Wednesday, November 15, 2023

JOE BONAMASSA LONG-AWAITED NEW ALBUM HONORS 20 YEARS OF ICONIC BLUES MASTERY:ZOOM SPECIAL EVENT LIVE FROM BACKSTAGE AT MAYO CIVIC CENTER IN ROCHESTER,MN

 



BLUES TITAN

J O E   B O N A M A S S A

RELEASES LONG-AWAITED NEW ALBUM

BLUES DELUXE VOL.2

HONORING TWENTY YEARS OF ICONIC BLUES MASTERY

WITH EPIC ORIGINAL TRACK

 “IS IT SAFE TO GO HOME”

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 

WITH RAY SHASHO

CLICK BELOW 

TO WATCH THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW


Blues-rock superstar Joe Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians of today. As a three-time GRAMMY-nominated artist and 13x Blues Music Award Nominee (4 wins), he achieved his 26th No. 1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart with Tales Of Time, a sprawling and expansive live concert film and album, shot at the breathtaking Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado in August 2022. Only in his mid-40s, Bonamassa has become a living legend with an astounding multi-genre catalog.


 He has released more than 40 albums, including studio and live recordings, as well as collaborative albums with his adventurous side projects: Black Country Communion and Rock Candy Funk Party. A prolific writer who is always on the hunt to expand his eclectic musical horizons, Bonamassa has a limitless work ethic whether it’s in a studio, on the road, or working with other artists to spur new music. In recent years, he has produced an immense number of albums including Joanne Shaw Taylor, Marc Broussard, Larry McCray, Jimmy Hall and others for his independent label KTBA Records, and has also recently launched Journeyman LLC, a full-service artist management, record label, concert promotion, and marketing company that builds awareness for independent artists worldwide.

Recent producing highlights include ‘Crown’ by the blues legend Eric Gales, which was nominated for “Best Contemporary Blues Album” at the 2023 GRAMMY Awards. Bonamassa has been featured in several publications from Esquire, WSJ, and Parade to Rolling Stone and American Songwriter, as well as on the covers of Guitar World, Guitar Player, Vintage Guitar, Guitarist, and Classic Rock Magazine. His non-profit Keeping The Blues Alive provides funds and resources to schools and artists in need and has positively impacted more than 91k students to date while raising over 2 million in donations. Joe Bonamassa has released Blues Deluxe Vol. 2, his new studio album, out today via his own J&R Adventures. 


In celebration of this landmark release, which marks 20 years since his first independent album, Bonamassa has unveiled the project’s latest single "Is It Safe To Go Home.” 
Following an extensive summer run that included his debut appearance at the Hollywood Bowl, which was recorded for his next live concert film, the hardest working bluesman in show business began his U.S. Fall Tour on October 23rd at The Cannon Center in Memphis, TN, before crisscrossing the country and capping the year at the guitar-shaped Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL on December 2nd.  He’ll star his U.S. Spring tour for 2024 on February 19th in Louisville, KY - The Louisville Palace.

PURCHASE

JOE BONAMASSA

'BLUES DELUXE VOL. 2'

With Epic Original Track

 "Is It Safe To Go Home"

The Long-awaited New Album Out Today Honors 20 Years of Iconic Blues Mastery

Today, the 26x Billboard chart-topper Joe Bonamassa has released Blues Deluxe Vol. 2, his new studio album, out today via his own J&R Adventures. In celebration of this landmark release, which marks 20 years since his first independent album, Bonamassa has unveiled the project’s latest single "Is It Safe To Go Home,” a standout from the album, crafted by producer Josh Smith. "I wrote 'Is It Safe To Go Home' specifically for this project and for Joe,” Smith recalls. “I can't believe what he did with it. The vocal and solo are some of his best work (in fact, he hits the highest vocal note he ever has on record), and it's just an absolutely epic performance and arrangement."



