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John Mellencamp in Concert
John Mellencamp has been bringing his brand of American heartland rock to fans since the late '70s, when his raw, rootsy sound set him apart from the arena rockers in vogue at the time. The Midwestern twang that adds to his signature vocal style also informs his songs, as he details the ups and downs of the everyday working folks he grew up among. The rough-and-ready roots-rock sound he perfected on milestone '80s albums like ‘American Fool’ and ‘Scarecrow’ has remained a crucial touchstone for Mellencamp's concerts, regardless of where he falls in the roots–rock spectrum at any given phase. And when he delivers classics like "Jack & Diane," "Pink Houses," "Small Town," or "Hurts So Good," he digs deep for a gritty, from-the-gut delivery that connects with his audiences in an immediate, visceral way. From his 2017 Sad Clowns and Hillbillies tour with guests Emmylou Harris and Carlene Carter to his 2018 Other People's Stuff tour, Mellencamp's latter-day outings have shown that the veteran road dog only gets tougher and more determined.
John Mellencamp Background
John Mellencamp was born in Indiana in 1951, and worked with a series of bands throughout his teens, but in the mid '70s he managed to hook up with David Bowie manager Tony DeFries, which led to his first record deal, under the name Johnny Cougar. He scored his first hit, the rocking "I Need a Lover," in 1979, but it was his 1982 album ‘American Fool’ that really broke him through to the big time. The massive hits "Jack & Diane" and "Hurts So Good" made him a bona fide rock star. On subsequent '80s albums like ‘Uh-huh’ and ‘Scarecrow,’ Mellencamp (finally working under his own surname) developed the sharp, sociopolitical side of his lyrical sensibilities. On songs like "Pink Houses," "Small Town," and "Scarecrow," he sang of and for the working people who are the heart and soul of America, and Mellencamp became an American icon in the process. But despite his Grammy award, his mega-Platinum record sales, and his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame membership, Mellencamp has never lost sight of the people who put him where he is, and they're still the focus of his music.
John played a few new songs I wasn't familiar with, but he played a ton of the old songs I grew up listening. He was interactive with the audience and told a few stories which were funny and heart warming. Overall it was a good experience seeing him.
John's thoughts and experiences are echoed in his music and he still knows how to put on a great show. He talks to the crowd in such a down-to-earth way, I'm sure it's a big part of why he is still so popular today. His voice and the band sounded great!
We had great seats, could really see John, he sounded great and did new songs we really liked and of course old favorites we sang along too. Loved the band and the girl on the violin was fantastic! Really wished he had've performed "I need a Lover"but hey, he couldn't sing them all! It was a great time at the Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC!
My wife and I truly enjoyed the John Mellencamp Concert at DAR Constitution Hall on the 18th! Seats were nice, great view of the stage and acoustics were pretty good!! We enjoyed the format of his show, made you feel as if it were more of a private show versus larger venues. The only issue I would mention is the seats, while very comfortable they are a bit narrow and I'm not a large person. I'll definitely keep an eye out for other shows here.
Loved his performance! John still sounds awesome and put on a great show, which is not always the case with musicians "of a certain age"lol. The stage setting was very cool and reminded one of an "unplugged"vibe. My only issue was the 25+ minutes of old movie clips at the beginning of the show. I get that a certain mood was being set, but that was way too much. I know that lots of other fans sitting near us felt the same. Please use most of that time to add to the set list! We didn't even get to hear some major hits...
John did a great job of bringing a "play"type of atmosphere. Chattanooga was sold out and the crowd was involved! I came away being glad to have seen one true artist still in his prime...GO John Mellencamp!
He made the venue (DAR Constitution Hall) close all of the bars when the show started and wouldn't let them serve anything during the entire show. Started the concert by playing 15 minutes of black-and-white (1950's) movie clips.
Remarkable concert by the legend. I was more than a casual fan over the years, but hearing his plethora of hits was nostalgic and provided a true appreciation of John and the band’s unique musical talents over the years. The song selection and tempo of the show was fantastic.
Good time, . we had a blast,, need more beer selections and it was a little warm in the hall. Good venue
He is very best! There is no one like John Cougar Mellencamp. I have been to see him 28 times and every time he gets better and better and better.
