Angra and Jeff Scott Soto put on a show in Curitiba, taking the stage at the Ópera de Arame once again, this Saturday, April 13, 2024. The opening act was by musician and guitarist Luiz Toffoli .
The gates opened on time, but there were long lines and some confusion getting to the venue. This was due to another large-scale concert taking place at the Paulo Leminski Quarry, located next to the Wire Opera House. As a result, many streets were closed, hindering access, but the event organizers managed to ensure a smooth entry process for the public.
Guitarist Luiz Toffoli and his band started the evening right on time and even announced they would be filming the performance. The quality of the sound and the virtuosity of the music surprised everyone, especially in "Frenetic Freak," which certainly helped bring the audience inside the Opera House, as outside there were merchandising stands and a bar with various drinks, in addition to many who took advantage of the beauty and lights of the bridge to take photos.
Jeff Scott Soto with a stool and guitar.
After an intermission for stage setup, Jeff Scott Soto arrived on stage in an intimate setting, accompanied by a Brazilian musician. Jeff's stage presence and charm have long won over Brazilians, as he frequently performs here, and this time was no different. The musician delivered an acoustic set focused on classics from his career, starting with "Living The Life," the song from the movie Rock Star .
Next, he paid homage to his former bands, with "Mysterious" from Talisman and "Alive" from Sons Of Apollo . During this part of the show, the singer spoke to the audience in Portuguese and, as a joke, drank the famous "caipiroska" live.
The surprise of the night was the participation of Renan Zonta , a vocalist from Curitiba and member of the band Electric Mob . Together with Renan, they sang the famous "Carry On Wayward Son" by Kansas , a real treat for those who were there. And as all good things come to an end quickly, Jeff played the last song, the exciting "I'll Be Waiting" by Talisman.
Check out the excerpt below from Renan Zonta's appearance, shared by Jeff Scott Soto himself on his Instagram.
Angra takes the stage with all their energy.
After a longer intermission, the audience seemed a little less enthusiastic, as it was already past 10 PM. But soon after, Angra took the stage with Fabio Lione on vocals, Marcelo Barbosa and Rafael Bittencourt on guitars, Felipe Andreoli on bass, and Bruno Valverde on drums.
The band's energy had already energized everyone present, even generating a crowd in front of the stage in the general admission area. But the wait was rewarded with three bangers in a row: the classics "Nothing To Say" and "Angels Cry," and from the 2014 Secret Garden
The moment arrived when everyone got emotional, Bittencourt spoke about the legacy of Andre Matos , who passed away in 2019. Following this, the beautiful song "Lisbon" from Andre's last album with Angra, Fireworks from 1998, was played.
Finally, it's worth highlighting the song "Vida Seca," from the new Cycles Of Pain album, recorded by Lenine , but beautifully sung live by Fabio Lione. Another highlight was the acoustic moment of the show, in which Rafael and Fabio sang the song "Gentle Change," yet another gem from Fireworks , composed by Bittencourt and incorporated into the band's acoustic repertoire.
Finally, the most anticipated moment of the night arrived: Jeff Scott Soto, already settled in the left corner of the stage, joined Fabio Lione for two songs. The first was "Tide Of Change," and the highlight of the show was the epic performance of "The Show Must Go On."
The band finished with their trademark song “Carry On” and also “Nova Era”. Immediately afterwards, the musicians asked the audience to stay for one more song, which will be recorded for the band's new DVD. Finally, the musicians thanked the audience and took the famous stage photos with them.
Our contributor Vladimir Silverio was also present at the event and captured the evening with exclusive photos. Check out the gallery below.
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