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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

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2023-24 Season

Eagles: Their Greatest Hits – April 18, 2024

Queen: News of the WorldFebruary 3, 2024 

Led Zeppelin: Houses of the HolyOctober 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

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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

2013-2014 season
 
Charlie Musselwhite & Ruthie Foster - USA - March 19, 2014
Pre-show: Brent Tyler
 
Fatoumata Diawara & Bassekou Kouyate - Mali - January 30, 2014
Pre-show: Tom Mannix

Union Tanguera - Argentina/France/Spain - November 26, 2013
Pre-show: Libertango
 
Mariza - Portugal - October 28, 2013
Pre-show:Dalberto Damini Jr

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