Purchase Blues Deluxe Vol. 2

and Collector’s Edition Blue Vinyl

available at

https://shop.jbonamassa.com/collections/blues-deluxe-vol-2

 

Watch The Official Music Video

Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ghai2yjzvg&feature=youtu.be

 

Stream/Listen To The NEW ALBUM

Available at

https://jbonamassa.com/streaming/bdv2/safetogohome/

 


JOE BONAMASSA

ON TOUR

Fall 2023 U.S. Tour

October 23 – Memphis, TN – The Cannon Center

October 25 – Shreveport, LA – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium

October 27 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre

October 28 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre At Sugar Land

October 29 – Austin, TX – ACL Live

November 1 – Fayetteville, AR – Walton Arts Center

November 3 – Little Rock, AR – Robinson Performance Hall

November 4 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre

November 5 – Oklahoma City, OK – Civic Center Music Hall

November 8 – Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Theater

November 10 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre

November 11 – St. Louis, MO – The Fabulous Fox

November 12 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Paramount Theatre

November 14 – Rochester, MN – Mayo Civic Center

November 15 – Rockford, IL – Coronado Performing Arts Center

November 17 – Fort Wayne, IN – Embassy Theatre

November 18 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre

November 19 – Columbus, OH – Palace Theatre

November 21 – Reading, PA – The Santander Performing Arts Center

November 22 – Providence, RI – Providence Performance Arts Center

November 24 – Springfield, MA – Symphony Hall

November 25 – Baltimore, MD – The Lyric

November 28 – Savannah, GA – Johnny Mercer Theatre

November 30 – Sarasota, FL – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

December 1 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena

December 2 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live

 

Spring 2024 U.S. Tour

February 19 - Louisville, KY - The Louisville Palace

February 21 - Youngstown, OH - Covelli Centre

February 23 - Red Bank, NJ - Count Basie Center For The Arts

February 24 - Oxon Hill, MD - The Theater at MGM National Harbor

February 25 - Durham, NC - DPAC

February 27 - Columbia, SC - Township Auditorium

February 29 - Virginia Beach, VA - The Sandler Center

March 1 - Roanoke, VA - Berglund Center

March 2 - Cincinnati, OH - Taft Theatre

March 4 - Richmond, VA - Altria Theater

March 5 - Knoxville, TN - Knoxville Civic Auditorium

March 7 - Pensacola, FL - Saenger Theatre

March 8 - Biloxi, MS - Beau Rivage

March 9 - Biloxi, MS - Beau Rivage

March 11 - Huntsville, AL - VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

March 12 - Greenville, SC - Peace Center

March 14 - Macon, GA - Macon City Auditorium

March 15 - Orlando, FL - Dr. Phillips Center

March 16 - Clearwater, FL - The Sound

March 18-24 - Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea IX - Miami, FL to Cozumel, Mexico

 

APRIL 2024 UK Concerts

April 4 – London, The Royal Albert Hall

April 5 – London, The Royal Albert Hall

EUROPE

04/07/2024 OOSTENDE, BE KURSAAL OOSTENDE

04/09/2024 KÖLN, DE LANXESS ARENA

04/11/2024 PARIS, FR PALAIS DES SPORT

04/12/2024 AMSTERDAM, NL AFAS LIVE

04/13/2024 MÜNSTER, DE MESSE UND CONGRESS CENTER

04/15/2024 LEIPZIG, DE ARENA LEIPZIG

04/17/2024 KATOWICE, PL SPODEK

 04/18/2024 BERLIN, DE MERCEDEZ BENZ ARENA

04/19/2024 VIENNA, AT STADTHALLE


FOR MORE INFORMATION

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JOE BONAMASSA

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Twitter

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Instagram

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCa2gD7AEA-6SVN8nZw_IA

YouTube

https://withkoji.com/@Joe_Bonamassa

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Discography

Solo studio albums

A New Day Yesterday (2000)

So, It's Like That (2002)

Blues Deluxe (2003)

Had to Cry Today (2004)

You & Me (2006)

Sloe Gin (2007)

The Ballad of John Henry (2009)

Black Rock (2010)

Dust Bowl (2011)

Driving Towards the Daylight (2012)

Different Shades of Blue (2014)

Blues of Desperation (2016)

Redemption (2018)

Royal Tea (2020)

Time Clocks (2021)

Blues Deluxe Vol. 2 (2023)

 

Solo live albums

A New Day Yesterday Live (2002)

Shepherd's Bush Empire (2007)

Live from Nowhere in Particular (2008)

Live from the Royal Albert Hall (2009)

Beacon Theatre: Live from New York (2012)

An Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House (2013)

Tour de Force: Live in London – The Borderline (2014)

Tour de Force: Live in London – Shepherd's Bush Empire (2014)

Tour de Force: Live in London – Hammersmith Apollo (2014)

Tour de Force: Live in London – Royal Albert Hall (2014)

