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 collective has now added several additional dates to the tour, which can be found below.
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 Henrys
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
11.15 Phoenix AZ @ Last Exit Live
11.18 Houston TX @ Last Concert Cafe
11.19 Dallas TX @ Texas Theatre
11.21 Austin TX @ Come And Take It Live
11.23 St Louis MO @ Red Flag
11.24 Atlanta GA @ Center Stage *
11.26 Orlando FL @ The Abbey *
11.27 Tampa FL @ The Orpheum
11.29 Birmingham AL @ Work Play Theatre *
11.30 Nashville TN @ 3RD & Lindsley
12.02 Louisville KY @ Headliners
12.03 Cleveland OH @ Heights Theatre
12.04 Boston MA @ Coolidge Theatre
12.05 Philadelphia PA @ Broken Goblet
12.07 Brooklyn NY @ Monarch
12.08 Ottawa ON @ Overflow Brewery
12.09 Toronto ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
12.10 London ON @ Marconi *
12.11 Detroit MI @ Crofoot Theatre
12.12 Chicago IL @ Thalia Hall
12.13 Minneapolis MN @ The Lyric Theatre
12.15 Urbana IL @ The Canopy Club
DEMONS
*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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