The historic Newtown Theatre will present A Tribute to Graceland: Paul Simon’s Classic Album on Friday, February 25 at 8 PM.

This one-night-only concert will feature a tribute band that includes Bakithi Kumalo, best known for his fretless bass playing on Simon’s 1986 album Graceland. The Graceland Experience band features Kumalo and friends performing the entire Graceland album, along with a selection of world music.    

Kumalo is a Grammy Award-winning South African bassist, composer, and vocalist. He is best known for his fretless bass playing for Paul Simon for more than 30 years and on the 1986 album Graceland, in particular the bass run on “You Can Call Me Al.” The Graceland Experience features Kumalo performing the entire Graceland album, one of Paul Simon’s biggest, along with a selection of world music as well.

Tickets are $35 per person or $30 for theatre members. Any remaining tickets will be sold for $45 at the door on the night of the show (if available).

All seating is general admission.

DETAILS

• Doors open at 7 PM and the concert starts at 8 PM.

• The concession stand will be open. Beer and wine will be available for purchase before the show and during intermission. 

• All tickets are general admission.

• All ticket sales are final. Refunds will not be offered for any reason. If you can't attend, you're welcome to give your tickets to someone else. The name on the ticket does not have to match the person using it.

• Need help finding your tickets? First, check your junk or spam folder in your inbox. If you don't see your tickets there, try to retrieve them here. If you have tried both of these things and you still don't see your tickets, please contact us for help.

• Please bring your tickets! Electronic or hard copy is fine. We recommend printing them out (or saving them to your phone) as soon as soon as you buy them.

• Members, please be prepared to present your membership card at the door.