Veteran guitarist Richie Kotzen released his new album, The Essential Richie Kotzen, this September. The record is a double CD and DVD compilation of highlights from Kotzen’s 25-year career and the introduction of two new original songs “War Paint” and “Walk With Me.” The musician has had a long varied career playing in and with some of rock music’s finest. His headlining fall tour will stop in NYC at B.B. King Blues Club on Wednesday, Nov. 5.