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Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm

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Get ready to go Surfing with the Alien!  We are excited to announce guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani’s return to the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre Friday, October 14, 2022!

Joe Satriani is the world’s most commercially successful solo guitar performer, with six gold and platinum discs to his credit (including one more gold award for the debut album by his band Chickenfoot), and sales in excess of 10 million copies. Satriani’s 19th studio album, The Elephants of Mars, crackles with an exciting new energy, briskly traveling through stylistic roads that feel freshly updated, viewed through new eyes. Forced time away from the road due to the pandemic, allowed for time to deliver an album length journey that never dulls.

Joe Satriani had an admirably productive workingman’s holiday, forced time away from the road that ultimately produced his 19th studio album, The Elephants of Mars, as the final result.

The guitarist challenged himself to create a “new standard” for instrumental guitar albums to be measured against, one which would work from “a new platform of his own design,” as he terms it. “I want to show people that the instrumental guitar album can contain far more complexity of creative elements than I think people are using right now.

Satriani and his touring band, all recording remotely in separate areas of the world during lockdown, answered that challenge in spades. The Elephants of Mars crackles with an exciting new energy, briskly traveling through stylistic roads that feel freshly updated, viewed through new eyes.

From the gripping, sci-fi madness of “Through A Mother’s Day Darkly,” to the isolation felt in a decaying urban landscape, as depicted in “Sahara,” to the general endorphin levels that peak as the elephants finally roar in the title track, The Elephants of Mars offers up an album length journey that never dulls.

General Ticket Information:
All seating is reserved for this all-ages event. There’s an 8-ticket limit.

• $40-$80
• VIP Q&A $160 – Hey fans, get your tickets to an exclusive pre-show VIP Q&A session with Joe Satriani!
  Take advantage of this rare opportunity to participate in a free flowing discussion with Joe. VIP includes an autographed tour poster and Joe autographing one of your personal items. Session takes place one hour before doors open at the venue. You must purchase a concert ticket in order to purchase this VIP ticket and have both with you to attend this event. COVID safety guidelines will be enforced during the VIP Event Only. All attendees to and during this event must wear a face mask.

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Buy Skip The Line Tickets HERE
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Skip the line Ticket Information:

Why wait in the elements when you can skip the line?! This is a separate ticket that will grant you expedited entry into the venue. Skip The Line entry is located near the main entrance of the building. Look for VIP / Skip The Line signage or ask a staff member. Present your Skip The Line pass along with your event ticket for expedited entry and to avoid the public lines. THIS IS NOT AN EVENT TICKET.

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

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Doors: 7:00pm || Start Time: 8:00pm

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Join us at the Kalamazoo State Theatre for a performance by Australian guitarist, songwriter and occasional singer, Tommy Emmanuel on October 12!

Best known for his complex fingerstyle technique, energetic performances and the use of percussive effects on the guitar, Emmanuel has carved out his own style as a solo artist in recent years, releasing award-winning albums and singles.

The accomplished artist threads three different parts simultaneously into his material, operating as a one-man band who handles the melody, the supporting chords and the bass all at once. Emmanuel’s technical gift and skill has earned him multiple awards from Guitar Player magazine and made him a Member of the Order of Australia.

General Ticket Information:
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is required for entry. Click here for more information.

Seating is reserved for this all ages event. There is an 8 ticket limit.

• $36 – $55

Skip the line Ticket Information:

Why wait in the elements when you can skip the line?! This is a separate ticket that will grant you expedited entry into the venue. Skip The Line entry is located near the main entrance of the building. Look for VIP / Skip The Line signage or ask a staff member. Present your Skip The Line pass along with your event ticket for expedited entry and to avoid the public lines. THIS IS NOT AN EVENT TICKET.

BUY Skip The Line Tickets HERE
BUY TICKETS HERE
RSVP On Facebook HERE
Visit The Artist’s Website HERE

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

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Doors: 6:30pm | Show: 7:30pm

“COVID-19 STATEMENT: While Buddy is healthy and ready to continue performing on this current tour, we must consider the health and safety of our band and fans. With the guidance of local government and health officials, we are rescheduling the rest of Buddy’s March and April dates. Please watch our socials for new dates, and be safe and healthy.” – Buddy Guy’s Official Statement

The new date is set for October 22, 2020. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.  If you are unable to attend the new concert date, re-sale is available through Ticketmaster’s verified resale platform.  Refunds for this event are unavailable at this time.  If the refund status of this event changes, it will be posted to this event page.

We are partnering with Ticketmaster to address all fan questions regarding the cancellation and rescheduling of live events. Visit the Ticketmaster Help Center for guidance and check back regularly for additional information and status updates.

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There are those who play the blues, then there’s Chicago’s electric blues legend, the one and only, Buddy Guy! Join Rock And Roll hall of fame inductee, Buddy Guy, for one unforgettable night only at Kalamazoo State Theatre on October 22!

The title of Buddy Guy’s latest album says it all: ‘The Blues Is Alive and Well’. The legendary blues artist’s eighteenth solo LP and follow-up to 2015’s ‘Born to Play Guitar’ showcases his raw and unadulterated sound, its fifteen tracks a true pleasure for aficionados and genre newcomers alike.

