Faux Bonamassa

Alexander's Live, Chester.

Faux Bonamassa

This event is for 18 and over - No refunds will be issued for under 18s.

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The Alex Voysey Blues Band presents ‘Faux Bonamassa’

‘Outstanding, energetic, breathtaking! A brilliant night – Alex Voysey’s guitar playing is out of this world’ Swanage Blues Festival 2024

 

‘A must-see live act’ Real Rock Radio 2024

‘The Alex Voysey Blues Band’s performance on Tuesday night was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment they took to the stage it was evident that this band is something special’     Jace Media Music, Tuesday Night Music Club July 2024

*Nominated for Contemporary Blues Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Emerging Artist of the Year in the 2025 UK Blues Federation Awards*

The Alex Voysey Blues Band brings together 4 stunning musicians to reimagine the genius of Blues Titan, Joe Bonamassa.  Receiving rave reviews UK-wide, this energy-filled show brings together Bonamassa’s greatest songs of the last 2 decades blended with Alex’s own personal style of virtuosity, exceptional improvisation and contemporary blues mastery. A Bonamassa superfan, Alex not only has the playing capability to emulate this legend, he also has the nerd-knowledge to ensure it is done right!

Expect to hear all your Bonamassa favourites including ‘Sloe Gin’, ‘The Ballad of John Henry’, ‘Athens to Athens’, ‘Woke Up Dreaming’, ‘Dustbowl’, ‘A Conversation with Alice’, ‘Stop’ and many, many more.

Formed in 2021 by one of the very best contemporary blues guitarists, Alex Voysey, the band continue to go from strength to strength, constantly evolving and continuing to excite audiences wherever they go. Alex is joined by bass playing force-of-nature Ben Hands, drum maestro Paul Arthurs and keys wizard Andy Allpass. Together, they bring diverse musical backgrounds to the table, a huge breadth of experience, and revel in their shared love of Bonamassa.

Alex’s new album ‘Blues In Isolation’ reached the prestigious number one slot in the IBBA charts in May 2024 and the top 15 of most played blues albums that year  Blues In Isolation - Album by Alex Voysey | Spotify

‘Gorgeously executed melodies and sublime solos – this is the essence of what modern blues is all about’ Blues Matters Magazine, July 2024

‘An album full of stunning guitar virtuosity’ Blues In Britain, May 2024 

Co-produced by Paul Long (Catfish/BB King/BBC Radio 2) and drummer Paul Arthurs it launched to a sold out Cheltenham Playhouse with the first single, Whiskey and Wine, hailed by renowned jazz and blues broadcaster Spencer Evans as ‘exceptional’. 11 Whiskey And Wine.mp3 

In 2024 the band supported Brave Rival and Alex was also honoured to dep for multi-award-winning guitarist Matt Long with the mighty international powerhouse band Catfish. He now continues to work with them on a new project, Burning Rope in 2025 as well as a new joint project with multi award winning vocalist Alice Armstrong.  Other recent highlights have included the band’s debut at the legendary Soho Pizza Express jazz club and headlining at the Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival, with sold-out debut shows at festivals and blues clubs around the country.