Yngwie Malmsteen Returns To Ridgefield Playhouse

From the Ridgefield Playhouse: Swedish guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen’s distinguished and far-ranging, four-decade career as a solo performer and band leader has earned him the reputation as one of the best guitarists in the world, with TIME Magazine naming him one of the 10 greatest electric guitar players of all time. Drawing influence from classical composers such as Bach, Paganini, and Vivaldi, Yngwie is responsible for birthing the neo-classical genre to the world of rock. But, with his new album, Blue Lightning, Malmsteen pays homage to those from the blues world, who have fueled his artistic spirit for so long, covering songs like “Smoke On The Water”, “Paint It Black” and “Purple Haze” lending them his own vibe and personality. Malmsteen returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse stage, Thursday, May 30th at 8pm. Kicking off the evening are Sunlord and Paralandra. This concert is part of Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity.

For tickets ($47.50-$75) call or visit the box office, 203-438-5795 or go online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT.