{"id":271377,"date":"2025-05-23T14:15:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T18:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/?p=271377"},"modified":"2025-08-08T14:40:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T18:40:37","slug":"joe-bonamassa-drive-by-the-exit-sign-new-single-breakthrough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/blues-jazz\/blues\/joe-bonamassa-drive-by-the-exit-sign-new-single-breakthrough\/","title":{"rendered":"Joe Bonamassa Hits Full Throttle with Gritty New Single &#8220;Drive By The Exit Sign&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Guitar slinger and blues-rock powerhouse&nbsp;<strong>Joe Bonamassa<\/strong>&nbsp;has released his latest single,&nbsp;<strong>&#8220;<\/strong>Drive By The Exit Sign<strong>,&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;a gritty, uptempo standout from his upcoming studio album&nbsp;<strong><em>Breakthrough<\/em><\/strong>, out&nbsp;<strong>July 18th<\/strong>&nbsp;via&nbsp;<strong>J&amp;R Adventures<\/strong>. Fueled by a crunchy slide guitar riff, Southern-rock energy, and a full-throttle vocal performance, &#8220;Drive By The Exit Sign&#8221; finds Bonamassa leaning into the dirtier, road-tested side of his songwriting. It&#8217;s a breakup song disguised as a highway burner\u2014fast-paced and hook-heavy, with lyrics that evoke missed chances, wrong turns, and the emotional wreckage we leave behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stream &#8220;Drive by the Exit Sign&#8221;:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src = \"https:\/\/ffm.to\/9jy79nx\" height = \"600px\" width = \"100%\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/>Produced by&nbsp;<strong>Kevin Shirley&nbsp;<\/strong>(Iron Maiden, The Black Crowes, Journey), the single captures the raw, unfiltered side of&nbsp;<em>Breakthrough<\/em>, a record that spans genres and continents. Recorded across Greece, Nashville, and Los Angeles,&nbsp;<em>Breakthrough<\/em>&nbsp;reflects Bonamassa&#8217;s most expansive vision yet\u2014a record that taps into swampy funk, acoustic introspection, arena-ready blues rock, and more.<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/>Co-written by Bonamassa,&nbsp;<strong>James House<\/strong>, and producer&nbsp;<strong>Kevin Shirley<\/strong>, &#8220;Drive By The Exit Sign&#8221; follows the release of the album&#8217;s title track,<strong>&#8220;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/prospectpr.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=4db326eb827da848618daefd9&amp;id=9fb340726e&amp;e=bf9d61c71f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Breakthrough<\/strong><\/a><strong>,&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;an anthemic, soul-stirring call to transformation that quickly became a fan favorite. That single, co-written with longtime collaborator&nbsp;<strong>Tom Hambridge<\/strong>, showcased Bonamassa&#8217;s growth as a storyteller and emotional interpreter, marking a new chapter in a career already defined by evolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch &#8220;Drive by the Exit Sign&#8221; Lyric Video on YouTube:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Joe Bonamassa &ldquo;Drive By The Exit Sign&rdquo; - Official Lyric Video\" style=\"width:640px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_0HTLFatgLAE\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F0HTLFatgLAE%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0HTLFatgLAE\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT4M35S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2025-05-23T13:14:37Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_0HTLFatgLAE\" data-src=\"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F0HTLFatgLAE%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Joe Bonamassa \u201cDrive By The Exit Sign\u201d - Official Lyric Video<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/0HTLFatgLAE\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F0HTLFatgLAE%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"Joe Bonamassa &ldquo;Drive By The Exit Sign&rdquo; - Official Lyric Video\" width=\"640\" height=\"340\" \/><\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"I&#039;m so excited to share the title track for my brand new upcoming album, &quot;Drive By The Exit Sign&quot;! This album was produced by the amazing Kevin Shirley. You can stream the track and Pre-Order my upcoming album here: https:\/\/joeb.me\/StreamBreakthrough \u25ba FREE ALBUM DOWNLOAD - https:\/\/joeb.me\/JBYouTube18 \u25cf Official Tickets \u25cf http:\/\/jbonamassa.com\/tour-dates\/ \u25cf Official Social Links \u25cf https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JoeBonamassa https:\/\/twitter.com\/jbonamassa https:\/\/instagram.com\/joebonamassa\/ https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/jbonamassa\/ \u25cf Official Merchandise \u25cf http:\/\/shop.jbonamassa.com\/\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:640px;margin:5px auto;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/0HTLFatgLAE\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this video on YouTube<\/a>.