Joe Bonamassa uses a headless Kiesel guitar to demo his forthcoming signature 1948 Fender Dual Professional combo By Sam Roche published 17 May 21 The blues ace notes the “73 years of design” that separates the guitar and amp
Joe Bonamassa’s Keeping the Blues Alive 2nd annual Stream-A-Thon raises more than $45,000 to aid artists financially affected by COVID By Richard Bienstock published 4 May 21 Livestream event featured Warren Haynes, Joanna Connor, Jared James Nichols and many more
Joe Bonamassa announces new live album of virtual performance, Now Serving: Royal Tea Live From The Ryman By Matt Owen published 21 April 21 The initial livestream was witnessed by Bonamassa fans in 44 countries around the world, and saw the blues-rock god play 12 tracks taken from his Royal Tea and A New Day Now albums
Joe Bonamassa to host Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation’s 2nd Annual stream-a-thon, featuring Jared James Nichols, Emily Wolfe and Warren Haynes By Matt Owen published 15 April 21 Eric Gales, Bobby Rush, Toto, Dion, Ana Popovic are also penciled in to play at the virtual event, which aims to raise money for musicians impacted by the pandemic
Joe Bonamassa recalls the time he played Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan’s guitars in one afternoon By Matt Owen published 14 April 21 The blues-rock hero is a big fan of Clapton's Hare Krishna ES-335 – but less so of the ”Blackie” Strat, which he called a “rough ride”
Full details emerge on Joe Bonamassa's signature Fender Custom Shop '51 Nocaster, The Bludgeon By Matt Owen published 8 April 21 The $8,500 signature model will be part of an ultra-limited run of 100 units, and will be handmade in Fender's Custom Guitar Shop by legendary luthier Greg Fessler
Joe Bonamassa explains why he uses 7 amps live: “What's the point of playing guitar if you can't be loud as hell?” By Sam Roche published 29 March 21 The blues ace offers a glimpse of his Marshall/Fender/Dumble amp setup, as well as his expansive Friedman-built pedalboard
16-year-old guitar phenom Toby Lee unleashes his inner AC/DC on hard-driving new single, Take the Wheel By Richard Bienstock published 22 March 21 The Joe Bonamassa-tipped prodigy's debut album, Aquarius, is out in June
Joe Bonamassa's signature Fender Custom Shop '51 Nocaster is imminent: “The first few are coming off the line” By Sam Roche published 22 March 21 The long-awaited recreation of JoBo's "best" guitar looks set to sport Seymour Duncan pickups
Way Huge and Joe Bonamassa join forces for new Penny Saver Royale Modulation and Overdrive pedal By Matt Owen published 3 March 21 The new pedal puts JoBo's favorite Way Huge effects into one housing, offering up high-gain Overrated Special Overdrive tones and layered Blue Hippo Chorus modulations
Joe Bonamassa - Royal Tea album review By Ellie Robinson published 24 February 21 "This is, without a doubt, the best we’ve heard from the New York virtuoso in at least a decade."
Blues great Joanna Connor to release Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith-produced new album, 4801 South Indiana Avenue By Richard Bienstock published 22 February 21 “We attempted to capture the spirit of tradition and inject it with raw energy and passion,” Connor says of the effort
Joe Bonamassa: ”Writing this record in London has done its job. It really does sound inherently British” By Joshua M. Miller published 22 January 21 The Guitar Man and blues-rock maestro puts the kettle on and sits down to talk British blues, Abbey Road and Royal Tea track-by-track
Seymour Duncan announces Joe Bonamassa “Bonnie” Strat Pickup Set and Loaded Pickguard By Sam Roche published 15 January 21 Channel JoBo's '55 “Bonnie” Strat with Seymour Duncan's latest offering
Joe Bonamassa: what you need to understand about buying gear online By Richard Bienstock published 22 December 20 The blues phenom also touts the importance of brick-and-mortar guitar stores
Joe Bonamassa is planning to make a “subway record” in New York City By Richard Bienstock published 18 December 20 “A couple of guitars, a couple of amps,” and that’s it, JoBo says
Joe Bonamassa shares his greatest finds from a lifetime of buying and selling guitars By David Mead published 3 December 20 Here’s a guy who knows a thing or two about buying guitars – and it turns out he’s sold a few, too…
Joe Bonamassa: “It’s not like I have these big songs that I need to change for radio. If I want prog time in Nerdville, let’s go!“ By Amit Sharma published 25 November 20 Nerdville's very own blues-rock maestro on the guitars behind Royal Tea, and his appreciation of Jethro Tull, Genesis and Yes
Joe Bonamassa documentary ‘Guitar Man’ set for release in December By Michael Astley-Brown published 19 November 20 Watch the first trailer for Bonamassa’s story, “from average Joe by day to guitar hero at night”
Joe Bonamassa, Don Felder and Orianthi headline inaugural Gibson and Guitars4Vets Rock to Remember concert By Richard Bienstock published 11 November 20 Virtual live event to raise funds for music programs for US military vets afflicted with PTSD