January 2002
9-Casa Rincon, Sedona, AZ, 8 PM
19-Oak Creek Brewery, Sedona, AZ, 8 PM
30-Casa Rincon, Sedona, AZ, 8 PM
February 2002
7-University of Alabama, Huntsville, AL, 8:30 PM
9-Oak Creek Brewery, Sedona, AZ, 8 PM
15-Mulhenburg College, Allentown, PA, 11 PM
21-Gloucester County College, Sewel, NJ, TBA
22-College of Misericordia, Dallas, PA, TBA
March 2002
20-Alvin Community College, Alvin TX, 12 noon
27-Casa Rincon, Sedona, AZ, 9 PM
April 2002
1-Anthony is currently in the studio editing the bass, drum and percussion tracks with the guitar tracks for the new CD. More recording sessions will follow the first phase of editing. Production of the new CD will be taking place throughout the spring so live performances will be scarce until summer.
19-Red River Music Hall, Phoenix, AZ, 8:00 PM (supporting the great jazz band "Turning Point")
May 2002
3-Connecticut College, New London, CT, 10 PM
15-Lunaria Jazz Club, Los Angeles, CA, 9 PM
June 2002
1-Knitting Factory, Hollywood, CA, 8 PM
8, Savannah, 350 Jordan Road, Sedona, AZ, 10 PM
5-Casa Rincon, Sedona AZ, 9 PM
7-Oak Creek Brewery, Sedona AZ, 8:30 PM
12-Lunaria, 10351 Santa Monica Blvd. , Los Angeles, CA, 9 PM,
July 2002
17-Casa Rincon, Sedona, AZ, 9 PM
18-Red River Music Hall, Tempe, AZ, 800-466-6779 (Opening for Spyro Gyra)
August 2002
6-Benefit for Autism, Club Brio, Newport Beach CA, 9 PM
9-APCA South East Showcase, Riverfront Marriott, Savannah GA, 8 PM
22-Bel Air Bay Club, Bel Air, CA
24- University of West Virginia, Morgantown, West VA
26-Salem International University, Salem, West VA, 11 AM
30-Huron University, Huron, South Dakota, 7 PM
September 2002
11- Love ~ Peace ~ Unity
12-Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN, 7 PM
14-Waldorf College, Forest City Iowa, 7 PM
26-Port Jazz, 201 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY (Long Island), 9 PM
October 2002
2-Casa Rincon, Sedona AZ, 8:30 PM
4-Oak Creek Brewery, Sedona AZ, 8:30 PM
7-Roberto Venn School of Luthiery, Phoenix, AZ, TBA
10-North Country Community College, Saranac Lake, NY, 12 PM
12-Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN, 7 PM
16-Piedmont Virginia Community College, Charlottesville, VA, 11 AM
20-The final mixes for the new CD will be finished by the end of October and will immediately be followed by master preparation.
November 2002
10-Galaxy Theatre, Santa Ana, CA, 8 PM (Call 714-957-0600). This performance is being video taped for a live concert DVD!
11-DVD production will include footage from other concerts and inspirational locations. Stay tuned for further developments and location shoots.
17-Anthony has finished mixing the new CD and will be working with a graphic design artist for the print layout. Audio mastering will begin in the next couple of weeks and the complete package will be available by January. "Thank you for your patience." This CD is my finest bottle of wine yet." ~ Anthony
18-There will be no tour dates available until spring 2003. Anthony is focusing all of his efforts on the production and release of the new CD. Check back for isolated performance dates throughout the winter.
December 2002
24-Coach House, Orange County, CA, 8 PM
Legends of Guitar
Ritual — Most Recent CD
SHOWS
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
Residency at Enchantment Resort Sedona AZ
LEGENDS OF GUITAR
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
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