Doors open at 7:30pm | Show starts @ 8pm (seated concert)
TICKETS: $15 ($10 w/ ISU Student ID) in advance | $2 increase day-of-show
Genre: blues
For fans of: Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny Winter
Rocky Athas, known by critics and fans as "The Texas Tornado," "The Malice from Dallas," "The Young Eric Clapton," and "The Last Great Bluesbreaker Guitarist," possesses an arsenal of punishing guitar riffs and catchy hooks that have opened every door. From recording his first solo album at Willie Nelson's studio with multi-Grammy winning producer, Jim Gaines to working with Buddy Miles and SRV's Double Trouble to Glenn Hughes to Joe Walsh and John Mayall, Rocky has a blues rock pedigree that reads like a Who's Who of musicians. With his wonderfully crafted new album, Livin’ My Best Life, Rocky gives his fans “ten bodacious tracks of high octane music” to encourage everyone to live their best lives. The album includes smokin' hot tributes to Jeff Beck and Peter Green and an instant classic performance by John Mayall on harmonica. Rocky delivers this musical message with his trademark soaring guitar pyro-technics, monstrous tone, and iconic Texas style.
After carrying the mantle of the coveted role of lead guitarist with John Mayall's legendary Bluesbreakers for eight years, Rocky Athas returned to his successfully established solo career and in 2017, the much anticipated reunion between Rocky's good friend and multi-Grammy winning producer, Jim Gaines, delivered Shakin' the Dust to rave reviews! His band of Texas musicians wowed audiences and ultimately led to John Mayall's invitation to join him as his guitarist. 2015 saw the release of the ultimate Rocky Athas collection highlighting his most crowd pleasing songs plus never before released bonus tracks which pay tribute to his influences like Eric Clapton and Leslie West. The release of The Essential Rocky Athas - Volume I & II is hailed globally by critics as " a delectable album tailor-made for the blues enthusiast" filled with "delicious howling guitar riffs".
Don't miss this authentic Texas guitar legend and former Bluesbreaker!
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Purchase tickets in person at the M-Shop Box Office or over the phone at 515-294-8349 (M-F 11am-5pm).
A $1 service fee will be added to all telephone orders. Tickets also available online via MidwesTIX.
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