Slide on down to the Crown Theater Nov. 10, as it presents blues and rock legend Joe Bonamassa on stage. He is hailed worldwide as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation and has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream. The show is a one-night-only event in support of his brand new, first-ever entirely acoustic concert that was originally recorded at the Vienna Opera House in conjunction with a global ensemble put together by longtime creative partner Kevin Shirley. The 2CD/2DVD/Blu-ray, An Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House, is available on Bonamassa’s label J&R Adventures.11-06-13-joe-bonamassa.gif

Born and raised in New Hartford, New York, Bonamassa was the child of guitar store owners and began playing the instrument himself at age 4. He opened for B.B. King by the time he was 12 years old. Along his path to a successful blues career, he played for legendary acts such as Eric Clapton, Greg Allman, Buddy Guy, Eric Johnson and Europe before releasing his solo album A New Day Yesterday in 2000 at age 23. With all of his experience learning from these greats and becoming a stand-out artist on his own merit, Bonamassa has become another guitar legend. Truly a master of the instrument, he has transcended the blues into this generation. His slick style and precise execution of performance makes him one of the hottest tickets in blues today. Now he brings his talent and guitar to Fayetteville!

After coming under new management by Philadelphia-based Global Spectrum, the coliseum promises to bring bigger acts to revitalize the entertainment scene of Fayetteville and surrounding areas. Global Spectrum is a subsidiary of Comcast Spectrum that specializes in large-market entertainment venues. Translation: they are going to bring big artists to Fayetteville. Opened in 1997, the Crown Center has been a destination for entertainment in the Fayetteville area. Home to both Fayetteville FireAntz ice hockey and the Cape Fear Heroes indoor football teams, this 8,500 seat arena is the perfect destination for fun and exhilarating live activities.

Within the past year alone, the Crown Center has boasted national entertainment acts ranging from sports to music and comedy. Artists have included: Montgomery Gentry, Lavell Crawford, Mike Epps and the Professional Bull Riders. Events like these are selected for the citizens. The Crown looks forward to entertaining those who live and work in our city and neighborhoods and enjoys giving back to those who serve our country via big-name artists and entertainers.

Building from what they have learned in the past, the Crown and Global Spectrum will continue to plan events to attract bigger and bigger artists. Always keeping in mind the wide variety of people who live and work in the Fayetteville area, a goal of the Crown Center is to book events and performances that will complement the city’s entertainment choice. Come out and enjoy the amazing sounds of Joe Bonamassa. For more information and to book tickets Joe Bonamassa, call the Crown box office at 910.438.4100.

Photo: lues and rock legend Joe Bonamassa is set to perform at the Crown on Nov. 10.

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