Danny Elfman has confirmed a pair of special concerts taking place in California in early November, during which he will play songs from Oingo Boingo, his solo career and his numerous film and television themes backed by a full band, orchestra and choir.
The shows will take place at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 2 and at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View on Sunday, November 3.
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Elfman will be joined by a band consisting of Stu Brooks on bass (Dub Trio, Lady Gaga); Nili Brosh on guitar (Dethklok); Robin Finck on guitar (Nine Inch Nails, Guns N' Roses); and Ilan Rubin on drums (Nine Inch Nails, Angels & Airwaves). The orchestra will be led by Steve Bartek, original guitarist of Oingo Boingo. Johnny Jewel x Desire will open both shows.
Fans can expect a track list that includes material from Elfman's time with Oingo Boingo as well as songs from his solo career, plus tracks from his numerous film and television soundtracks, including Alice in Wonderland, Ordinance, Edward Scissorhands, The nightmare before christmas, Beetle juice, The Simpsons, Wednesdayand much more.
Earlier this year, composer Nomi Abadi filed a defamation suit against Elfman, following comments he made about a settlement they had previously reached after she accused him of sexual harassment and misconduct.
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