July 3, 2024

Music of Moody Blues Comes to State Theatre

LODGE IS LIVE: John Lodge, right, with Jon Davison and Duffy King, will perform classics from The Moody Blues in a concert on Saturday, July 13 at the State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick. (Photo by Dana Grubb)

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Moody Blues’ John Lodge on Saturday, July 13 at 8 p.m. Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter, and vocalist of The Moody Blues, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, will be live in concert performing the music of The Moody Blues and the album Days of Future Passed.

The show encompasses a first set of electric Moodies classics featuring ‘“Isn’t Life Strange,” “Legend of a Mind,” “I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band),” “Ride my See-Saw,” and more. The second set will see Lodge and his band perform the album Days of Future Passed (“Nights in White Satin”) in its entirety, and in full symphonic sound. Jon Davison of YES also joins Lodge on stage to perform the classic songs “Nights in White Satin” and “Tuesday Afternoon.”

The show will also be in support of Lodge’s album Days of Future Passed — My Sojourn, available now on CD and all streaming services, with a limited edition 180g Red Gold vinyl album. Joining Lodge on stage is his 10,000 Light Years Band, long term collaborator Alan Hewitt (music director and keyboards), and Billy Ashbaugh (drums) from the Moody Blues touring band, together with Duffy King (guitars) and Jason Charboneau (cello), plus the magical voice of Graeme Edge.

Tickets range from $29-$59. The State Theatre is at 15 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick. Visit stnj.org.