Jethro Tull has been around a LONG time....since 1968 under that name! Yet, in spite of thier perseverence on the contemporary music scene, the group and it's music is next to impossible to categorize. This was brought home at a recent concert I attended at Wolf Trap Park for the Performing Arts, just outside of Washington.  During thier almost two hour set, I heard such classics as "Aqualung," music written by Henry the 8th, and some significant metal!  Rock, Folk Music and Metal....what other group can cover such a range?

I know, many of your are saying, "Heavy Metal?" Well. In February of 1989, the band won the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance for "Crest of a Knave."

Martin Barre's heavily amplified, chord-driven lead guitar playing, which crunches and slashes with the best of them drives the music, but it's Ian Anderson's vocals, flute, and acoustic guitar that make Jethro Tull unique. And when it comes to stage presence and performance, Anderson and his flute are nonstop and all over the stage lending a true feeling of movement and excitement to the show.

I could go on and on about how good the show is and how much I enjoyed it, but it's best to experience it for yourself.  They are currently on an extensive tour and here are some of the dates and cities:

You can get more details by visiting their website at: http://www.j-tull.com/

Here's a video sample of what I've been talking about!

 
via The Insider

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