A year ago on July 3rd 2012, Bonamassa brought a very special and exclusive presentation to the Vienna Opera House that was filmed for DVD. The Vienna Opera House is a sublime cultural iconic venue steeped in history and heritage, and is the perfect backdrop for such a dramatic and original music presentation. Vienna is regarded as the City of Music because of its musical legacy, with more famous composers having lived there than in any other city. Bonamassa had the honor of playing on the same stage as other musical prodigies like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Johannes Brahms, Gustav Mahler and Joseph Haydn.

Supporting Joe on his vintage acoustic instruments was an eclectic assortment of craftsmen of disparate World flavors, provided by top artists from around the globe. The musicians that helped shape this musical experience include: Gerry O'Connor, a music historian and traditional Irish fiddler from many generations of Irish music. He has recorded dozens of albums and is recognized as the leading exponent of his craft. He also played mandolin and Irish banjo. Swedish multi-instrumentalist Mats Wester added to this cultural melting-pot of music with his main instrument, the Nyckelharpa, a Swedish keyed-fiddle which injected a traditional and unique "world" feel into a set of original and iconic songs. Los Angeles keyboard maestro Arlan Schierbaum, whose extensive recording career focuses on organic instruments, added all manner of musical textures with accordions, celeste, toy pianos, and more. Rounding out this cast of extraordinary performers is legendary Puerto Rican percussionist Lenny Castro, whose work spans genres and reads like a who's who of artists, including the Rolling Stones, Sir Elton John, Eric Clapton, Boz Scaggs, Toto, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, Stevie Wonder, David Sanborn, Avenged Sevenfold, Little Feat, Tom Petty, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and hundreds of others.

The show and DVD were produced by Kevin Shirley, whose productions have been at the top of the charts for decades, including works by everyone from Led Zeppelin and Iron Maiden to Olivia Newton-John and John Hiatt.

Happy first year Anniversary to one of the most unique performances brought from Bonamassa and his band to you!