# Joe Bonamassa's "Now Serving: Royal Tea Live From The Ryman" - A Blues Rock Spectacle
In 2021, during the global entertainment slump due to COVID-19, blues rock icon Joe Bonamassa took an extraordinary step. He held a one-night-only live show at Nashville's legendary Ryman Auditorium, which was then livestreamed for fans across the globe.
## The Concert Highlights
This wasn't just any performance. It featured songs from his latest studio album "Royal Tea," inspired by his British guitar heroes like Jeff Beck, John Mayall, Eric Clapton, and Cream. Joe also treated fans to tracks from his debut album "A New Day Yesterday," which kickstarted his remarkable career. The concert was later remixed and mastered for physical release as "Now Serving: Royal Tea Live From The Ryman" on June 11th, available on CD, DVD, Blu-Ray, and Double LP.
## Quality Details
The Blu-ray version offers a top-notch viewing experience with 1080p video (MPEG-4 AVC, 21.2 Mbps, 1920×1080) and multiple audio options including English (LPCM, 2 ch, 2304 Kbps), (AC3, 6 ch, 448 Kbps), and (DTS-HD MA, 6 ch, 4896 Kbps). The show runs for 01:35:20, filled with non-stop musical magic.
## Critical Acclaim
Critics have showered praise on Joe's performance. Classic Rock noted his "super nerd tendencies, attention to detail and genuinely enormous breadth of chops." Sonic Abuse gave it 8.5, stating it "took the edge off" the long break. Blues Rock Review commended the professional execution, while American Songwriter hailed him as one of the top modern blues artists.
## The Ryman Experience
Bonamassa has always dreamt of filming a show at the Ryman Auditorium. Usually seating 2,300, this time the in-house seats were filled with custom cardboard cutouts of fans. The event sold over 17,000 tickets, reaching a global audience across 44 countries. It was a unique moment that brought people together when the world seemed in disarray.
## A Benefit for Musicians
Beyond the music, the event was a boon for the music industry. Through ticket sales and donations during the After Party Showcase, it raised $32,000 for Bonamassa's Fueling Musicians program, run by his non-profit Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation (KTBA). This program has so far secured $460,000 to support touring musicians facing financial hardship during the pandemic.
## Set List
The set list was a masterpiece. Tracks like "Intro With Jeff Daniels," "When One Door Opens," "Royal Tea," and more kept the energy high. Extras include credits and a look at the audience members.
Get your hands on "Now Serving: Royal Tea Live From The Ryman" and relive this once-in-a-lifetime blues rock event! Pre-order at jbonamassa.com.
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