Strand Theatre: Jethro Tull's Martin Barre - A Brief History of Tull

About this event

Guitarist Martin Barre, renowned for his formidable mastery of historic riffs, power chords and soaring melodic solos, celebrates the musical journey of Jethro Tull throughout the decades in his new show A Brief History of Tull.

The show will feature a special visual presentation that, together with the music, highlights the 50 years of Jethro Tull’s musical career.

Classic Tull hits played throughout the interactive performance include songs from legendary albums such as Thick As A Brick, Aqualung, Stand Up, Songs From The Wood, A Passion Play, Heavy Horses and many more!

Barre will be bringing a spectacular show with his touring band, featuring the iconic voice of Dan Crisp on vocals, Alan Thomson on bass and Darby Todd on drums.

Barre’s guitar playing has earned him a high level of respect and recognition.  His solos were voted 25th best solo ever in the USA and 20th best solo ever in the UK for his playing on Aqualung.  His playing on the album Crest of a Knave earned him a Grammy award in 1989. 

As well as numerous Jethro Tull albums, Martin has worked with many other artists including Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Gary Moore, Joe Bonamassa and Chris Thompson and has shared the stage with such legends as Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin.

This event presents a rare opportunity for music aficionados to witness Martin Barre's remarkable talent up close in an intimate and historic venue. The Strand Theatre, known for its impeccable acoustics, offers the perfect setting to experience Barre's dynamic guitar playing and unparalleled stage presence.

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to witness the guitar prowess of Martin Barre, an instrumental figure in rock music history!

$60/Orchestra Section, $50/lower level, $40/lower balcony, $30/upper balcony. 

$100 VIP Meet and Greet with Martin Barre and Dan Crisp. This is a ticketed event sold separately to the main show’s ticket and starts at 5:30pm.

Join Martin Barre for a very special up close and personal experience at a VIP Meet and Greet before the main performance. Get the chance to listen in during the band's sound check ahead of the main show, after which Martin Barre and Dan Crisp will host a very special interactive acoustic session with a handful of specially chosen songs. You will also have the chance to have a photo taken with Martin and a personalized autograph. This intimate and exclusive experience will be the only chance for photos and signing at Martin’s show and will be available for a small, limited number of VIP ticket holders.

General admission tickets are available at the Strand Box Office or online at Brown Paper Tickets. VIP tickets are available online at Brown Paper Tickets. For more information and the ticketing links, please visit mystrandtheatre.org.

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