Concert Dates 2007

Europe

October 20 - CINEMA SAN MARCO, via san Bernardino, Trento Italy, 8:30pm

October 18 - Vatican Theatre, SALA MARCONI, CITTA' DEL VATICANO, Rome Italy, 3:00pm

USA


October 12 - Relics, Sedona AZ, GUITAR AMORE show with Eric Miller, Drew Bennett and DelSoul. 8:00pm

October 6 - Relics, Sedona AZ, "VEGA" Percussion Ensemble, 8:00pm

September 5 - Green Valley Ranch Casino, Las Vegas NV, private corperate showcase

September 1 - Relics, Sedona AZ, Pageant of the Sedona Masters, 8pm.

August 25 - The MIll, Crown King AZ, 5 - 9pm

August 24 - Unity Church, Sedona AZ, 7pm

August 3 - Relics, Sedona AZ, 8:00pm, solo concert

June 30 - Sedona Creative Life Center, Sedona AZ, 7:00pm,
with Pageant of the Sedona Masters band.

June 28 - Tallinn Estonia, private

June 16 - Relics, Sedona AZ, solo concert, 8:00pm

June 15 - Olde Sedona, Sedona AZ, with East Verse West group, 9pm

June 3 - Ten to Twelve Lounge, Clarkdale AZ, with East Verse West group, 5pm

June 2 - The Mill, Crown King AZ, with the Electric Harp Guitar Group, 5pm - 9pm

May 26 - Sedona Creative Life Center, Sedona AZ, 7:00pm

May 12 - The Mill, Crown King AZ, 5:00 - 9:00pm

May 5 - Relics, Sedona AZ, 9:00pm, with East Verse West trio.

May 4 - Unity Church, Sedona AZ, 7:00pm

April 29 - Masonic Temple, Sedona AZ, with Stanley Jordan. 6:00pm

April 28 - Los Abrigados Ballroom, Sedona AZ, 8:00pm. Pageant of the Sedona Masters Ball. An evening of Anthony's original music accompanied by drums, percussion, didgeridoo, flute, saxaphone, and 3 dancers.

April 27 - Olde Sedona, Sedona AZ, with East Verse West Trio. 9:00pm

April 22 - Old Stone Church, Downtown Bend OR.
with Omar Faruk www.oscbend.com

April 21 - The Mobius, Ashland OR.
with Omar Faruk www.themobius.com

April 19 - The Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz CA.
with Omar Faruk www.riotheatre.com

April 18 - Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center, Berkeley CA.
with Omar Faruk www.ashkenaz.com

April 17 - Open Secret, San Rafael CA.
with Omar Faruk http://www.opensecretbookstore.com

April 15 - SOhO, Santa Barbara CA.
with Omar Faruk www.sohosb.com

April 14 - WorldBeat Cultural Center, San Diego CA.
with Omar Faruk www.worldbeatcenter.org

April 13 - Bonsorte Studio, Santa Monica, CA
with Omar Faruk www.bonsorte.com

April 8 - Happy Easter ~ Unity ~ Peace ~ Hope ~ Love ~ Compassion ~ Rise!

April 7 - Jewish Community of Sedona, Sedona AZ, Concert for Making Peace, Electric Harp Guitar Group, 7:00pm

April 6 - RELICS, Sedona AZ, 8:00pm, solo guitar

April 5 - Olde Sedona, Sedona AZ, with East Verse West Trio, 9:00pm

March 31 - Sedona Public Library, Sedona AZ, 7:00pm, solo

March 23 - RELICS, Sedona AZ, 8:00 - 10:30pm, Pageant of the Sedona Masters,
(A Cabaret of Eclectic Dance, Drumming, Saxaphone & Guitar)

March 17 (St Patrick's Day!) - The Mill, Crown King AZ, sets at 5:00, 6:30 & 8:00pm

March 5 - Pheonix AZ, Electric Harp Guitar Group, private show

February 23 - Devi Yoga Center, Sedona AZ, with Electric Harp Guitar Group, 8pm

February 17 - The Mill, Crown King AZ, 7pm

February 10, Canyon Moon Theatre, Village of Oak Creek AZ, 7:30pm
www.canyonmoontheatre.org

January 23 - 28, Supperclub, San Francisco CA, 9pm

January 18 - 21, NAMM Convention, Anahiem CA, Renato Giordano Custom Guitars booth.

