January 2001
20-Sedona Red Rock High School, Guitar Duets with Chris Spheeris, 8pm (Tickets: Call (928) 282-9185)
27-Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI, 9pm
February 2001
17-Oak Creek Brewing Co., Sedona, AZ, 8:30pm
March 2001
26-Long Island University-CW Post, New York, 9pm
27-Vermont Technical College, Randolph Center, VT, 8pm
28-Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY, 9pm
29-Gloucester County College, Sewel, NJ, 11:30am
31-Penn State, University Park, PA, 10pm
April 2001
2-Geneva College, Geneva, PA, 7pm
4-Connecticut College, New London, CT, 9pm
5-North Country Community College, Saranac Lake, NY, 7pm
22-Casa Rincon, Sedona, AZ, 8pm (Advance tickets and seating, call (928) 282-4849)
May 2001
5-New CD update! The new collaborative CD between Anthony Mazzella and Chris Spheeris is almost finished. All the final tracks have been recorded. The CD is now in the editing and mixing phase. Recording/mixing engineer extrodinaire, Russell Bond is at the controls in this phase of production. Russell has worked with many top names in the field of solo guitarists including; Chris Spheeris, William Ackerman, Michael Hedges and Alex DeGrassi. Mixing, mastering and graphic layout will be completed by June. The CD will immediately go into producton and be released at a date to be announced.
20-Casa Rincon, Sedona, AZ, 8pm (Advance tickets and seating, call (928) 282-4849)
June 2001
2-Sedona Center for Creative Living with Chris Spheeris, Sedona, AZ, 7:30pm
9-The Mill, Crown King, AZ, 12pm-9pm (4 sets)
15-Oak Creek Brewing Co., Sedona, AZ, 9pm
16-Ms. Viv's. Holbrook, AZ, 7pm (Tickets, call 928-524-2757)
17-FATHER'S DAY, Casa Rincon, 2620 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona, AZ, 8pm
29-Grand Hotel (Jerome Bistro Copper Mine Club), Jerome, AZ, 7PM
July 2001
1-Casa Rincon, Sedona, AZ, 8PM
6-Oak Creek Brewery, Sedona, AZ, 8:30PM
13-Devi Yoga Center, 215 Coffee Pot Drive, Sedona, AZ, 8PM
15-28-Solo CD update! Anthony will be recording the final tracks for his next solo CD and much anticipated follow-up to "The Birth". He will be recording in the San Francisco Bay area with recording engineer extrordinare Russell Bond. Russell has recorded many top notch solo artists such as: Michael Hedges, Alex DeGrassi, William Ackerman, Chris Spheeris and George Winston. The CD will be mostly solo guitar composition accompanied by percussion tracks and appearences by guest artisis. The new solo CD will be released in Jan 2002.
31-Rivington House, Concert for AIDS patients, SOHO, NY, 7:15 PM
August 2001
2-DeVry Institue of Technology, Long Island City, NY, 1PM
4-The Bitter End, 147 Bleeker Street, NYC, NY, 8PM
11-The Mill, Crown King, AZ, Performances throughout the day
18-Sedona Cultural Park (solo and with Chris Spheeris Ensemble), Sedona, AZ, 7PM
19-Casa Rincon, Sedona, AZ, 8PM
September 2001
3-Waldorf College, Forest City, IA, 9 PM
5-Rocky Mountain College, Billings, MT, 7 PM
7-Albertson College, Caldwell, ID, 7 PM
11-Love ~ Peace ~ Balance ~ Hope ~ Freedom
October 2001
4-SUNY-Morrisville,Morrisville, NY, 8PM
6-West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, TBA
9-North Country Comummity College, Saranac Lake, NY, 12 PM
11-Orange County Community College, Middleton, NY, 11 AM
13-Pomfret School, Pomfret, CT, 9 PM
15-Tompkins Cortland College, Dryden, NY, 12 PM & 8 PM
17-Piedmont Virginia Community College, Charlotesville, VA, 12 PM & 5 PM
18-Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, VA, 7:30 PM
19-Glouchester County College, Sewel, NJ, TBA
20-Lehigh University, Bethehem, PA, 10 PM
24-Penn State-Lehigh, Foggelsville, PA, 1 PM
25-Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA, 7 PM
27-Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI, 8 PM
November 2001
12-Beginning the second phase of recording and production of the new solo CD. This CD
will be released in early spring 2002.
13-Walsh University, North Canton, OH, 8 PM
14-University of Arkasas, Little Rock, AR, 6 PM
28-Casa Rincon, Sedona, AZ, 8PM
December 2001
1-The Mill, Crown King, AZ, Performances throughout the day into the evening>
8-Casa Rincon, Sedona, AZ, CD release party for "BRIO" - Chris Spheeris ~ Anthony Mazzella
Legends of Guitar
Ritual — Most Recent CD
SHOWS
Electric Harp Guitar Group at 12noon
Anthony Mazzella solo set at 1pm
Anthony Mazzella solo set at 1pm
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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