Free the Robots, Dr. John. Alex Cuba and Merle Haggard

THURSDAY/JUNE/17

VIDEO GAMES LIVE AT NOKIA THEATRE L.A. LIVE
Ever find yourself hankering to hear a symphonic rendition of the Zelda theme? Well, forget the fact that a quick YouTube search will reveal just that, along with versions performed on guitar, Theremin, piano and just about anything else imaginable. (Dueling musical Tesla coils? You betcha.) Video Games Live offers an experience like no other: orchestra, choir, lights and lasers, plus footage of those classic RPGs and MMOGs in action and, of course, the music that has sound-tracked so many hours of time well-wasted. An international extravaganza founded by a pair of video game music composers, VGL actually debuted at the Hollywood Bowl in 2005. Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall have since brought their act to lands as far-flung as Brazil, France and Kuala Lumpur, covering iconic songs from the Mario, Myst, Metroid, Warcraft, and Contra franchises to name but a few. In fact, rumor has it Metal Gear Solid composer Norihiko Hibino will be in the house, saxophone in hand, to perform the MGS3 song "Snake Eater." No joke. (Chris Martins)

PHOTO COURTESY OF JAMES DEMARIA PRODUCTIONS

He wears sunglasses at night (trippin'): Dr. John

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Queen Mary Park

1126 Queens Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802

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Region: Out of Town

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