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About this concert
8:00 PM EDT5 Going
Welcome Back My Friends - An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Created by Carl Palmer and his management, the tour is presented with the full cooperation of the Estates of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake. Legendary rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer is reunited using modern digital technology and show footage from their 1992 performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Keith Emerson and Greg Lake will join Carl Palmer (and his ELP Legacy band, Simon Fitzpatrick and Paul Bielatowicz) live onstage using 3 giant video screens.
PRE-SHOW Q&A WITH CARL PALMER, PAUL BIELATOWICZ & SIMON FITZPATRICK
This is an add-on purchase, and does not include the concert ticket
Attendees Receive:
*45 Minute Q&A with Carl & his band
*One on one photo with Carl & his band
*early access to purchase autographed merchandise
** Sorry, Carl will not be able to sign any autographs at this event **
PLEASE CONFIRM THE START TIME WITH THE VENUE/CHECK YOUR TICKET, it is normally one hour before doors.
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Artist bio
Carl Palmer is a drummer’s drummer. A consummate professional, a brilliant technician and a dynamic showman, he has thrilled listeners and audiences alike for nearly four decades with some of music’s most memorable bands including Atomic Rooster, The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown, Asia and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Along the way his dazzling speed and mastery of the drums, combined with his infectious stage personality, have secured for him a respected place in history as one of Rock and Roll’s greatest drummers.
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Genres:Rock, Progressive Rock
Band Members: Carl Palmer, Simon Fitzpatrick, Paul Bielatowicz
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About the venue
The Ridgefield Playhouse
80 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield, CT

Ridgefield Playhouse is a theater located in Ridgefield, Connecticut, with a capacity of 500. It hosts a variety of entertainment events such as the showing of films, pla...
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What fans are saying
Excellent show. The band was in top form—Paul Bielatowicz (MIDI guitar) and Simon Fitzpatrick (Chapman Stick) covering Emerson’s parts was a bold choice that ended up being more exciting than a straight keyboard recreation. Palmer played with incredible power, speed, precision, and swing. Balanced setlist mix of ‘hits’, shorter cuts, and epics like “Tarkus” and “Knife-Edge.” The lighting, Palmer’s massive kit front and center, and big screens gave it an arena feel. Even the synced archival footage of Emerson and Lake worked surprisingly well. Overall, a creative and tasteful take on classic prog done right.
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