Muddy Wolf at Red Rocks (2015)

Live at Radio City Music Hall (2015)

Live at the Greek Theatre (2016)

Live at Carnegie Hall: An Acoustic Evening (2017)

British Blues Explosion Live (2018)

Live at the Sydney Opera House (2019)

Now Serving: Royal Tea Live from the Ryman (2021)

Tales of Time (2023)

 

With Black Country Communion

Black Country Communion (2010)

Black Country Communion 2 (2011)

Live Over Europe (2011)

Afterglow (2012)

BCCIV (2017)

 

With Rock Candy Funk Party

We Want Groove (2013)

Rock Candy Funk Party Takes New York: Live at the Iridium (2014)

Groove Is King (2015)

The Groove Cubed (2017)

 

With Beth Hart

Don't Explain (2011)

Seesaw (2013)

Live in Amsterdam (2014)

Black Coffee (2018)

With Sleep Eazys

Easy to Buy, Hard to Sell (2020)







Dave Mason & Joe Bonamassa – 

“Dear Mr. Fantasy” Official Music Video

JOE BONAMASSA 

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NOVEMBER 15TH 2023


ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

WITH RAY SHASHO

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CHRIS SQUIRE... DR. JOHN... GREG LAKE... HENRY MCCULLOUGH... JACK BRUCE … JOE LALA…  JOHNNY WINTER... KEITH EMERSON... PAUL KANTNER...  RAY THOMAS... RONNIE MONTROSE... TONY JOE WHITE... DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS… MIKE LOVE... TOMMY ROE... BARRY HAY... CHRIS THOMPSON... JESSE COLIN YOUNG... JOHN KAY... JULIAN LENNON... MARK LINDSAY... MICKY DOLENZ… PETER RIVERA ...TOMMY JAMES… TODD RUNDGREN... DAVE MASON... EDGAR WINTER... FRANK MARINO... GREGG ROLIE... IAN ANDERSON... JIM “DANDY” MANGRUM... JON ANDERSON... LOU GRAMM... MICK BOX... RANDY BACHMAN… ROBIN TROWER...  ROGER FISHER... STEVE HACKETT... ANNIE HASLAM… ‘MELANIE’ SAFKA... PETULA CLARK... SUZI QUATRO... COLIN BLUNSTONE… DAVE DAVIES... JIM McCARTY... PETE BEST

 

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

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BOOK REVIEW

-By Literary Titan (5) STARS

The Rock Star Chronicles by Ray Shasho, is a splendid book written by a music enthusiast who has poured their heart and soul into it. It’s a story of a boy who loved rock music, and his obsessive passion of it earned himself the name Rock Raymond. He went to school but instead was schooled in all matters of music while his peers were buried chin-deep in coursework. He then became a radio DJ and has now compiled a book on all interviews he held with Rock gods who raided the airwaves back in the 70s and 80s. It’s a compilation of interviews with outstanding vocalists, legendary guitarists and crazy drummers in the rock music scene. Each interview gives a reader an in-depth view into their personal lives and the philosophies that guide their lives which all serve to humanize these great icons. For readers who are old enough to call themselves baby boomers this book will bring old memories back to life. Millennials, on the other hand, may think of this book as a literal work of the Carpool Karaoke show. 

The Rock Star Chronicles is a book I didn’t know I was waiting for. To come across a book that will talk me into trying something new. One brave enough to incite me to venture into new frontiers. This book made me a believer- I am now a bona fide Rock and Roll music fan. 

Ray Shasho masterfully gets the interviewees talking. He smartly coaxes answers from them with crafty questions designed to get a story rolling out of them. The artists talk about diverse issues ranging from music, politics, and their social engagements. Having been on the music seen all his life, Ray Shasho knows the buttons to press, how to get them comfortable about talking about their lives. 

The book’s cover is befitting of its subject matter with the leather look offering a royal background to the golden letter print. It speaks to how high a level rock music holds in the pecking order- arguably, modern music as we know it has originated from blues and rock music.  The second noteworthy thing is the use of high-definition pictures to reference the musician being interviewed in every sub-chapter. This ensures that the book is for both original rock and roll lovers and aspiring new ones. Together is makes for a refreshing and consistently enjoyable read.

