{"id":407175,"date":"2026-03-27T18:23:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T18:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/407175\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T18:23:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T18:23:07","slug":"joe-bonamassa-announces-rory-gallagher-tribute-album","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/407175\/","title":{"rendered":"Joe Bonamassa announces Rory Gallagher tribute album"},"content":{"rendered":"

Joe Bonamassa has announced the release of his new live album and film, The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork<\/strong>, arriving June 19 via J&R Adventures, with pre-orders now available. The project captures Bonamassa\u2019s tribute performances honoring Rory Gallagher, recorded during a series of sold-out shows in Cork, Ireland.<\/p>\n

The release features 14 songs drawn from across Gallagher\u2019s catalog, including newly released live singles \u201cWalk On Hot Coals (Live),\u201d \u201cBullfrog Blues (Live),\u201d and \u201cWho\u2019s That Coming? (Live).\u201d The album\u2019s focus track will be \u201cA Million Miles Away (Live).\u201d<\/p>\n

For Bonamassa, the project carries deep personal significance. \u201cI never had the honour to meet him, but his music and musicianship loom large in my life,\u201d Bonamassa writes. \u201cFrom my first time hearing Irish Tour \u201974<\/strong> I was captivated by the sheer intensity of the man and the ferocity of his approach to the electric blues.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also reflected on how early exposure to Gallagher shaped him as a musician. \u201cI remember that voice and a singular guitar tone slicing through the walls of my bedroom at a very young age,\u201d Bonamassa recalls. \u201cMy father, who exposed me to so many of the great guitarists of his era, was quick to encourage me to listen to Rory and glean what I could.\u201d<\/p>\n

The tribute originated from an invitation by Gallagher\u2019s family. \u201cAll these many years later I was asked by Rory\u2019s family to consider performing some of his material and paying tribute to him at a venue in Cork,\u201d he writes. \u201cThe very thought frightened me. Yes, I was scared to even attempt it but at the same time so honoured that his family felt that I might be up to the task.\u201d Rather than reinterpret the songs, Bonamassa approached them with restraint. \u201cI felt the very best I could hope for was to approach his catalog with humility and reverence.\u201d<\/p>\n

What began as a single show quickly expanded into three sold-out nights. \u201cAfter the announcement, one show turned into three sold out shows,\u201d Bonamassa writes. \u201cI felt that my reputation was on the line with the Irish, but what a response!\u201d<\/p>\n

By the time the performances took place, the atmosphere had intensified. \u201cThis was Rory\u2019s town, and Rory\u2019s people. We weren\u2019t going to let them down,\u201d Bonamassa says. \u201cThe crowds on those three nights were rowdy, raucous and Cork did their favourite son proud.\u201d<\/p>\n

The album includes performances of songs such as \u201cCradle Rock,\u201d \u201cTattoo\u2019d Lady,\u201d \u201cCalling Card,\u201d \u201cBad Penny,\u201d \u201cI Fall Apart,\u201d and \u201cAs The Crow Flies,\u201d the latter performed on Gallagher\u2019s own 1930 National Triolian resonator guitar, loaned by the Cork Public Museum.<\/p>\n

In addition to the audio release, DVD and Blu-ray editions will feature bonus content including The Inspiration of Rory, with appearances by Brian May and Slash, along with additional footage tied to the Cork performances.<\/p>\n

Bonamassa summed up the project as a tribute to one of his key influences. \u201cWhat you hear on these recordings is our best effort to pay tribute to Rory Gallagher, a man I never met, but admire so deeply,\u201d he writes. \u201cHis music is part of me and I\u2019m grateful that we were able to contribute in some small way to his ongoing legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Watch \u201cWalk On Hot Coals\u201d below.<\/p>\n

CD Track Listing<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Cradle Rock (Live)<\/li>\n
  2. Walk On Hot Coals (Live)<\/li>\n
  3. Tattoo\u2019d Lady (Live)<\/li>\n
  4. I Wonder Who (Live)<\/li>\n
  5. Calling Card (Live)<\/li>\n
  6. Who\u2019s That Coming? (Live)<\/li>\n
  7. Messin\u2019 With The Kid (Live)<\/li>\n
  8. Bullfrog Blues (Live)<\/li>\n
  9. Treat Her Right (Live)<\/li>\n
  10. Bad Penny (Live)<\/li>\n
  11. I Fall Apart (Live)<\/li>\n
  12. A Million Miles Away (Live)<\/li>\n
  13. As The Crow Flies (Live)<\/li>\n
  14. Back On My Stompin\u2019 Ground (Live)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    DVD \/ Blu-ray<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. The Spirit Of Rory (Opening Scene)<\/li>\n
    2. Cradle Rock<\/li>\n
    3. Walk On Hot Coals<\/li>\n
    4. Tattoo\u2019d Lady<\/li>\n
    5. I Wonder Who<\/li>\n
    6. Calling Card<\/li>\n
    7. Who\u2019s That Coming?<\/li>\n
    8. Messin\u2019 With The Kid<\/li>\n
    9. Band Introductions<\/li>\n
    10. Bullfrog Blues<\/li>\n
    11. Treat Her Right<\/li>\n
    12. Bad Penny<\/li>\n
    13. I Fall Apart<\/li>\n
    14. A Million Miles Away<\/li>\n
    15. As The Crow Flies<\/li>\n
    16. Back On My Stompin\u2019 Ground<\/li>\n
    17. Ballycotton (End Credits)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Bonus Features<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \u2022 Ballycotton \u2013 A Million Miles Away
      \u2022 Rory\u2019s Acoustic Guitar
      \u2022 The Inspiration of Rory (A Conversation with Brian May & Slash)<\/p>\n

