Joe Bonamassa has announced a new studio album, Royal Tea.
The long-teased new album was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, and was inspired by Bonamassa's British blues-rock guitar heroes - Jeff Beck, John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, Eric Clapton and Cream.
You can check out the album's first single, “Why Does It Take So Long To Say Goodbye," below.
Royal Tea was recorded with Bonamassa's touring band - Anton Fig on drums, Michael Rhodes on bass and Reese Wynans on keys. Bonamassa also drafted in British rock legends Bernie Marsden - former guitarist for Whitesnake - ex-Cream lyricist Pete Brown and pianist extraordinaire Jools Holland to give the album a decidedly authentic sonic touch.
“Writing this record in London has done its job,” Bonamassa said in a press release. “It really does sound inherently British. Bernie and I, we finish each other’s sentences. We’re cut from the same cloth.”
Royal Tea - which was produced by longtime Bonamassa producer Kevin Shirley - is set for an October 23 release via Provogue/J&R Adventures.
To preorder Royal Tea, step right this way.
For more on Bonamassa and his music, head on over to jbonamassa.com.
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