Joe Bonamassa Sets October Release For New LP 'Time Clocks', Shares The Heart That Never Waits
Wednesday, 25 August 2021
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: Eleanor Jane
Joe Bonamassa has set an autumn release for his new album, 'Time Clocks'.
Recorded in New York City's Germano Studios/The Hit Factory, the follow-up to 2020's 'Royal Tea' is due out on October 29 via Provogue.
With ever-present producer Kevin Shirley behind the boards, alongside manager and business partner Roy Weisman as executive producer, the 10-song LP marks the next step in the guitarist's evolution. He said:
"What started out with the intentions of being a trio record turned into probably my most adventurous and involved record to date."
Shirley added: "I think Joe Bonamassa has made an album that is truly transitional. From a blues musician to a superstar artist, [and] I'm so thrilled to be along for the ride."
Bob Clearmountain, who handled mixing, commented: "This is one of the best albums I've mixed in years. Joe is not only one of the finest blues and rock guitarists of our time, he's also a brilliant songwriter, [which is] impressively apparent on this record."
Other collaborators on the record include Steve Mackey on bass, pianist Lachy Doley, Bunna Lawrie on didgeridoo, percussionist Bobby Summerfield, and Late Night With David Letterman's Anton Fig on drums and additional percussion. Mahalia Barnes, Juanita Tippins, and Prinnie Stevens provide backing vocals.
To celebrate the news, Bonamassa has unveiled a new song, The Heart That Never Waits, which is cast across a grandiose sound from the outset, from which the 44-year-old emerges with a bluesy, mid-tempo guitar work-out. It follows the previously shared cut Notches.
Bonamassa recently wrapped up a short summer tour and returns to the road in the autumn for further dates across the US. Tickets are on sale now.
'Time Clocks' tracklist:
1. Pilgrimage
2. Notches
3. The Heart That Never Waits
4. Time Clocks
5. Questions And Answers
6. Mind's Eye
7. Curtain Call
8. The Loyal Kind
9. Hanging On A Loser
10. Known Unknowns
Joe Bonamassa Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Fri October 08 2021 - NASHVILLE Tennessee - Ryman Auditorium (USA)
Sat October 09 2021 - NASHVILLE Tennessee - Ryman Auditorium (USA)
Mon October 11 2021 - LITTLE ROCK Arkansas - Robinson Center Performance Hall (USA)
Wed October 13 2021 - SHREVEPORT Louisiana - Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium (USA)
Fri October 15 2021 - SAN ANTONIO Texas - Majestic Theatre - San Antonio (USA)
Sat October 16 2021 - SUGAR LAND Texas - Smart Financial Centre (USA)
Sun October 17 2021 - GRAND PRAIRIE Texas - Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie (USA)
Tue October 19 2021 - FAYETTEVILLE Arkansas - Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center (USA)
Thu October 21 2021 - TULSA Oklahoma - Tulsa Theater (USA)
Fri October 22 2021 - MEMPHIS Tennessee - Cannon Center for the Performing Arts (USA)
Sat October 23 2021 - LOUISVILLE Kentucky - Louisville Palace (USA)
Mon October 25 2021 - EVANSVILLE Indiana - Aiken Theatre - Old National Events Plaza (USA)
Wed October 27 2021 - FORT WAYNE Indiana - Embassy Theatre (USA)
Fri October 29 2021 - INDIANAPOLIS Indiana - Murat Theatre at Old National Centre (USA)
Sat October 30 2021 - ST LOUIS Missouri - Stifel Theatre (USA)
Sun October 31 2021 - CINCINNATI Ohio - Taft Theatre (USA)
Fri November 19 2021 - SPRINGFIELD Massachusetts - Springfield Symphony Hall (USA)
Sat November 20 2021 - PROVIDENCE Rhode Island - Providence Performing Arts Center (USA)
Mon November 22 2021 - PORT CHESTER New York - Capitol Theatre (USA)
Wed November 24 2021 - ROCHESTER New York - Rochester Auditorium Theatre (USA)
Fri November 26 2021 - DETROIT Michigan - Fox Theatre - Detroit (USA)
Sat November 27 2021 - YOUNGSTOWN Ohio - Covelli Centre (USA)
Sun November 28 2021 - COLUMBUS Ohio - Palace Theatre Columbus (USA)
Tue November 30 2021 - EASTON Pennsylvania - State Theatre - Easton (USA)
Wed December 01 2021 - READING Pennsylvania - Santander Performing Arts Center (USA)
Fri December 03 2021 - ROANOKE Virginia - Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (USA)
Sat December 04 2021 - BALTIMORE Maryland - Lyric Opera House - MD (USA)
Sun December 05 2021 - RICHMOND Virginia - Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center (USA)
Tue December 07 2021 - SAVANNAH Georgia - Savannah Civic Center (USA)
Wed December 08 2021 - SARASOTA Florida - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (USA)
Fri December 10 2021 - ST AUGUSTINE Florida - St. Augustine Amphitheatre (USA)
Sat December 11 2021 - ESTERO Florida - Hertz Arena (USA)
Sun December 12 2021 - FORT LAUDERDALE Florida - Hard Rock Live At The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood (USA)
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