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Paul Mason's Evening In Honour Of Jeff Beck
By Paul Mason
Archived 22 Jan 2024 - Posted: 22 Nov 2023
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Jeff Beck passed away earlier this year and Paul Mason has been doing this concert in his honour all over the country , he’s super excited to now be bringing the show to the central coast 9th Dec
“Renowned guitarist Paul Mason brings his critically acclaimed ‘Evening in honour of Jeff Beck’ to Avoca Beach Theatre. After sold out shows in Sydney and Melbourne , where Paul shared the stage with international guests such as Sting, James Muller, Dominic Miller and Brett Garsed" .
“ As far as guitarists go there are none quite like Jeff Beck. Described by Pete Townsend as “the Miles Davis of rock guitar” Jeff Beck's career is a masterclass in musical evolution and innovation. Beginning as a legendary guitarist with The Yardbirds in the mid-1960s, in which he took over from Eric Clapton and was later replaced by Jimmy Page , Jeff Beck helped shape the sound of rock 'n' roll with his groundbreaking use of the electric guitar. Over the ensuing decades, Clapton and Page took over the world with Cream and Led Zeppelin and together they are famously known as “the holy trinity”. The three ex Yardbirds guitarists that would go on to lead the British rock invasion across America in the 70’s. Jeff Beck is still to this day considered the true innovator out of the three. Unlike Page and Clapton, Beck continued to push the boundaries of what's possible in the realm of guitar playing, earning him his place as arguably the greatest guitarist in history.
Paul Mason stands as a living testament to Jeff Beck's profound legacy. A Wizard on the guitar he is able to playfully and sensibly capture the spirit of Jeff’s style and approach. In February this year Mason orchestrated an event dedicated to Beck that was graced by Sting and Dominic Miller. Also noteworthy was Paul’s pivotal role as star, producer and musical director for "The Music of Jeff Beck" held at her majesty’s theatre as part of the Adelaide International Guitar Festival.
A co-founder of the band Battlesnake, he has shared stages with Kiss and The Smashing Pumpkins and his decade-long role as Jessica Mauboy's lead guitarist underscores his versatility. Beyond this, Mason shines as a gifted songwriter and compelling solo artist.
During this event Paul will be showcasing a catalogue of Jeff’s most highly regarded works along with many other bespoke musical gem’s capturing the very essence of Jeff’s enduring impact. Paul is also extremely lucky to have a team of sensational musicians comprising Noel Mason on bass , Shannon Stitt on keyboards and Justin Duggan on drums. . “
Paul Mason stands as a living testament to Jeff Beck's profound legacy. A Wizard on the guitar he is able to playfully and sensibly capture the spirit of Jeff’s style and approach. In February this year Mason orchestrated an event dedicated to Beck that was graced by Sting and Dominic Miller. Also noteworthy was Paul’s pivotal role as star, producer and musical director for "The Music of Jeff Beck" held at her majesty’s theatre as part of the Adelaide International Guitar Festival.
A co-founder of the band Battlesnake, he has shared stages with Kiss and The Smashing Pumpkins and his decade-long role as Jessica Mauboy's lead guitarist underscores his versatility. Beyond this, Mason shines as a gifted songwriter and compelling solo artist.
During this event Paul will be showcasing a catalogue of Jeff’s most highly regarded works along with many other bespoke musical gem’s capturing the very essence of Jeff’s enduring impact. Paul is also extremely lucky to have a team of sensational musicians comprising Noel Mason on bass , Shannon Stitt on keyboards and Justin Duggan on drums. . “
Paul Mason's Evening In Honour Of Jeff Beck
Sat 9th Dec 2023, 8:00 pm - 10:15 pm
Avoca Beach Theatre
69 Avoca Dr, Avoca Beach NSW 2251, Australia
Ticket link here
Promo video here
This article archived 22 Jan 2024
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