Shows in New York City at Terminal 5 and Boston at the House of Blues
Viza, the international rock band with Middle Eastern and classical music influences, returns to the East Coast for two special acoustic performances on Fri., March 2 and Sun., March 4, at Terminal 5 in New York and the House of Blues in Boston, respectively. Viza will be sharing the stage with critically acclaimed Greek Rock sensation Pyx Lax.
“We just returned from our European tour and we’re psyched to perform at such amazing venues in Boston and New York City for the first time,” said oud player and songwriter Andrew Kzirian. “Boston is kind of a second home for me, so I’m excited to take the stage amongst so many friends and music fans.”
“It’s not every day that Viza can share the stage with a band from my heritage that has packed stadiums throughout Greece,” said vocalist and songwriter Knoup. “And I’m looking forward to performing in my hometown of New York City.”
Viza continues to captivate the global music scene with an erratically amusing blend of international rock. Unique in its musical arsenal is the inclusion of oud and percussion blended with more traditional rock elements such as guitar, bass, and drums. This fascinating fusion has garnered Viza significant success all over the world. In 2010, Viza supported famed System of a Down front man Serj Tankian’s solo tour in Europe in the cities of Hamburg, Cologne, Paris, Zurich, Bologna, Athens, and Yerevan. Viza has also performed at Sweden’s Malmofestivalen and Greece’s Rockwave Festival, and has been invited to perform at Norway’s Kartfestivalen and Hungary’s Sziget festival this summer.
The band’s recent release of its fifth album “Carnivalia” mesmerized audiences throughout Europe with its blend of instruments, various styles, and continued evolution of sound. Fresh off the return from its nearly month-long “Strangest Show on Earth” European Tour, Viza is preparing for an exciting year filled with more touring in Europe and North America.
“Loving the new record,” says Tankian. “I love hearing the new influences and the fun-loving spirit and musical wizardry… Viza is one of the most unique and interesting bands I have ever encountered. Their live shows are energetic and fun,” he added.
Tankian also served as executive producer of Viza’s previous album titled “Made in Chernobyl.” Recorded by Jared Gosselin (D12, Macy Gray) at Frank Zappa’s UMRK Studios, Viza’s “Carnivalia” is inspired from Gogol Bordello’s multicultural rhapsodies and System of a Down’s notorious screams and riffs.
Viza’s March 2 show begins at 8 p.m. at Terminal 5, 610 W. 56th St. (at 11th Ave) in New York. General admission tickets are $70, with VIP seats for $90. To purchase, visit www.experienceviza.com/Viza/Tour.html.
The March 4 show begins at 8 p.m. at the House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St. in Boston. Standing room tickets are $55, and general admission tickets are $70, with VIP seats for $90. To purchase, visit www.experienceviza.com/Viza/Tour.html.
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