Classic Albums Live
Joining the Arts Commons Presents lineup in 2018, Classic Albums Live is a smash-hit series that recreates history’s greatest albums in a venue designed to celebrate the power of live music. Founded by Canadian musician Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live has defined itself as a mainstay in cultural centres across North America since its inception in 2003. Crowds have packed the Jack Singer Concert Hall for sell-out performances of The Beatles: Abbey Road and Pink Floyd: The Wall, and Classic Albums Live’s performance of Creedence Clearwater Revival: Chronicle 1 was the centerpiece of the unforgettable outdoor music event, Showtime: A Live Music Celebration. Experience the albums as they were meant to be heard, in the acoustically renowned Jack Singer Concert Hall.
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Past Performances

2023-24 Season
Eagles: Their Greatest Hits – April 18, 2024
Queen: News of the World – February 3, 2024
Led Zeppelin: Houses of the Holy – October 20, 2023
2022-23 Season
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon 50th Anniversary – April 22, 2023
Heart: Dreamboat Annie – February 10, 2023
Billy Joel: The Stranger – November 19, 2022
U2: The Joshua Tree – September 22, 2022

2021-2022 Season
Eagles: Hotel California – May 26, 2022
The Beatles: Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band – April 16, 2022
Led Zeppelin: Led Zeppelin I – February 25, 2022
Creedence Clearwater Revival: Chronicle 1 – August 30, 2021
2020-2021 Season
Tom Petty: Damn the Torpedoes – February 20, 2020
Pink Floyd: The Wall – November 28, 2019
2019-2020 Season
Led Zeppelin IV: Led Zeppelin IV – January 31, 2019
Supertramp: Crime of the Century – Nov 28, 2018
2018-2019 Season
Fleetwood Mac: Rumours – March 22, 2018
The Beatles: Abbey Road – January 24, 2018
2015-2016 season
Kayhan Kalhor and Niyaz - April 6, 2016
Pre-show: Rohub Ensemble
YAMATO - The Drummers of Japan: Bakuon - February 3, 2016
Pre-show: Kaley Kinjo
Paco Peña Flamencura - October 27, 2015
Pre-show: Calum Graham
2014-2015 season
The Hot Sardines - USA - June 11, 2015
Pre-show: Los Montalbans
Lila Downs - Mexico - April 24, 2015
Pre-show: Daniel Siqueiros and Ana Martin
Rosanne Cash - USA - January 31, 2015
Pre-show: Kent McAllister
Diego El Cigala - Spain - October 23, 2014
Pre-show: Siroque
Pre-show: Brent Tyler
Pre-show: Tom Mannix
Union Tanguera - Argentina/France/Spain - November 26, 2013
2012-2013 season
Hugh Masekela - South Africa - May 25, 2013
Pre-show: Jory Kinjo
Celtic Crossroads - Ireland - April 3, 2013
Pre-show: The Doll Sisters
Chucho Valdes - Cuba - March 5, 2012
Pre-show: Kutambe Marimba
Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour - USA - January 20, 2013
Pre-show: Ralf Buschmeyer
The Chieftains - Ireland - October 17, 2012
Pre-show: Tir Na Nog
2011-2012 season
Drums United: World of Rhythm - Netherlands - May 25, 2012
Pre-show: Rohan Mistry
Zakir Hussain: Masters of Percussion - India - April 3, 2012
Pre-show: Youssou Seck
Natalie MacMaster - Canada - March 5, 2012
Pre-show: Third Reel
Preservation Hall Jazz Band - USA - October 17, 2011
Pre-show: Toe Tappin' Swing
2010-2011 season
Johnny Clegg - South Africa - April 21, 2011
Pre-show: One World Drum Company
Acoustic Africa: Oliver Mtukudzi, Afel Cocoum - Mali/Zimbabwe - March 30, 2011
Pre-show: The African Thumb Piano Group
Paco Peña - Spain - March 8, 2011
Pre-show: Flamenco Calgary
Kiran Ahluwahlia and Rhythms of Rajastahn - Canada/India - January 29, 2011
Pre-show: Swarga School of Dance
Bela Fleck with Alash - USA/Tuva - November 30, 2010
Pre-show: Rembetika Hipsters
Spanish Harlem Orchestra and Septeto Nacional - USA/Cuba - October 27, 2010
Pre-show: Aldo Agguire