Joe Bonamassa - 'Different Shades Of Blue' - Official Music Video

The Official Music Video for "Different Shades Of Blue."
CD was released in the U.S. on September 23rd and in Europe on September 22nd, 2014

- GRAMMY-nominated guitar superstar Joe Bonamassa released his brand new solo album Different Shades Of Blue (J&R Adventures) on September 23, 2014. This is Bonamassa's first studio album in two years and the first album of his career to feature all original material. The result is a record with more of an experimental edge than previous Bonamassa records. It's a blues record that explores the outer reaches and the many different sounds that shape the genre.

"It's been a while since I've been involved in the writing on an entire album. So I decided I wanted to make a completely original blues album," said Bonamassa. "I've really had to push myself to make everything I do better than the last project. I know the fans expect it. And I feel like I owe it to the fans to give them an original record after all these years."

To prepare for the record, Bonamassa took 2013 off from releasing any new studio material, a rarity in the tireless bluesman's career, and instead spent time in Nashville writing with Jonathan Cain (Journey), known for hits "Who's Crying Now," "Open Arms," and "When You Love A Woman;" James House (Diamond Rio, Dwight Yoakam, Martina McBride), and Jerry Flowers (Keith Urban).

"The writers really inspired me, and having access to really great lyricists and songwriters made it such a great experience," said Bonamassa. Recorded at Studio At The Palms in Las Vegas, NV, Different Shades Of Blue was produced by Kevin Shirley (Black Crowes, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin), who has helmed Bonamassa's last fifteen projects including his solo projects and collaborations with Black Country Communion and Beth Hart. To complement Bonamassa's signature guitar style and vocals, Shirley brought together a group of musicians including Reese Wynans (organ, piano), Carmine Rojas (bass), Michael Rhodes (bass), Anton Fig (drums, percussion), Lenny Castro (percussion), Lee Thornburg (trumpet, trombone), Ron Dziubla (saxophone), the Bovaland Orchestra (strings), and Doug Henthorn and Melanie Williams (background vocals).

"It's definitely my favorite Joe Bonamassa record to date," said Shirley. "It's an album that deserves to be listened to in its entirety. Luckily Joe's fan base really seems to appreciate a body of work and not just songs."

Each year, Bonamassa strives to deliver something new for his fans to thank them for their loyalty, dedication, and enthusiastic activity on Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook which has helped grow the guitarist's reputation exponentially in the U.S. and abroad.

Shirley said, "I think Joe has learned the value of not underestimating his audience. He plays music as well as he can, and always tries to bring music of depth to his audience. We try very hard to make the records as multidimensional as possible and really try not to cut any corners in delivering them."

Bonamassa has twelve #1 Billboard Blues Albums (more than any other artist) and received his first GRAMMY nomination in 2013 for his collaboration with Beth Hart on the duo's sophomore album Seesaw. His 2013 solo acoustic project An Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House was nominated by the Blues Music Awards for Best DVD and his 2009 DVD Live From The Royal Albert Hall recently received RIAA Platinum Certification.

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[dalewikfors]

All of our pains. Blues is a sort of medicine. Peace to my brothers and sisters carrying their pains around. We all have our different shades of blues. Much love ❤️

[ryanrobertson]

My mother was killed by step dad, and my brother lost a battle with heroin. I found you sir. And haven't let go. I love the blues now, and Sir I love you for letting me get through this with your music

[cormichiels]

Yesterday I watched the documentary "Joe Bonamassa: Guitar man" on Belgian television. My first encounter with this musician and his music, but man WOW I loved it. Mr Bonamassa, you've got another fan for life!!! Therefor it was a great disappointment today to find out that this evening JB was on concert in Ostend, just a 130 km from my home, and I couldn't attend that. Hopefully you'll return to Belgium in the near future and then I will definitely be there! Mr B, thanks for your superb music, love it!!!

[tibi]

Im 52 years old.. Avid musician..
This man is absolutely the most talented guitarist ive seen.. Heard.. Watched.. Studied.. I knew he was a freak of nature when he was a youngster..
But watching his vocals develop ? Wow.!!
Im so glad he didn't sell out to the evil empire.. Ive seen haters comments.. Why? I guess jealousy.. Hes the real deal..
Go

[TheRattleSnake]

One of the best guitarists in our days, with a modest lovely personality, need more people like him, very very good song

[deathies]

This song is Blues perfection. I can feel Joe's spirit as a musician in it. Thank you for the all beautiful music Joe!

[pierrebelliveau]

Easily one of the best guitarist on the planet. A mix of S.R.V., BB King and Eric Clapton all in one. Vocals are very clean and on key. What's not to enjoy. A master blues guitarist and vocalist.  Ya'll enjoy

[tomrone]

I've been listening to the Blues for 45 years. Joe Bonamassa has developed into the best I've ever heard. This album is gonna be fantastic!

[kremenakirova]

I do not stop listening...Joe Bonamassa....In the office, at home, in the mountains, at the sea

[randylanhart]

Every time I give him my ears, he never disappoints me. His lyrics are spot on with the story of the song....

[ВалентинаМатвеева-бо]

Браво, Браво, миллион аплодисментов. Музыка, голос, а музыканты профессионалы.

[roitofficial]

"Everybody knows that she broke your heart
Everybody knows that it's tearing you apart"

Damn, hits me like a train, everytime.

[tonyaripke]

BEAUTIFUL SONG ! Joe Bonamassa Never Disappoints !!! 🎸🎤🤗

[g.g.rebimik]

Joe--what a great treat and honor to have you in the world of the Blues! We need representatives like you! And others of course. Thanks for what you do!

[davidhassall]

The guy is a breath of fresh air for us ageing live Bonamassa.

[wideawake]

Man this hits home so hard. A year an a half ive been healing day by day.. she left outa the blue an tore me in half. Ive carried this hurt down deep trying to act like im fine. Sometimes a song like this gets me threw another day an a step closer to a peace ive been walking towords.. ty joe for sharing ur talent.. u help so many with what u do.

[lindabeate]

Have seen many of the greats in concert from Hendrix to BB King, and Muddy Waters.It's been a long time since I have been as impressed as I am by Joe Bonamassa. Thank you Joe and please keep them coming!

[carimason]

While watching WTTW on Sunday morning and reading the paper, I suddenly heard this music and had to do a double take.  For a minute there, I thought I had died and gone to heaven and was surrounded by Howling Wolf, Muddy Waters and BB King.  I would have been willing to bet all of my wages that no one with a guitar could have affected me this way.  I could not stop dancing.  Joe's music went to my soul, like no other has since days of My Favorite Blues Singers, most of who have gone on to Blues Heaven, except for Mr. BB King, King of Blues.  So glad Bonamassa met BB. 

[subreptyl]

I'm a huge fan of heavy metal but I'm in love with Joe's songs! Great singer and guitarist...

[heathworsley]

The man can sing out the blues and lay down the law with that guitar!