Joe Bonamassa

[Rumblestripe]

Seen this guy several times. Seeing him again this autumn and it puzzles me why he has never been anywhere near Glastonbury considering that he will play eight arenas nationwide when he tours and has played the Albert Hall, etc? There are often threads on here pre Glastonbury asking for "Blues" music so surely there is the demand? But then I wonder where you would put him at G? Headline West Holts? Late Afternoon Pyramid? Book him, Emily (please)

[mungo57]

He would have to be late afternoon Pyramid or WH for me.

 

I think though that he is popular amongst those who like Blues/Blues rock music but noone else has heard of him. Out of all my circle of gig buddies, I am the only one who knows of him and likes him.

 

Would be great to see him at Glastonbury

[PabloCoke]

His blanket shop was great!

[___S_o_m_a__]

I've got a Glastonbury podcast somewhere from the Blues stage that has a Joe Bonamassa track on it. Actually where I first heard of him. Great stuff. I thought he played the year of the podcast but can't find any reference so perhaps not. Would be a good booking.

[Gnomicide]

The way John Fairhurst, as a relatively unknown artist, was received so well gives me hope that there will be more like Joe in future years.

[storm]

Good call, WH I'd say

[Likearollingstone]

Never heard of him until my brother offered me a ticket for a gig in Brighton. Great guitarist.

 

Had a brilliant night having only found out he existed a few hours before.

 

Defintiely one for Glastonbury, they type of act that would pull passers by in and show them a good time without them having to know his tunes.

[whisty]

Maybe it's a money thing.

 

Edit, before I get attacked, I have no idea on any of his personal principles. 

Edited July 15, 2015 by whisty

[grumpyhack]

He'd be great on WH.  His tickets are pricey but so are those of many others who've played Glasto like The Stones.  As always there may be a deal to be done.

[stuartbert two hats]

His blanket shop was great!

That was my first thought too

[Futurism]

I've seen him several times including the Royal Albert Hall show and he's fantastic live. Acoustic headliner would be great but Pyramid sub slot is probably more realistic, maybe before Clapton next year.. I'd love to see Beth Hart play as well..

[ICGenie]

His tickets are pricey to be fair.

That was my initial thought. I'd love to see him live but the ticket prices are outrageous for such a relative unknown.

I was more than happy seeing Ben Poole on the Acoustic this year. Very similar in style and ability but a bit less of his head up his own arse.

[waynewdk]

I like this song he did

[Futurism]

I saw Been Poole as well and although he was good, there's no comparison to Joe,who's had around 13 albums, many of which have gone straight to the top of the blue charts. He's played with some of the greats and can easily sell out large venues across the world. His Live shows are superb for anyone who enjoys the blues.

[grumpyhack]

That was my initial thought. I'd love to see him live but the ticket prices are outrageous for such a relative unknown.

I was more than happy seeing Ben Poole on the Acoustic this year. Very similar in style and ability but a bit less of his head up his own arse.

 

A bit harsh and I wouldn't call him a relative unknown.  Possibly one of the biggest names in the world of blues guitar.

[Rumblestripe]

Imagine this on West Holts...

 

 

Come on Emily (or whoever is the booker for WH) you know it makes sense!

[Futurism]

I would love to see it rumblestripe..

This would be good as well...

I'm going to get some sloe gin ready just in case..

[tjamest]

November 1st Joe doing a free gig at 300 person venue Mr Kyps in Poole where he played his first UK show 10 years ago.

 

Tickets available by an old school draw where you send in a postcard with your details on.

 

I tried and failed to paste link, but if you google Bournemouth Echo you should find all the info

[Platt073]

Well I'd like to see him and more blues. There was more the year BB King was on.

Another good one to have is Joanne Shaw Taylor. Just seen her in St Ives, she'd give Joe a run for his money.

[guypjfreak]

ive not really heard about him but hes playing a one off gig where my son works MR KYPS its a raffle only for tickets...apparantly he played for kyps years back and he said hed come back and gig for free one day and so he is ......

[Rumblestripe]

Caught up with Mr.Bonamassa on the first night of his UK Tour at Newcastle Metro Arena. His new band are sensationally good. If you get a chance to see him please do so. You will not be disappointed.

And let's have him on West Holts next June.

Please

[maelzoid]

I think his star is definitely rising - he's almost on permanent rotation on some of the Rock radio stations.  4:00pm on the pyramid seems ideal. I think he would win A LOT of new fans.

[guypjfreak]

Maybe it's a money thing.

 

Edit, before I get attacked, I have no idea on any of his personal principles. 

not my cuppa tea but my son works at Mr Kyps  down here in poole and old joe played at Kyps years ago to 100 people my neighbour over the rd saw him 3 time there and joe told the owner that when he made it he would come back and do a show for nothing and he is .the place can hold 200 people and they have had thousands of people trying for tickets ...

so i think that makes him a good old son old son

http://jbonamassa.com/contest/2015/mr-kyps-free-concert/

[whisty]

not my cuppa tea but my son works at Mr Kyps  down here in poole and old joe played at Kyps years ago to 100 people my neighbour over the rd saw him 3 time there and joe told the owner that when he made it he would come back and do a show for nothing and he is .the place can hold 200 people and they have had thousands of people trying for tickets ...

so i think that makes him a good old son old son

http://jbonamassa.com/contest/2015/mr-kyps-free-concert/

 

That's cool, great story . If he played the festival I'd definitely pay a visit. 

Edited October 25, 2015 by whisty

[Mollyanne&Mike]

Having not heard of Joe Bonamassa, I've had a rummage on You Tube. I'd happily go and see him play based on 20 mins of 'research'. Not sure who influenced who, but I can hear similarities with some solo Richie Sambora stuff.