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Widely renowned for his insanely fluid phrasing and post-modern fusion of electric British blues, traditional Delta blues and rock 'n roll chops, Bonamassa told Guitar Player in '05, "When I play blues, I try to think a little outside the box, while still paying tribute to the founding fathers like Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson." His latest work pushes the envelope even further - "Sloe Gin," says Joe, "is different than anything I've ever done. We bettered "You & Me." The songs are more refined, and I was concentrating on them as a whole rather than only thinking about a 50-bar guitar solo. Also, singing is a bigger part of it for me than ever before, and it's awesome to have that space-to connect with fans on a musical and lyrical level." At ten, Bonamassa was gigging at venues in upstate New York, where he came to the legendary B.B. King's attention. After initially hearing Bonamassa play, King, who personally asked Joe to open for his landmark 2005 80th birthday celebration tour, said, "This kid's potential is unbelievable. He hasn't even begun to scratch the surface. He's one of a kind." For tickets ($55 Gold Circle; $49.50 orchestra, mezzanine) or more information, call the box office at (203) 438-5795 or go to www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is located at 80 East Ridge, which runs parallel to Main Street. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Hornman Chuck Mangione brings jazz to Ridgefield - Sep 24, 2008 - 7:49 AM Free concert at the Norwalk Public Library to celebrate Latino Heritage - Sep 23, 2008 - 2:11 PM Internationally known speakers to present on Medicine and Spiritual Healing - Sep 22, 2008 - 8:51 AM Sen. Duff, Mayor Moccia: Bridge work won’t affect weekend Boat Show, concert - Sep 17, 2008 - 4:11 PM Tom Tom Club to headline Sounds of SoNo Concert - Sep 12, 2008 - 2:15 PM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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