National Act – Anthony Gomes

About this event

With a guitar slung over his shoulder and the amps turned up full tilt, Anthony Gomes electrifies blues and rock at a 21st century crossroads of his own. The Canadian vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and producer wails with all the force of a hurricane in the Mississippi Delta and enough fret-burning fireworks to leave his strings in flames. Over the years, he’s topped the Billboard Blues Chart at #1, earned the endorsement of legends such as B.B. King, tallied tens of millions of streams, and packed shows on multiple continents. In 2026, Gomes is back supporting his #1 blues rock album, Praise the Loud, with a world tour spanning 17 countries.

Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, he fell in love with music as a kid, listening to everyone from Muddy Waters and Jimi Hendrix to Jeff Beck and Eddie Van Halen. At 14 years old, Anthony gravitated to the guitar, beginning a lifelong relationship with the instrument. His chops eventually caught the attention of B.B. King’s bus driver at a jam night, leading to an introduction that earned him a spot opening a string of tour dates in 2005. He went on to share the stage with the likes of Buddy Guy, Robert Plant, Joe Bonamassa, Heart, Sammy Hagar, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and has performed for audiences that have included Morgan Freeman, John Goodman, Vince Vaughn, and Eric Clapton.

Anthony Gomes is a high-energy blues-rock artist, blending soulful blues with hard rock and R&B elements. Often referred to as “power blues” or “ High Voltage Blues ,” his music is characterized by blistering guitar work, passionate vocals, and modern, riff-driven songwriting, earning him multiple #1 hits on the Billboard Blues chart .

• Primary Genres: Blues Rock, Modern Blues, Southern Rock.

• Key Elements: Riff-laden guitar, soul-infused vocals, and high-energy live performances.

• Similar Artists: His style has been compared to artists who blur the lines between electric blues and rock & roll, often bridging traditional blues influences with a modern, stadium-filling sound.

• Accolades: Recognized as a top modern blues guitarist, with Total Guitar listing him as one of the “100 Greatest Blues Guitarists of All Time” in 2024.

Gomes’ music focuses on keeping the blues “fresh, exciting and even dangerous,” according to his official website .