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Joe Bonamassa, one of Clearwater’s most regular performers returns for his annual appearance–or in this case, appearances.

The guitar hero, who had already made a name for himself when he reached his teens, has a new record out, entitled Time Clocks. Ahead of a Europe tour this year, he’s heading out on a U.S. run, which includes a two-night stint at Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall this weekend.

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The last time the 44-year-old was here, it was with a power trio, and it appears that he’s finally back with his old, full band. We’re also taking bets on whether or not Bonamassa visits one of his favorite bands playing a free show in Dunedin during his two-show run in Tampa Bay.

Josh Bradley is Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's calendar editor. He started as a freelance music writer in 2020 at the age of 18, and after spending years covering, announcing, and previewing concerts in...