Ian Anderson, frontman, flautist and songrwriter for Jethro Tull, appears at the Palms Hotel & Casino to perform his newest album "Homo Erraticus" as well as sets from Jethro Tull's history.
"Homo Erraticus" revisits fictional character Gerald Bostock who inspired "Thick As A Brick" and "Thick As A Brick 2." In "Homo Erraticus" Gerald Bostock has discovered the writings of Ernest T. Parritt (1865 - 1928). The album is inspired by Parritt's fictional manuscript that purports to document key historical moments in British history and its future. The story provides a jumping off point for Ian Anderson's unique progressive rock sound.
In addition to performing "Homo Erraticus" in its entirety, Anderson will also play some of the Jethro Tull band's earlier works. Anderson is best known for his work with Jethro Tull. He was lead vocalist for the band as well as playing flute and acoustic guitar. Anderson also plays a number of other instruments including saxophone, keyboards, harmonica and more.
While Anderson participated in other bands, he gained notoriety in Jethro Tull, which he helped start in 1967. The group's first album, "This Was," was released in 1968. Jethro Tull saw a shake-up in the group's lineup before their next album, "Stand Up" in 1969. "Stand Up" would be Tull's only No. 1 album in the United Kingdom. The album also featured a growth in Jethro Tull's sound, from blues to what would eventually be called progressive rock. A series of singles earned Jethro Tull audience success including "Living in the Past," "Sweet Dream," "The Witch's Promise," and "Life is a Long Song."
The band's lineup changed again prior to "Aqualung" in 1971. "Aqualung" was the first Jethro Tull album to reach Top 10 on the Billboard charts in the United States and was eventually certified gold. Another lineup change and another gold record came in 1972 with "Thick As A Brick." Brick became the group's first album to hit No. 1 in the U.S.
Over the next four decades Jethro Tull would have a constantly evolving line-up and sound. Anderson is the one constant in Jethro Tull, having been there from the start, but Martin Barre has also been with the group since 1969. Throughout the decades the band has mixed in elements for folk rock, electronic rock, hard rock, world music and more into their sound.
Other noted records from the group include "Living in the Past," "A Passion Play, "War Child," "Minstrel in the Gallery," "Songs From the Wood," "Heavy Horses," "Stormwatch," "Broadsword and the Beast," "Rock Island," "Benefit," "Crest Of A Knave" and more.
In 2013 Anderson was award the Prog God Award from the Progressive Music Awards. Two albums "Thick As A Brick 2," released in 2012, and "Homo Erraticus" were billed as Anderson solo albums and not Jethro Tull albums. Performing as part of Anderson's band at this concert will be Jethro Tull members David Goodier and John O'Hara, as well as guitarist Florian Opahle, drummer Scott Hammond, and singer Ryan O'Donnell.
| Show Times: 8 p.m. on Sept. 19, 2014 |
| Show Length: 90 minutes |
| Location: The Pearl, Palms Casino Resort |
| Age Restriction: 6+ |
| Prices: Rear Mezzanine Seating (yellow) - $57.75 Mid Mezzanine Seating (orange) - $67.75 Rear Floor Seating (red) - $77.75 |
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