GARY HO! HO! HOEY ROCKIN HOLIDAY SHOW
Gary Hoey brings his Ho! Ho! Hoey Rockin’ Holiday Show to The Canyon in Agoura Hills, leading a rock-instrumental Christmas set with his son Ian Hoey on guitar. The evening opens with Mancini Rocks. Expect Hoey’s rearrangements of seasonal standards, including the classical-meets-metal approach that put his version of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” on the radio, alongside the amplified holiday-rock focus that has made this tour a recurring seasonal event.
Raised in Boston before moving to Los Angeles, Hoey began this holiday chapter in 1995, recording a full album of rock instrumental Christmas classics on an 8-track recorder in his bedroom. His career spans more than 30 years and 21 albums across various genres. The venue describes the holiday show as a “unique fusion of holiday cheer and electrifying rock ’n’ roll.” Hoey has shared stages and traded licks with Jeff Beck, Ted Nugent, Brian May, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Deep Purple and Lita Ford; he also produced and co-wrote with Ford. His music has appeared in Hallmark greeting cards, and “Deck The Halls” was featured in the Danny DeVito film of the same name.
The Canyon’s appeal is its dinner-and-concert format: you can make a full evening of a show, with table seating paired with dinner service or general-admission access to the concert floor. The calendar ranges from touring performers and tribute acts to themed nights, often with opening acts before the headliner. Expect a ticketed event, and check the listing for your show’s seating and dining arrangements; some events specify a two-drink minimum. Doors commonly open early enough to arrive before the music, though timings vary by event. The venue is at 28912 Roadside Drive in Agoura Hills, in the Conejo Valley, and current official listings continue to advertise shows there. It’s a practical choice if you want dinner and live music under one roof.