Classic Albums Live returns to SCFTA this fall with Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours on November 7
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (SCFTA) will present Classic Albums Live (CAL), the acclaimed concert series known for bringing iconic albums to life with extraordinary precision. On Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m., audiences will experience a note-for-note recreation of Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours, performed live by world-class musicians. Renowned for its meticulous attention to detail and authentic sound, Classic Albums Live captures the magic of the original recording while giving audiences the unique experience of hearing it performed live on stage.
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Hear the hit songs that made Fleetwood Mac famous
Rumours became the fastest-selling album of all time and won the GRAMMY® in 1977 for Album of the Year. To date, it has sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. The hit songs on the album, (“Go Your Own Way,” “You Make Loving Fun,” “Secondhand News,” “Never Going Back Again,” “The Chain” and “Gold Dust Woman”) reflected the turmoil within the band itself and fueled the creativity that made the band a phenomenon.
“CAL are curators,” said founder Craig Martin. “These albums are historic and stand the test of time and CAL honors these recordings and their fans by delivering performances that sound exactly like the 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 emphasized, “utilizing the highest-level players whose unique ability to focus and execute with precision is essential to authentically recreating these records.”
All the focus is on the music; there’s no distracting costumes or bad impersonations. In 2023, CAL celebrated its 20th anniversary and expanded its repertoire to include more than 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,” explained 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.”
Tickets for Classic Albums Live start at $54 and are available for purchase online at www.scfta.org, in person at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa and by phone at 714.556.2787. For inquiries about group ticket discounts of 10 or more, call the Group Services offices at 714.755.0236.
Box office hours: Monday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 12-5 p.m. It is closed Saturday and Sunday.
The information provided is accurate at the time of printing but is subject to change.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, located at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, is a public, non-profit organization. For more information, visit www.scfta.org.