      Vinyl (180 gram Red Marble Double LP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Side A<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Cradle Rock (Live)<\/li>\n
      2. Walk On Hot Coals (Live)<\/li>\n
      3. Tattoo\u2019d Lady (Live)<\/li>\n
      4. I Wonder Who (Live)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Side B
        5. Calling Card (Live)
        6. Who\u2019s That Coming? (Live)
        7. Messin\u2019 With The Kid (Live)
        8. Bullfrog Blues (Live)<\/p>\n

        Side C
        9. Treat Her Right (Live)
        10. Bad Penny (Live)
        11. I Fall Apart (Live)<\/p>\n

        Side D
        12. A Million Miles Away (Live)
        13. As The Crow Flies (Live)
        14. Back On My Stompin\u2019 Ground (Live)<\/p>\n

        U.S. Spring Tour 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

        April 10-12, 2026 \u2013 Miramar Beach, FL \u2013 Sound Wave Beach Weekend +
        +Sold Out<\/p>\n

        EU\/U.K. Spring Tour 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

        April 22 \u2013 Hamburg, DE \u2013 Barclays Arena
        April 24 \u2013 Rotterdam, NL \u2013 Rotterdam Rtm Stage
        April 25 \u2013 Paris, FR \u2013 La Seine Musicale
        April 27 \u2013 Esch-sur-Alzette, LU \u2013 Luxembourg Rockhal
        April 29 \u2013 Mannheim, DE \u2013 SAP Arena
        May 1 \u2013 Chemnitz, DE \u2013 Stadthalle Chemnitz
        May 2 \u2013 N\u00fcrnberg, DE \u2013 Psd Bank N\u00fcrnberg Arena
        May 3 \u2013 Z\u00fcrich, CH \u2013 Hallenstadion
        May 6 \u2013 London, UK \u2013 Royal Albert Hall
        May 7 \u2013 London, UK \u2013 Royal Albert Hall<\/p>\n

        U.S. Summer Tour 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

        June 26 \u2013 Bethel, NY \u2013 Bethel Woods Center for the Arts w\/ JJ Grey & Mofro & D.K. Harrell
        June 27 \u2013 Atlantic City, NJ \u2013 Ocean Casino Resort
        June 28 \u2013 Newark, NJ \u2013 New Jersey Performing Arts Center
        July 29 \u2013 Vienna, VA \u2013 Wolf Trap w\/ Gov\u2019t Mule
        July 31 \u2013 Bangor, ME \u2013 Maine Savings Amphitheater w\/ Gov\u2019t Mule
        August 1 \u2013 Gilford, NH \u2013 BankNH Pavilion w\/ Gov\u2019t Mule
        August 3 \u2013 Hyannis, MA \u2013 Cape Cod Melody Tent
        August 5 \u2013 Bridgeport, CT \u2013 Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater w\/ JJ Grey & Mofro
        August 7 \u2013 Selbyville, DE \u2013 Freeman Arts Pavilion
        August 8 \u2013 Baltimore, MD \u2013 Pier Six Pavilion w\/ Gov\u2019t Mule
        August 9 \u2013 Youngstown, OH \u2013 The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre w\/ Gov\u2019t Mule
        August 12 \u2013 Highland Park, IL \u2013 Ravinia Festival
        August 14 \u2013 Interlochen, MI \u2013 Kresge Auditorium
        August 15 \u2013 Welch, MN \u2013 Treasure Island Resort & Casino w\/ Gov\u2019t Mule
        August 16 \u2013 Lincoln, NE \u2013 Pinewood Bowl Theater w\/ Gov\u2019t Mule
        August 19 \u2013 Cheyenne, WY \u2013 Cheyenne Civic Center
        August 21 \u2013 Salt Lake City, UT \u2013 Eccles Theater
        August 23 \u2013 Morrison, CO \u2013 Red Rocks Amphitheatre<\/p>\n

        EU Fall Tour 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

        October 21 \u2013 Helsinki, FL \u2013 Veikkaus Arena
        October 23 \u2013 Stockholm, SE \u2013 Stockholm Avicii Arena
        October 24 \u2013 Oslo, NO \u2013 Oslo Spektrum
        October 25 \u2013 Gothenburg, SE \u2013 G\u00f6teborg Partille Arena
        October 27 \u2013 Copenhagen, DK \u2013 K.B. Hallen K\u00f8benhavn
        October 29 \u2013 Rostock, DE \u2013 Stadthalle Rostock
        October 30 \u2013 Berlin, DE \u2013 Uber Arena
        October 31 \u2013 Dortmund, DE \u2013 Westfalenhalle
        November 3 \u2013 Basel, CH \u2013 Baloise Session
        November 4 \u2013 Milan, IT \u2013 Unipol Forum<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Joe Bonamassa has announced the release of his new live album and film, The Spirit Of Rory Live…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":407176,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[75],"tags":[18,117,19,17,183967,154118],"class_list":{"0":"post-407175","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment","8":"tag-eire","9":"tag-entertainment","10":"tag-ie","11":"tag-ireland","12":"tag-joe-bonamassa","13":"tag-rory-gallagher"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/116302538724836678","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/407175","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=407175"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/407175\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/407176"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=407175"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=407175"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=407175"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}