<\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>The album also features previously released tracks &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/prospectpr.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=4db326eb827da848618daefd9&amp;id=21d118d2b4&amp;e=bf9d61c71f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Still Walking With Me<\/strong><\/a>&#8221; and &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/prospectpr.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=4db326eb827da848618daefd9&amp;id=91f99d84d9&amp;e=bf9d61c71f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Shake This Ground<\/strong><\/a>,&#8221; which introduced listeners to the wide-ranging soundscape Bonamassa has built on&nbsp;<em>Breakthrough<\/em>\u2014from the introspective and moody to the celebratory and uplifting. Each single adds a new layer to an album that celebrates risk, reinvention, and deep musical roots.<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/>The new music arrives as Bonamassa wraps his&nbsp;<strong>Spring 2025 European Tour<\/strong>, which brought sold-out crowds across the UK, Germany, and Central Europe. Next, he&#8217;ll hit the road with his supergroup&nbsp;<strong>Black Country Communion<\/strong>\u2014featuring&nbsp;<strong>Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham,&nbsp;<\/strong>and<strong>&nbsp;Derek Sherinian<\/strong>\u2014for a highly anticipated European run in June. A&nbsp;<strong>U.S. summer amphitheater tour&nbsp;<\/strong>follows, including stops at&nbsp;<strong>The Greek Theatre<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Red Rocks<\/strong>, and more, with a full&nbsp;<strong>Fall U.S. Tour&nbsp;<\/strong>on the horizon.<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/>With more than&nbsp;<strong>50 albums<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>28 #1 Billboard Blues albums<\/strong>, and a reputation as one of the hardest-working performers in music, Bonamassa continues to break new ground while staying deeply rooted in the blues-rock tradition.&nbsp;<em>Breakthrough<\/em>&nbsp;is his most ambitious effort yet\u2014a celebration of craft, character, and sheer musical force.<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/>For more information on&nbsp;<em>Breakthrough<\/em>, tour dates, and exclusive pre-order packages, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/prospectpr.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=4db326eb827da848618daefd9&amp;id=ed046093ea&amp;e=bf9d61c71f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">jbonamassa.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cd-track-list\">CD Track List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Breakthrough<br \/>2. Trigger Finger<br \/>3. I&#8217;ll Take The Blame<br \/>4. Drive By The Exit Sign<br \/>5. Broken Record<br \/>6. Shake This Ground<br \/>7. Still Walking With Me<br \/>8. Life After Dark<br \/>9. You Don&#8217;t Own Me<br \/>10. Pain&#8217;s On Me<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vinyl-track-list\">VINYL Track list<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Side A<\/u><\/strong><br \/>1. Breakthrough<br \/>2. Trigger Finger<br \/>3. I&#8217;ll Take The Blame<br \/>4. Drive By The Exit Sign<br \/>5. Broken Record<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/><strong><u>Side B<\/u><\/strong><br \/>1. Shake This Ground<br \/>2. Still Walking With Me<br \/>3. Life After Dark<br \/>4. You Don&#8217;t Own Me<br \/>5. Pain&#8217;s On Me<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-joe-bonamassa-upcoming-tours\">Joe Bonamassa Upcoming Tours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Black Country Communion &#8211; Europe Summer Tour 2025<\/strong><br \/>June 6 \u2013 Fredericksburg, DK \u2013 Falkonersalen<br \/>June 7 \u2013 Solvesborg, SE \u2013 Sweden Rock Festival<br \/>June 9 \u2013 Tilburg, NL \u2013 013 Poppodium Tilburg<br \/>June 10 \u2013 Hamburg, DE \u2013 Stadtpark<br \/>June 12 \u2013 Berlin, DE \u2013 Zitadelle<br \/>June 13 \u2013 Olomouc, CZ \u2013 Korunn\u00ed Pevn\u016fstka<br \/>June 15 \u2013 Charlotta Valley, PL \u2013 Rock Legends Festival<br \/>June 17 \u2013 Vienna, AT \u2013 Vienna Gasometer<br \/>June 19 \u2013 K\u00f6ln, DE \u2013 Tanzbrunnen<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/><strong>Europe Summer Tour 2025<\/strong><br \/>July 1 \u2013 Cork, IE \u2013 Live at The Marquee*<br \/>July 2 \u2013 Cork, IE \u2013 Live at The Marquee*<br \/>July 3 \u2013 Cork, IE \u2013 Live at The Marquee<br \/>July 6 \u2013 Klam, AT \u2013 Clam Castle<br \/>July 8 \u2013 Veszpr\u00e9m, HU \u2013 Veszpr\u00e9mfest<br \/>July 10 \u2013 Stuttgart, DE \u2013 Jazzopen Stuttgart<br \/>July 13 \u2013 Weert, NL \u2013 Bospop<br \/>July 16 \u2013 Montreux, CH \u2013 Montreux Jazz Festival<br \/>July 18 \u2013 Pordenone, IT \u2013 San Valentino Park<br \/>July 19 \u2013 Rome, IT \u2013 Auditorium Parco della Musica &#8211; Cavea<br \/><br \/>* Sold Out<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/><strong>US Summer Tour 2025<\/strong><br \/>July 31 \u2013 Los Angeles, CA \u2013 The Greek Theatre<br \/>August 1 \u2013 Paso Robles, CA \u2013 Vina Robles Amphitheatre<br \/>August 3 \u2013 Bend, OR \u2013 Hayden Homes Amphitheater<br \/>August 5 \u2013 Airway Heights, WA \u2013 BECU Live at Northern Quest<br \/>August 6 \u2013 Pocatello, ID \u2013 Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre<br \/>August 8 \u2013 Morrison, CO \u2013 Red Rocks Amphitheatre<br \/>August 9 \u2013 Albuquerque, NM \u2013 Sandia Resort &amp; Casino Amphitheater<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/><strong>September 2025<\/strong><br \/>September 7 \u2013 Chicago, IL \u2013 United Center*<br \/>September 9 \u2013 Chicago, IL \u2013 United Center*<br \/>September 12 \u2013 Louisville, KY \u2013 Bourbon &amp; Beyond Festival<br \/>September 13 \u2013 Vienna, VA \u2013 Wolf Trap<br \/>September 15-21, 2025 \u2013 Seattle, WA \u2013 Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea ALASKA<br \/><br \/>&nbsp;*Opening for The Who<br \/><br \/><strong>U.S. Fall Tour 2025<\/strong><br \/>November 3 \u2013 Columbus, OH \u2013 Palace Theatre<br \/>November 5 \u2013 Toronto, ON \u2013 The Theatre at Great Canadian Toronto<br \/>November 7 \u2013 Detroit, MI \u2013 Fox Theatre<br \/>November 8 \u2013 Fort Wayne, IN \u2013 Embassy Theatre<br \/>November 10 \u2013 Rockford, IL \u2013 Coronado Theatre<br \/>November 11 \u2013 Kansas City, MO \u2013 The Midland Theatre<br \/>November 14 \u2013 Durant, OK \u2013 Choctaw Grand Theater<br \/>November 15 \u2013 Houston, TX \u2013 The Hobby Center<br \/>November 18 \u2013 Corpus Christi, TX \u2013 American Bank Center Selena Auditorium<br \/>November 19 \u2013 Abilene, TX \u2013 Abilene Auditorium<br \/>November 21 \u2013 Midland, TX \u2013 Wagner No\u00ebl Performing Arts Center<br \/>November 22 \u2013 Austin, TX \u2013 ACL Live at The Moody Theater<br \/>November 23 \u2013 Shreveport, LA \u2013 Shreveport Municipal Auditorium<br \/>November 25 \u2013 Fayetteville, AR \u2013 Walton Arts Center<br \/>November 26 \u2013 St. Louis, MO \u2013 Stifel Theatre<br \/>November 29 \u2013 New Orleans, LA \u2013 Saenger Theatre<br \/>November 30 \u2013 Montgomery, AL \u2013 Montgomery Performing Arts Centre<br \/>December 2 \u2013 Savannah, GA \u2013 Johnny Mercer Theatre<br \/>December 3 \u2013 Sarasota, FL \u2013 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall<br \/>December 5 \u2013 Estero, FL \u2013 Hertz Arena<br \/>December 6 \u2013 Hollywood, FL \u2013 Hard Rock Live<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-joe-bonamassa\">About Joe Bonamassa:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blues-rock superstar Joe Bonamassa is one of the most celebrated performing musicians of today. As a four-time GRAMMY-nominated artist and 15x Blues Music Award Nominee (4-time winner), he achieved his 28th No.1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart with his most recent live album and concert film, Live at the Hollywood Bowl With Orchestra. Only in his mid-40s, Bonamassa has become a living legend with an astounding multi-genre catalog. He has released more than 50 albums, including studio and live recordings, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/blues-jazz\/blues\/larry-mccray-bright-side-heartbreak-city-single\/\">collaborative albums<\/a> with his adventurous side projects: Black Country Communion and Rock Candy Funk Party.<br \/>&nbsp;<br \/>A prolific writer who is always on the hunt to expand his eclectic musical horizons, Bonamassa has a limitless work ethic whether it&#8217;s in the studio, on the road, or working with other artists to spur new music. In recent years, he has produced an immense number of albums including Joanne Shaw Taylor, Marc Broussard, Larry McCray, Jimmy Hall, and others for his independent labels Journeyman Records and KTBA Records, and has also launched Journeyman LLC, a full-service artist management, record label, concert promotion, and marketing company that builds awareness for independent artists worldwide. 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