Joe Bonamassa

Bonamassa Shatters Own Billboard Record With His 25th Number 1 Blues Album

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

For the 25th time in his career, two time-Grammy nominee Joe Bonamassa sits atop Billboard's Blues Album Chart, still holding the record for more number 1 albums than any other musician on that chart.

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  • For the 25th time in his career, two time-Grammy nominee Joe Bonamassa sits atop Billboard's Blues Album Chart, still holding the record for more number 1 albums than any other musician on that chart.
  • "What started out with the intention of being a trio record turned into probably my most adventurous and involved record to date," explains Bonamassa.
  • Recorded in New York City, the album rediscovers Bonamassa at a newfound peak with heartfelt songwriting and an unparalleled Blues Rock prowess.
  • Last summer, Bonamassa and his manager Roy Weisman debuted their new record label Keeping The Blues Alive Records by releasing music icon Dion's critically acclaimed latest album Blues With Friends.

Immersive Online Music Education Mega-Trend To Revive Live Music

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

Video trailers, course descriptions and pre-orders are available now at:

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  • Video trailers, course descriptions and pre-orders are available now at:
    Pre-orders are available now at: https://joeb.me/truefire
    "Today's music education technologies expedite the sharing of knowledge between pro players and students of music.
  • In turn, we keep music very much alive and heighten the demand for live performances," says Bonamassa.
  • This immersive learning experience allows fans to play along with Joe and the band as if they are in the same room with them.
  • You play the rhythm parts and I'll play lead, or you take the lead and I'll play rhythm.

Immersive Online Music Education Mega-Trend To Revive Live Music

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Joe Bonamassa has announced the upcoming release of his first official online guitar instructional series, an interactive and immersive experience utilizing new educational technology with JOE BONAMASSA BLUES-ROCK MASTERCLASS and IN THE JAM with JOE BONAMASSA to be released in November just in time for the holidays.

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  • Video trailers, course descriptions and pre-orders are available now at:
    Pre-orders are available now at: https://joeb.me/truefire
    "Today's music education technologies expedite the sharing of knowledge between pro players and students of music.
  • In turn, we keep music very much alive and heighten the demand for live performances," says Bonamassa.
  • This immersive learning experience allows fans to play along with Joe and the band as if they are in the same room with them.
  • You play the rhythm parts and I'll play lead, or you take the lead and I'll play rhythm.

Grand Brulot VSOP Cognac Cafe Announces Partnership With Blues Legend Joe Bonamassa

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Brulot, the award-winning VSOP Cognac cafe, is kicking off a partnership with two-time Grammy-nominated artist and one of the world's best guitar players of all time, Joe Bonamassa .

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Brulot, the award-winning VSOP Cognac cafe, is kicking off a partnership with two-time Grammy-nominated artist and one of the world's best guitar players of all time, Joe Bonamassa .
  • When the opportunity came forward about teaming up with Grand Brulot, Joe didn't have to give it a second thought.
  • "Grand Brulot VSOP Cognac Cafe is one of the most exciting new spirits hitting the market today, and I personally think the product is fantastic," said Bonamassa.
  • Beginning this October and into August of 2022, you can expect Joe Bonamassa and Grand Brulot to be in a city near you.

Blues Rock Star Joe Bonamassa Announces Highly Anticipated Genre Bending New Studio Album 'Time Clocks' To Be Released October 29

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

His longtime producer Kevin Shirley adds, "I think Joe Bonamassa has made an album that is truly transitional.

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  • His longtime producer Kevin Shirley adds, "I think Joe Bonamassa has made an album that is truly transitional.
  • Recorded in New York City, the album rediscovers Bonamassa at a newfound peak with heartfelt songwriting and an unparalleled Blues Rock prowess.
  • For the album, Bonamassa hit the studio with longtime collaborators Kevin Shirley as producer and manager/business partner Roy Weisman as executive producer.
  • Earlier this month KTBA Records released the new single "If That Ain't A Reason" from Joanne Shaw Taylor's upcoming new studio album.

British Blues-Rock Star Joanne Shaw Taylor Puts a New Spin on Soulful Classics with New Studio Album Releasing on September 17th

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

PRE-ORDER 'THE BLUES ALBUM' ON VINYL, CD & DIGITAL FROM KTBARECORDS.COM

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  • PRE-ORDER 'THE BLUES ALBUM' ON VINYL, CD & DIGITAL FROM KTBARECORDS.COM
    The album will be released via Joe Bonamassa's independent blues label KTBA Records.
  • Joanne and Joe have been best friends and fans of each other's music for many years.
  • Joanne always wanted to work with Joe if the right project or collaboration came about.
  • Ultimately, what did Bonamassa set out to achieve by co-producing this magnificent, rich, and beautifully recorded and performed album for Joanne?

