The first Graham Bonnet Band tour dates for the US have been announced for late 2017/early 2018, making this the most extensive US tour Bonnet has undertaken since 1986 (as a member of Alcatrazz). In a show that runs for nearly 100 minutes, the band will be performing all the songs people know from Bonnet's history with Rainbow, Michael Schenker Group, Alcatrazz and Impellitteri , as well as his solo hits.

The band's complete tour schedule is as follows:

November
18 - Queen Vic - Newcastle, UK
19 - Pure - Wigan, UK
21 - Eleven - Stoke - UK
22 - Iron Road - Evesham, UK
23 - The Musician - Leicester, UK
24 - The Limelight 2 - Belfast, Northern Ireland
25 - Winterstorm Festival - Troon, Scotland
26 - Muni Arts Centre - Pontypridd, Wales
28 - Yardbirds, Grimsby, UK
29 - Underworld, London, UK
30 - The Corporation, Sheffield, UK

December
2 - Sala Acapulco - Gijon, Spain
3 - Cool Stage - Madrid, Spain
4 - Razzamatazz 2 - Barcelona, Spain
5 - 16 Toneladas - Valencia, Spain

December 
11 - Brick By Brick - San Diego, CA        
12 - Club Red - Tempe, AZ            
13 - The Rock - Tucson, AZ

January
11 - The Haven - Winter Park, FL    
12 - Kelsey Theater - West Palm Beach, FL
13 - Orpheum - Tampa, FL
15 - Soundstage - Baltimore, MD
16 - Blackthorn 51 - Elmhurst, NY
17 - Daryl's House - Pawling, NY
19 - Token Lounge - Westland, MI
20 - The Forge - Joliet, IL

The Graham Bonnet Band recently announced Joey Tafolla as their new guitarist, effective immediately Joey will be joining the band for all upcoming tour dates and the recording of a new Graham Bonnet Band album, the follow-up to last years The Book release.

Graham comments: "It's great to have Joey with us, he brings us even closer to the classic sound of my past records in the live setting and he will be a great asset as we move into the new recordings which will certainly follow the path of what we began with The Book.”

Joey adds: "I have always loved Graham's voice and his music. His sense of melody and harmonic awareness is just amazing. He creates sophisticated harmonies as easy as I can eat a bowl of cereal. Being able to work with someone on this level is extremely gratifying.”

Joey Tafolla began his career as a member of the 80s power metal band Jag Panzer. After achieving cult status for the band's first full length LP, he recorded solo instrumental CDs with legendary label Shrapnel Records, a label responsible for breaking such talent as Paul Gilbert, Tony MacAlpine, Yngwie Malmsteen and Richie Kotzen to name just a few.

Graham Bonnet performs next on November 2nd as part of Michael Schenker Fest at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in London, England.

Graham Bonnet Band lineup:

Graham Bonnet - Vocals
Beth-Ami Heavenstone - Bass
Joey Tafolla - Guitars
Jimmy Waldo - Keys
Mark Banquechea - Drums