Welcome Back My Friends – An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Created by Carl Palmer and his management, the show will be presented with the full cooperation of the Estates of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake. THIS IS NOT A TRIBUTE ACT- THIS IS THE REAL THING.  Through modern technology they will reunite the band: Carl with his two bandmates, playing together along with Keith Emerson & Greg Lake, who both passed away in 2016. The show combines video performance of  Emerson and Lake from a legendary sold out ROYAL ALBERT HALL ELP show from 1992 with live on stage performances of Carl Palmer with his own ELP Legacy band, Paul Bielatowicz on guitar and Simon Fitzpatrick on bass and chapman stick.

All the musicians play together in sync to present a complete and authentic Emerson, Lake & Palmer show.

Emerson, Lake & Palmer (informally known as ELP) was an English progressive rock supergroup formed in London in 1970. The band consisted of Keith Emerson (keyboards) of the Nice, Greg Lake of King Crimson (vocals, bass, guitar, producer), and Carl Palmer of Atomic Rooster (drums, percussion). With nine RIAA-certified gold record albums in the US and an estimated 48 million records sold worldwide, they are one of the most popular and commercially successful progressive rock groups of the 1970s, with a musical sound including adaptations of classical music with jazz and symphonic rock elements, dominated by Emerson’s flamboyant use of the Hammond organ, Moog synthesizer, and piano (although Lake wrote several acoustic songs for the group).

The band became prominent after performing at the Isle of Wight Festival in August 1970. In their first year, the group signed with E.G. Records (who distributed the band’s records through Island Records in the United Kingdom and Atlantic Records in North America) and released Emerson, Lake & Palmer (1970) and Tarkus (1971), both of which reached the UK top five. The band’s success continued with Pictures at an Exhibition (1971), Trilogy (1972), and Brain Salad Surgery (1973, released on ELP’s own Manticore Records label). After a three-year break, Emerson, Lake & Palmer released Works Volume 1 (1977) and Works Volume 2 (1977). After Love Beach (1978), the group disbanded in 1979.

The members played in various solo and partial reunion combinations during the 1980s. In 1991, the original trio re-formed and released two more albums, Black Moon (1992) and In the Hot Seat (1994), and toured between 1992 and 1998. Their final performance occurred in 2010 at the High Voltage Festival in London to commemorate the band’s 40th anniversary. Emerson and Lake died in 2016, leaving Palmer as the only surviving band member.

In 2022, Palmer and his manager developed and launched the show initially as THE RETURN OF EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER show, again with the full cooperation and involvement of both the Keith Emerson and Greg Lake estates.  The show has been re-branded for 2025 as AN EVENING WITH EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER.

Dreamboat Annie

Dreamboat Annie – A tribute to Heart delivers an unforgettable performance of the Wilson sisters and Heart! This is one show you don’t want to miss as Dreamboat Annie takes you through the Heart catalog as only they can! Hit after hit all night long! Come experience the powerful vocals and musicianship of this great show!

Cincinnati Transit Authority A Tribute to the Music of Chicago

Cincinnati Transit Authority is an eight-piece band paying tribute to the great horn-driven sound of Chicago Transit Authority. Originating in Cincinnati, Ohio, the band consists of some of the area’s best rock, jazz and blues musicians. The group takes great pride in performing spot-on renditions of iconic Chicago tunes. The band’s replication and dedication to the music make CTA one of the top Chicago tribute bands performing now.   

Expect to hear all the great hits including “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?,” “Make Me Smile,” “Beginnings,” “Hard Habit To Break,””Questions 67 & 68,” “Saturday In The Park,” “25 or 6 to 4,” “We Can Stop The Hurtin’,” “Introduction,” “Wake up Sunshine” and many more. 

The Magnetic Fields – 69 Love Songs 25th Anniversary Tour

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of its release, the Magnetic Fields will spend 2024 performing their entire 69 Love Songs album in its entirety over the course of 2 nights —a 3-disc masterwork that marked a significant breakthrough for the American band. The band will be performing the full record for the first time in over two decades. Starting in March, 2024, the band will perform 69 Love Songs throughout the year in selected markets throughout the USA and Europe.

