Joe Bonamassa Commands Hertz Arena With Precision and Power

Written By Johnny Giles

Hertz Arena — Estero, FL | December 5, 2025

Joe Bonamassa delivered a focused, high-level performance at Hertz Arena, reaffirming his position as one of the most consistent and technically commanding guitarists on the touring circuit today. With a packed house and pristine production, the night emphasized musicianship over spectacle, allowing the music to remain front and center.

Joe Bonamassa 

Fan-favorite standouts like “Breakthrough,” “Driving Towards the Daylight,” and “The Heart That Never Waits” anchored the set, each offering extended moments for Bonamassa’s expressive phrasing and dynamic control. His guitar tone was dialed in throughout the night—warm, aggressive, and articulate—while his vocals carried a confident, road-hardened edge. The band remained tight and disciplined, elevating each song without drifting into excess.

Josh Smith

Additional selections included Trigger Finger, 24 Hour Blues, Done Got Over It, Drive Past the Exit Sign, The Last Matador of Bayonne, Shout About It, Self-Inflicted Wounds, Hard But It’s Fair, A Million Miles, and a powerful closer with Mountain Time, rounding out a well-paced, career-spanning set.

Reese Wynans

There was no opening act, allowing the evening to remain fully centered on Bonamassa’s performance and flow.

Lemar Carter 

The Estero stop highlighted exactly why Joe Bonamassa’s live shows continue to resonate: elite musicianship, tasteful restraint, and total command of the stage.

Band Lineup

  • Joe Bonamassa — Guitar / Vocals
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joebonamassa

  • Josh Smith — Guitar
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshsmithguitar

  • Reese Wynans — Keyboards
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reesewynans

  • Calvin Turner — Bass
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvinturnerbass

  • Lemar Carter — Drums
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lemarcarter

  • Jade MacRae — Backing Vocals
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jademacrae

  • Danielle De Andrea — Backing Vocals
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielledemusic

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