ZZ Top: The Elevation Tour

With Jive Mother Mary

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Date
Oct 5, 2025
Event Starts
7:00 PM
Venue
The Classic Center Theatre
On Sale Date
On Sale Now
Parking
Reserve Parking

Event Details

“That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” has been at it for well over a half century, delivering rock, blues and boogie on the road and in the studio to millions of devoted fans. With iconography as distinctive as their sound, ZZ Top is virtually synonymous with beards, hotrod cars, spinning guitars and that magic keychain, all of which transcend geography and language.

It was in Houston in the waning days of 1969 that ZZ Top coalesced from the core of two rival bands, Billy Gibbons’ Moving Sidewalks and Frank Beard and Dusty Hill’s American Blues. Their third album, 1973’s Tres Hombres, catapulted them to national attention with the hit “La Grange”, still one of the band’s signature pieces today. Eliminator, their 1983 album was something of a paradigm shift for ZZ Top. Their roots blues skew was intact but added to the mix were tech-age trappings that soon found a visual outlet with such tracks as “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs” on the nascent MTV. It was one of the music industry’s first albums to have been certified Diamond, far beyond Gold and Platinum and a reflection of US domestic sales exceeding 10 million units.

Jive Mother Mary is no stranger to hard work. They're the type of band that comes from long friendships, 500-mile van rides, and honing your skills for 19 years in smoky clubs and bars. Steeped in Rock n’ Roll tradition, this band is the culmination of that magic blend of blood, sweat, and soul that sticks to your ribs like a Sunday dinner.

Sharing the stage with classic artists such as Leon Russell and Foreigner, to modern powerhouses like Blackberry Smoke and Whiskey Myers, JMM has played in front of diverse audiences instantly won over by their catchy melodies and electrifying live performances. Every time they pick up their instruments, the members of Jive Mother Mary set out to show you how they feel and leave everything on the stage. Their unique brand of rock n roll is fresh to the ears, but manages to sit right at home with the classic bands you know and love. Check out their newest singles on your favorite streaming site, buy one of their five albums, or catch a live show. You just may find your new favorite band!

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Parking

Day-of-event parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis in The Classic Center parking deck, with entrances on North Thomas Street and East Broad Street. Limited reserved parking is available on an event-by-event basis. Visit our Event Parking Page for more details.

Rideshare and ADA Dropoff

Rideshare is Strongly Encouraged
Rideshare is strongly encouraged for guests attending events. Let Lyft be your ride to the action! As the Official Rideshare Partner of The Classic Center and Akins Ford Arena, we're here to make getting to and from the event easy.

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Drivers should drop off and pick up on N Thomas Street in front of The Classic Center Theatre.

ADA Drop-Off
Guests requiring accessibility assistance may be dropped off in the horseshoe in front of The Classic Center Theatre at 300 N Thomas Street.

ZZ Top: The Elevation Tour

With Jive Mother Mary

Event Details

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