Classic Albums Live to recreate music from 60s and 70s

MORRISTOWN — Classic Albums Live recreates The Who's iconic 1971 classic "Who's Next" at the Mayo Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m.

"Who's Next" features such Who classics as "Baba O'Riley," "The Song is Over," " Going Mobile," "Behind Blue Eyes" and "Won't Get Fooled Again."

Classic Albums Live recreates the greatest albums from the 60's and 70's live on stage, note for note-cut for cut.

"This has never been done before," says series producer, Craig Martin. "There's a real thirst to hear these albums performed start to finish. For many of us, this is the music we grew up with-the soundtrack of our lives."

Martin makes sure all of the focus is placed on the music. They perform the albums of The Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin-and quite a few more-the same way an orchestra performs the works of Mozart.

"We don't bother with imitation or impersonation," says Martin, "The bands are big-upwards of 11 pieces. We research these albums and go to great lengths to reproduce each and every sound live. We never use tape or computers. We'll bring in a children's choir, a sitar player, a string quartet-whatever it takes to get it right."

Each album calls for a new group of musicians.

"We find the right musicians for every album we take on." says Martin, "So far, we've been bang on with every performance and the audiences are always blown away."

Tickets for the show are $29 to $55.

The Mayo Performing Arts Center is located at 100 South St. in Morristown. For more information or tickets call the box office at 973-539-8008 or visit mayoarts.org.