Sat 12/17 @ 8PM
Instrumental rock guitarist Neil Zaza has been building his global reputation for three decades. While he’s based in northeast Ohio, his music has taken him across the country, all over Europe, and across Asia, including multiple trip to China.
When he plays back home, it’s often a special extravaganza such as his spooky Halloween-themed One Dark Night shows, or his One Silent Night holiday shows which he did for many years on and off at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square.
This year, he’s again doing that show, calling it Neil Zaza’s One Silent Night…Where Mozart Meets Hendrix Under the Christmas Tree!, taking place at Akron’s Goodyear Theatre. And keep in mind, the word “silent” is tongue in cheek.
Each time he’s done one of these shows it’s a little different. This year’s will focus on his musicianship and showmanship as he and his band blaze through an instrumental evening of re-imagined holiday standards, familiar classical pieces done hard rock-style, and classic rock mash-ups that make beloved old tunes spring to new life. If you love rock & roll, this show will put you in the holiday spirit.
For tickets go to goodyeartheater.com, or call the Akron Civic box office at 330-253-2488.