Saxon, UFO performing at Webster Theatre on Sept. 30

Heavy metal rockers Saxon and UFO will touch down at the Webster Theatre in Hartford on Saturday, Sept. 30. Packing an armory of steel coated riffs and songwriting swagger, British hard rock legends Saxon are releasing their 19th studio album, “Call To Arms,” The 11 track album was co-produced by singer and songwriter Biff Byford and Toby Jepson (Little Angels), featuring Byford on lead vocals, Paul Quinn and Doug Scarratt on guitars, Nibbs Carter on bass and Nigel Glockler on drums. The first edition digipack version of “Call To Arms” will also contain a free bonus CD featuring 7 songs recorded live at Saxon’s historic performance at Castle Donington 1980. The opening act, UFO, is an English rock band that was formed in London in 1969.

The band’s current line up includes vocalist Phil Mogg, extraordinary guitarist Vinnie Moore, bass guitarist Rob DeLuca and keyboardist Paul Raymond and drummer Andy Parker. Also included on this triple bill is special guest Jared James Nichols. To purchase tickets or for more information on this upcoming concert, call the Webster Theatre box office at 860-246-8001 or go to www.webstertheater.com

Upcoming concerts

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The Zombies - Infinity Music Hall, Hartford July 15

Peter Yarrow & Noel Paul Stookey - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield July 16

Robert Earl Keen - Infinity Music Hall, Hartford - July 16

Los Lonely Boys - Infinity Music Hall, Norfolk July 19

Amy Helm - Stage One, Fairfield - July 20

Toad The Wet Sprocket - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield - July 20

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Hot 93.7’s Hot Jam with Chance The Rapper - Xfinity Theatre, Hartford July 21

Glenn Miller Orchestra - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield - July 22

Kal David & the Real Deal featuring Lauri Bono - Infinity Music Hall, Norfolk - July 22

Lady Antebellum - Xfinity Theatre, Hartford July 22

Boston and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford - July 22

Brews & BBQs featuring The Spin Doctors - Ive’s Concert Park, Danbury July 22

Assembly of Dust - The Warehouse, Fairfield - July 22

Kal David & The Real Deal featuring Lauri Bono - Infinity Music Hall, Norfolk - July 22

The Kingston Trio Katharine Hepburn Arts Ctr, Old Saybrook - July 22 &23

Hans Zimmer - Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket - July 23

Judd Apatow - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield - July 23

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Westside Reggae Festival featuring Beres Hammond - Ive’s Concert Park, Danbury - July 23

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George Thorogood & the Destroyers - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield - July 24

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield - July 25

Drive By Truckers - Infinity Music Hall, Hartford - July 26

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO UFO and Saxon will play the Webster Theatre in Hartford on Sept. 30.

PHOTO BY JOHN ATASHIAN Bass guitarist Joey Vera, of the progressive metal band Fates Warning, is rocking in high gear during the group’s performance at the Webster Theatre in Hartford on June 30. The group is on tour in support of the new album “Theories of Flight.” To learn...