Crazy Train: America's Ozzy Tribute at the Orpheum Theatre -- October 15.
Thursday, October 15, 7:30 p.m.
Orpheum Theatre, 57 South Kellogg Street, Galesburg IL
Hosted by acclaimed impersonator Vinny Cormier and supported by a Berklee-level crew that includes his son Dylan on guitar, the touring sensation Crazy Train: America's Ozzy Tribute comes to Galesburg's Orpheum Theatre on October 15, delivering a captivating show that boasts all of the Prince of Darkness' noteworthy hits from "Sabbath" to "Patient #9."
Lead vocalist Vinny Cormier has been a touring musician since 1977, traveling all over Canada and down the East Coast working with acts such as Molly Hatchet, Eddie Money, Blue Oyster Cult, Quiet Riot, Steve Perry of Journey, Kansas, John Cafferty, Marshall tucker, and many more in a long list. His son Dylan Cormier has been playing guitar in venues across New England since the age of 13, opening with various acts such as Loverboy, Night Ranger, Quiet Riot, Saving Abel, Uncle Kracker, and the J. Geils band and more. Having spent years studying Randy Rhoads' and Zakk Wylde's techniques, Dylan delivers the best representation of their tone and feel you can get.
Mike Caliandro has been acclaimed as one of the most technically proficient, hard-hitting, energetic, and down-to-earth drummers on the East Coast. winning countless percussion awards and teaching percussion to a national class drum corps. And Mike Knowles is among the most aggressive bass players in the scene. a true shredder and master at his craft, gluing everything together with his slamming low end. He leaves audiences with nothing but a blown mind after the delivery of every lick slammed with conviction. Taken together, Crazy train delivers a captivating show unlike any other tribute, musically and visually. and one packed with special effects and "Wow!" moments fans won't forget.
As Mike Dow of Big 104.FM/The Maine Edge raved: "Crazy Train is one of the very best rock tribute shows I've seen. They deliver an endlessly entertaining show focused on honoring Ozzy's timeless catalog with a staggering dedication to detail. Vinny Cormier's performance as Ozzy is simply a must-see for reasons that go beyond the visuals. Yes, he looks eerily similar to the great man, and he's mastered all of the mannerisms, but his greatest weapon is his voice. With this band, Cormier sings and performs like Osbourne at the peak of his power.
"Guitarist Dylan Cormier must have spent 10,000 hours studying and practicing this material. One of New England's most technically proficient axe-men, Cormier makes it look effortless as he attacks material from every era of Ozzy's career with extraordinary accuracy, confidence and panache. Bassist Mike Knowles and drummer Mike "Randy" Caliandro make for an explosive rhythm section that powers crazy train with lethal precision. Their dedication to keeping it in the pocket while instilling the music with an unpredictable edge put this show over the top.
"The special effects and light show provide an appropriate aura of spookiness to complement one of the very best rock tribute shows on the road today. Add to that the perfect house mix and a painstaking commitment to detail, and you have an unbeatable rock show with Crazy Train."
Crazy Train: America's Ozzy Tribute brings their tour to the Orpheum Theatre on October 15, admission to the October 15 concert event is $36.40-46.60, and more information and tickets are available by calling (309)342-2299 and visiting GalesburgOrpheum.org.