I recommend this book to rock music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians wondering what it takes and all readers curious to learn new things by going back in time.

https://literarytitan.com/2020/05/03/literary-titan-book-awards-may-2020/   

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

ANDY KIM LEGENDARY CANADIAN SINGER … SONGWRITER… AND TOP 40 HITMAKER… ZOOM SPECIAL EVENT WITH RAY SHASHO ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS!

 



LEGENDARY CANADIAN SINGER

AND HITMAKER 

A N D Y 

K I M 

“Baby, I Love You" 

"Rock Me Gently"

 "Sugar, Sugar"


ZOOM SPECIAL EVENT

WITH RAY SHASHO


CLICK BELOW TO 

WATCH THE INTERVIEW

IN ITS ENTIRETY!


Born in Montreal, Andy Kim was inspired by the Beatles, Hank Williams, Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Buddy Holly, and Bob Dylan. He found fame in New York City at just 16 years old when he wrote How’d We Ever Get This Way? the first of nine Billboard Top 40 hits, including #1 songs Rock Me Gently and Sugar, Sugar, one of Billboard’s “Greatest Songs of All Time.”

A true Canadian son, Andy has been awarded the country’s top industry honor’s three times, the JUNO Award for outstanding achievements in the record industry, as well as the Indie Award for Favorite Solo Artist and a star on Canada’s Walk Of Fame. Andy is a member of Songwriters Hall of Fame and was inducted into Billboard’s Hit Parade Hall of Fame. Over his epic career, Andy has sold over 30 million records, and The Archies’ “Sugar, Sugar” has been streamed over 350 million times on Spotify and YouTube. 
For nearly 20 years, The Andy Kim Christmas has been gathering friends and fans together to celebrate the spirit and generosity of the musical community with all proceeds going to charity. The concerts have brought people together from coast to coast on television and in concert, bringing its cumulative money raised to over $2.3 million. The one-of-a-kind charity event has previously included performances by some of the country’s most sought-after singer-songwriters and performers. Past guests include Ron Sexsmith, Kim Mitchell, Sarah McLachlan, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Feist, The Sheepdogs, City and Colour, Nelly Furtado, and more.

Andy Kim will be appointed to the Order of Canada in 2024


PURCHASE

ANDY KIM’S

MOST RECENT RELEASE


IT'S DECIDED


available at amazon.com



FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT

ANDY KIM

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Facebook

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Twitter

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Spotify

 

ANDY KIM

Discography

Albums

Year     Album

1968 How'd We Ever Get This Way

1969 Rainbow Ride

Baby I Love You

1973 Andy Kim

1974 Andy Kim

1980 Baron Longfellow

1984 Prisoner By Design

2004 I Forgot to Mention

2011 Happen Again

2015 It's Decided

Compilation albums

Year Album

1974 Andy Kim's Greatest Hits

1994 Reflections: The Best of Andy Kim

1996 Baby I Love You: Greatest Hits

Singles

Year Title

1963 "I Loved You Once"

1964 "Give Me Your Love"

1965 "I Hear You Say (I Love You Baby)"

1968 "That Girl"

"How'd We Ever Get This Way?"

You Ever Coming Home?"

How'd We Ever Get This Way

"Shoot 'Em Up Baby"

"Ordinary Kind of Girl"

"Rainbow Ride"

1969 "I Hear You Say (I Love You Baby)"

"Tricia Tell Your Daddy"  "Foundation of My Soul"

"Baby, I Love You"

“Gee Girl"

Baby I Love You

"So Good Together"

"I Got to Know"

1970 "A Friend in the City"

"You"

"It's Your Life"

"To Be Continued"

"Be My Baby"

"Love That Little Woman"

1971 "I Wish I Were"

"Walkin' My La De Da"

"I Been Moved"

"If I Had You Here"

1972 "Love The Poor Boy"

"A Love Song"

"Who Has The Answers?"

"Shady Hollow Dreamer"

"Oh What a Day"

"Sunshine"

1974 "Rock Me Gently"

"Rock Me Gently Part II"

"Fire, Baby I'm on Fire"

"Here Comes The Mornin'"

1975 "The Essence of Joan"

"Rock Me Gently Part II"

"Mary Ann"

"You Are My Everything"

1976 "Oh, Pretty Woman"

1991 "Powerdrive"

2004"I Forgot To Mention"

2010 "Happen Again"

2015 "Longest Time"

an"     




ANDY KIM 

APPEARS WEEK OF


NOVEMBER 10TH 2023


ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS

WITH RAY SHASHO

ORDER NOW

 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

RAY’S BEST-SELLING BOOK

ENTITLED

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

SERIES ONE  

CHRONICLES,TRUTHS

 CONFESSIONS AND WISDOM 



FROM THE MUSIC LEGENDS

 THAT SET US FREE!

