CalProg has announced the only show of the epic rock opera by the late Kevin Gilbert called “The Shaming of the True”. This full-scale theatrical production is being directed by Mark Hornsby (Rewiring Genesis) and Nick D’Virgilio (former Spock’s Beard ) who also is featured in the starring role as Johnny Virgil. The band is comprised of musicians that all performed with Kevin at some point in his career. They are:
Stan Cotey – Guitar (Giraffe)
Dave Kerzner – Keys (Thud)
Paul Ill – Bass (Kaviar)
Brian MacLeod – Drums – (Toy Matinee, Tuesday Night Music Club, Thud, Shaming, Kaviar)
Plus special surprise guests
“Shaming” was a project that Kevin worked on off and on for years throughout his career. Nick D’Virgilio who had been intimately involved in many aspects of the project decided to finish it for him following his untimely tragic passing, and the completed product was this brilliant piece of work. It was performed live only once in 2002 at ProgWest. It had been recorded for a live release, but due to glitches in the recording it was never released. This time it will be recorded digitally for a DVD/CD production.
Shaming of the True Live
Saturday June 2, 2012 – 8:00pm
The Shannon Center for the Performing Arts at Whittier College (seats 400)
Tickets on sale now only at http://www.calprog.com (do not call the theater)