Joe Bonamassa Auctions Rare Gibson 1959 Les Paul From Coveted Guitar Collection

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blues Rock titan Joe Bonamassa known as one of today's foremost experts and collectors of rare Gibson and Fender guitars will be auctioning his sought after 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar from his private collection this Saturday, July 31st. Hosted by Heritage Auction House, the lot is billed as an "NFT collection" which will also include a tokenized original song recorded by Joe. For more than 25 years, Joe Bonamassa has been a collector and enthusiast of rare vintage guitars and accessories and is widely respected as an aficionado. Bonamassa is taking his knowledge and artistry of guitars and bringing them together for what promises to be a groundbreaking NFT.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Blues Rock titan Joe Bonamassa known as one of today's foremost experts and collectors of rare Gibson and Fender guitars will be auctioning his sought after 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar from his private collection this Saturday, July 31st.
  • Said Bonamassa, which is why he decided to add a rare asset that has increased value for over 62 years to his upcoming auction from his personal collection.
  • The 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard and 1963 Fender Vibroverb Amp are two of Bonamassa's most prized possessions.
  • -1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard, Serial # 9 0346

Joe Bonamassa Auctions Rare Gibson 1959 Les Paul From Coveted Guitar Collection

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blues Rock titan Joe Bonamassa known as one of today's foremost experts and collectors of rare Gibson and Fender guitars will be auctioning his sought after 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar from his private collection this Saturday, July 31st. Hosted by Heritage Auction House, the lot is billed as an "NFT collection" which will also include a tokenized original song recorded by Joe. For more than 25 years, Joe Bonamassa has been a collector and enthusiast of rare vintage guitars and accessories and is widely respected as an aficionado. Bonamassa is taking his knowledge and artistry of guitars and bringing them together for what promises to be a groundbreaking NFT.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Blues Rock titan Joe Bonamassa known as one of today's foremost experts and collectors of rare Gibson and Fender guitars will be auctioning his sought after 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar from his private collection this Saturday, July 31st.
  • Said Bonamassa, which is why he decided to add a rare asset that has increased value for over 62 years to his upcoming auction from his personal collection.
  • The 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard and 1963 Fender Vibroverb Amp are two of Bonamassa's most prized possessions.
  • -1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard, Serial # 9 0346

NFT Technology Is Set To Disrupt The Music Publishing Business Forever Giving More Control Back To Artists For Their Music

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Friday, July 23, 2021

LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For over 30 years now, acclaimed guitar hero Joe Bonamassa has paved his own path in the music industry. Now Bonamassa is teaming up for his latest venture with Heritage Auctions, where he and longtime business partner Roy Weisman are changing the rules of the NFT game to offer one of the most intriguing, high value offers out there. The truly unprecedented lot sets Joe as the first musician to sell his music publishing in an NFT as part of this digital + physical collection, which also features his own "Holy Grail" 1959 Gibson Les Paul Sunburst guitar and 1963 Fender Vibroverb amp that were used to record the song. What truly raises the stakes in the world of art and music, is the value. Here the reserve bid is worth the gear alone, yet Bonamassa is giving a once in a lifetime opportunity to ALSO become the owner of the master and publishing for one of his songs, "Broken Record." It's an innovative move that shows just how ahead of the game Joe's team is. Always on the quest to evolve artistically while simultaneously challenging the infrastructure of the music industry, and a true musical pioneer, Joe has done it again.

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  • The song "Broken Record" is an ode to taking control, just as Bonamassa is doing with his NFT concept.
  • "Broken Record," along with the NFT auction, is a movement that's meant to inspire not only artists and creators, but the everyday person.
  • Weisman says "we're now truly in a unique time in the music business where it is completely just supply and demand.
  • Now with the NFT, artists have an opportunity to build capital for themselves to then build what is their own business.

NFT Technology Is Set To Disrupt The Music Publishing Business Forever Giving More Control Back To Artists For Their Music

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 23, 2021

LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For over 30 years now, acclaimed guitar hero Joe Bonamassa has paved his own path in the music industry. Now Bonamassa is teaming up for his latest venture with Heritage Auctions, where he and longtime business partner Roy Weisman are changing the rules of the NFT game to offer one of the most intriguing, high value offers out there. The truly unprecedented lot sets Joe as the first musician to sell his music publishing in an NFT as part of this digital + physical collection, which also features his own "Holy Grail" 1959 Gibson Les Paul Sunburst guitar and 1963 Fender Vibroverb amp that were used to record the song. What truly raises the stakes in the world of art and music, is the value. Here the reserve bid is worth the gear alone, yet Bonamassa is giving a once in a lifetime opportunity to ALSO become the owner of the master and publishing for one of his songs, "Broken Record." It's an innovative move that shows just how ahead of the game Joe's team is. Always on the quest to evolve artistically while simultaneously challenging the infrastructure of the music industry, and a true musical pioneer, Joe has done it again.

Key Points: 
  • The song "Broken Record" is an ode to taking control, just as Bonamassa is doing with his NFT concept.
  • "Broken Record," along with the NFT auction, is a movement that's meant to inspire not only artists and creators, but the everyday person.
  • Weisman says "we're now truly in a unique time in the music business where it is completely just supply and demand.
  • Now with the NFT, artists have an opportunity to build capital for themselves to then build what is their own business.