DISQUS

Your godson · 1 year ago

Glad that you enjoyed my two favorite country performers! I wouldn't be surprised if Carrie has a cold...she didn't sound as impressive as sometimes on the Grammy's either, although she definitely still sang great. And...she didn't look bad either.

hadar · 1 year ago

Howdy! :-)

I read a review of the concert in Newsday (a newspaper in Long Island), and he confirms that indeed, Carrie has a cold. :-(

He wrote an excellent review, very fair and pretty complete, which was a pleasant surprise for a "real media outlet". ;-)

Miller · 1 year ago

Keith is just emulating what he's seen his buddy Kenny Chesney do. Kenny does all those things you raved about. Kenny also stays after the show is over and signs autographs with all his opening acts. But Keith won't sign. Nothing new or great that Keith is doing.

Also, Carrie IS NOT his opening act. They are co-headlining. I would love to see Carrie live. Glad you enjoyed her show.

hadar · 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing. I certainly wasn't dissing Kenny. I'm pretty sure I reiterated that we were blown away at that show. ;-)
As for Carrie "co-headlining", they can pitch it anyway they like, but it simply doesn't come across that way.
Keith played longer in his normal set than Carrie played including her encore, and if you include his encore, he was on for nearly twice as long as she was.
Anyway, we're both nuts about Carrie, and were sorry that she had a cold, and she's certainly awesome enough to headline any show!

Jodi · 1 year ago

I've never seen Kenny Chesney play guitar like Keith Urban does. I don't think he emulates Kenny in any way.....Keith is way above that. And I don't get where you think Keith doesn't sign autographs....he signed them many times during the show..I've seen him. Why be jealous of Keith getting recognition he so deserves!! Kenny has gotten more than his share, so don't be so jealous!! Keith is a fantastic musician where Kenny Chesney is not and in my book and others too, that puts him a little above the rest!! Hadar, this was an outstanding review and I totally agree with you! And I never got the impression you were dissing Kenny! Some people are just so resentful of Keith's talents. Since Carrie performs before Keith, then I would assume she is the opening act, too!

hadar · 1 year ago

Thanks Jodi. Obviously, I agree with your perspective. I don't know about signing autographs after the show, but as I pointed out, Keith signed his guitar and gave it away. That counts for me. ;-)

robin · 1 year ago

are you sure about all that you just said? first of all, i have NEVER seen kenny play more than a few chords on one song, he does not have an amazing voice, (he has little range) and he is highly over-publicized. and as for keith, im pretty sure he signs autographs, because i got one during the show and he even stays after to do so. WAYYY after. i know of a person who got his autograph at 3 in the morning from his tour bus! so yes he signs autographs, he can sing, he has a range, he can ACTUALLY play and instrument, he cares about his fans and he is one of the best entertainers out there. and as for carrie being the opening act, no one ever suggested that and if you know anything about his tour, you would know that it is called "the love pain and whole crazy carnival ride tour". so we KNOW that she is co-headlining!

thanks for the great review!

Heather · 1 year ago

What a trouble maker you are. You love going from board to board or blog to blog & critize Keith. Your critizism is completely unfounded & you know it. If anything Kenny has learned a thing or two from Keith. The first time I saw Chesney 4 years ago, Keith & Deirks Bentley were on tour with him. The 3 signed autographs at the end of the show. Chesney was the first to STOP signing, plus he stayed in one spot. Keith went from one side of the stage to the other & signed autographs for as many as he could. In fact, one of the stage crew had to go & tap Keith on the shoulder to get him to stop signing.

And yes, Carrie is the opening act. She was incredibly stiff on stage when I saw her. Hopefully, she has learned from Keith.

