Joe Bonamassa - one of the world's best blues and rock guitarists - is bringing his tour to Carlisle next year.

He will be on stage at The Sands Centre on Sunday, March 11 for one of just seven UK concerts.

Arts and events manager Jonathan Higgins said: “Joe Bonamassa is recognised the world over as one of the finest blues rockers we have ever known.

"Negotiations with his management have been taking place for several months and I am delighted that we have been able to confirm a date on this very short UK tour.

"I know that the show will be awe inspiring to any guitarist. It’s terrific to be bringing such top quality live music to the city”.

Bonamassa’s career began onstage opening for B.B. King in 1989, when he was only 12 years old.

Today, he is regarded as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation and has released 15 solo albums in the last 13 years, all on his own label, J&R Adventures.

Joe Bonamassa will head to The Sands on Sunday, March 11. Tickets are available at the venue's box office and online from Friday, July 14.