Just in time for spooky season as the veil gets thinner between the living and dead, the maestro of horror returns to the haunt North America! Claudio Simonetti's Goblin will be performing the collective's ultimate anthology on their upcoming tour, which will take audience on an intimate journey throughout SImonetti's storied career as one of the leading composers of horror and suspense film scores. The concert arrangements will be accompanied by visuals of their respective movie scenes. The trek will aptly kick off on Halloween night in Milwaukee, WI and will shock and awe fans until the final stop in Chicago, IL on December 12 with more dates TBA!
In addition, Claudio Simonetti's Goblin will be bringing the full score and screening of 'Demons' to select cities in which the collective has not yet performed this seminal set! The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.
Composer Claudio Simonetti has written and recorded some of the most influential scores and soundtracks in horror, including 'Suspiria,' 'Dawn of the Dead,' 'Deep Red / Profondo Rosso,' 'Tenebre,' 'Demons,' and many others, with his seminal work still informing the genre to this day. This year, Simonetti's Goblin will be performing the ultimate anthology of the collective's scores set to their cinematic counterparts.
CLAUDIO SIMONETTI'S GOBLIN
North American Tour Dates:
10/31: Milwaukee, WI @ Oriental Theatre*
11/03: Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
11/05: Eugene, OR @ John Henry's
11/06: Portland, OR @ Roseland Ballroom
11/07: Seattle, WA @ Substation
11/08: Vancouver, BC @ Hollywood Theatre
11/09: Bremerton, WA @ Redwood Theatre*
11/10: Olympia, WA @ Capitol Theatre*
11/13: San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom
11/14: Los Angeles, CA @ Belasco Theatre
12/09: Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
12/12: Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
*performing 'Demons'
Claudio Simonetti is a renowned composer, musician, and keyboardist, best known for his work in the horror film genre. He gained fame as the founder of the Italian progressive rock band Goblin, which became iconic for its collaborations with director Dario Argento, particularly on films like Suspiria and Profondo Rosso.
Simonetti’s compositions are characterized by their innovative use of synthesizers and orchestral elements, blending rock, classical, and avant-garde influences. His scores have significantly contributed to the atmospheric tension of Argento's films and have garnered a dedicated following. In addition to his film work, Simonetti has released solo albums and continues to perform internationally, celebrating the legacy of Goblin while exploring new musical avenues.
With a career spanning several decades, Simonetti remains a pivotal figure in both the horror film industry and the progressive rock scene, influencing a generation of musicians and filmmakers.
Lineup:
Claudio Simonetti: Keyboards
Daniele Amador: Guitar
Cecilia Nappo: Bass
Federico Maragoni: Drums
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