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Joe Bonamassa Unleashes a Soulful Tribute! Fiery Cork Performance Dedicated to Irish Legend Rory Gallagher Coming to Audio & Video Pouring cheap bourbon into a glass late at night and flipping the power switch on a beat-up Fender amp. To all my fellow brethren who hear that buzzing hum, forget their aching backs, and think, "Ah, lived through another day"—good evening. This is Memphis Ray. Now, thrilling news has just landed for guitar geeks around the world (and all the former guitar geeks whose hairlines have since cooled off considerably). Joe Bonamassa, modern blues titan par excellence, has announced the release of The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork, a blistering tribute dedicated to Ireland’s legendary blues-rock hero, Rory Gallagher. Honestly, the moment I saw this news on the morning commuter train, I let out a deep, involuntary "Whoa!" while gripping the hand strap, earning an icy, "look at this total creep" glare from the office lady standing next to me. But cut me some slack! The sound Bonamassa laid down in Cork, Ireland—the holy ground of Rory Gallagher—is finally taking physical form and heading our way. What blues addict wouldn't let out a yell? …