joe bonamassa vienna opera house youtube

Produced by long-time collaborator Kevin Shirley, Joe is supported on his vintage acoustic instruments by an eclectic assortment of craftsmen from around the globe. Varying from his predominantly electric blues shows, this presentation was an all-acoustic concert performance, making it a unique and very special show fans had been waiting years to experience. His ability to connect with live concert audiences is transformational, and 2013's An Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House wonderfully captures the magnetism and maturity Bonamassa consistently showcases as an artist.Īn Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House was recorded at the historic Vienna Opera House in July 2012 during a very special two-week long unplugged tour, played to a limited audience over seven exclusive European shows. Take away those long guitar solos, all that sustain and that big Gibson sound and what is left leaves you no option but to dig deep and sing until you can’t sing anymore.Joe Bonamassa An Acoustic Evening At The Vienna Opera House on 180g 3LP + DownloadĪs Joe Bonamassa grows his reputation as one of the world's greatest guitar players, he is also evolving into a charismatic blues-rock star and singer-songwriter of stylistic depth and emotional resonance. On this tour I really learned the virtues of my singing lessons over the years. I can say with full certainty that it was the most enjoyable tour I have ever done. “To say this was a departure from anything I had ever done before is an even bigger understatement. “To say this was a challenge is an understatement,” said Bonamassa. The show is produced by Kevin Shirley, whose productions have been at the top of the charts for decades, including works from Led Zeppelin and Iron Maiden to Beth Hart and John Hiatt.

Highlights among the 22 songs include “ Woke Up Dreaming”-the one acoustic song, and fan favourite, that Bonamassa regularly plays during his electric shows- as well as “ Around The Bend,” “ Driving Towards The Daylight,” “ Ball Peen Hammer,” and “ Sloe Gin.” It was amazing, different than anything I’d ever done before.”Īn Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House features gorgeously textured music made with a wealth of rare, vintage, organic, and “oddball” instruments. All of a sudden, we had a five-piece group, and 72 hours to rehearse 20 or so songs. Kevin believed the show would be more exciting with a band and he got to work.

I’d surround myself with a bunch of guitars, tell the background story of each song, and then play it. Joe recalls, “Originally, when I had the idea of doing an all-acoustic concert, I imagined doing it solo.

Accompanying Bonamassa on the same stage once graced by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Mahler, and Haydn are traditional Irish fiddler Gerry O’Connor, who also plays mandolin and banjo Swedish multi-instrumentalist Mats Wester on the nyckelharpa, a keyed fiddle Los Angeles-based keyboardist Arlan Schierbaum texturing the mix with celeste, accordions, toy pianos, and assorted “organic” instruments and renowned Puerto Rican percussionist Lenny Castro. The Opera House in Vienna, regarded as the “City of Music,” was chosen for the main event because of its history and splendour, and association with many legendary composers.

Joe bonamassa vienna opera house youtube