John Carpenter Announces First-Ever Music Residency in Downtown L.A. This Halloween
Renowned as “The Master of Horror,” John Carpenter is set to add another thrilling chapter to his storied career with the announcement of a series of musical performances this October in Los Angeles. Known for his work as a director, writer, and composer, John Carpenter is bringing his iconic music to the stage in what promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans. We’re huge fans of Carpenter here at MD and can attest that his concerts are full of fan-favorite themes and surprises. This will be the first time Carpenter has performed since 2018. The scarcity of Carpenter’s performances and the director’s age make these upcoming shows a must for fans.
FROM THE PRESS RELEASE:
His films define modern horror cinema. His music brings unforgettable nightmares to life. And this fall, John Carpenter, one of the most iconic names in cinema history will perform live for four nights only at The Belasco Theatre in Downtown L.A., a rare experience for movie and music fans.
Pre-sale for tickets to JOHN CARPENTER LIVE, his first-ever music residency, begins today for fans who have pre-registered, with tickets available to the general public beginning at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on Friday, January 31. Tickets can be purchased at https://theofficialjohncarpenter.com/tour/. Carpenter has partnered with PLUS1 to provide $2 from each ticket to the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, which supports incarcerated firefighters; and to the Best Friends Animal Society, helping animals impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires.
Dates for the JOHN CARPENTER LIVE residency are Oct. 24 and Oct. 25; plus Halloween night, Oct. 31; and Nov. 1.
“I’ve been setting my nightmares, dreams and visions to music for a very long time, and there’s a lot to choose from,” said Carpenter, whose musical career has included composing scores for more than 20 films, along with five albums of Lost Themes. “That means every night of this event will offer something different and unexpected.”
This special concert event also features Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies and marks the first time John Carpenter has performed live since 2018.
JOHN CARPENTER LIVE is produced by Live Nation in association with Storm King Productions, the production company founded and led by Sandy King.
For full details, visit the official John Carpenter website at https://theofficialjohncarpenter.com.
You can also check out John Carpenter’s music on his label’s page at Sacred Bones Records found HERE. They have a slew of older Carpenter releases that you will definitely want to add to your collection.
There’s no denying John Carpenter’s seat amongst horror greats like Hitchcock and Craven but his soundtracks are things of beauty that can send a person to the depths of hell and despair to the highs of elation and pleasure. We highly recommend you get tickets for these shows as soon as possible!
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