Guitar Center Battle of the Blues with Joe Bonamassa and Dr. John in Los Angeles

Guitar Center Battle of the Blues with Joe Bonamassa and Dr. John

Guitar Center's Battle of the Blues , the search for the nation’s top undiscovered blues guitar player is a grassroots music program dedicated to providing aspiring and emerging guitar players the opportunity to be recognized for their talent. A celebration of the blues, the grand finals event held on August 18th, 2012 at the Club Nokia in LA, features the top six finalists plus legends and artists of the blues community.

Out of thousands of aspiring blues guitarists who entered the nationwide competition, only 6 remain. They will battle it out at the Grand Finals where they will perform in front of a live audience and a panel of celebrity judges. The night will also feature performances by acclaimed bluesmen Joe Bonamassa, Dr. John and more. One of these six finalists will be named Guitar Center’s 2012 Battle of the Blues Champion and receive a grand prize package valued at more than $50,000.

World-renowned blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa, Grammy Award Winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Dr, John, six of the nation’s greatest undiscovered blues guitarists from the sixth annual Battle of the Blues competition and panel of celebrity judges. More special guests to be announced in the coming months.

WHEN: August 18, 2012 at 7pm
WHERE: Club Nokia at L.A. Live
800 W Olympic Blvd # 335
Los Angeles, CA 90015

TICKET INFO: Tickets are available now for $20 and can be purchased at http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2C0048C4D9845C7D

ADDITIONAL INFO: Battle of the Blues is one example of Guitar Center’s commitment to fostering growth and success within the music community. Guitar Center’s commitment to unsigned artists runs deep with a full calendar year of programs that aim to provide musicians with the opportunity and exposure they need to be successful.

Categories: Performing Arts