As President of Joe Bonamassa's Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, Shawn Gonzalez has spearheaded initiatives that have raised over $3 million to support music education programs nationwide. Under his leadership, the foundation launched the Fueling Musicians Program, providing financial assistance to over 300 musicians facing hardship. In addition to preserving music heritage through relief grants, the Foundation has provided music instruments, supplies and literature to over 100,000 students across the U.S. Shawn's charismatic and tour-tested communication and networking skills have propelled the Foundation to new heights. His commitment to preserving musical heritage earned him the Keeping the Blues Award from the Blues Foundation in 2023.More...