Bonamassa's Band Reduced To Three In Russia

Joe's crew have trouble getting into the country

Published 14th Mar 2012

Joe will be playing as a power trio in St Petersburg tonight after his keyboard player was refused entry into Russia.

In a post on his Facebook page Joe revealed "Well... Three piece fans get their wish tonight in St Petersburg. Half my 13member crew were denied into Russia last night including our keyboardist Rick. A blow for Aussie ,Russian relations I know. So the rest of us are gonna carry on as a three piece power trio...!!! Wet and Wild... Should promise to be interesting if nothing else.."

Meanwhile, Joe has also revealed the title of his forthcoming new solo album, and he's revealed some of the special guests who will make an appearance.

"Listening to the final mastering of the album called "Driving Toward the Daylight" Thank you Kevin Shirley for putting together one hellava a dais.. Anton Fig, Brad and Harrison Whitford, Jimmy Barnes, Michael Rhoads, Carmine Rojas, Blondie Chaplin Arlan Oscar ect ect.. Way cool!!"