There’s no way else to say it: The man and his music are explosive.

Joe Bonamassa can make his guitar scream and then weep like none other I have ever heard.

Joe will be playing in Phoenix Friday night and I was lucky enough to score front row seats as well as an invite to a pre-show “meet and greet”. Can you say pumped-up?

I have been following the set lists for Joe’s recent tour stops and (as expected) he is incorporating several songs from the brand new “Black Rock” album that officially releases next week. 

I am looking forward to hearing the live rendition of one of my new favorites “Blue and Evil” – a track destined to be a mega-hit.

[Click the Arrow to play the Studio Version of “Blue and Evil”]

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While I love the new stuff, I also hope Joe takes 8 minutes and 31 seconds to treat us to the same wicked version of “Blues Deluxe” that he did in Portland 2 weeks ago.

Check out the blues master himself at work in this VIDEO:

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