3/2/2024 0 Comments Muse art bar west hartfordWithout pausing, the moody Western intro of ‘Dust Bowl’ starts, it’s the title track from the 2011 album. Bonamassa takes a few steps to the side and leans back for his guitar solo, this has a solid classic rock sound, it combines with the funk back drop brilliantly. MacRae and De Andrea in glittering tops, their vocals making the sound rich as it fills the hall, the driving bass gives the track atmosphere. A funky sound gets the crowd going straight away, Bonamassa center stage in a smart suit, knock-out brown patent shoes and sunglasses, his lyrics clear and upbeat. Tonight’s show opens with ‘Evil Mama’, the opening track on the 2018 release ‘Redemption’. The lights go out, ‘Welcome Back’ is played through the PA and from stage right, Joe Bonamassa appears on stage to a great reception he smiles and acknowledges his audience. The buzz of excitement and expectation builds as the Hall fills up. During his ‘free’ time Joe Bonamassa is part of the hard rock supergroup Black Country Communion.īut tonight, is all about Joe Bonamassa, appearing on stage with him are Steve Mackey (bass), Reese Wynans (keyboards), Josh Smith (guitar), Greg Morrow (drums and percussion), along with Jade MacRae and Dani De Andrea on backing vocals. His long-time record producer is Kevin Shirley, who also works with Iron Maiden. A little bit of trivia, the artwork for the album was done by Hugh Syme who has previously designed album covers for Rush, Aerosmith, and Whitesnake. He’s gone on to record 15 studio albums, with the most recent being ‘Time Clocks’ which was released during October 2021. By the time he’d reached twelve years old he was opening for B.B. During that debut show he was joined on stage by his hero, Eric Clapton, who himself has performed over 200 times on the Royal Albert Hall stage.īorn in New Hartford, New York on 8 th May 1977, he started playing guitar at the age of four. On the night of that first show, he said something along the lines of “This show will either be the last show of my career, or the first show of the rest of my career”, luckily for us here tonight it proved to be the latter. The hall is looking magnificent as I glance around, looking up at the rows of boxes I feel that these two old Muppets are home.Įxactly 13 years and one day ago, on 4 th May 2009 Joe Bonamassa played this iconic venue for the first time. We’re met in the foyer by Peter Noble who has kindly arranged our tickets, passes and show information. The Hall has a capacity of 5,272 and has hosted many notable events including Royal Gala’s, The Last Night of The Proms, Film Premiere’s and concerts covering all genres of music. The Royal Albert Hall is one of Great Britain’s most recognizable and treasured buildings, it sits with its toes touching the south west corner of Hyde Park, and was opened by Queen Victoria in 1871. We have a 45-minute tube ride to Gloucester Road and then a 10-minute walk to the Hall. Once parked up, Manny wants to take a picture of me in front of the station sign, he’s very fussy about getting me to stand in the right place for some reason. Our drive down the A1 included the obligatory missed junction which resulted in a scenic tour of Barnet, before we arrived at Cockfosters Station. Because, tonight performing at The Royal Albert Hall is Joe Bonamassa. Today, MPM Tog Manny and myself are off to visit Royalty, actually I’ll go further and say we’re off to visit and see a Guitar Legend and Royalty. 2 days ago Melodic metal band Abandon All returns with new material after the debut album released this spring.2 days ago FLOYA announce debut album & release video for new single ‘Drift’.2 days ago Ferocious Dog announce brand new studio album ‘Kleptocracy’ out 17th May 2024 & 14 date UK headline tour.2 days ago Pre-Orders for ALESTORM’s New EP, Voyage of the Dead Marauder, Begin Today!.20 hours ago SYLOSIS – announce UK & Ireland headline tour for April 2024.20 hours ago Escuela Grind reveal single with Barney Greenway (Napalm Death).19 hours ago Album Review: Therion – Leviathan III.19 hours ago BEYOND THE BLACK – release new piano version of ‘Wide Awake’.18 hours ago Gig Review : Bryan Adams: Live at the Royal Albert Hall – Album and DVD/Blu-Ray. 18 hours ago Gig Review : DANKO JONES: SHAKE YOUR CITY TOUR RESCUE ROOMS, NOTTINGHAM.14 hours ago ANTHRAX’s “Inside Out” Re-Imagined By MAMMOTHOR For Its 25th Anniversary.13 hours ago REVOLUTION SAINTS Announce New Album ‘Against the Winds’ Set for Release on February 9, 2024.
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