Slash and Joe Bonamassa Take Things "Farther Up the Road" in Bluesy Jam
A star-studded audience gathered at a recent Soho Sessions gig, where two guitar legends, Slash and Joe Bonamassa, came together to create an unforgettable blues jam. The event, which took place behind closed doors, featured the pair performing a soulful rendition of Bobby Bland's 1957 classic "Farther Up the Road."
The night was filled with impressive solos, as Slash set the tone for the evening with his signature creamy sound and scorching vibrato. His second attempt added an extra layer of intensity to the performance, showcasing the guitarist's mastery of different registers. The energy in the room was palpable as Larry Campbell took over, adding a dash of rhythm to the proceedings.
The musical chemistry between Bonamassa and Campbell led to some incredible playing, with keyboardist Eric Finland adding his own unique touches to the mix. After a brief vocal break, Bonamassa stepped forward once more, delivering a masterful solo that wrapped up the jam in satisfying fashion.
Backing up the quartet were bassist Andy Hess and drummer Shawn Pelton, who provided a solid foundation for the performance. The event was a huge success, not only musically but also in terms of raising funds for Keeping the Blues Alive, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving music education in schools.
As reported by Rolling Stone, Slash has recently found himself rekindling his love for the blues. "With the blues," he said, "you just get together and play and you don't have the pressure of being a 'super this' or Grammy-winning that – you're just jamming and having a good time." This renewed appreciation for the genre has inspired him to explore new sounds and creative avenues in his music.
The evening's collaboration between Slash and Bonamassa was a testament to the enduring power of the blues. When these two guitar greats came together, the result was nothing short of magical – a true celebration of the music that brought them both to their craft.
A star-studded audience gathered at a recent Soho Sessions gig, where two guitar legends, Slash and Joe Bonamassa, came together to create an unforgettable blues jam. The event, which took place behind closed doors, featured the pair performing a soulful rendition of Bobby Bland's 1957 classic "Farther Up the Road."
The night was filled with impressive solos, as Slash set the tone for the evening with his signature creamy sound and scorching vibrato. His second attempt added an extra layer of intensity to the performance, showcasing the guitarist's mastery of different registers. The energy in the room was palpable as Larry Campbell took over, adding a dash of rhythm to the proceedings.
The musical chemistry between Bonamassa and Campbell led to some incredible playing, with keyboardist Eric Finland adding his own unique touches to the mix. After a brief vocal break, Bonamassa stepped forward once more, delivering a masterful solo that wrapped up the jam in satisfying fashion.
Backing up the quartet were bassist Andy Hess and drummer Shawn Pelton, who provided a solid foundation for the performance. The event was a huge success, not only musically but also in terms of raising funds for Keeping the Blues Alive, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving music education in schools.
As reported by Rolling Stone, Slash has recently found himself rekindling his love for the blues. "With the blues," he said, "you just get together and play and you don't have the pressure of being a 'super this' or Grammy-winning that – you're just jamming and having a good time." This renewed appreciation for the genre has inspired him to explore new sounds and creative avenues in his music.
The evening's collaboration between Slash and Bonamassa was a testament to the enduring power of the blues. When these two guitar greats came together, the result was nothing short of magical – a true celebration of the music that brought them both to their craft.
this is so awesome! Slash and Joe Bonamassa killing it on stage together? 
I mean, I've heard about how much I love classic blues and all, but to see these two legends go head-to-head like that must be pure magic 
they're both total masters of their craft, it's no wonder the energy in the room was electric 
️ I'm loving the fact that they raised funds for Keeping the Blues Alive too 
it just goes to show how much music can bring people together, even when we're all from different walks of life 
Slash and Joe Bonamassa just killed it up there, I'm talkin' face-melting solos, dude! And the vibe in the room was like, electric 
. I love how they all came together to create this beautiful bluesy jam... it's like the blues spirit just took over 
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. And Joe Bonamassa, man... what can you say? The dude is a guitar god 
. And can we talk about Larry Campbell? 
the way he added rhythm to that performance was pure magic 
. I love how these legends came together to support a great cause too 
. It's awesome to see Slash getting back into his blues roots, reminds me why he started playing in the first place 
. Can't wait to see what else they come up with next!
THEY JUST CREATE THIS ELECTRIC CHARGE IN THE ROOM THAT GETS EVERYONE PUMPED UP!! I'M A HUGE FAN OF THE BLUES GENRE AND IT'S SO COOL TO SEE THESE TWO MASTERS PLAYING OFF EACH OTHER LIKE THAT. LARRY CAMPBELL STEPPING IN WAS A GREAT TOUCH TOO, HE JUST ADDS THIS EXTRA RHYTHM TO THE MUSIC THAT TAKES IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL!!!
. The chemistry between them is undeniable 
. I love how Slash mentioned it's all about jamming and having a good time without the pressure of being a "superstar" 
- it's music at its purest! 
As for the Soho Sessions gig, I'm so glad we got to experience this special event behind closed doors (for now 
). The fact that they raised funds for Keeping the Blues Alive is just the icing on the cake 
. Can't wait to see what these two come up with next! 
and supporting a good cause too is just the icing on the cake 
He's been playing rock and pop for so long, but now he's exploring new sounds and creative avenues? I'm here for it!
meanwhile, joe bonamassa is still over here creating actual blues magic
I don't get why everyone's making such a big deal out of this when there are actually some decent blues bands that aren't just one-off jams with famous musicians. And what's up with Rolling Stone saying Slash has "rekindled his love for the blues"? Like, it's not like he was ever really into the genre to begin with... 
Eric Finland's keyboard contributions added a nice layer of depth to the performance, too. Overall, it was a great night for music and a fantastic cause to support. 
Can't they push the genre a bit further, you know? Explore some new sounds? I mean, I love the classics as much as the next guy, but we're living in 2025, right? It's time for some innovation, not just playing the same old notes 
.
from my neighbor's garage sale last weekend he's a little beagle and his fur is SO soft I had to take him for a walk yesterday and it was snowing 
like, so much snow that I almost got lost on my own street but in a good way you know? anyway I tried making hot chocolate at home using marshmallows and it was kinda disappointing