Championed by Eric Clapton and praised by B.B. King, Joe Bonamassa is currently being hailed as the hottest blues rock guitarist on the planet, and what’s more, he’s coming to the UK to perform four special concerts in May.

Voted Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the 2009 Classic Rock Awards, Bonamassa will play Bournemouth BIC Sunday May 30. Very special guest is Sandi Thom.

The tour follows Bonamassa’s critically acclaimed new studio album “Black Rock” which entered the UK Album Chart at 14 and number 1 in the Independent Album Chart. The album includes the track “Night Life” featuring B.B. King. The upcoming UK tour also follows Bonamassa’s “Live at the Royal Albert Hall” DVD which features special guest Eric Clapton.

Tickets are on sale now. Call the Ticket Line on 0844 576 3000, book online at www.bic.co.uk or visit the BIC or Pavilion Ticket Office in person. Minicom 01202 45480. Corporate & Community Groups 10+ 01202 451865.

See the O.T Interview with Joe Bonamassa at Southampton Guildhall,in outthere/video