One Dark Night . . . A Rock Symphony of the Macabre
Saturday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m.
The Palladium
Conceived as “a terrifying orchestral exploration of all things evil and dark from the world’s greatest composers,” One Dark Night is a Halloween-themed stage extravaganza assembled around electrified arrangements of spooky classical masterworks by composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin and Prokofiev. Classically trained rock guitarist Neil Zaza, known for his viral YouTube videos, leads a six-piece band, accompanied by vocalists, costumed actors, narration and multimedia clips from classic horror and monster films to a create an immersive seasonal experience.
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Angélique Kidjo
Sunday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.
The Palladium
Over the past three decades, singer-songwriter and activist Angélique Kidjo has cemented her status as one of the most singular and extraordinary voices in international music. Often described as “Africa’s premier diva,” the Benin-born artist was named to Time magazine’s list of “The 100 Most Influential People of 2021.” On her latest album, 2021’s Mother Nature, the four-time Grammy Award-winning luminary joins forces with young artists from the worlds of West African music, Afrobeat, Afro-pop, dancehall, hip-hop and alt-R&B. The result is a visionary body of work, rooted in a deep understanding of musical tradition yet forward-thinking and inventive.
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Aaron Lewis: Frayed at Both Ends, the Acoustic Tour
Friday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m.
LIMITED SEATING
The Palladium
Aaron Lewis grew up in Springfield, Vt., listening to his grandparents’ country 8-tracks. Those roots inspired the founder of multi-platinum rock band Staind to return to his origins, with successes including the Billboard No. 1 Top Country Albums Town Line and Sinner and the No. 1 Hot Country Song “Am I the Only One.” Having recorded with George Jones, Willie Nelson, Charlie Daniels, Alison Krauss and Vince Gill, Lewis has put a traditionalist brand on his outlier country. Frayed at Both Ends, released in January, shows the workingman’s country star at his most personal and unplugged – an intimate record reflected in this acoustic tour.
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Jon McLaughlin: Indiana 15th Anniversary Tour
Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. (recently added)
Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
The Tarkington
Raised in Anderson, Jon McLaughlin has been attracting fans with his heartfelt, hook-laden songwriting and impassioned delivery since his 2007 debut album, Indiana. Now the Nashville-based artist is returning to the road to celebrate the 15th anniversary, performing the album in its entirety with a full band.
In the years since, McLaughlin has released several full-lengths and revealed a true evolution in both his piano playing and singing. He has played shows with Billy Joel, Kelly Clarkson and Adele, collaborated with longtime friend Sara Bareilles, co-written with Demi Lovato and even performed at the Academy Awards. His latest album is All the Things I Say to Myself.
Opening the show will be singer-songwriter Kris Allen, winner of Season 8 of American Idol. Learn about Kris Allen here.
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