Black Jacket Symphony was incredible!
by MisTee17 on 5/6/12Lexington Opera House - LexingtonThey sounded just like the Pink Floyd albums! AMAZING! Can't wait to see them again!
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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: 5 out of 5 Rating: 4 out of 5 Pink Floyd very good, but could have been better
by Goodscotch on 5/2/12Lexington Opera House - LexingtonOverall a very good experience but for Pete's sake, turn down the instruments a little! The lyrics at times were essentially drowned out.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Uneven
by NotYourRealName on 5/2/12Lexington Opera House - LexingtonVery uneven performance. The first set wasn't top notch, though I admit bias as I'm a huge Pink Floyd fan. The second set was awesome, though, and if the whole thing had been that quality, I'd give the show itself 5 stars. The facilities were the other major issue. Having what amounts to a concession stand right next to the only bathrooms made for an almost impossible time navigating. Though, to the facilities' credit, they are beautiful.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Jack Symphony Led Zeplin
by CruzinUSA on 3/29/12Von Braun Center Concert Hall - HuntsvilleIt was fantastic. Great Job Done. Thouroughly enjoyed the concert!
Rating: 1 out of 5 too much kick drum
by daddyman11 on 3/28/12Von Braun Center Concert Hall - Huntsvillesome one doesn't know how to mix sound. The house mix was terrible with too much kick drum. During the LZ IV performance in particular. I heard hardly any lead guitar. I could tell the guy was playing his butt off and being a guitarest I would have loved to heard his performance. That's what I came for. I don't expect my money back but would not hesitate to take it. I feel like I deserve it.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Jacket Rocks!
by Weinee on 3/27/12Von Braun Center Concert Hall - HuntsvilleThe musicians were excellent. The attention to detail was extraordinary. I thought I was at a Led Zeppelin concert! I will be seeing them perform AC/DC in June and can't wait. I highly recommend these artists.
Rating: 5 out of 5 A must see for any music fan!
by Anonymous on 3/27/12Von Braun Center Concert Hall - HuntsvilleThis group exceeded all expectations that I had before the show. I had heard from friends that these shows were amazing, but now I really believe it. I will be looking forward to upcoming shows in the future!
Rating: 4 out of 5 Lead Guitarist stole the show; Bryan Gibson
by Huntsvegas1 on 3/26/12Von Braun Center Concert Hall - HuntsvilleThe show was very professional and the musicians were very talented. I thought they nailed most of the tunes as good as can be done. Bryan Gibson seemed to be very talented and I enjoyed his riffs the most. The drummer also tore it up. I'd like to see Black Jacket perform Pink Floyd should they ever come to Huntsville.
Rating: 5 out of 5 The Black Jacket Symphony is incredible!!
by lgordonal on 3/26/12Von Braun Center Concert Hall - HuntsvilleThe whole band did an excellent job with all of the songs from Led Zeppelin IV and the greatest hits afterwards. The lead singer sounded even better than Robert Plant would have (and was cute, too!!) The lead guitar player was awesome and the harmonica player was really good too. We are looking forward to seeing them perform AC/DC "Back in Black" in June.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Led Zeppelin by Black Jacket Symphony
by N4VAE on 3/26/12Von Braun Center Concert Hall - HuntsvilleAbsolutely amazing with world-class musicians. It was simply unbelievable, you had to be there. Without a doubt, ran as fast as you can to buy tickets to the next BJS show near you, or drive out of town if you have to, you won't regret it.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Jacket Led Zeppelin IV was amazing!
by mole501 on 3/26/12Von Braun Center Concert Hall - HuntsvilleWhat a great show. This group is extremely talented. All you had to do was close your eyes and you would think you were listening to the original. Can't wait to hear their other shows.
Rating: 5 out of 5by MKHCOG on 3/26/12Von Braun Center Concert Hall - Huntsville Amazing show! Very well put together! Looking forward to Back in Black!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Jacket Symphony was Incredible!
by AvalonAngel on 3/26/12Von Braun Center Concert Hall - HuntsvilleI thoroughly enjoyed this show and would certainly go again as well as recommend it highly to friends. It was a fantastic show.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Black Jacket Symphony Is A Must Experience!
by Rolltide0003 on 3/26/12Von Braun Center Concert Hall - HuntsvilleThe concept is awesome. Take an album. Play it in its entirety from the beginning. Reproduce it note for note. Follow that set up with a barrage of classic hits from other albums. The musicianship is astounding and unforgettable.
Rating: 5 out of 5 There is more to come!!!
by Lavone on 3/25/12Von Braun Center Concert Hall - HuntsvilleQuite simply I regret having missed several previous shows. The BJS is comprised by truly talented musicians and artist. Accuracy in sound, tone, energy and voice created an amazing and rare experience. I've already got my tickets to the next show!!!
Rating: 4 out of 5 Black Jacket Symphony VBC concert hall March 23
by Gig1953 on 3/25/12Von Braun Center Concert Hall - HuntsvilleShow was great and so was the music. I had seen BJS several times before, however, whoever was running the sound board for this show did a poor job of mixing the performance and bringing in the proper instrument in on time and loud enough. A really bad job!
Rating: 2 out of 5by Abatt on 3/25/12Von Braun Center Concert Hall - Huntsville This performance did not play "note for note, tone for tone" at all. The sound mix was poor so the quality of music even less appreciated.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Outstanding show
by Anonymous on 3/25/12Von Braun Center Concert Hall - HuntsvilleOutstanding show will go to the next one. Had great seats.
Rating: 5 out of 5 the modern symphony
by hitsmanj on 3/25/12Von Braun Center Concert Hall - HuntsvilleIf you are not familiar with this group, they take select professional musicians and reproduce classic rock albums in a live setting. So far I have seen them perform The Who "Who's Next", ACDC "Back in Black", and just lately Led Zeppelin IV. Each time they have nailed the albums nearly note for note, and then after a short break they do greatest hits from the band who's album they just performed. I highly recommend seeing them, and look forward to seeing as they attempt new albums.
Rating: 5 out of 5by gadawg80 on 3/25/12Von Braun Center Concert Hall - Huntsville As good as it gets to the original zeppelin. Sound