Too loud
by Bill on 5/13/24Knoxville Civic Auditorium - KnoxvilleI think the band and the singer were excellent, but I couldn't really tell. It was too loud to hear them. I left before the first half was over.
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- 11/11/24Monday 08:00 PMBismarck, NDBelle Mehus AuditoriumThe Black Jacket Symphony Presents Led Zeppelin's "iv"On partner site
- 11/12/24Tuesday 08:00 PMFargo, NDFargo TheatreThe Black Jacket Symphony Presents Led Zeppelin's "iv"On partner site
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- 11/13/24Wednesday 08:00 PMCedar Rapids, IAParamount TheatreThe Black Jacket Symphony: Elton John's 'Madman Across the Water'On partner site
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- 11/15/24Friday 08:00 PMDes Moines, IAHoyt Sherman PlaceBlack Jacket Symphony Presents Elton John's "Madman Across the Water"
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The Black Jacket Symphony on Tour
Straight out of Alabama to your stage, get ready to hear all your favorites as you have never heard them before and catch Black Jacket Symphony live! From Mozart and The Beatles, to Pink Floyd, Prince and Michael Jackson, the Black Jacket Symphony perform your favorite classic albums -- note for note and sound for sound -- in a live setting. Making their debut in 2009 performing to a hyped audience at WorkPlay in Birmingham, the Black Jacket Symphony have since sold out venues and halls with thousands of screaming fans. May through September 2022 is packed with concerts, and the Black Jacket Symphony is set to rock the hearts of fans of classic rock music across the nation.
Over the past 10 years, the Black Jacket Symphony have brought venues like the Aztec Theatre to capacity, performing over 35 classic rock albums, and bringing a pumped-up night of entertainment to over a million music lovers across the U.S. The group of hand-picked, black jacket-adorning musicians changes based on the album being performed, and no sonic detail is overlooked, with the musicians doing whatever it takes to reproduce the album, but give it an intriguing new take. It's always a full night of electrifying rock and roll magic when the Black Jacket Symphony come to town. Yearning for a visual experience unlike any other, fans from all over the country flock to their shows, and once you see one, you won't miss another! Get your tickets today.
The Black Jacket Symphony Live in Concert
Founded in 2009 by guitarist J. Willoughby and his partner and technical director Jason Rogoff, the Black Jacket Symphony comprises several groups of musicians dedicated to recreating a specific classic album. Though their live shows are built around performing covers of classic rock albums, in an interview with The Daily Times, Willoughby says that the Black Jacket Symphony is not a tribute band. Willoughby noted that the difference is that the Black Jacket Symphony is all about the music they're playing and not about the musicians themselves. Various Black Jacket Symphony ensembles have recreated an estimated 38 classic albums over the course of their careers.
For shows in 2018, they focused on seven classic recordings in particular -- The Beatles' Abbey Road, Queen's A Night at the Opera, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' Damn the Torpedoes, Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, Journey's Escape, Led Zeppelin's Led Zeppelin IV, the Rolling Stones' Let It Bleed, and AC/DC's Back in Black. The Black Jacket Symphony's fanbase has grown over the years well beyond Birmingham. They now have a strong base in both Alabama (Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile, and Chattanooga) and Kentucky (Lexington), while their local fanbase remains strong.
In 2014, to mark Black Jacket Symphony's fifth anniversary, Willoughby and friends presented a trio of concerts at the WorkPlay theater in Birmingham, playing music that also commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Fab Four's U.S. debut, focusing on the albums Rubber Soul and Revolver.
In 2014 for an article on Alabama.com, Willoughby was asked about one of his memorable moments with the Black Jacket Symphony. He said, "Being on stage in front of a sold-out crowd at the Alabama Theater, which is a venue I put on a very high pedestal. The encore of the evening was 'Goodnight.' It's a song that I have been singing to my daughter every night before bed, and she was in the crowd of 2,200 people. The moment suddenly hit me, and I quickly had to learn to sing with the biggest lump in my throat that I have ever had."
