BEAT – Belew/Vai/Levin/Carey Play 80s King Crimson at Murat Theatre

When we’re talking about bringing legendary music to life, it shouldn’t just be any other tribute band. Luckily, progressive music fanatics are in for an excellent fall season! Beat is a music group comprising former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin, guitar god Steve Vai, and sensational Tool Drummer Danny Carey. Together, they will embark on the most ambitious King Crimson tribute tour of all time. These incredibly talented musicians will deliver the band’s remarkable ‘80s era and serve hits and fan favorites from groundbreaking albums like 1981’s Discipline, 1982’s Beat, and 1984’s Three of a Perfect Pair.

Now, these incredible efforts all featured Adrian Belew and Tony Levin’s fantastic talents. This was the period when King Crimson explored the new wave and post-punk era. Working with founding member Robert Fripp and longtime drummer Bill Bruford, Levin, and Belew helped bring the band into their experimental period. For instance, Discipline was created to lay the foundations for post-progressive rock. The album resonated so well with listeners that influential music publication, Pitchfork, named listed it as one of the Top 100 Albums of the 1980s. Meanwhile, Three of a Perfect Pair is pretty much a masterpiece by Belew, who wrote all the lyrics and significantly contributed to the album’s music. The band’s work during the ‘80s has amassed its own following.

This 2024, progressive rock fanatics will get to experience this amazing era as BEAT brings these albums to life. Adrian Belew and Tony Levin will be traveling to over 40 cities with Steve Vai and Danny Carrey. Regarded as one of the 10 Greatest Guitarists alive, Steve Vai has done amazing work as a solo performer. He has won three Grammys out of 15 nominations. He has also performed with live-only acts like Zappa Plays Zappa and the superband G3. Meanwhile, Danny Carey has done exemplary work with Tool. Aside from performing with the progressive metal band, Carey has also worked with Les Claypool, Daniel Romano, and more.

Enjoy this thrilling retro revival tour as it makes its way to Indianapolis, Indiana! The show featuring Belew/Vai/Levin/Carey is guaranteed to fill the Murat Theatre with iconic tracks from King Crimson’s 80s albums Discipline, Beat, and Three of a Perfect Pair! We also have to stress that this momentous collaboration is a rare occasion and the first of its kind! So, if you don’t want to miss out, you better secure your tickets now!