Blues-rock trailblazer Joe Bonamassa has shared new music along with a lyric video. Check it out below.
Bonamassa: “I’m so excited to share the title track for my brand new upcoming album, Breakthrough! This album was produced by the amazing Kevin Shirley, and the title track was co-written with my longtime friend, Tom Hambridge. You can stream the track and pre-order my upcoming album here.”
Bonamassa’s upcoming studio album is due out later this year. The new music expands his ever-evolving sound while remaining grounded in the blues-rock foundation that has made him one of the genre’s most dynamic forces.
Joe Bonamassa and rock legend, Sammy Hagar, recently teamed up for an electrifying new single, “Fortune Teller Blues,” out now on all major streaming platforms here. This powerhouse collaboration blends Bonamassa’s searing guitar work with Hagar’s unmistakable vocals, delivering a high voltage track steeped in grit and mystery. Watch the official music video below.
A blues-drenched tale of fate and deception, “Fortune Teller Blues” unfolds like a smoky backroom confession. The song’s lyrics chronicle an eerie encounter with a cryptic fortune teller who refuses to reveal the whole truth, leaving the narrator to wrestle with what’s better left unknown. The track’s simmering tension is amplified by a driving beat and deep, brooding riffs that channel both Bonamassa’s mastery of blues guitar and Hagar’s rock-and-roll swagger.
Co-written by Bonamassa, Hagar, and longtime producer Kevin Shirley (Iron Maiden, Journey, Black Crowes), the track is steeped in classic blues traditions yet injected with a fierce, modern energy. Bonamassa’s scorching solos and Hagar’s impassioned delivery elevate the song into a tour de force.
Shirley reflected on the song’s origin, saying, “Sammy sent us this very rough idea of a blues song while Joe and I were in a studio in Greece, and we crafted a raw, edgy blues version to go with it. At times, it carries a haunting energy, and at others, it evokes the spirit of the New Orleans French Quarter. Joe was in a particularly gritty mood and played the entire track on an Ovation acoustic guitar plugged into an overdriven amplifier, producing a chaotic, heavy, and almost eerie sound. We wanted to create a different kind of blues feel to complement the lyrics, and we’re all thrilled with how it turned out.”
Hagar added, “Holy shit, the thing came out good… the track is a monster!”
The release of “Fortune Teller Blues” adds another milestone to what has already been a landmark period for Bonamassa. Hot off the heels of his fourth Grammy nomination for Blues Deluxe Vol. 2, in which winners will be announced this Sunday, Bonamassa continues to push the boundaries of blues music while staying true to its raw, emotional roots.
Beyond his relentless touring and recording schedule, Bonamassa remains deeply committed to supporting the next generation of musicians through his Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation. The foundation’s mission provides funding for music education and financial relief for struggling artists.
Photo by Peter Nicholson
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Bonamassa: “I’m so excited to share the title track for my brand new upcoming album, Breakthrough! This album was produced by the amazing Kevin Shirley, and the title track was co-written with my longtime friend, Tom Hambridge. You can stream the track and pre-order my upcoming album here.”
Bonamassa’s upcoming studio album is due out later this year. The new music expands his ever-evolving sound while remaining grounded in the blues-rock foundation that has made him one of the genre’s most dynamic forces.
Joe Bonamassa and rock legend, Sammy Hagar, recently teamed up for an electrifying new single, “Fortune Teller Blues,” out now on all major streaming platforms here. This powerhouse collaboration blends Bonamassa’s searing guitar work with Hagar’s unmistakable vocals, delivering a high voltage track steeped in grit and mystery. Watch the official music video below.
A blues-drenched tale of fate and deception, “Fortune Teller Blues” unfolds like a smoky backroom confession. The song’s lyrics chronicle an eerie encounter with a cryptic fortune teller who refuses to reveal the whole truth, leaving the narrator to wrestle with what’s better left unknown. The track’s simmering tension is amplified by a driving beat and deep, brooding riffs that channel both Bonamassa’s mastery of blues guitar and Hagar’s rock-and-roll swagger.
Co-written by Bonamassa, Hagar, and longtime producer Kevin Shirley (Iron Maiden, Journey, Black Crowes), the track is steeped in classic blues traditions yet injected with a fierce, modern energy. Bonamassa’s scorching solos and Hagar’s impassioned delivery elevate the song into a tour de force.
Shirley reflected on the song’s origin, saying, “Sammy sent us this very rough idea of a blues song while Joe and I were in a studio in Greece, and we crafted a raw, edgy blues version to go with it. At times, it carries a haunting energy, and at others, it evokes the spirit of the New Orleans French Quarter. Joe was in a particularly gritty mood and played the entire track on an Ovation acoustic guitar plugged into an overdriven amplifier, producing a chaotic, heavy, and almost eerie sound. We wanted to create a different kind of blues feel to complement the lyrics, and we’re all thrilled with how it turned out.”
Hagar added, “Holy shit, the thing came out good… the track is a monster!”
The release of “Fortune Teller Blues” adds another milestone to what has already been a landmark period for Bonamassa. Hot off the heels of his fourth Grammy nomination for Blues Deluxe Vol. 2, in which winners will be announced this Sunday, Bonamassa continues to push the boundaries of blues music while staying true to its raw, emotional roots.
Beyond his relentless touring and recording schedule, Bonamassa remains deeply committed to supporting the next generation of musicians through his Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation. The foundation’s mission provides funding for music education and financial relief for struggling artists.
Photo by Peter Nicholson
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