but, thankfully, neither the heat and humidity nor the continuing effects of the coronavirus have slowed down the world of music. Even if blues isn’t usually your genre of choice, there’s something beautiful about hearing a master of the craft take a very well-worn form and make something fresh, snappy and exciting out of it.

Few are more at home with the blues than Kirk Fletcher, a distinguished veteran of the Fabulous Thunderbirds, the Mannish Boys, Joe Bonamassa’s backing band and more. No Place to Go, the first single from his upcoming album, My Blues Pathway, shows Fletcher in absolute top form.

Joe Bonamassa has announced his long-awaited new solo record, Royal Tea, due for release on October 23. Record inspired by British guitar heroes Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page

An amazingly well rounded musician. Immensely talented and humble to the core. Vocally, Joe has improved so much over the years, it’s astonishing.