Tab Benoit takes themes from Chicago, Swamp and Soul blues and mixes them with his gifted style to create heartwarming compositions. When tremendously played guitar, coupled with his soothing vocals, the result is a blues record that is admired by the listeners and critics alike. His signature style has made him popular across his country. Benoit’s performances are filled with artistic valor and musical passion that reaches out to the masses whenever he performs live. Benoit is on the road this season and Tab Benoit tickets are there for you if you want to enjoy a wonderful evening of blues music.

Hailing from Baton Rouge Louisiana, Benoit developed a deep interest in guitar in his teen years. He got a chance to whet his music abilities when he played at the music club and art center known as the Blue Box. Many renowned musicians such as Raful Neal, Tabby Thomas and Henry Gray used to play at the club, so Benoit learned a lot in the company of these talented performers. With the guidelines from these blues masters, Benoit chose his music path and set on a journey that continues till today.

Benoit’s musicianship reached a professional level when he formed a trio in 1987 and started to perform at different local concerts and music guilds. Playing at these venues earned him a considerable following and served as a gateway to his impending fame. Signing a deal with Justice Records, Benoit released his debut album Nice and Warm in 1992. The record received positive reviews from the music critics who compared Benoit’s style with legendary blues guitarists, Albert Collins, Jimi Hendrix and Albert King.

Humble by nature and devoted to traditional blues, Benoit maintained his focus and released his second record What I Live For in 1994. The album became popular and songs like Cherry Tree Blues, Time and Time Again and the title track got a warm reception from the fans. Standing on the Bank followed after that and expanded his music repertoire.

1997 album Swampland Jam featured many popular songs by the artist. The songs featured unique style of Benoit, his masterfully played guitars and powerful yet gentle vocals. The album also combined the talents of Benoit’s inspirational artists Tabby Thomas, Henry Gray and Raful Neal. The next album These Blues Are All Mine came out in 1999. Creative compositions and bluesy feel made the record a considerable success and added to Benoit’s repute.

In the same year, Benoit contributed his talents in the collaborative album Homesick for the Road that also featured young guitarists and musicians Debie Davies and Kenny Neal. The album was launched under the Telarc Record label which marked the initiation of a professional relationship between the record label and Benoit. The relationship proved to be fruitful when the album Wetlands was released in 2002. Featuring melodic songs such as Fast and Free and When a Cajun Man Gets the Blues, the album became a hit.

Whiskey Store came out in the same year and combined artistic abilities of Jimmy Thackery, Double Trouble and Charlie Musslewhite. Thackery and Benoit hit the road and promoted their album by a number of live concerts throughout the country. Later in 2004, these performances were compiled in the album Whiskey Store Live. Benoit kept on making music and released various albums in the following years.

One of the recent musical efforts, Medicine came out in 2011. The album featured the famous songwriter Anders Osborne and along with him, Benoit co-wrote seven songs. The album showcased great musical and songwriting techniques of Benoit and became quite famous among the listeners. His latest studio release was Legacy- The Best of Tab Benoit that was released in 2012.

His unmatched talent and contribution to the genre has earned him many awards as well as induction into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. He is also nominated for a Grammy and many Blues Music Awards. Benoit has been touring America and Europe from time to time and giving out memorable live experiences to multitudes of audiences. He has lined up a number of shows this season and soon he will be visiting your city. Book Tab Benoit tickets and enjoy some greatest hits by the artist.