New dates have been added, in which composer Stephin Merritt will be joined by members Sam Davol, Shirley Simms, Chris Ewen, and Anthony Kaczynski, with special appearances from Claudia Gonson and John Woo in selected US markets.

Written and recorded entirely by Stephin Merritt, 69 Love Songs garnered universal acclaim at its 1999 release, landing on best of year-end lists in Rolling Stone, The New York Times, SPIN, LA Times and The Washington Post, and received notable praise from Pitchfork, The Guardian, Stereogum and much more.

The Magnetic Fields are the brainchild of Merritt, who also releases albums as the 6ths, the Gothic Archies and Future Bible Heroes. With the Magnetic Fields, he has written, produced, and recorded 12 albums to date. He composed original music and lyrics for three music theater pieces directed by Chen Shi-Zheng, and in 2008, mounted an Off-Broadway stage musical of Neil Gaiman’s Coraline, for which he won an Obie Award. Merritt composed the score for the Academy Award–nominated film Pieces of April and for the independent film Eban and Charley. Merritt’s song “The Book of Love” was performed by Peter Gabriel and appears in the film Shall We Dance, as well as in numerous other films and TV shows. Merritt has composed incidental music for the HarperCollins’ audio books of A Series of Unfortunate Events and Neil Gaiman’s Coraline.

The Magnetic Fields will perform 69 Love Songs as it was originally performed in the early 2000’s: In full order over 2 nights, with one half of the triple-disc album performed each night. Featuring multiple singers, the band delivers signature orchestral-pop arrangements with cello, ukelele, guitars and keyboards.

Another Longworth-Anderson Series evening of great music, food, and drink! Complimentary pre-concert reception features live local music, light bites from Ollie’s Trolley and N.Y.P.D. Pizza, and craft beer tastings from HighGrain Brewing Co.

The Gilmour Project: Wish You Were Here

Featuring Jeff Pevar, Berry Oakley, Mark Karan, Scott Guberman & Pete Lavezzoli

The Gilmour Project has set January shows for 2025. They previously racked up 58 shows in North America to celebrate the 1973 release of Pink Floyd’s masterwork, ‘The Dark Side of The Moon’ – to immense press / fan acclaim & boffo box office receipts.

The Gilmour Project is

  • Jeff Pevar (lead guitar with CSN, David Crosby/CPR, Joe Cocker, Ray Charles, Bette Midler, Phil Lesh & Friends, Ricki Lee Jones, Marc Cohn).
  • Berry Oakley (bass & vocals with Allman Betts Band, North Mississippi All-Stars, Blue Floyd & The Doors)
  • Mark Karan (guitar & vocals with Bob Weir, RatDog, The Other Ones, Dave Mason).
  • Scott Guberman (keyboard & vocals with Phil Lesh & Friends, Keystone Revisited).
  • Pete Lavezzoli (drums with Black JGB, Oteil & Friends)

The 5-piece, All-Star ensemble, quickly gained a reputation for flipping the ‘Tribute Band’ script on its head, with exploratory performances of iconic and deep cut Pink Floyd classics, David Gilmour-centric and solo compositions, and pulling other surprise classic rock masterpieces out of their hats. Their version of Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ appeared in their sets, weeks ahead of its ‘Stranger Things’ buoyed resurgence to the top of the charts and worldwide press … making the band appear spookily prescient.

Starting from the heart of Pink Floyd’s musical structure, these superstars allow each other to soar in collaborative improvisation to deeply express the soul of this profound music. These lifelong, stadium musicians add a new, authentic edge to the virtuosic impact of the compositions, better than a mere tribute band. Floyd fanatics throughout North America (the U.S., Canada & Mexico) amazed at the agility of these sincerely dedicated and venerable artists as they dove deeply into a catalogue of hits, deep tracks and astonishing covers conjoined to overwhelming Pink Floyd reverie.

