How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Eric Clapton, J.J. Cale, Buddy Guy, Lonnie Brooks, John Mayer, Matt Schofield, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Herring, Mick Box, Bob Weir, Warren Haynes, Joe Bonamassa, Tommy Emmanuel, Chuck Loeb, John Scofield, John McLaughlin
They are the Guitar Virtuosi selected among the 338 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which track did Eric Clapton perform with J.J. Cale at the Crossroads Guitar Festival in 2004?
- A “After Midnight”
- B “Cocaine”
- C “Call Me the Breeze”
2. What significant event in Buddy Guy’s career occurred during the 2025 Experience Hendrix Tour?
- A Release of a new album
- B Coming out of retirement
- C Winning a Grammy
3. Which genre blend characterizes Matt Schofield’s performances, including “Where Do I Have to Stand”?
- A Blues and classical
- B Blues, funk, and jazz
- C Rock and hip-hop
4. In which city did Jeff Beck perform “Brush with the Blues” in 2010?
- A New York
- B Copenhagen
- C London
5. Which band’s composition “Dawn” did Jimmy Herring’s band cover in a live performance?
- A Led Zeppelin
- B The Doors
- C Mahavishnu Orchestra
6. What performance feature distinguished Uriah Heep’s “Pilgrim” at the Astoria Theatre in 2003?
- A Synth pop rendition
- B Acoustic interpretation
- C Organ-driven soundscapes
7. Which guest artist joined Bob Weir and Wolf Bros for a collaborative performance in 2018?
- A Eric Clapton
- B Warren Haynes
- C Santana
8. What technical guitar style is featured in Joe Bonamassa’s “Woke Up Dreaming”?
- A Slide guitar
- B Fingerstyle
- C Power chords
9. In which live setting is Tommy Emmanuel’s “Ruby’s Eyes” typically performed?
- A Large stadiums
- B Various live concerts
- C Television specials
10. Which Fourplay track helped define their jazz fusion sound on their debut album?
- A “Bali Run”
- B “Dream Come True”
- C “101 Eastbound”
11. What setting hosted the John Scofield Trio’s performance in November 2012?
- A Copenhagen Jazz Festival
- B Royal Albert Hall
- C Blue Note Tokyo
12. Which jazz venue housed a performance by John McLaughlin & The 4th Dimension in 2014?
- A Blue Note Milano
- B The Village Vanguard
- C Ronnie Scott’s
Tracklist
1 . Eric Clapton & J.J. Cale . Call Me The BreezeDuck . Reprise publish ‘The Road to Escondido,’ . collaboration album by J.J. Cale . Eric Clapton (2006) |
2 . Buddy Guy, Lonnie Brooks & John Mayer . Medley (w/ Howard and the White Boys) |
3 . Matt Schofield . Where Do I Have To Stand |
4 . Jeff Beck . Brush with the Blues |
5 . Jimmy Herring . Dawn |
6 . Mick Box . Pilgrim (w/ Uriah Heep) |
7 . Bob Weir & Warren Haynes . Turn On Your Love Light (w/ The Wolf Brothers) |
8 . Joe Bonamassa . Woke Up Dreaming |
9 . Tommy Emmanuel . Ruby’s Eyes |
10 . Chuck Loeb . Bali Run (w/ Fourplay) |
11 . John Scofield . Live in Copenhagen |
12 . John McLaughlin . Miss Valley (w/ The 4th Dimension) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Eric Clapton performed “Call Me the Breeze” with J.J. Cale at the 2004 Crossroads Guitar Festival. The collaboration was recorded and included in the festival’s official DVD release, highlighting the partnership between the two musicians.
2. Buddy Guy came out of retirement for the 2025 Experience Hendrix Tour, marking a significant event in his illustrious career. Performing at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, he joined other musicians in celebrating Jimi Hendrix’s legacy.
3. Matt Schofield’s “Where Do I Have to Stand” reflects his signature blend of blues, funk, and jazz influences. This combination, along with his melodic guitar work, defines his innovative approach to blues music.
4. Jeff Beck performed “Brush with the Blues” during his 2010 concert in Copenhagen. This track showcases Beck’s fusion of instrumental blues and rock, featured in his Emotion & Commotion Tour setlist.
5. Jimmy Herring’s band covered Mahavishnu Orchestra’s “Dawn” at Infinity Hall, showcasing their jazz fusion prowess. The original, by John McLaughlin, was reinterpreted with Herring’s guitar work.
6. Uriah Heep’s live “Pilgrim” performance at the Astoria Theatre highlighted organ-driven soundscapes and robust vocal delivery. Known for its evolving structure, it remains a dramatic part of their setlist.
7. Warren Haynes joined Bob Weir and Wolf Bros in 2018 for an energetic finale at The Capitol Theatre. Haynes played guitar and provided vocals, starting with “The Other One” and closing with “Turn On Your Love Light.”
8. Joe Bonamassa’s “Woke Up Dreaming” features intricate fingerstyle guitar techniques. The live acoustic performance highlights his adept skills with rapid arpeggios and technical prowess.
9. “Ruby’s Eyes” by Tommy Emmanuel is typically performed during various live concerts. The instrumental showcases his fingerstyle technique and melodic phrasing on acoustic guitar.
10. Fourplay’s “Bali Run” was a key track in defining their jazz fusion sound from their debut album, maintaining a place in live shows. Its melodic interplay has been a hallmark of their long-standing success.
11. John Scofield Trio performed in Copenhagen in November 2012. Known for dynamic jazz improvisations, this concert was part of Scofield’s extensive appearances in Denmark.
12. John McLaughlin & The 4th Dimension played “Miss Valley” at Blue Note Milano in 2014. This jazz venue hosted the ensemble, showcasing their blend of fusion elements and McLaughlin’s illustrious guitar skills.
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