been in my top 5 since I saw them at Lolla. It meant a lot coming from him.
I didn't recognize him because he's not a flashy guy. He's actually one hell of a stand up guy and really genuine and humble. I told him how much I loved his playing and the band and he was full of 100% honest "Thank you's". Awesome guy. I'm really lucky I was able to meet him and talk to him personally about gear and music.
And yea, he didn't play on the album. He said a lot of the stuff (Breaking the chains of love (Track 1)) was Sebastian Steinberg going in and banging it all out in one take. Awesome stuff. Everyone should check it out!
Proof? OK!!!