Tom Hambridge is a three-time Grammy winning producer who has worked with B.B. King, Gregg Allman, Buddy Guy, Susan Tedeschi, Chuck Berry, Johnny Winter and Delbert McClinton, to name a few.

As a songwriter, Tom has had over 500 of his songs recorded by such diverse artists such as Eric Clapton, ZZ Top, B.B. King, Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and many more. As a solo artist he has released six critically acclaimed albums.

General Ticket Information:
Seating is reserved for this all ages event. There is an 8 ticket limit.

• $59.50 – $95

Discounted Room Rates At Radisson HERE!

Looking for a place to stay just blocks from The State Theatre?  The Radisson is your place and we offer you a discounted rate of $159 plus taxes.  Make it a night or a weekend getaway in Downtown Kalamazoo!

BUY TICKETS HERE
RSVP On Facebook HERE
Visit The Artist’s Website HERE 

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

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Doors: 6:30pm | Show: 7:30pm

Due to the impact of COVID-19, Buddy Guy WSG Tom Hambridge has been canceled.  Refunds for this event can be retrieved from the point of purchase.

For tickets purchased in the box office, please contact (269) 345-6500 or info@kazoostate.com to set up your appointment.

For tickets purchased online through Ticketmaster, your refund will be automatically added to a cue.  Due to the current volume of cancellations, you should expect to receive your refund in as soon as 30 days. If the tickets were transferred to you, the refund will go to the fan who originally bought the tickets from Ticketmaster.

We are partnering with Ticketmaster to address all fan questions regarding the cancellation and rescheduling of live events. Visit the Ticketmaster Help Center for guidance and check back regularly for additional information and status updates.

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There are those who play the blues, then there’s Chicago’s electric blues legend, the one and only, Buddy Guy! Join Rock And Roll hall of fa

me inductee, Buddy Guy, for one unforgettable night only at Kalamazoo State Theatre on October 22!

The title of Buddy Guy’s latest album says it all: ‘The Blues Is Alive and Well’. The legendary blues artist’s eighteenth solo LP and follow-up to 2015’s ‘Born to Play Guitar’ showcases his raw and unadulterated sound, its fifteen tracks a true pleasure for aficionados and genre newcomers alike.

Tom Hambridge is a three-time Grammy winning producer who has worked with B.B. King, Gregg Allman, Buddy Guy, Susan Tedeschi, Chuck Berry, Johnny Winter and Delbert McClinton, to name a few.

As a songwriter, Tom has had over 500 of his songs recorded by such diverse artists such as Eric Clapton, ZZ Top, B.B. King, Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and many more. As a solo artist he has released six critically acclaimed albums.

General Ticket Information:
Seating is reserved for this all ages event. There is an 8 ticket limit.

• $59.50 – $95

Discounted Room Rates At Radisson HERE!

Looking for a place to stay just blocks from The State Theatre?  The Radisson is your place and we offer you a discounted rate of $159 plus taxes.  Make it a night or a weekend getaway in Downtown Kalamazoo!

BUY TICKETS HERE
RSVP On Facebook HERE
Visit The Artist’s Website HERE 

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

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Doors: 7:00pm || Start Time: 8:00pm

Due to the Coronavirus and in keeping with local government guidelines, the concert with Tommy Emmanuel in Kalamazoo at the Kalamazoo State Theatre scheduled for April 22 is being postponed until January 13.

Join us at the Kalamazoo State Theatre for a performance by Australian guitarist, songwriter and occasional singer, Tommy Emmanuel on January 13th!

Best known for his complex fingerstyle technique, energetic performances and the use of percussive effects on the guitar, Emmanuel has carved out his own style as a solo artist in recent years, releasing award-winning albums and singles.

The accomplished artist threads three different parts simultaneously into his material, operating as a one-man band who handles the melody, the supporting chords and the bass all at once. Emmanuel’s technical gift and skill has earned him multiple awards from Guitar Player magazine and made him a Member of the Order of Australia.

General Ticket Information:
Seating is reserved for this all ages event. There is an 8 ticket limit.

• $36 – $55

Skip the line Ticket Information:

Why wait in the elements when you can skip the line?! This is a separate ticket that will grant you expedited entry into the venue. Skip The Line entry is located near the main entrance of the building. Look for VIP / Skip The Line signage or ask a staff member. Present your Skip The Line pass along with your event ticket for expedited entry and to avoid the public lines. THIS IS NOT AN EVENT TICKET.

Discounted Room Rates At Radisson HERE!

Looking for a place to stay just blocks from The State Theatre?  The Radisson is your place and we offer you a discounted rate of $159 plus taxes.  Make it a night or a weekend getaway in Downtown Kalamazoo!

BUY Skip The Line Tickets HERE
BUY TICKETS HERE
RSVP On Facebook HERE
Visit The Artist’s Website HERE

Security Information:
All patrons are subject to search, pat down, and wanding.  The following items are not allowed in the venue: guns, knives, lasers, tasers, mace, glass items, cameras, selfie sticks, outside food or beverage, no bags over the dimensions of 8 inches wide by 5 inches tall with a width of 2 inches,  and other items that may challenge public safety.  You can view our full list by visiting our frequently asked questions here

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