Rating: 3 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing!
by Raven girl on 5/9/24Harrison Opera House - NorfolkPurple Rain is a classic. The BJS did an amazing job with it - note for note! And then some of Prince's greatest hits....I was dancing all night!! Great job everyone!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Purple Rain!!!!
by Chrissy on 5/9/24Harrison Opera House - NorfolkOMG!!! This was my first Black Jacket Symphony show and when I tell you... I will be back for Elton John and whatever else they want to do!! It was nothing short of an actual Prince Show. It was nothing I expected and EVERYTHING I WANTED!!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Rating: 5 out of 5 Outstanding Performance
by Chazz on 5/8/24The Charleston Music Hall - CharlestonThis was not only a concert, it was a performance to the nth degree. My grandaughter summed it up when she said, the moment I left I wanted to return.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Jacket always ROCKS
by Music Fan on 5/7/24Harrison Opera House - NorfolkI've seen Black Jacket Symphony several times, several different teams. Being a rabid guitar fan, I'm usually all about the MUSIC. The Zep shows, Van Halen, even the initial Prince team ~ BEST EVER. This show was quite different for me ~ the May 3rd show in Norfolk VA is a different Prince team, which I knew going in. This show was still absolutely amazing, but for very different reasons than my norm. This show, my focus and great enjoyment came not as much from the music, but mostly from the GREAT performance by Rahbi, the vocalist ! He OWNED this show, without a doubt !! It was just sheer FUN. The only 'negative' was the sound mix, the dude on the sound board is either new or was napping, or I don't know what, but the bass was sooo heavy it overwhelmed several songs. At any rate, BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY is always always worth going to see, yet again, worth the few hours drive time and an overnight hotel stay.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Best show ever!
by Music girl on 5/7/24The Charleston Music Hall - CharlestonWe go to all of the Black Jacket Symphony shows and love them all but the Prince one was the best ever! Amazing showmanship!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great show
by SS on 5/7/24The Charleston Music Hall - CharlestonThey put on a great rendition of a Prince show. Played some of the best hits. Great show overall.
Rating: 5 out of 5 awesome
by taz on 5/7/24The Charleston Music Hall - Charlestonshow was awesome and the crowd was great i like the location and parking was right downstairs
Rating: 5 out of 5 A must see
by Michael & Heather on 5/7/24The Charleston Music Hall - CharlestonWe have seen Black Jacket multiple times and this one was, by far, the best! Y’all did Prince justice!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Spectacular
by Granny on 5/7/24The Charleston Music Hall - CharlestonWonderful musicians, costumes, audience interaction.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Prince Show Solid
by Fantastic Show on 5/7/24The Charleston Music Hall - CharlestonBlack Jacket continues to provide stellar shows with perfect execution. I feel like I am watching the real bands in their prime.
Rating: 5 out of 5 !You Really Need to Check this Band out!
by LiveMusicFan on 5/7/24The Charleston Music Hall - CharlestonThis show was awesome! If I closed-end eyesI would have thought Prince and The Revolution was performing
Rating: 5 out of 5 Purple Rain was fantastic!
by Vickie on 5/7/24Harrison Opera House - NorfolkThe standard was high as there will never be another Prince, but the performers were fantastic! So much energy! So much fun! Look forward to the next show in Norfolk
Rating: 5 out of 5 Bank, audio sound was perfect
by Steveo on 5/6/24Harrison Opera House - NorfolkThe excellent instrumentation, the voices, the band was incredible and perfection. We did not expect quite that level and we were so amazed.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Prince BJS is the best (yet)
by JSP on 5/6/24Harrison Opera House - NorfolkOur group of eight has attended 7 or 8 performances by Black Jacket Symphony. They have all been great. And Purple Rain took it to the next level - extra energy and extra enthusiasm. Don't miss it.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Awesome!!!
by Sueb on 5/6/24Harrison Opera House - NorfolkSinger was perfect performer for Prince's Purple Rain!!! Loved it!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 BJS Prince Purple Rain
by JJ on 5/6/24Harrison Opera House - NorfolkThe show was off the chart. Sound was great and the musician's rocked it. We never stopped dancing!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Awesone
by Mama J on 5/6/24Harrison Opera House - NorfolkGreat show, performers and great seats. The singer that performed Purple Rain was awesome. He was a great performer. Would see it agian.
Rating: 5 out of 5 AMAZING show!
by Justine227 on 5/6/24Harrison Opera House - NorfolkThis was my 4th BJS and the best so far. The band is always fantastic, but that lead singer was over the top fabulous! Great energy and a wonderful showman. Everything exceeded expectations...and we knew the BJS was doing to put on a great show based on previous tributes.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Incredible Energy. Prince would be proud!
by CAPTB on 5/6/24Harrison Opera House - NorfolkI bought last minute tickets and am so thankful I did. The show was amazing. The hourish long replay of Purple Rain was spot on. The energy from the lead singer and band was infectious. The follow-on play list hit all the charted songs and some that didn’t that all were fantastic. I’ve been trying to see Black Jacket Symphony for years and this show worked for my schedule. I’ll try harder to see them going forward and already have tickets for their Elton show. Don’t miss this show.