MARCH 4, 2019
JOE
BONAMASSA
8 pm
Blues-rock superstar Joe Bonamassa is one of the most
celebrated performing musicians of today. As a two-time
GRAMMY-nominated artist who recently achieved his 21st
#1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart, Redemption, only
in his early 40s he’s already become a living legend with
an astounding multi-genre catalogue of music. Collectively,
Bonamassa has over 30 albums to date with studio and live
recordings, collaborative albums with vocal powerhouse
Beth Hart, and the adventurous side projects Black Country
is always on the hunt to expand his eclectic musical horizons,
Bonamassa has a limitless work ethic whether it’s in studio,
on the road, or working with other artists to spur new music.
He’s been featured in every publication from Esquire and
Parade to Rolling Stone and American Songwriter, as well as on
the covers of Guitar Player, Vintage Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, and
Classic Rock magazine.
Bonamassa is an enthusiastic live performer and his shows
are one of the biggest parts of his career. His tours have
sold out iconic venues across the globe, including Red Rocks
Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO, The Greek Theatre in Los
Angeles, CA and Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. He’s on
the road about 200 days out of the year, and when he’s not
on stage, he’s fully committed to crafting the most intricate,
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