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Classic Albums Live: The Beatles White Album
This September, the popular North American concert series, Classic Albums Live, will embark on its inaugural UK run with a 12-city tour,?performing The Beatles: White Album
Do you remember listening to an entire album? The thrill of dropping the needle on the greatest music ever recorded? Classic Albums Live does.
To do this, Classic Albums Live boasts an exceptional ensemble of performers, all of whom have graced music’s elite stages and collaborated with industry icons both in the studio and on stage. “CAL is a modern-day orchestra, utilising the highest-level players whose unique ability to focus and execute with precision is essential to authentically recreating these records,” Founder, Craig Martin emphasises.
Unlike typical tribute acts, Classic Albums Live avoids imitation. There are no wigs, costumes, or distracting video screens at play. Instead, all of the emphasis is placed solely on recreating the original sound & spirit of the album … note for note, cut for cut.
In 2023, CAL celebrated its 20th anniversary and has expanded its repertoire to include over 45 different records and delivers more than 200 performances annually across North America.
Each Classic Albums Live show offers two distinct experiences: a faithful rendition of the chosen record in the first half, followed by a dynamic set featuring the artist’s greatest hits. “We pay homage to the album in the first half, then let loose with the hits in the second,” explains Martin. “These albums and artists hold sacred places in people’s hearts, and as fans ourselves, we aim to exceed expectations and deliver an unforgettable experience.
Like the thrill of dropping a needle on the greatest music ever recorded, Classic Albums Live brings the iconic sounds to life right before your eyes.
Do you remember listening to an entire album? The thrill of dropping the needle on the greatest music ever recorded? Classic Albums Live does.
To do this, Classic Albums Live boasts an exceptional ensemble of performers, all of whom have graced music’s elite stages and collaborated with industry icons both in the studio and on stage. “CAL is a modern-day orchestra, utilising the highest-level players whose unique ability to focus and execute with precision is essential to authentically recreating these records,” Founder, Craig Martin emphasises.
Unlike typical tribute acts, Classic Albums Live avoids imitation. There are no wigs, costumes, or distracting video screens at play. Instead, all of the emphasis is placed solely on recreating the original sound & spirit of the album … note for note, cut for cut.
In 2023, CAL celebrated its 20th anniversary and has expanded its repertoire to include over 45 different records and delivers more than 200 performances annually across North America.
Each Classic Albums Live show offers two distinct experiences: a faithful rendition of the chosen record in the first half, followed by a dynamic set featuring the artist’s greatest hits. “We pay homage to the album in the first half, then let loose with the hits in the second,” explains Martin. “These albums and artists hold sacred places in people’s hearts, and as fans ourselves, we aim to exceed expectations and deliver an unforgettable experience.
Like the thrill of dropping a needle on the greatest music ever recorded, Classic Albums Live brings the iconic sounds to life right before your eyes.
Tuesday 9 September
Bournemouth Pavilion, Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 2BU
Running TimesDoors: 7pm
Act One: 7:30pm - 8:15pm
Interval: 20 minutes
Act Two: 8:35pm - 9:15pm
All timings are approximate and may change on day
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