Tab Benoit

Straight from the Louisiana bayou, Tab Benoit’s tone hits you before his Otis-Redding-kind-of-voice even sings. No pedals, no smoke—just a beat-up Tele, a cable, and a Category 5 amp. The magic? That’s all in his hands. Over three decades deep, Tab’s built a career on swamp grit and soul. A Grammy-nominated bluesman with 5 Blues Music Awards, 2 BB King Entertainer of the Year honors, and a place in the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, he’s jammed with legends—from Dr. John to Willie Nelson.