January 18 - Galaxy Theater, Orange County CA, Benefit for Autism, 8pm

January 12, Casa Rincon, Sedona AZ, 8:00pm

Legends of Guitar

Ritual — Most Recent CD

SHOWS

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Hillside Sedona 
Saturday May 10. 1pm - 4pm  Free Performance
Teatro Sociale, Trento Italy
September 14, 2022. 8:30pm
Baselga Di Pine' Teatro, Trentino Italy  
September 17, 2022. 9:00pm
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LEGENDS OF GUITAR

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Legends Of Guitar is a tribute show to famous guitar players and their music. The show features world renowned guitar virtuoso Anthony Mazzella who plays it all live.

 

Legendary guitarists who's music is featured in the show are Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Jimi Page (Led Zeppelin), The Edge (U2), Pete Townsend (The Who), David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), George Harrison (The Beatles), Dave Murray (Iron Maiden), Stevie Ray Vaughan, Van Halen, Michael Hedges, Segovia and more.

 

People love guitar music and are fanatical about the bands they play in. This show features the technical skills of the greatest guitarists and the music from some of the biggest bands.

 

“You’ve gotta let Zeppelin possess you if you’re gonna do it right,” guitarist extraordinaire Anthony Mazzella revealed to the audience, deep into his set of the one-man-show “Legends of Guitar”. Sedona music lovers, take notice! It doesn’t get much more perfect than this. The dazzling spectacle witnessed at Relics Roadhouse saw one of the most highly skilled musical artists in the country musically “making love” to his cherished guitars on stage, channeling the raw power of living and deceased guitar legends. The energy birthed from this musical ceremony held the audience spellbound in its passionate embrace.

One thing is for certain, Mazzella is highly aware of the seductive relationship between the guitarist, his instrument, and its hypnotic effect upon the audience: “When I play, my guitar becomes an extension of my body. My movements during an epic song are a sensual visual, no doubt. I feel like a guitarist has to be passionate about playing, because it is the hardest instrument to play well.” Mazzella should know. His skill easily matches the legends he pays tribute to like Carlos Santana, U2’s “The Edge”, and David Gilmour of Pink Floyd - and like all the greats, he has labored since childhood to master his craft.

The guitarist’s storytelling is equally engaging. Ever wonder how a musician of this caliber got his original inspiration? As a boy, Mazzella’s ear tuned out vocalists altogether. “I only listened to the guitar parts on my records. I often had no idea what the singer was singing about. Guitarists are the mad-scientist composers of the band, the rest of the band just kind of falls in behind them.” From The Who’s Pete Townsend to Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page, Mazzella saw his destiny in his rock idols. You might be surprised that his first group was a heavy-metal Iron Maiden cover band! Yes, you might get a taste of Iron Maiden, flamenco-style that is, but you’ll also hear jaw-dropping renditions of Jimi Hendrix’ like All Along the Watchtower and Little Wing, and classic tunes from Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Beatles, and Chris Isaak. One local super-fan Isabella Green commented, “Anthony does miracles for me with his guitar; his talent moves me to the very core of my Soul!”

After witnessing dozens of epic concerts over the years myself, ranging from Page & Plant, Santana, and Pink Floyd, it takes a lot to be impressed by interpretations of rock n’ roll classics. With that in mind, Mazzella’s “tribute” show is more cutting-edge than imitation; a powerhouse creative spectacle that is equivalent to seeing all aforementioned guitar greats in one room at their peak. It’s a mind-boggling experience which borders on the supernatural. How one man, even with his trademark “looping machine,” can seamlessly weave such a rich tapestry of hard driving rhythms paired with delicate and soaring guitar leads, in a passion-filled but strangely coherent blend, is deeply satisfying. Maybe this IS rock n’ roll heaven? It’s as if the spirits of 10 guitarists are on stage simultaneously channeling their mad genius in and through Mazzella.

While each universally-beloved song, ranging from Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven to Santana’s Europa were showcased in an easily recognizable manner, the astounding feature is the improvisation and flurry of notes and rhythms sprinkled in generously, and perfectly, I might add, to make it all his own. It’s why music lovers go to a concert in the first place – for extended tracks and original jams, which also stay true to the legendary anthems held sacred in the heart of millions. The result is an unforgettable show that fans of timeless rock music will feel privileged to have seen.

By Miguel Montoya