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by Mspipkin on 4/29/24BJCC Concert Hall - BirminghamThis was a memorable, accurate, and exhilarating show from start to finish. Fantastic musicians and great lighting dedign.
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- 10/17/24Thursday 08:00 PMColorado Springs, COPikes Peak CenterThe Black Jacket Symphony: Elton John's 'Madman Across the Water'On partner site
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- 10/18/24Friday 08:00 PMGrand Junction, COGrand Junction Convention CenterBlack Jacket Symphony Presents Elton John's 'Madman Across the Water'
- 10/19/24Saturday 08:00 PMAlbuquerque, NMKiMo TheatreThe Black Jacket Symphony: Elton John's 'Madman Across the Water'On partner site
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- 10/22/24Tuesday 08:00 PMTucson, AZRialto Theatre-TucsonThe Black Jacket Symphony Presents:Elton Johns Madman Across The Water
- 10/23/24Wednesday 08:00 PMMesa, AZMesa Arts CenterThe Black Jacket Symphony: Elton John's 'Madman Across the Water'On partner site
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- 10/25/24Friday 07:00 PMEl Cajon, CAThe MagnoliaBlack Jacket Symphony Presents: Elton John's 'Madman Across the Water'
- 10/26/24Saturday 07:00 PMRiverside, CAFox Performing Arts CenterThe Black Jacket Symphony Presents Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon
- 10/27/24Sunday 08:00 PMBakersfield, CABakersfield Fox TheaterBlack Jacket Symphony Presents: Elton John's 'Madman Across the Water'On partner site
- 10/28/24Monday 08:00 PMSacramento, CACrest TheatreThe Black Jacket Symphony: Elton John's 'Madman Across the Water'On partner site
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- 10/31/24Thursday 08:00 PMNampa, IDNampa Civic CenterThe Black Jacket Symphony: Elton John's 'Madman Across the Water'On partner site
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- 11/1/24Friday 08:00 PMSalem, ORElsinore TheatreThe Black Jacket Symphony Presents Led Zeppelin's "iv"
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Elsinore Theatre
- 11/2/24Saturday 08:00 PMFederal Way, WAFederal Way PAECThe Black Jacket Symphony: Elton John's 'Madman Across the Water'
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Federal Way PAEC
- 11/4/24Monday 08:00 PMSpokane, WAMartin Woldson Theater at the FoxThe Black Jacket Symphony: Elton John's 'Madman Across the Water'On partner site
- 11/6/24Wednesday 08:00 PMHelena, MTHelena Civic CenterThe Black Jacket Symphony Presents Led Zeppelin's "iv"On partner site
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- 11/7/24Thursday 08:00 PMIdaho Falls, IDColonial TheaterThe Black Jacket Symphony Presents Led Zeppelin's "iv"On partner site
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- 11/8/24Friday 08:00 PMBillings, MTAlberta Bair Theater for the Performing ArtsThe Black Jacket Symphony: Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon'On partner site
- 11/9/24Saturday 08:00 PMCheyenne, WYCheyenne Civic CenterThe Black Jacket Symphony: Elton John's 'Madman Across the Water'On partner site
- 11/9/24Saturday 08:00 PMCheyenne, WYCheyenne Civic CenterThe Black Jacket Symphony: Elton John's 'Madman Across the Water'On partner site
- 11/10/24Sunday 08:00 PMRapid City, SDFine Arts Theatre at The MonumentThe Black Jacket Symphony: Elton John's 'Madman Across the Water'On partner site
- 11/11/24Monday 08:00 PMBismarck, NDBelle Mehus AuditoriumThe Black Jacket Symphony Presents Led Zeppelin's "iv"On partner site
About
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: 5 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 A great time!
by SaySay7 on 4/29/24BJCC Concert Hall - BirminghamThe Black Jacket Symphony always puts on an AMAZING show! I went to one show and was an instant fan! Their musicians are phenomenal and give you a fun night out every time! 5-⭐️
Rating: 5 out of 5 Best BJS show ever
by Raoul on 4/29/24BJCC Concert Hall - BirminghamI have seen three BLS shows & all were exceptional - but the Beatles was over the TOP!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Jacket Symphony is amazing!
by Angie on 4/29/24BJCC Concert Hall - BirminghamI’m never disappointed. Awesome musicians. Everyone is so talented. They always bring an amazing performance!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Jacket Symphony, The Beatles
by Dr. Steven K. Webb on 4/29/24BJCC Concert Hall - BirminghamThe Black Jacket Symphony performed Abbey Road, The Beatles, during their first set, and the Beatles Greatest Hits during their second set, and ended with an encore of "Hey Jude"this past Friday night at the BJCC Concert Hall in Birmingham AL, and it was beyond fantastic! I have now seen the BJS perform six times: 1. The Eagles 2. Queen 3. Led Zeppelin 4. Gun N' Roses 5. The Bee Gees 6. The Beatles ...and I have loved each and every show very, very much! I most certainly will go see the BJS many times again in the near future because they never ever disappoint and are so incredibly talented.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Excellent
by Walt on 4/29/24BJCC Concert Hall - BirminghamAnother outstanding performance by BJSO! Great job of covering some of the Beatles best songs!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Fantastic performance! Note for note with personality!
