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Joe Bonamassa to play Des Moines Civic Center

Joe Bonamassa has announced his U.S. Fall 2024 Tour, which will include a date  at the Des Moines Civic Center in Des Moines on Saturday, Nov. 30.

For ticket information, visit https://jbonamassa.com/tour-dates/.

Dubbed “the world’s biggest blues guitarist” by Guitar World Magazine, Bonamassa continues to redefine blues-rock, bringing it into the mainstream with electrifying live shows that captivate music aficionados across the world. The tour is set to showcase an array of new songs alongside fan-favorite hits, performed with the support of a legendary backing band.

 This tour not only highlights Joe’s dynamic live performance skills but also his continuous ambition to surpass his already lofty artistic achievements, having amassed 27 #1 Billboard Blues Albums – more than any other artist in history.

“Words themselves are simply inadequate to fully describe the guitar wizardry of Joe Bonamassa. ‘Amazing,’ ‘astounding,’ ‘unbelievable,’ ‘mind-blowing,’ ‘unequalled,’ ‘superlative.’ Yes, they all work, but are still insufficient to convey the experience of witnessing Joe Bonamassa live,” describes Americana Highways.

As Bonamassa gears up for this highly anticipated tour, he also continues to make waves with the upcoming release of his new album, Live at the Hollywood Bowl with Orchestra. This monumental project celebrates his historic performance at the iconic Hollywood Bowl, offering fans a blend of Bonamassa’s signature guitar brilliance with the majesty of a full orchestra. The latest single from this album, “The Last Matador Of Bayonne,” has already garnered acclaim for its emotional depth and narrative, reinforcing Joe’s status as a master storyteller through music.

Bonamassa is captivating audiences across Europe this month with a series of performances, paving the way for his eagerly awaited “Blues Deluxe Tour” in the U.S. this summer. BeginningAugust 2nd in Albuquerque, NM, and culminating in an unforgettable two-night performance in Hampton Beach, NH, on August 30th and 31st, the tour celebrates Bonamassa’s seminal albumsBlues Deluxe and its chart-topping successor, Blues Deluxe Vol. 2. This 21-city tour will showcase an electrifying mix of Bonamassa’s classics and deep tracks live for the first time, alongside a band of world-class musicians. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.jbonamassa.com.

Bonamassa’s impact on the blues-rock genre is immeasurable. Guitarist Magazine has hailed him as “the king of modern blues,” a testament to his skill, influence, and role in bringing blues-rock to the forefront of the music scene. With a career spanning over three decades, Bonamassa has consistently captivated audiences around the globe with his dynamic live performances and musical ingenuity.