Doors open at 6:30pm. Music begins at 7:00pm. This is an all ages event. The Baldassarre Rock Orchestra is a 70’s classic rock symphonic circus where the power of rock and classical music unite! On Friday, September 13th, at The House of Blues in Cleveland, The Baldassarre Rock Orchestra Presents: A Whole Lotta Zeppelin in symphonic splendor.

The Baldassarre Rock Orchestra is led by the award-winning guitarist, composer and Led Zeppelin interpreter extraordinaire, Carl Baldassarre.  The band features the world-renowned string ensemble OPUS 216, Mark Boals on lead vocals and symphonic arrangements by Carl Baldassarre.  Together they are going to bring you a night of Led Zeppelin like you’ve never heard before.

Expect to see and hear your favorite Led Zeppelin tracks as well as some deep cuts, rare live arrangements and unique insights on the greatest rock band in history.  There will be something from every Zep Album so you’re not going to want to miss this show! A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Carl Baldassarre experienced early success as a guitarist for the rock band Abraxas. He has amassed a significant and diverse recording catalogue in many genres having worked with many celebrated rock and classical musicians including London’s symphonic chamber players and members of Tower of Power, Tears for Fears, Genesis, Chicago and many more.  Carl studied composition under Dr. Marshall Griffith PhD (Cleveland Institute of Music) and is also a product of both the Cleveland Music School Settlement and John Carroll University.