Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre

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Introduction...

In 1969, a band of four English musicians arrived in New York and literally took America by storm.  Over the next 50 years, this legendary band accumulated over 65 million record sales and a following of loyal fans that are the envy of rock bands worldwide!  This band was Jethro Tull.

At the center of Tull’s unique sound is guitarist Martin Barre, renowned for his formidable mastery of historic riffs, power chords and soaring melodic solos.

Martin Barre celebrates the musical journey of Jethro Tull throughout the decades at 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 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…

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

Join us as Martin takes you back on the formidable journey of Jethro Tull - it will be a show you will not want to miss! 

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Martin Barre

Martin Barre, Jethro Tull’s guitarist for over 43 years.  His sound and playing was a major factor in their success.  Album sales have exceeded 60 million units and they continue to be played worldwide, representing an important part of classic rock history.

 Martin’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.

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Band Line Up

Martin Barre - Lead

Dan Crisp - Vocals, Guitar

Alan Thomson - Bass

Darby Todd - Drums

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Concessions/Bar

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Concessions/bar may not be available for all performances and selections may vary. For more information, contact the Box Office at (860) 510-0453.

Nearby Dining Options

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The Kate theater is located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Cultural Arts Center. The orchestra level is accessible by elevator from the 1st floor lobby; the balcony is accessible only via stairs. Accessible seating locations may vary slightly by event and are clearly identified on the interactive seating chart for each performance. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Box Office at (860) 510-0453. For additional information, please reference our Box Office & Theater Policies.

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