Classic Albums Live: U2 – The Joshua Tree

U2 – Joshua Tree

if you’re coming to the show
you love U2
they’re not a band to be tepid about
they demand passion
because they play with passion
there’s a reason why joshua tree
won the grammy
it’s a sonic tarp that covered a generation
and made us feel united and strong
imagine this
you’ve bought your tickets
and you’re in seat
the lights go down
and you see 10 musicians walk out onto stage
as the opening swirl of ‘where the streets have no name’ fill the venue
you feel the shiver of excitement sweep over you
you are connected to this album
and CAL is going to pay it the ultimate respect
and perform it note for note – cut for cut
this is the stuff of live
come support the musicians
come share the passion
and joy

Do you remember listening to an entire album? The thrill of dropping the needle on the greatest music ever recorded? 
Classic Albums Live does.

Classic Albums Live takes the greatest Classic Rock albums and recreates them live on stage – note for note, cut for cut. “CAL are curators,” says founder Craig Martin, “These albums are historic and stand the test of time and CAL honors these records and their fans by delivering performances that sound exactly like these records”.  To do this, CAL boasts an exceptional ensemble of performers, all of whom have graced music’s elite stages and collaborated with industry icons both in studio and on stage. “CAL is a modern-day orchestra,” Martin emphasizes, “utilizing the highest-level players whose unique ability to focus and execute with precision is essential to authentically recreating these records.” All of the focus is on the music, there’s no distracting costumes or bad impersonations”.

In 2023, CAL celebrated its 20th anniversary and has expanded its repertoire to include over 45 different records and delivers more than 200 performances annually across North America. Each CAL show offers two distinct experiences: a faithful rendition of the chosen record in the first half, followed by a dynamic set featuring the artist’s greatest hits. “We pay homage to the album in the first half, then let loose with the hits in the second,” explains Martin. “These albums and artists hold sacred places in people’s hearts, and as fans ourselves, we aim to exceed expectations and deliver an unforgettable experience. It’s this unwavering passion and dedication to authenticity that defines the very soul of CAL and resonates deeply with audiences.