Joe Bonamassa Plays the Benedum (Sat., 3/7/26)

Joe Bonamassa is a blues rock guitar virtuoso, whose soaring lead guitar riffs are heavily influenced by British players, including Eric Clapton, John Mayall, and Jeff Beck. He opened for B.B. King when he was all of 12 years old. Bonamassa’s albums have occupied the number one spot on the Billboard Blues Chart 28 times. Many people will remember Bonamassa from his PBS concert specials. Last year’s Breakthrough is his latest release and reached No. 1 on the Billboard U.S. Top Blues Albums Charts. Bonamassa hosts an annual music cruise called Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea. He performs and is joined by other talented musicians. Pittsburgh has many great guitarists who enjoy seeing other talented players, which is evidenced by the brisk ticket sales for this show. 8 p.m. Benedum Center, 237 7th St., Cultural District. (R.H.)

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