Joe was at NAMM this past weekend. While at the Gibson booth, he unveiled the new signature Paul Kossoff Les Paul. About two years ago, Joe got to play Paul’s original 59’ Les Paul. From that moment on, Joe has been part of the design process. In the video, Joe compares the signature LP…
If you’re in LA tonight for NAMM, do not miss this! Head on over to the House of Blues where Eric Johnson will be playing. Sitting in with Eric tonight will be Joe Bonamassa. Not sure on how many songs Joe will play, but I imagine it will be several. Joe and Eric last got…
So it’s that time of the year again, time for the anual NAMM Convention in Los Angeles, California. Gear heads and musicians come tegether from all over the world to this yearly event. Joe Bonamassa will be at the NAMM, appearing at the Gibson booth. If you’re going ot NAMM on Saturday January 21st, you…
Joe and Rock Candy Funk Party played at the Baked Potato last night. Two sold out crowds were in attendance. Also spotted in the audience was Steve Perry (Journey), Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden), and Dave Amato (REO Speedwagon). Rock Candy Funk Party consists of Arlan Schierbaum (Keys), Ron DeJesus (guitar), Mike Merritt (Bass), Joe Bonamassa…
On Joe’s Planet Rock radio show , he said that he will be sitting in Dave Mason on a new release soon. Joe was invited to join in on the session. No other details are available as of now. I know many of you are fans of Dave Mason. Who wouldn’t be? Dave has played…
Carmine Rojas: Crossing Boundaries (February 2012 Bass Player issue by FreddyVillano) Carmine Rojas is the consummate bass sideman, and that’s not by accident. Over a career that has spanned four decades, the native New Yorker has laid tasty foundations for a long list of heavies that include Tina Turner, B.B. King, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton,…
Joe Bonamassa will be returning to the legendary Baked Potato in Studio City for his third appearance with Rock Candy Funk Party. Joe, Tal, and the band will be blowing the roof off on January 17th. Two shows are scheduled for the date, with the first show being 09:30 and the second being 11:30. Tickets…
Joe Bonamassa has been nominated for two awards at the 33rd Blues Music Awards on May 10, 2012 in Memphis, TN. The blues awards will be held at the Cook Convention Center. Contemporary Blues Album Don’t Explain – Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa Rock Blues Album Dust Bowl – Joe Bonamassa Best of luck to…
Well, the guitar is not literally on fire… Joe never ceases to amaze me with this song. It just continues to get better and better. The video above is from a recent show in Bakersfield, CA. If this song is played any faster, you would literally see the smoke coming from his guitar. Enjoy this…
We posted a few weeks back that we heard Joe’s live DVD recorded at the Beacon Theater would be released in early 2012. Kevin Shirley posted another update today on his Facebook. “Finished mixing the Bonamassa Beacon concert in stereo yesterday. Mixing some bonus material today, an Iron Maiden song on Friday then the Beacon…
