Join songwriter, musician, and educator Kenna Burima along with Classic Albums Live musician and fiddler/violinist Talia Beckie for an in-depth exploration of Bon Jovi’s 1986 hair metal masterpiece Slippery When Wet.
Discover surprising songwriting inspirations, techniques, history, and performance practices that make Slippery When Wet one of the most influential rock albums of our time. Kenna and Talia will share their favourite riffs, lyrics, and harmony and perform an original arrangement of “Livin’ on a Prayer.” Witness two powerhouse musicians in conversation about what Bon Jovi’s music personally means to them.
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Presented in partnership with Werklund Centre, Behind the Cut: Slippery When Wet at Studio Bell on October 25 is the perfect prelude to Classic Albums Live presents Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet at Jack Singer Concert Hall on November 1.