THE BONESHAKERS at The Point Sunderland

The Boneshakers bring a different shade of guitar music to The Point Sunderland on Friday 9 October. Rather than leaning on general rock covers, the band’s set is rooted in blues-rock, with Joe Bonamassa, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Gary Moore and The Hoax all sitting in the same musical territory.

That puts the emphasis on guitar tone, feel and a strong rhythm section. It also gives this date its own place in the Live Lounge programme, because the appeal is less about jumping between decades and more about staying inside a sound that rewards players who can really handle the material.

The Boneshakers at The Point

The set moves between classic and modern blues, so older influences can sit alongside the heavier contemporary end of the genre. Bonamassa and Joanne Shaw Taylor bring the modern blues-rock edge, while Gary Moore and Stevie Ray Vaughan give the night a familiar backbone.

The event starts at 7pm and Happy Hour runs from 7pm to 8pm. The Boneshakers are live on stage at 8:45pm, with free entry. That timing gives the evening room to build naturally before the band begins.

A blues-rock Friday in Sunderland

For people who prefer guitar-led live music but want something more focused than a mixed covers set, this is one of the clearer choices in the autumn calendar. Soulful vocals and a driving rhythm section sit alongside the lead guitar, so the band should have more weight than a simple solo showcase.

Check The Point’s official Live Lounge listing before travelling for any changes. More events at the venue are listed on SoundBite North East’s The Point Sunderland page, with other regional dates in the Upcoming Gigs guide.