Guitar Legend Adrian Belew to Play the Egg August 19

ALBANY – Adrian Belew, the legendary guitarist who has played with Frank Zappa, David Bowie, King Crimson, and Talking Heads (amongst others), is scheduled to perform at the Egg’s Hart Theatre on Friday, August 19.

Belew is well-known for his diverse travels around the musical map. He is a multi-instrumentalist whose solo records are critically acclaimed. His moving singing voice and prolific songwriting has endeared a loyal fan base of music lovers. His music is being discovered everyday by more and more listeners thirsty for great music with a creative standard not often pushed by the commercial music industry.

His new album, Elevator (Belew’s 25th solo record), will be the first released through streaming. The first single  “a13” is available now. As with most of his solo releases, he writes the songs, produces the record, and plays and sings everything. Elevator includes 38 of Adrian’s recent digital paintings as well as the lyrics to his songs. There are 12 new songs, ranging from delicate ballads to raging art rock as well as Adrian’s unique brand of avant-pop music.

To promote his new solo album and digital distribution deal, Adrian is touring the US and Canada this summer. Adrian’s touring trio will include bassist Julie Slick and drummer Johnnie Luca. Adrian describes the Elevator show as “part ‘classic’ power trio, new power trio songs never performed before, and a short solo acoustic performance of favorites and new songs from Elevator.” Adrian will be performing fan favorites spanning his whole career!

Adrian Belew first appeared on the guitar-world radar when he toured with Frank Zappa in 1977 who later said, “Adrian reinvented electric guitar”. Adrian’s signature tones, unique use of effects and whammy bar remains completely different, and his techniques continue to be a huge influence on today’s guitarists. He was guitarist, songwriter and frontman Progressive Rock Powerhouse King Crimson for over 30 years. Discipline, Adrian’s first record with King Crimson, is listed among the most important rock records ever made.

For more information: http://www.adrianbelew.net/

Tickets are priced $39.50 to $69.50, and are available now at The Egg Box Office, or call (518) 473-1845