Arkansas PBS > Engage > Pressroom > 'Joe Bonamassa: Tour de Force' to air on AETN March 13
Posted 10 Mar 2014
"Joe Bonamassa: Tour de Force - Live in London" will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Thursday, March 13, at 8:30 p.m. During the broadcast, a limited number of tickets to his Nov. 11 performance at Verizon Arena will be available through the Arkansas PBS Foundaion.
"Tour de Force - Live in London" chronicles Bonamassa's atmospheric rise from the intimate club environment of The Borderline, to the prestigious Royal Albert Hall. Each individual evening was marked by a unique theme with different set lists, arrangements and ensembles, providing the viewer with four unique performances.
Bonamassa's journey begins in the intimate setting of the 200-capacity London Borderline with a three-piece band. The result is a jammy tribute to his earlier career, with songs he hasn't played live in years. Next is a blues-themed night at Shepherd's Bush Empire, featuring a horns section to create a soulful, big-blues-band feel. Bonamassa then moves to the Hammersmith Apollo, where he opens with a short acoustic set before moving into a rock-inspired evening. Finally, at the Royal Albert Hall, he treats the crowd to a half acoustic/half electric show of his most popular and well-known songs, featuring the acoustic band from his most recent release, "An Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House."
Each performance features a different selection of songs - more than 60 total, some of which have never been performed live before - from his extensive career beginning with 2000's "A New Day Yesterday."
"Joe Bonamassa: Tour de Force - Live in London" will repeat Saturday, March 15, at 11 p.m.
A limited number of tickets to "Joe Bonamassa: Tour de Force" at Verizon Arena Tuesday, Nov. 11, are available for a donation to the Arkansas PBS Foundaion. AETN viewers will have the opportunity to reserve seats for this concert for a donation of $120 per ticket. Additionally, 20 tickets with meet and greet passes are available for a donation of $250 each. Tickets may be reserved by calling 800-662-2386 or visiting aetnfoundation.org/boxoffice.
The Arkansas PBS Foundaion exists to raise the funds necessary to support AETN's mission of enhancing lives through trusted public television programs and educational services. The Foundation provides Arkansans opportunities to connect with the only statewide public media outlet by becoming a financial donor, corporate or foundation partner, volunteer, or by other means of giving. The Arkansas PBS Foundaion builds relationships between AETN, donors and viewers and is committed to being a transparent and accountable steward of private financial support.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) is Arkansas's statewide public television network that enhances lives by providing lifelong learning opportunities for people from all walks of life. AETN delivers local, award-winning productions and classic, trusted PBS programs aimed at sharing Arkansas and the world with viewers. AETN depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering quality programming. For more information, visit aetn.org, or follow the AETN blog at aetn.org/engage. AETN is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), and KETZ (El Dorado).