Ambrosia Tickets

When you see a group that started in 1975, you do not always get the originals. But with the complex music of Ambrosia, there are still three of the original members that tour. Joe Puerta is the bassist, who is probably the best bass player I have ever seen, Burleigh Drummond is the drummer who can lead the band through the changing pace that their music demonstrates, and Christopher North is a master of the keyboards. Unfortunately Chris North is undergoing treatments for some illness, and Shem Von Shroeck filled in for him. Now this is not a lesser quality musician. In fact Shem has played fill in for every instrument in that band. Oh, and he sings also! You would think he would want to join the Ambrosia Band and commit to them, but the word on the street is that he won't commit. They played so unreal last Friday night at Golden Nugget, and I have seen them about ten times here in Vegas, at Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA. and at the Liberty Bowl in Ojai, CA. They are never better than when Shem is playing with them. He is a musician's musician as could be seen by the looks from Lead guitarist Doug Jackson towards Shem. I certainly miss Chris North, and the showmanship he brings. Kip Lennon on vocals was not there that night either. But Shem adds what the band needs more than those two individuals, and the sound (props to Mary Harris on keyboards) was unbelievable. They were the best I had ever seen them, and that is a very high bar to scale!! Regardless of the lineup, go to see Ambrosia whenever possible!

They need a better mixer on their sound. For most of the concert the instruments were drowning out the singers badly and that was a real shame because everyone of the band members had great voices (IMO) and were absolutely terrific musicians.

This was a great show. It started off a little rough on the first song but quickly made adjustments and everything was smooth sailing from then on. A little sad that David Pack was no longer singing with the group, but the other members made you think it was still the original cast. Loved all the songs and the enthusiasm with which they were played. Brought back a lot of great memories. Thanks for a great show!!!

This show was great!! Both acts did an amazing job. Would see them again.

My first time at the Goodyear Theater, a great venue inside and out. I'm a big fan of Ambrosia's music and they did not disappoint, an outstanding performance!

Ambrosia still has it --- even though Chris North (keys) was out sick, the band, still with Joe Puerta (bass) and Burleigh Drummond (drums) was rocking and played great. Puerta was a beast on vocals and bass, and the other singers used were likewise fantastic. A mix of Ambrosia songs and covers relevant to the band - Beatles (Ambrosia played on the Sgt Pepper's movie soundtrack), Bruce Hornsby (he toured as a keyboardist for Ambrosia and Joe Puerta was a founding member of the Range) and Gary Wright (Ambrosia was his backing band on his last tour.) Add in special guest John Ford Coley and it was a night full of hits.

The sound was great any seat in there is good although I was on the floor, this brought back great memories of my Era

Had a wonderful time seeing Ambrosia at the Goodyear Theatre in Akron. Wasn't sure how I'd feel about the vocals with original lead singer David Pack, but Rick Cowling was amazing. The band sounded fantastic, and the addition of Shem von Schroeck was also perfect. Have loved Ambrosia since the 70's and although this was my first opportunity to see them live I was definitely pleased.

Both the crowd & band appeared to really enjoy themselves, and I did too

Great music and voices are still strong for a 70's band