“You & Me” was released on June 6, 2006 debuting as number one on the Billboard Blues Chart. It is Joe’s 5th studio album and first one with legendary producer Kevin Shirley.

The song “Asking Around For You” was written by Joe and composed by Mike Himelstein for this album, and above is Joe’s beautiful live rendition of it 7 years later during his Tour De Force at the Shepherds Bush Empire.

These are Joe’s words about his record “You & Me” back in 2006:

“This record, wonderfully produced by Kevin Shirley, marks a step that I have always wanted to take in my musical quest. With the help from a modern day supergroup – Jason Bonham, Carmine Rojas, Doug Henthorn, Rick Melick and Pat Thrall – we concentrated on heavy music played in a blues style. I wanted to make a blues album, not a rock album that has blues on it. There is much discussion these days on what is or is not blues; so much so, many albums suffer from an apologetic sound. In an era where it is best to play it safe, I chose to take a risk as a reminder to all that the boundaries are still wide open and there are no rules. I hope this album inspires you as much as I felt making it. It was a truly liberating experience.

With that ladies and gentlemen I present You & Me.

Sincerely,
Joe Bonamassa"