Smokin' Joe Bonamossa

What's up, everybody? Thanks for dropping in on The Metal Momma.  I want to start us off tonight talking about Joseph Leonard Bonamossa, a.k.a. Smokin' Joe.  Legendary American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Joe started playing around the sweet age of four, and by 12 he had his own band called Smokin' Joe Bonamossa. They toured around on the weekends because Joe was only 12 and had to attend school.  Joe was born Joseph Leonard Bonamossa on May 8, 1977, in New Hartford, NY. 
I had the privilege of seeing Joe for the second time on March 5, 2024 in Knoxville, Tennessee.  I have to say, he is just an amazing guitarist and singer.  Looking around at the crowd, I noticed all age groups had come out to see him.  I took my daughter Charlee with me this time; she is turning 13 on April 22, 2024, and she told me she enjoyed herself at the show. I was thrilled to hear that because I am trying to expose her to all different types of music, which broadens the mind.  I have always been very open to listening to different types of music, and I think it is important to give new things a try.
I don't think to many people can say that they had the honor to open up for B.B. King, and not just that, but only being 12 years old is pretty impressive. I can't imagine how blown away B.B. must have been when he first heard Joe.  I actually first heard Joe by accident. I was searching on YouTube like I do daily, and their he was playing with Beth Hart. Beth Hart is someone else that I found by accident, and I'm so glad I found her and Joe; they are amazing.
Joe has a non profit organization called "Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation." The mission is to further music education by funding scholarships and providing music education resources that schools need. Music is such an important part of my life, I think I would be a husk of a person without it. In closing, I want you to remember that music is what makes the world go around. Do your part to help keep it alive any way you can, even if it is only spreading the world about our websites, which is why they are here.  Thanks for stopping in today and Rock On!!🤘🤘
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