scmonkeyshinejovigrl · 1 year ago

Hi! I just wanted to say that I loved your post. Great review of the show and I have to say that every show I have been to and every performance that I have seen of Keith's is as good as what you have described. He does have an absolutely awesome band too - they are all great guys and you can tell they really enjoy their "jobs"! I love the talent that Keith has - he is definitely a super guitarist as well as an awesome singer and pianist too! I am going to see Keith in Charlotte NC and Atlanta Ga (2 nights in a row!) in April and just saw him in Greenville SC in Dec. 07. By the time April passes, I will have seen Keith live 5 times in less than a year. (Possibly will go to more if the dates work out throughout the year) My first Keith concert was just last year in Atlanta on June 30 and I, like you, could have gone either direction. I liked his music and went with a good friend who is a huge fan of his. By the time I left the venue, I was a huge fan as well and he was one of my top 2 performers / musicians and is actually probably my #1 as I write this today. His shows are addictive and I love his music. I was in terrible nosebleed seats at my first show and totally enjoyed every minute of it - like you say, he connects in a way that most artists don't if you are not close to the stage on the floor. I am sort of opposite of you going into the concert because I am not a big Carrie Underwood fan - I like some of her music and definitely think she is superbly talented but to me she seems a little stiff on stage when she is performing. I am hoping I will come from the show a little bit more of a fan than I am now! :-) I have seen her & Keith on you tube singing "umbrella" and it is really awesome - you should go check it out if they didn't sing it together that night. Thanks for the great post / show review! I can't wait for my shows to get here!
P.S. I love Rascal Flatts too - my daughter (who is 9) got me interested in them and now I have been to several of their shows as well. I love how they are so faithful to the fan club members - I always get great close up seats for their shows and really have a great time. I guess I am just a concert junkie - I love live music and have been an avid concert goer for the past 27 years!

hadar · 1 year ago

Thank you very much for sharing your experiences as well!
Both my wife and I would see Keith live again, in a heartbeat, so I can understand your current "streak". :;-)
I just checked out the "Ubmrella" video, thanks for pointing it out, very nicely done! Unfortunately, they didn't do it at MSG, and I suspect it's because Carrie was clearly "under the weather". :-(
Enjoy the shows! :-)

Tera · 1 year ago

Hadar your review was great!!! I have seen him about 6 times and each one is better than the last! He is a very talented man and very appreciative for all his fans support and love. And to the person who post that he does not sign autographs......have you ever been to a show of his because he DOES sign them! Awesome review....THANKS! :)

hadar · 1 year ago

Thanks Tera!

RNW · 1 year ago

Hello! I found your post while searching the internet! I was also at the concert and thought it was fantastic! Actually, the reason I was at the concert in the first place is because my little brother is in the drumline that had the drum break during I told you so. This leads me to the reason i am commenting on your posting. I saw that you had terrific pictures and was hoping that maybe you had or know someone that had a recording of i told you so that included the drum break. It would be really unbelievable if i were able to find a recording of it for my brother! If you do have one or know someone and would not mind sharing, i can be reached via email at znzweber@aol.com. Thank you very much and i'm glad that you enjoyed the concert as much as i did!

hadar · 1 year ago

Howdy! I definitely don't have a recording, but my wife says that she thinks she might have some still photos of them (they were AWESOME!!!, please tell your brother!).

She's already logged off for the night, but we'll check in the morning, and if we have any (good or bad), we'll ship 'em your way! :-)

Thanks for leaving the comment.

hadar · 1 year ago

OK, my wife has 6 photos of the drum line. I just emailed them to you in 6 separate emails, since in the old days, AOL only permitted one attachment per email (that's probably changed by now...).

I hope at least one of them has your brother in it! :-)

kelly seymour · 1 year ago

i saw Keith last summer in Mass. and just was blown away. He is a fantastic performer, and I wish I could have been at MSg, but you made me feel like I was there! I relished every word you wrote! I am a huge fan of his, and I live in Maine, so it's hard to get to see him in a nearby vicinity. I've only seen him once, but I am hopeful someday I can see him again. I have never been a country fan until I heard Keith Urban. I'm still not sure I consider him country. I love rock and roll, and his music fits that category for me.
There is something soothing and raw in his voice that just really touches me. That's the only way I can explain it. And the man can play a mean guitar. So thank you for your wonderful review. You made my day, and helped to relive that moment for me once again.

hadar · 1 year ago

Thanks Kelly! I hope you get to see him again soon! :-)

Janie King · 1 year ago

My husband Joe and I saw him at AC for the 7th time! He does get better and better each time! You are absolutely right on, the unspoken energy and positive spirit is felt from the minute the beating heart starts and he walks out on that stage until the last humble , very greatful bow at the end of a very long, never wanting it to be over oncore, Congrats to your Godchilds engagement! We thought Carrie was very good, and what a sweetheart! I thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog!

hadar · 1 year ago

Thanks Janie! We both hope to have many more "Keith encounters" in the future. I discovered (in searching for the song Once in a Lifetime Love) that I actually own the Days Go By CD. So, at least I can start listening to that, and then progress to get more of his stuff before getting to see him live again.

Thanks for the congrats, we're all very excited. :-)