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…
Our friends over at Guitar Player Magazine currently have a poll going on their website. Who is the best young guitar player? Joe is currently in the lead, with 55%. He’s in front of Derek Trucks and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Head on over to the Guitar Player website and place your vote.
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…
Joe Bonamassa and John Hiatt performing together at the Beacon Theater back in November. Joe’s upcoming DVD, Live at The Beacon is due for release on March 27th on DVD and BluRay. Joe’s right hand man, Kevin Shirley, posted the picture above today on his Facebook page. Notice how Kevin also mentions BluRay! Both BluRay…
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,…
Time to run out to your local Barnes and Noble (for those in the United States) and grab your copy of Classic Rock magazine. This publication is huge in Europe. When you want all the big music news, you read Classic Rock magazine! Joe is on the cover, also included in the magazine is a…
Joe’s live DVD recorded at the Beacon Theater in NYC is due out on March 27th. Both Beacon shows were recorded, featuring special guests Beth Hart, John Hiatt, and Paul Rodgers. From a recent exclusive interview with Classic Rock Magazine (issue 167), Joe unveiled the release date. 2012 is going to be a great year…
Yesterday marked the 10th anniversary of Joe’s first live DVD shoot, A New Day Yesterday Live. The DVD was shot on December 21, 2001 at Piere’s in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A lot has changed since then, this was Joe’s only show where he played with women dancing on stage. He’s moved on from the bar…
Guitar World Magazine has recently released their listing of the top 15 blues and roots rock albums of the year. Joe Bonamassa is a former winner at Guitar World for various awards. He came in first place this year with his album Dust Bowl. Other finalists in the top 15 included Warren Haynes, Tedeschi Trucks…
