Tony Levin - Stick Men Live in Singapore
Progressive Rock Legend TONY LEVIN with his Trio STICK MEN to perform in Singapore in January 2027!
Singtel Waterfront Theatre | Friday, 29 January 2027, 8pm
Legendary musician Tony Levin and his acclaimed progressive rock trio Stick Men are set to bring their virtuosic and genre-defying live performance to Singapore at Singtel Waterfront Theatre on 29 January 2027 at 8pm.
Founded in 2007, Stick Men is a band unlike any other in modern progressive rock. Featuring Tony Levin on Chapman Stick, Pat Mastelotto on acoustic and electronic drums and percussion, and Markus Reuter on 8-string Touch Guitar, the trio creates the power, complexity and dynamic range of a much larger ensemble through unconventional instrumentation and two-handed “touch-style” tapping. Known for their technical virtuosity and immersive live performances, Stick Men have performed over 500 concerts across more than 40 countries on four continents.
At the heart of the trio is Tony Levin, one of the most influential bass players in progressive rock. Best known for his decades-long work with King Crimson and Peter Gabriel, Levin has also recorded or toured with John Lennon, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Paul Simon, Seal, Alice Cooper and James Taylor, among many others. A prolific session musician with credits on over 600 albums, his pioneering use of the Chapman Stick remains a defining part of his sound.
Joining Levin is Pat Mastelotto, the former Mr. Mister drummer and longest-serving drummer of King Crimson, whose distinctive approach blends acoustic drums with electronic textures, loops and samples. Markus Reuter, a German multi-instrumentalist and composer, brings his mastery of the 8-string Touch Guitar, creating intricate textures across progressive rock, electronic and contemporary music.
Stick Men released Let’s THRAK Again in September 2026, a tribute to King Crimson’s landmark 1995 album THRAK. The trio is currently taking the album on tour across North and South America, Europe and Asia, bringing their powerful, hypnotic and boundary-pushing sound to audiences worldwide.
Tony Levin and Stick Men promise an extraordinary evening of musicianship, progressive rock and immersive live performance.
About the Artist: STICK MEN
Stick Men, founded in 2007, is a band unlike any other in modern progressive rock. Forged in the fires of the legendary King Crimson rhythm section, the trio generates the power, complexity, and dynamic range of a massive orchestra using unorthodox, highly specialized instruments. Featuring bass and stick icon Tony Levin, drumming master Pat Mastelotto, and touch-guitar maestro Markus Reuter, the band eschews traditional guitar strumming. Instead, they push the absolute limits of two-handed "touch-style" tapping, breaking new ground sonically and compositionally. The trio is renowned for its powerful, highly dynamic instrumental performances, technical virtuosity, and immersive, hypnotic live shows that balance mathematical precision with raw, primal energy.
Since their inception they have performed over 500 concerts in over 40 countries worldwide on 4 continents.
• Tony Levin – Chapman Stick, a unique 12-string polyphonic instrument that covers bass and guitar parts simultaneously.
• Pat Mastelotto – Acoustic and electronic drums and percussion.
• Markus Reuter - 8-string Touch Guitar
Stick Men released their studio album Let's THRAK Again in September 2026 as a tribute to King Crimson's 1995 album THRAK promoting it with tours in North and South America, Europe, and Asia.
Tony Levin is a legendary American bassist, stickiest, composer, and session virtuoso universally celebrated for his pioneering contributions to progressive rock, jazz, and pop. Widely regarded as one of the most influential bass players of all time, he is best known for his decades-long tenures with progressive rock icons King Crimson and avant-garde pop master Peter Gabriel. He is one of the most prolific session musicians in history, playing on over 600 albums. His credits include recording or touring with John Lennon, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Lou Reed, Yes, Paul Simon, Stevie Nicks, Seal, Alice Cooper, James Taylor, Todd Rundgren, Buddy Rich, Joan Armatrading, Warren Zevon, Brian ferry, Liquid Tension Experiment and many others. In past 30 years he was actively touring with his bands Stick Men, Levin Brothers and Tony Levin Group.
Pat Mastelotto is an acclaimed American rock drummer and record producer widely recognized for his unique "traps and buttons" approach, which seamlessly blends acoustic drums with electronic textures, loops, and samples. He co-founded the 1980s pop-rock band Mr. Mister, achieving massive commercial success with multi-platinum albums and Billboard #1 hits like "Broken Wings" and “Kyrie”. In 1994, he joined the legendary progressive rock band King Crimson. He became their longest-serving drummer, anchoring complex multi-drummer lineups alongside players like Bill Bruford and Gavin Harrison. He is a founding member of the progressive rock trio Stick Men and the alternative rock project O.R.k. His prolific studio career spans multiple genres, playing for notable acts including XTC, The Rembrandts (including the Friends theme song, "I'll Be There for You"), Hall & Oates, and The Pointer Sisters.
Markus Reuter is German multi-instrumentalist, composer, record producer, and instrument designer known for his mastery of the touch guitar. His work as a recording artist, soloist, and collaborator spans diverse genres and styles, blending elements such as loop-based electronic music, contemporary classical music, progressive and art rock, industrial music, world jazz, jazz fusion, pop, and pure improvisation. He has studied music theory and attended Robert Fripp's Guitar Craft courses between 1991 and 1998. Reuter joined Stick Men in 2010, and co-founded and performed with centrozoon, Truce, Tuner, The Crimson ProjeKct, Europa String Choir, and ambient artists like Ian Boddy and Robert Rich. He is active in classical musical composing music for orchestra and string quartet.
