Today, Joe Bonamassa shares his latest project, the already critically acclaimed full-length instrumental debut albumfromThe Sleep Eazys. As producer, the blues-rock titan enlisted some of his frequent collaborators, along with his all-star touring band, to play on the album, which is available now by way of J&R Adventures. Critics and fans are raving about Bonamassa’s insatiable and eclectic new instrumental departure.

“Joe Bonamassa's Sleep Eazys make instrumental dreams”

Associated Press

“Joe Bonamassa’s eclectic tribute to Danny Gatton is a rousing success”

American Songwriter

“[Bonamassa shows] his fans everything magical about his own influences. It’s impressive, selfless, and a true tribute.”

Blues Rock Review

“Guitar master Joe Bonamassa once again hits it out of the park with his new all-instrumental project The Sleep Eazys and the group’s debut album Easy To Buy, Hard To Sell.”

Rock and Blues Muse

Easy To Buy, Hard To Selltakes an interesting departure from Bonamassa’s revered repertoire, with the intent of honoring Danny Gatton, one of his most influential mentors, as well as covering instrumental versions of some of his favorites from Frank Sinatra, Danny Gatton, Tony Joe White, King Curtis and more. Bonamassa expresses his excitement on the project, “To be honest I have always wanted to do a record like this. But, to be even more honest I’m not sure I was ready both professionally and musically, until now. The time finally felt right to finally pay tribute to a mentor, a friend and one of the greatest guitarists of all time: the late great Danny Gatton. My time hanging out and jamming with Danny as a child shaped my playing and musical pathway more than just about anyone.”

Largely comprised of Joe’s touring band, the Sleep Eazys includesLate Night with David Letterman’sAnton Fig(percussion), Musician’s Hall of FamerMichael Rhodes(bass), Rock & Roll Hall of FamerReese Wynans(keyboards),Lee Thornburg(trumpet),Paulie Cerra(saxophone), along withJade MacRaeandJuanita Tippinson background vocals, and of course,Bonamassaon guitar. Accompanying the stellar and tight-knit cast areJimmy Hallon harmonica and esteemed multi-instrumentalistJohn Jorgenson. Fans of Bonamassa will enjoy the larger-than-life sound of the star-studded collective that isThe Sleep Eazys, providing an array of sounds in everything from jazz to bluegrass, funk, rockabilly and more! With the caliber and expertise of musicians on this album, it is sure to catch fire and grab the attention of music lovers and critics worldwide.

This album follows Bonamassa’s other successful collaborative albums, including the adventurous side projectsBlack Country Communion,Rock Candy Funk PartyandBeth Hart. Collectively, Bonamassa has over 40 albums to date and recently finished recording his next solo studio album at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. His latest album,LIVE AT SYDNEY OPERA HOUSEmarked his22nd #1 albumon theBillboard Blues Chart.Sweet Release,Reese Wynans’ debut solo album was also Bonamassa’s first venture as a record producer, a role he thoroughly enjoys and plans to revisit in several upcoming albums.

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