Best show in a while
by Jack on 10/5/22Sony Hall - New YorkGreat venue. Great lineup. Great cause. Mediocre sound mix.
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COMMANDER CODY IN CONCERT:
In the early-'70s, Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen pioneered a unique rock sound that fused elements of country, Western swing, rockabilly, and even jump blues. Today Commander Cody keeps the band's zany legacy alive and kicking as a solo act, performing material from his nearly five decades as a songwriter and performer. In their heyday the band was known for their marathon live sets, and Commander Cody has kept the tradition intact, treating fans to career-spanning live shows that include boot-stomping renditions of favorites like "Hot Rod Lincoln" and "Lost in the Ozone".
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Commander Cody, aka George Frayne IV, formed Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen in Ann Arbor, MI in 1967. The band spent several years playing local shows before moving west to San Francisco where they landed a deal with Paramount Records. They made their album debut in 1971 with Lost in the Ozone, an eclectic effort that earned them their first -- and biggest -- hit, a Top 10 cover of the song "Hot Rod Lincoln". Shortly after the release they hit the road, outfitting an old bus with 12 bunks -- just enough to accommodate their lineup at the time -- and touring the country. A string of popular albums followed including Country Casanova (1973) and Live from Deep in the Heart of Texas (1974), which the band supported with more touring including a date at the Hollywood Bowl where they opened for the Grateful Dead. After a few more albums and a string of European dates, the band threw in the towel in 1977. Since then Commander Cody has continued to record and tour, keeping the band's legacy alive with his marathon performances and fun-loving onstage energy. In 2012 he released the album Live from the Island under the name Commander Cody and His Modern Day Airmen, a talented new lineup he continues to perform with on his unforgettable tours.
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Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 1 out of 5 who wants tinnitus?
by thelightninboy on 9/13/18Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - CincinnatiEven with earplugs in , it was WAY too loud. I sat thru the whole show at the back row with my fingers jammed in my ears , on top of earplugs! They would make more money if they just turned it down. Other than that Cody was 5 star and the venue is really nice.
Rating: 5 out of 5 The Commander
by gdopper on 8/26/18Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - CincinnatiHaven't seen him in decades but he still is GREAT. The music, the band, the crowd. You can't watch a show and not appreciate the music and how the crowd loves him. Needs to come around more often.
Rating: 5 out of 5 COMMANDER CODY
by rbvg on 8/26/18Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - CincinnatiExcellent night of entertainment--fun and exciting to hear the Commander take us back to the 70's again! If you missed the 70's, you owe yourself a cultural event to never forget. And if you were there in the 70's and have "forgotten" a thing or two--never fear; Commander Cody and his fine band of musicians are here to remind you of those lost brain cells. Long live the Commander!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Ludlow Garage
by swtrvng4me on 8/26/18Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - CincinnatiGreat Venue and Super Great Show.. Commander Cody brought it on every song!
Rating: 3 out of 5 That Commander still has it!!
by Agingbluesrockfan on 8/26/18Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - CincinnatiSafter 50+ years of hard living hard partying and hard playing on the road George still has the chops to carry it off. It’s no longer the 9 piece ensemble on with Pedal steel back up singers two secretaries a tour bus and a lawyer on retainer but it is four amazing old fart musicians (Well 3+ a youngster)in a minivan traveling the roads bringing their Texas swing, 40’s boogie and 1970 road rock to all of us. Two sets was a plus. The venue is a somewhat strange L shaped room filled with high back theatre seats that are comfy but the ambience doesn’t lend itself to dancing or perambulation. Rumors are the format is under review which would definitely improve the experience. THS Garage is back. Check it out!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Cody
by Godd1861957 on 8/26/18Ludlow Garage Cincinnati - CincinnatiThe Commander Cody show was fantastic and the venue amazing. Highly recommended.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Commander Cody and the band were in sync
by Wwicks on 10/29/16B.B. King Blues Club & Grill - New YorkThe music sounded terrific. Nice blend of instruments and voices. Great music.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Commander Cody GREAT, but lose the warmups!
by BigRan on 5/29/10B.B. King Blues Club and Grill - New YorkCommander Cody put on his usual high energy concert with a mix of rock, swing and boogie woogie. Carolyn Leonhart's vocals were a great addition to the New York show. She is usually one of the backing vocals with Steely Dan. It's a shame that the set was a little shortened because of two lame warm up acts. Commander Cody GREAT, but lose the warmups!