Guitar Player Presents is proud to partner with AEG to welcome ZZ Top with special guest Cheap Trick for a double set of classic guitar rock on a scenic mountain top.
Billy Gibbons has spent more than five decades proving that feel beats flash. His playing is instantly recognizable, whether it’s the fat, vocal-like lead tone, the economy of his phrasing, or the way he threads blues, boogie and rock into riffs that have become part of the electric guitar canon. Songs like “La Grange,” “Tush,” “Jesus Just Left Chicago,” “Sharp Dressed Man,” and “Gimme All Your Lovin’” remain master classes in serving the song while leaving an unmistakable signature.
Rick Nielsen has built a career on the same principle from a different angle. A world-class collector of vintage guitars and one of rock’s great entertainers, he’s also the architect behind Cheap Trick’s blend of Beatles-worthy hooks, hard rock muscle, and razor-sharp rhythm guitar. From the enduring power of At Budokan to the band’s latest material, Nielsen’s inventive playing and infectious stage presence have made Cheap Trick one of rock’s most consistently rewarding live acts.
WIN TICKETS!
For a chance to win a pair of tickets to see ZZ Top and Cheap Trick in Saratoga, California, on Saturday, August 8, send an email and put “ZZ Trick” in the subject line. Include a sentence about yourself and why you want to go. Phone contact greatly appreciated for confirmation.
Winner must provide their own transportation to the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California, and have their own accommodations in the area. Best of luck!
EVENT DETAILS
GP Presents ZZ Top with special guest Cheap Trick
Saturday, August 8
5:30 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show
The Mountain Winery
Saratoga, CA
We’ll be handing out free packs of Martin strings.
