Edinburgh Playhouse
Celebrated blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Joe Bonamassa will return to the UK in April 2020 to perform at Edinburgh Playhouse. Joe will release his new live album Live at The Sydney Opera House on Friday 25th October.
Joe’s April 2020 UK tour will feature Joe performing alongside a hand-picked group of world-class musicians playing material from Joe’s latest studio album Redemption and his 2016 milestone album Blues of Desperation, plus classic Bonamassa fan favourites and surprises.
Arguably the world's consummate Blues guitarist and its greatest exponent didn't just rock the joint he simply blew the roof off- Reading Chronicle
As with every gig I have seen him perform he shows that he loves the music and is as invested in it as his audience is. A brilliant night.- Music-News
Joe Bonamassa’s mix of intricate licks from a master’s guitar and punchy vocals accented a virtuoso performance.- Aberdeen Evening Express
Bonamassa’s art relies on diligent graft.- Classic Rock Magazine
Smokin’ virtuosity- The Times
Exhilarating affirmation of his gifts.- Total Guitar
Edinburgh Playhouse
Although designed as a variety theatre, the Edinburgh Playhouse opened in 1929 as Scotland’s second largest cinema. It was hugely successful and remained so until the downturn in cinema attendance in the early 70s. When it closed in November 1973, the building was at risk of demolition, but following several years of public ‘save the Playhouse’ campaigns it was eventually saved. It reopened in 1980 as the fully functional theatre it was always intended to be. Since then, it has hosted some of the world's biggest music and stand-up comedy acts including, Elton John, The Who, Nick Cave, Kevin Bridges and Tim Minchin and international hit musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, We Will Rock You, Wicked, Matilda and Disney’s The Lion King.
Edinburgh Playhouse
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