BY MUSIC JOURNALIST ...TALK SHOW HOST...  

AUTHOR ... TV SITCOM SCRIPT WRITER 

RAY SHASHO

Order yours today on (Collector edition) Hardcover or E-book at bookbaby.com and amazon.com

Featuring over 45 intimate conversations with some of the greatest rock legends the world will ever know.

CHAPTER ONE SPOTLIGHTS INTERVIEWS WITH THE MUSIC LEGENDS WHO ARE NO LONGER WITH US.

THE HARDCOVER IS A BONAFIDE COLLECTOR'S ITEM 

CHRIS SQUIRE... DR. JOHN... GREG LAKE... HENRY MCCULLOUGH... JACK BRUCE … JOE LALA…  JOHNNY WINTER... KEITH EMERSON... PAUL KANTNER...  RAY THOMAS... RONNIE MONTROSE... TONY JOE WHITE... DAVID CLAYTON-THOMAS… MIKE LOVE... TOMMY ROE... BARRY HAY... CHRIS THOMPSON... JESSE COLIN YOUNG... JOHN KAY... JULIAN LENNON... MARK LINDSAY... MICKY DOLENZ… PETER RIVERA ...TOMMY JAMES… TODD RUNDGREN... DAVE MASON... EDGAR WINTER... FRANK MARINO... GREGG ROLIE... IAN ANDERSON... JIM “DANDY” MANGRUM... JON ANDERSON... LOU GRAMM... MICK BOX... RANDY BACHMAN… ROBIN TROWER...  ROGER FISHER... STEVE HACKETT... ANNIE HASLAM… ‘MELANIE’ SAFKA... PETULA CLARK... SUZI QUATRO... COLIN BLUNSTONE… DAVE DAVIES... JIM McCARTY... PETE BEST

 

THE ROCK STAR CHRONICLES

BOOK TRAILER

 

BOOK REVIEW

-By Literary Titan (5) STARS

The Rock Star Chronicles by Ray Shasho, is a splendid book written by a music enthusiast who has poured their heart and soul into it. It’s a story of a boy who loved rock music, and his obsessive passion of it earned himself the name Rock Raymond. He went to school but instead was schooled in all matters of music while his peers were buried chin-deep in coursework. He then became a radio DJ and has now compiled a book on all interviews he held with Rock gods who raided the airwaves back in the 70s and 80s. It’s a compilation of interviews with outstanding vocalists, legendary guitarists and crazy drummers in the rock music scene. Each interview gives a reader an in-depth view into their personal lives and the philosophies that guide their lives which all serve to humanize these great icons. For readers who are old enough to call themselves baby boomers this book will bring old memories back to life. Millennials, on the other hand, may think of this book as a literal work of the Carpool Karaoke show. 

The Rock Star Chronicles is a book I didn’t know I was waiting for. To come across a book that will talk me into trying something new. One brave enough to incite me to venture into new frontiers. This book made me a believer- I am now a bona fide Rock and Roll music fan. 

Ray Shasho masterfully gets the interviewees talking. He smartly coaxes answers from them with crafty questions designed to get a story rolling out of them. The artists talk about diverse issues ranging from music, politics, and their social engagements. Having been on the music seen all his life, Ray Shasho knows the buttons to press, how to get them comfortable about talking about their lives. 

The book’s cover is befitting of its subject matter with the leather look offering a royal background to the golden letter print. It speaks to how high a level rock music holds in the pecking order- arguably, modern music as we know it has originated from blues and rock music.  The second noteworthy thing is the use of high-definition pictures to reference the musician being interviewed in every sub-chapter. This ensures that the book is for both original rock and roll lovers and aspiring new ones. Together is makes for a refreshing and consistently enjoyable read.

I recommend this book to rock music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians wondering what it takes and all readers curious to learn new things by going back in time.

https://literarytitan.com/2020/05/03/literary-titan-book-awards-may-2020/   

Gold Award Winner



MORE BOOKS BY RAY SHASHO




RESERVE YOUR SPOT WITH A

 MUSIC LEGEND TODAY
 
TO BE PART OF MUSIC HISTORY!

CALL 941-567-6193

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