Back in June, I mentioned that Epiphone was working with Joe Bonamassa to create a Joe Bonamassa signature model Epiphone Les Paul. More details have come out about the guitar, and it is now available for pre-order in the US with a release date tentatively scheduled for this December. So far, American Musical Supply is the only US retailer that I've found that has it for … [Read more...]
The Making of “The Ballad of John Henry”
This is a really interesting look into the recording process for Joe Bonamassa's album The Ballad of John Henry from the perspective of the producer, Kevin Shirley: Joe Bonamassa - The Making Of "The Ballad Of John Henry" A Producer's Perspective from CGFilm on Vimeo. (via The Guitar Buzz) … [Read more...]
Joe Bonamassa Collection – Tab Book
Cherry Lane Music has recently released a song book featuring a collection of Joe Bonamassa songs spanning several of his most popular albums, including songs from You and Me, Sloe Gin, and the Ballad of John Henry. This collection has one of favorite Bonamassa songs, "Bridge to Better Days" from his album You and Me. This collection is the third tab book of Bonamassa songs. … [Read more...]
Joe Bonamassa Live From Royal Albert Hall Blu Ray and CD
Joe Bonamassa will be releasing a CD version of his DVD Live from the Royal Albert Hall on October 19, 2010. The download version has been available on iTunes since the DVD was released, but this is the first time that the show has been released on CD. Joe is playing in top form at this show. He even has Eric Clapton guest on "Further On Up the Road." In addition to the CD … [Read more...]
Joe Bonamassa Interview with Guitar Center
Guitar Center recently interviewed Joe Bonamassa. As you'd expect, the interview covers Joe's influences, his signature Gibson Les Paul, the future of the blues, and his approach to letting people tape his shows: I don't understand artists who don't let people film their concerts and hire a bunch of goons to roam the audience and harass fans. These days people want to check … [Read more...]