LIVE Magazine #217 September 11, 2015

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No one can bring as much style
and swagger to a Las Vegas
showroom as hit Brit singing
sensation, Matt Goss. This intimate
show features a dynamic
blend of musical talent and an
awe-inspiring performance.
Boasting a palpable charm and breathtaking
voice, the tuxedo-clad crooner brought back
the classic Vegas lounge show with a dynamic,
modern twist. Goss performs multiple songs in
this nearly two-hour spectacular. He’s backed
by a talented nine-piece band with horn section,
two gorgeous backup singers and four
burlesque dancers, The Dirty Virgins.
A household name in Europe, Goss has sold
more than 17 million records worldwide and
sold out shows from Wembley Stadium to
the Royal Albert Hall. His debut album went
7 times platinum, spawned 13 top 5 hits, and
remained on the U.K. charts for an astonishing
84 weeks. “Life You Imagine,” Goss’s latest solo
album, is the classy, swinging sound of ambition,
passion, and the realization of 27 years
of experience in the music industry. If Goss’s
pop career hit an early peak with “I Owe You
Nothing” and “When Will I Be Famous,” classic
hits he enjoyed with Bros when he was just
17, it reaches an impressive new high with this
album. “Life You Imagine” was sprung to life by
the singer and showman’s long-running, hotticket
resident show.
In between covers spanning musical genres,
such as “Hotel California” and “Superstition,”
he performs his own hits off several albums.
Giving a nod to the legendary Rat Pack, Goss
brings down the house with “I’ve Got the
World on a String” and “Luck be a Lady,” recorded
by the legendary Frank Sinatra.
Rather than staying on stage, Goss thoroughly
interacts with the audience throughout the
show, making a personal connection and revealing
the stories behind his life and career.
He candidly reveals the inspiration behind
many of his popular songs including the closing
ode to his “second home,” “Lovely Las Vegas.”
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