Joe Bonamassa

I've been boring a few people about this guy for a while now so though I'd better post something.

Most of you will know that I've long been a big Gary Moore fan (particularly some of his blues work) but I must admit that recently he's got a bit predictable so I'm really glad to have stumbled on Joe Bonamassa. With a style that's a cross between Gary and Stevie Ray Vaughn blended with as many old blues references as you can muster, Joe is a quite simply a unique and prodigious talent. Born in 1977, he's been playing guitar since the age of 5 and as a young boy played alongside BB King. Looking a bit on the geeky side and sometimes even coming across as a bit arrogant, there is no doubt that if you like blues guitar with a rock kick, you should check him out

Here's a clip form his recent Albert Hall show



and another from North Sea Jazz 2009



but if you think its all flash amps and effects then check this out from what started out as a simple CD signing event