Carnival of Soul

Today’s featured event: 

Check out renowned guitarist Joe Bonamassa’s return engagement at Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 W Reno, at 8 tonight. 

Backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians including “Late Night with David Letterman’s” Anton Fig (drums), Nashville recording legend Michael Rhodes (bass), Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and member of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, Reese Wynans (piano/organ), Paulie Cerra (sax), Lee Thornburg (trumpet), plus soulful background singers, the show will feature new songs alongside career-spanning favorites, according to a news release.

Bonamassa is widely considered one of today’s top live performers, and his enthusiastic shows are one of the biggest parts of his career – and a favorite for music lovers worldwide. Hailed internationally as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream. He’s on the road about 200 days out of the year, and when he’s not on stage, he’s fully committed to crafting the most intricate, diversified new music to share with his dedicated fans.

In 2018, Bonamassa achieved his 21st No. 1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart, with “Redemption,” billed as his most ambitious, barrier-breaking studio album yet. The guitar virtuoso has more than 30 albums to his credit, including studio and live recordings, collaborative albums with blues sensation Beth Hart, and side projects Black Country Communion and Rock Candy Funk Party. 

He released his latest album, “Live at the Sydney Opera House,” Friday on J&R Adventures.

In addition, Bonamassa recently became the host of a new weekly show on SiriusXM’s Bluesville. The show, “Different Shades of Blue with Joe Bonamassa,” explores all aspects of the blues music genre like never before and has Bonamassa curating his favorite blues songs with an eclectic mix of everything from legendary classics to historical deep cuts and modern hits, airing 5 p.m. Mondays on SiriusXM channel 74.

Doors open at 7 tonight for his Oklahoma City concert. For tickets and information, go to www.chesapeakearena.com.

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