Joe and Beth Hart (Page 5 of 33)

The whole album is great. I can't wait til you all get to hear it.

Just read some great news on Beth's website:

Beth & Joe's single: record of the week!
08-17-2011   15:44
Great news from the UK! BBC Radio 2 has chosen Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa's single "I'll Take Care Of You", from the forthcoming "Don't Explain", as record of the week, from August 20th. BBC Radio 2, is the UK's biggest radio station.

I'm very pleased to hear that as I picked that song as my standout song from what is a superb album. Joe's solo on that song is one of his best ever!

PS My interview with Beth Hart is in the next issue of Blues Matters magazine and she speaks so highly of the album and of Joe in general!

Just pre-ordered in the JB store. Order the physical CD and get the download as well on the release date. 

http://www.jbonamassa.com/jbstore/cd/do … bonamassa/

Short clip of Sinner's Prayer....killer!

http://theguitarbuzz.com/cds-dvds/joe-b … beth-hart/

That is beyond good.

Big Time Hit for Joe and Beth! This is killer and takes a huge step forward.
Congrats Joe and Beth.
Thanks for the link Greenose. I'm blown away.
Rick

Album review excerpt:

"Beth’s voice is very raw as a rule, akin to Janis Joplin, Sass Jordan and similar vocalists of that ilk, but on this album there is also some hints of Erma Franklin and Etta James. Adding Joe’s unique guitar tone to the mix is nothing short of genius. It brings a whole new dimension to some already classic songs. This is something that just has to be heard to be appreciated, as there’s no way I can describe it well enough to do it justice.

Just looking at the track listing is enough to send shivers down the spine of any lover of blues/soul, but hearing them done so differently may not be to everyone’s taste. I am a huge fan of great cover versions, but they have to be done right. This album is 10 cover versions done exactly how cover versions should be done.

As you can see from the track listing there are some heavy hitters and taking them on was either very brave, or very stupid. The end result was only ever going to be simply brilliant, or horrendously bad.

Thankfully, it’s brilliant.

It’s a really interesting album to listen to, and impossible to pigeonhole anywhere. Of course some credit has to go to Caveman Kevin Shirley who is rapidly becoming THE producer that rock artists want to work on their albums. All in all, this an album of outstanding quality, and one of the most ambitious that I’ve heard in a long time. I doubt there are many other duos that could have gotten anywhere near to making this album work, let alone nail it. This is a tremendous achievement, and one that everyone involved with should be extremely proud of."

http://www.cackblabbath.co.uk/2011/08/1 … t-explain/

Picked up on this as well...

BETH HART ANNOUNCES UK CONCERTS TO FOLLOW RELEASE OF 'DON'T EXPLAIN' ALBUM & TICKETS
       
Thursday, 01 September 2011     Written by Jon Stickler

Following the September 26th release of Beth Hart’s 'Don’t Explain' album - a soul covers collaboration with guitarist Joe Bonamassa – she’ll perform two intimate UK concerts in November. The first date will be at The Flowerpot, Derby on Monday 28th November, followed by London Dingwalls on Tuesday 29th November.

Already a platinum selling solo artist across mainland Europe, Beth’s collaboration with Bonamassa on the Gil Scott-Heron classic, 'I’ll Take Care Of You', was recently BBC Radio 2’s “Record of the Week” and has since been added to the playlist; the 'Don’t Explain' album also recently reached #5 on the Amazon UK pre-order chart.

Compared vocally to the likes of Janis Joplin and Etta James, Beth Hart’s November UK concerts will showcase tracks from the new album, including a brilliant rendition of Tom Wait’s 'Chocolate Jesus', as well as songs from her back catalogue such as the emotionally moving 'LA Song'.

Produced by Kevin Shirley (John Hiatt, The Black Crowes, Black Country Communion), 'Don't Explain' combines Hart's raspy and soulful vocals against Bonamassa's signature guitar sound. The pair collaborate on a collection of hand-picked soul classics from the likes of Delaney & Bonnie, Billie Holiday, and Aretha Franklin.

Beth Hart UK Live Dates are as follows:

November 2011

Nov 28th – The Flowerpot, Derby
Nov 29th – Dingwalls, London

Beth Hart Tickets are on sale now.

I wonder if Joe will show up ?

"Bonamassa’s playing is perfection as usual, displaying his impeccable signature touch, taste, feel, and fire – while Hart sings her **** off with such deep soul searing emotion, you’ll instantly recall the first time your heart was broken."   

http://www.guitar-muse.com/album-review … plain-3042

...and the good reviews just keep on comin....   

"Don't Explain is one of the years best albums and hopefully it will result in a second Hart/Bonamassa record."

http://bluesrockreview.blogspot.com/201 … plain.html