by Draig Port on 4/29/24BJCC Concert Hall - BirminghamLoved this concert! The BJS always put on a great show. I moved to the USA from north Wales and visited Liverpool every two weeks so I’ve seen a fair few Beatles acts in my time. But this performance stands out from 4 piece tribute acts as it’s a note for note homage to complex songs mastered for albums on multi-tracks. This is something you can only get with having as many great performers as BJS handpicked for this show, playing a range of instruments. The vocals were great and sounded similar without straining to be impersonations. We had to leave a little bit before the end but hopefully didn’t miss too many songs. We had guessed the show running time, but hadn’t seen the BJS at this venue before and didn’t account for a long intermission which with hindsight was probably due to it being a theater and wanting to sell concessions. We’ll know for next time and look forward to seeing another BJS show again soon!
Rating: 4 out of 5 So very fun!!!
by bjsfan on 4/29/24BJCC Concert Hall - BirminghamLoved "Abbey Road"! It was a great relaxing experience that had most of the crowd singing along!!! The musicians were fantastic. I love that you announce the next show so we have something to look forward to! AND I'm excited that Buffett will be inside in July!!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Best Beatles Yet
by Mr Brain on 4/29/24BJCC Concert Hall - BirminghamWe have been to almost 100 BJS shows, including 3 Beatles shows. This on was the best yet. The band had so much energy and really seemed to enjoy themselves. That always makes for a great show. My only complaint was that I thought Jay's microphone should have been louder. Thanks to the Black Jacket Symphony for all you do to bring us this great music.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Awesome Concert!
by Jeff Lovett on 4/29/24BJCC Concert Hall - BirminghamThis was my first time seeing Black Jacket Symphony. Really enjoyed the concert. They played The Beatles Abbey Road album, plus the 2nd set was some of the greatest hits. The sound, great musicianship and light show was awesome. Great show!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Awesome!
by DWalk on 4/25/24Saenger Theatre Mobile - MobileWhat an amazing tribute to Prince and his music! The performance was spot on, even down to the famous sideways glance!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Always a Great Show !
by Cher on 4/25/24Columbia County Performing Arts Center - EvansThe Black Jacket Symphony does many concerts, many artists, and NEVER DISAPPOINTS !!! Every Show is a Great Show ! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 A+ Prince
by AllOfMyPurpleLife on 4/23/24Saenger Theatre Mobile - MobileGreat overall show. Energy was good and the crowd was engaged. I can’t wait to see them again.
Rating: 3 out of 5 It was ok
by Jen on 4/23/24Saenger Theatre Mobile - MobileI would have loved to actually have heard Purple Rain performed by the symphony. But that is not what we got. It was a Prince impersonator and a band. Costume design was at best mediocre. The music was good, vocals were good, performance (dance) was not so good. I do not want to sound mean but I was disappointed.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Memoralable!!!! 😁
by Lynn on 4/23/24Atlanta Symphony Hall - Atlanta😁ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!!!! 💜💜💜💜Purple Rain was performed with perfection, It was stunning. My Fiance & I 💍 were so blown away that we already have our Tickets 🎫 🎫 to come back in October to see y'all perform Led Zeppelin IV. Thank You for a VERY MEMORABLE NIGHT 🤗. Can Not Wait To See Y'all
Rating: 5 out of 5 Fantastic Experience
by JaimeJo on 4/23/24Saenger Theatre Mobile - MobileThis was my first show to see Black Jacket Symphony. It was Purple Rain. It was amazing! The whole group was mesmerizing. The musician selected to be the front man (Prince) was absolutely spot on with his performance. The rest of the group were all very talented musicians as well. Will definitely be following future performances by them.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great show!
by MW on 4/23/24Saenger Theatre Mobile - MobileWhat a great show!! The guy that sang the Prince songs was absolutely spot on!! He was a true showman!!
Rating: 4 out of 5 The Black Jacket Symphony Review
by PNSNATIVE on 4/23/24Saenger Theatre Mobile - MobileThe concert was very good. It was a shame that the lead singer did not play guitar. That was my only disappointment.
Rating: 5 out of 5 AMAZING!
by Kendra on 4/23/24Saenger Theatre Mobile - MobileThis show is amazing. The musicians are great performers and I enjoyed their performance. Don't miss it if you get a chance to attend the show!
Rating: 3 out of 5 Good concert, poor venue
by Birdnerd on 4/23/24Saenger Theatre Mobile - MobileFirst and last time attending a concert at the Saenger Theatre in Mobile. Acoustics were terrible for this show. It was difficult to hear clearly. Seating is tight for tall people and the seats in balcony are not staggered so I couldn’t really see the singer through much of the show. On the positive side, another great performance by Black Jacket Symphony.