Joe Bonamassa in Halifax

Joe Bonamassa is an American blues-rock guitarist and singer born in New Hartford, New York, in 1977. He opened for B.B. King at age 12 and built his solo catalogue around electric blues and guitar-led rock. His recordings include Blues Deluxe, Sloe Gin, The Ballad of John Henry and Different Shades of Blue. In 2009, Bonamassa recorded a headline concert at the Royal Albert Hall, where Eric Clapton joined him for “Further on Up the Road.” Five years later, he performed material associated with Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf at Red Rocks for the concert film and album Muddy Wolf at Red Rocks. The 2015 Three Kings concert placed his electric band at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles for a tribute to Albert King, B.B. King and Freddie King. A year later, he brought an acoustic ensemble to Carnegie Hall for the performances released as Live at Carnegie Hall: An Acoustic Evening.

Toby Lee is an English guitarist and singer, born in 2005, who plays electric blues and blues rock. He first drew attention through childhood guitar videos, including a tribute to B.B. King, and later performed as Zack in the West End production of School of Rock. His recordings include the albums Aquarius and House on Fire. In 2017, Joe Bonamassa invited him to perform at the Royal Albert Hall. Toby Lee later toured British theatres as a featured guitarist and singer with Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.