Their original multimedia, ‘Floydian’ spectacle, eschewed poaching Floyd/Gilmour production assets and imagery – relying instead on visuals created by acclaimed (Blondie and Todd Rundgren) LD Hans Shoop and quadraphonic sound design and special audio FX by The Duke of New York (producer of Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland – The Remixes’). Each show was live streamed, modernizing a page from Grateful Dead’s nihilist marketing playbook, and making the performances available for free around the world for those unable to attend due to Covid concerns, or just unable to attend by being on the other side of the planet.

 

“All You Need Is Love” : All-Star Celebration of The Beatles

Acclaimed All-Star Celebration of The Fab Four Returns for John Lennon’s 85th  Birthday Year!

‘All You Need Is Love’ returns in 2025, announcing tour dates today on JOHN LENNON’s 84th Birthday! The Beatles show like no other, returns to take audiences on a heady journey through the extensive discography of The Greatest Band ever, featuring their most beloved hits and hidden gems that have stood the test of time.

All You Need Is Love’ effortlessly captures the essence of The Beatles‘ legendary career from their 1964 arrival in America, through 1969. From the infectious innocence of “I Want To Hold Your Hand” to the melodic masterpiece of “Yesterday,” ‘All You Need Is Love’ promises to deliver a night beyond nostalgia … encompassing transcendent sing-along moments, and pure musical bliss.

In addition to the captivating performances, the concert tour features state-of-the-art production and visuals, creating an immersive experience that will transport audiences through the golden era of The Beatles.

With sold-out shows across North America in 2024 for the 60th Anniversary of The Beatles in America, ‘All You Need Is Love’ assembles American & Canadian Artists. Once again, an extraordinary ensemble of world-class musicians come together to pay homage to the iconic British rock band that forever changed the landscape of music. The all-star lineup consists of exceptional musicians whose talent and passion for The Beatles guarantee an authentic and electrifying concert experience.

  • Kasim Sulton – Vocals, Bass, Guitar (Meatloaf, Todd Rundgren’s Utopia, Blue Oyster Cult, Hall & Oates, Cheap Trick, Cyndi Lauper, Patty Smyth, Joan Jett)
  • Steve Kimock – Guitar, Bass (Zero, Oteil & Friends, Jazz Is Dead, The Other Ones, RatDog, Rhythm Devils, Phil Lesh & Friends, Kingfish, Heart of Gold Band)
  • Prairie Prince – Drums (The Tubes, Journey, Todd Rundgren, Blue Floyd, Jefferson Starship, Phil Lesh & Friends, XTC, George Harrison, Chris Isaak)
  • Bobby Lee Rodgers – Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Sitar Simulation (Jazz is Dead, The Codetalkers with Col. Bruce Hampton, Vassar Clements, Warren Haynes, Widespread Panic, George Porter Jr.)
  • Gil Assayas – Vocals, Keyboard (Kasim Sulton’s Utopia, Todd Rundgren’s Utopia)
  • Mark Rashotte – Guitar (Jake Clemons, Creed, Photograph)
  • Andy Forgie – Vocals, Theatrics (Creed, Photograph)
  • Narrated by Michael Des Barres (The Mistakes, Power Station, Detective, Silverhead)

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the timeless music of The Beatles like never before.

Tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration of The Beatles will be on sale FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH and are expected to sell out quickly. Fans are encouraged to secure their seats early.

 Be part of a magical journey that will reignite your love for the Fab Four!

Genesis ReTouched

Genesis ReTouched provides a unique experience by recreating the look and feel of a late 80’s to late 2000’s Genesis concert, a time when the band was at the height of their popularity. Genesis ReTouched plays the hits of their best selling albums – Duke, Abacab, Mama, Invisible Touch, and We Can’t Dance – while touching on older classic material just like Genesis did during their worldwide sold out shows.

With faithful musical reproduction, CD quality live sound, and cutting edge lighting, Genesis ReTouched brings the true essence of the late 80’s to late 2000’s Genesis shows to theaters and arenas for fans to enjoy and remember once again.

Genesis was one of the most iconic musical acts of multiple generations. Their music remains timeless and their stage productions have always been cutting edge and bigger than life. It’s the goal of Genesis ReTouched to keep that legacy alive for Genesis fans of today and tomorrow.