Civic Theatre Newcastle
Sat 11th September 2010 -- Sat 11th September 2010 8:00 pm
8th annual ‘Whole Lotta Love’ celebration of LED ZEPPELIN
presented by CCEntertainment
"Whole Lotta Love" has become an institution in Sydney, having sold out every concert since 2003. On Saturday 11 September this spectacular one-off Concert Event is coming to Newcastle and Civic Theatre for the first time.
This world class concert brings together 20 of Australia's finest Rock artists to recreate the pure excitement, energy and passion that was Led Zeppelin. It's been 30 years since the untimely death of legendary drummer John Bonham (Sept 25, 1980) forced the disbanding of one of the most renowned and loved international rock bands of all time, yet their music remains timeless.
Featuring 7 superb guest vocalists; John Swan (Swanee), Danny Marx Young, Dave Gleeson (Screaming Jets), Steve Balbi (Noiseworks), Simon Meli (Ooh La La), Ngaiire (ex Blue King Brown) and Zkye.
They will reinterpret, rework and sensationally recreate over 20 of the finest rock songs ever recorded, including 'Black Dog', 'Rock and Roll', 'Immigrant Song', 'Battle Of Evermore', 'Moby Dick', 'Kashmir' and the timeless 'Stairway To Heaven', delivering over 2½ hours of Zeppelin magic with brilliant staging, Big screen visuals, lighting and sound.
An exceptional, soaring powerhouse 12 piece band, under the creative direction of Joseph Calderazzo (Guitars), including Peter Northcote (Guitars), Gordon Rytmeister (Drums), Greg Royal (Bass), Charmaine Ford (Keys), Tony Azzopardi (Percussion) and the 'Sydney Lyric Strings', will bring it on home.
Formed in 1968, Led Zeppelin became one of the biggest bands in the world yet toured Australia only once in 1972. They produced nine studio albums, three live albums and have sold a staggering 200+ million albums worldwide. Zeppelin influenced generations of musicians and legions of fans, and still do... Rolling Stone Magazine referred to them as "unquestionably one of the most enduring bands in rock history" while listeners in a 2010 UK radio poll of all time Rock favourites voted #1 Stairway to Heaven, #4 Whole Lotta Love, and #7 Rock and Roll.
‘Beautifully evoked, as close as you'll get to the real thing.' - Christie Eliezer, Veteran Music Columnist
‘A stunning night of Rock ‘n Roll, I felt I was in the presence of Led Zeppelin' - Rod Quinn, ABC 702
‘I'll be singing the songs not as a cheap imitation, but as a wild celebration!' - Dave Gleeson
‘I was a huge John Bonham fan, and actually recorded a Zep Medley on my ‘Live in the Snow' album in 1983. Working on these songs for ‘Whole Lotta Love' has taken me back to a lovely time in my life. Times were easy and touring bands ROCKED!' - John Swan
Over 2.5 hours of Zeppelin magic in the magnificent Civic Theatre...Book Now...you need it...a Whole Lotta Love !
SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL OFFER Buy a ticket to "Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin Celebration" before Fri 10th Sept and you will automatically go in the draw to win a 16 x 20 inch print of Led Zeppelin live at the Sydney Showground in 1972, signed by the photographer Philip Morris (see below). Philip Morris will also have more Led Zeppelin images on sale in the Civic Theatre foyer on the night. Check them out at http://www.rockphotograph.com
