Joe Bonamassa

Joe Bonamassa brings his electric blues-rock to Hamburg: on April 22, 2026 he will take the stage at the Barclays Arena. The guitarist and singer from New York found his way into the blues early on, played with B.B. King at the age of 12 and has since forged a distinctive sound that blends British blues, ’70s hard rock, soul and folk. Live, Bonamassa relies on dense riffs, organic dynamics and expansive solos that give his songs room to breathe. The interplay with the band is central, with seamless transitions between powerful rock numbers and slower, bluesy moods.

His repertoire ranges from early tracks like “A New Day Yesterday” and “Blues Deluxe” to albums such as Different Shades of Blue, Blues of Desperation and Royal Tea. Influences from side projects like Black Country Communion and his recordings with Beth Hart also shine through in the set, for example in soulful tones and melodic hooks. In Hamburg, Bonamassa will present an evening that showcases his songwriting as much as his appetite for extended guitar playing — from compact riffs to long, spacious instrumental passages.