GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center will welcome blues-rock guitarist Billy F Gibbons on Friday, Feb. 15, at 8 p.m. 

 

Known as the frontman of ZZ Top, Gibbons is celebrated as one of the finest guitarists in the blues-rock genre, with hits such as "La Grange," "Sharp Dressed Man," and "Cheap Sunglasses."

 

Gibbons blends blues, rock, R&B, and gospel in his performances. He will be joined by Chris "Whipper" Layton, a veteran drummer from Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Double Trouble, and Mike "The Drifter" Flanigin, a master of the Hammond B3 organ and a staple of the Texas blues scene.

 

Renowned for his signature style and eclectic musical influences, Gibbons blends blues, rock, R&B, and gospel in his performances. He will be joined by Chris "Whipper" Layton, a veteran drummer from Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Double Trouble, and Mike "The Drifter" Flanigin, a master of the Hammond B3 organ and a staple of the Texas blues scene.

 

Tickets range from $68 to $113, with discounts for Mahaiwe members and individuals under 30. VIP packages are available for $168 to $313. Tickets can be purchased online at mahaiwe.org, by calling 413-528-0100, or visiting the Mahaiwe Box Office, open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.