Thunderstruck: Classic Rock Tribute June 27

Thunderstruck: Classic Rock Tribute June 27

Sat, Jun 27, 2026 • 7:30 PM—9:00 PM

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Thunderstruck: A Classic Rock Tribute with Blue Violin Saturday, June 27 | 7:30–9 p.m. | Franco Center Experience classic rock like you’ve never heard it before. Blue Violin transforms iconic anthems into cinematic, high-energy performances using live looping, powerful violin solos, and immersive soundscapes. Often compared to Ed Sheeran and Lindsey Stirling, this internationally acclaimed virtuoso has performed at legendary venues including Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House. Enjoy electrifying renditions of rock favorites like “Thunderstruck,” “Free Bird,” “Kashmir,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” 🎟 TICKETS sold on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thunderstruck-a-classic-rock-tribute-lewiston-me-tickets-1982174114134 Blue Violin transforms classic rock into cinematic soundscapes using live looping, searing violin solos, and explosive arrangements. The result: a visceral, immersive performance that shatters expectations and stirs the soul. This is not just a tribute show. This is Blue Violin — a genre-defying, conservatory-trained virtuoso who has sold out venues from the Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall, and now brings his world tour to Australia, Europe, Asia, and across the U.S. Often described as “Ed Sheeran meets Lindsey Stirling,” Blue Violin delivers fiery virtuosity and cinematic flair in every performance. Blue Violin has been earning international accolades for genre-bending performances that blur the line between classical virtuosity and rock energy with appearances alongside artists including John Mayer and Paul McCartney. Setlist includes iconic anthems like: “Thunderstruck” – AC/DC “Free Bird” – Lynyrd Skynyrd “Kashmir” – Led Zeppelin “Stairway to Heaven,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Hallelujah,” and more. 🎟 TICKETS sold on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thunderstruck-a-classic-rock-tribute-lewiston-me-tickets-1982174114134 Critics call him “the best rock and roll violinist of a generation” and “electrifying” — and audiences from sold out shows around the globe agree. Blue Violin – Pushing Boundaries, One String at a Time With a presence as bold as his sound, Blue Violin commands grand concert halls and intimate candlelit venues alike, moving dynamically across the stage while weaving immersive multimedia into every performance. His style blurs the lines between classical mastery and rock-and-roll fire, captivating audiences around the world. Praised by the Boston Ballet as “electrifying” and by The Boston Globe for “sparking musical interest in new ways,” he has performed alongside Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, and Jennifer Holliday, with special appearances with John Mayer and even Sesame Street. A genre-bending soloist, Blue Violin has brought his high-energy performances to sold-out audiences across Australia, Asia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and throughout the United States. His powerful, cinematic shows have earned standing ovations from U.S. Presidents to Queen Rania of ...

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Franco Center

Performing arts, cultural/language center and event venue in Lewiston, Maine, USA