Tribute reveals galore in January | Information

Ringing in a brand new 12 months is usually a enjoyable time stuffed with alternative for many individuals, but it surely will also be one among blended feelings.

Possibly your resolutions embrace extra journey (“Leaving on a Jet Airplane” to take a look at the “Nights on Broadway”, “Rocky Mountain Excessive” or “Galveston” maybe), entering into higher bodily form for that “Bicycle Race” or having fun with these vacation items like your new “Blue Suede Sneakers”.

Possibly you are centered in your private life, whether or not it is that “Burning Love”, or discovering somebody who says “You Make Loving Enjoyable” or “You Belong to Me”, or carrying on the seek for “Someone to Love” or lastly confronting that deep need, “I Wish to Break Free”.

Or possibly the gloomy climate simply has you longing to really feel that “Sunshine on My Shoulders” as soon as once more.

Effectively, the Firehouse Arts Middle and Bankhead Theater are right here to assist this month — musically, anyway.

The 2 Tri-Valley leisure venues have seven tribute reveals between them within the coming weeks tapping into the nostalgia of among the greatest acts in music historical past: Elvis Presley, The Bee Gees, John Denver, Fleetwood Mac, Patsy Cline, Glen Campbell and Queen.

The throwback enjoyable is about to start this Friday night on the Bankhead in downtown Livermore, when performer Jim Curry presents his tribute live performance to the late John Denver.

“The music of the late Denver is like an outdated pal, outlasting developments and standing the take a look at of time,” Livermore Valley Arts officers stated.

“As a life-long fan, Curry dedicates himself to proceed Denver’s legacy of songs and his message of affection and caring for our planet to future generations. Since 2002 the mixed abilities of Jim and his band have introduced John’s music again to hundreds upon hundreds of individuals,” they added.

Curry’s live performance will characteristic most of the acquainted John Denver hits (together with these punnily talked about above). The present begins at 8 p.m. Friday (Jan. 6).

One night time later, the Firehouse in downtown Pleasanton will welcome The Kings of Queen, a tribute to the legendary rock band of the Nineteen Seventies and ’80s, highlighted by veteran vocalist and frontman Emo Alaeddin evoking the magic and charisma of Freddie Mercury.

“His capacity to command his voice and the group together with the simple abilities of his three bandmates, the group creates a stage efficiency eerily much like that of the late Freddie Mercury,” Firehouse representatives stated.

“The fierce foursome brings such iconic Queen anthems to life comparable to ‘We Are the Champions’, ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Radio Ga Ga’ and all different hits. They’re set other than different tribute bands as the one band who performs ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ with all of the vocal elements carried out stay,” the reps added.

The Queen tribute live performance at 8 p.m. this Saturday (Jan. 7) will kick off 2023 for the Firehouse.

Additionally on Saturday, the Bankhead will host a preferred tribute act who’s carried out all through the Tri-Valley over latest years, Fleetwood Masks.

“Fleetwood Masks brings audiences the easiest of Fleetwood Mac’s 50-year historical past with a give attention to the 1975 ahead five-piece model of their lineup that catapulted them to superstardom,” organizers stated. “Every group member offers their character’s choose tools, persona and efficiency, bringing audiences a very genuine Fleetwood Mac expertise.”

“An Night with Fleetwood Masks”, set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 7) in downtown Livermore, will little doubt hit a bit nearer to residence for followers nonetheless grieving the loss of life of longtime Fleetwood Mac musician Christine McVie in November.

The next weekend, the Firehouse is bringing again Jim Anderson & The Rebels with their in style homage to the King of Rock ‘N’ Roll himself, Elvis Presley.

“Jim Anderson has made fairly a reputation for himself along with his tribute to the early years and early hits of Elvis Presley,” Firehouse officers stated. “He’s not an ‘Elvis Impersonator’, nonetheless he’s thought by many to be the perfect interpreter of ‘Early Elvis’ round. With live shows and appearances at festivals, festivals, and live performance venues all through the nation, Jim Anderson & The Rebels have turn out to be a preferred headline attraction.”

The particular live performance, dubbed “Completely happy Birthday, Elvis” in recognition of what would have been Presley’s 88th birthday days earlier, will likely be carried out at 2 p.m. subsequent Saturday (Jan. 14).

And to spherical out the January tribute slate, the Bankhead is internet hosting “Night time Fever-The Bee Gees Tribute” on Jan. 20.

That includes Canadian singers John Ralphs as Barry Gibb, Daryl Thistel as Robin Gibb and Matthew Whale as Maurice Gibb, the live performance catalog covers the vary of The Bee Gees’ lengthy musical historical past.

“The songs are accomplished be aware for be aware, chord for chord, precisely just like the report, backed by a stay band of studio musicians, making a sound so shut it is rather like listening to the unique recording,” in response to LVA officers.

The “Night time Fever” present is about for Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. in downtown Livermore.

Lastly, the Firehouse will flip up the nation music classics on back-to-back weekends to finish the month.

Performer Joni Morris, identified for her mixture of music and comedy, will embody the legendary Patsy Cline for a tribute live performance on Jan. 21 at 8 p.m.

Then, Nashville singer-songwriter Andy Kahrs will lead “Rhinestone: A Salute to the Songs and Profession of Glen Campbell” with a 2 p.m. matinee present on Jan. 29.

Go to www.livermorearts.org to study extra concerning the Bankhead performances and www.firehousearts.org for the Firehouse live shows.