Easton
by Susan on 3/4/24Bridge View Center - OttumwaGreat concert good seats looking forward to the next concert
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Born and raised in rural Gilchrist County, FL, Easton Corbin remembered wanting to be a country singer as early as three or four years old. He spent a good deal of time at his grandparents’ cattle farm following his parents’ divorce, and aside from helping on the farm and being active in the local FFA and 4-H chapters, Corbin fell in love with the various Opry television shows that aired on Saturday nights. He also spent time exploring his grandfather’s record collection, which included several titles left behind by his father and his aunts. Corbin began taking guitar lessons at the age of 15, turning to his mentor, former Nashville session guitarist Pee Wee Melton, for instruction. Soon, he was playing lead guitar in a local band while also honing a solo act. A fortunate audition at a local music store led to a solo spot on-stage at the nearby Suwannee River Jam festival, and soon he was securing opening slots for national acts like Janie Fricke and Mel McDaniel.
After earning a business degree from the College of Agriculture at the University of Florida, Corbin married and moved to Nashville in 2006 to try his hand at becoming a professional country singer. He caught the ears of booking agent James Yelich and Universal Music Group Nashville’s Senior Director of A&R, Joe Fisher, who immediately signed Corbin to the group’s Mercury Nashville imprint in 2009. Working with producer Carson Chamberlain, he released his debut single, "A Little More Country Than That," in July of that same year, following it with a four-song EP under the same title a month later. Both releases led up to the arrival of his full-length debut, Easton Corbin, in 2010. ~ Steve Leggett, Rovi
Great concert good seats looking forward to the next concert
The venue wasnt sold out but we all had a great time, Easton reslly interacted with the audience and had a local group open for him which was refreshing. Excellent experience.
It was a great concert. Venue was easy to fine and plenty of parking close by!
Easton Corbin is wonderful. His shows are great. Venue was very nice. I flew in the morning of the show and was able to be first in line and able to be in front for the show. Would do it all over again in a heartbeat if he performs there again
The concert itself was incredible. Easton Corbin and his band put on a great show. My only complaint is the venue seating. I was in one of the front tables by the stage and they tried to cram too many chairs in there. It was so uncomfortable.
Great music but only played for an hour. This is the second time played such a short time. Won’t happen to us for a third. One hour and a two song encore and gone. Band was exceptional and lots of fun.
Easton Corbin always puts on a solid show! Great mix of older hits and sprinkles in newer songs. The venue has the seats crammed together at each table. If they want to fit more people, get rid of the tables, or make it a true old school experience with more lavish tables and spread out seats. They need more people working the drink lines too. I enjoy shows at smaller venues, but Bally’s could definitely improve in their execution of the environment for the shows.
Easton is obviously a great singer but he doesn't make it about him. He gives so much of the spotlight to his band members as well and I must say they do also deserve it. All are very talented musicians, have a great sense of humor, are personable, fan friendly and they are just down right FUN! Easton concerts are a "must see" if you love country music! He's not just old school country (which I love best) but he also sings current/new country songs as well, so you get a little bit of everything in one show. Go see him if you haven't already. They are FUN!
Great tunes by a classy county artist. He played all the hits and some new ones that sounded great.
Venue size was perfect, it was a smaller venue giving quick access to vendors & restrooms. Our tickets were for the PIT & it was nice being super close to the stage with plenty of room to move around. Easy & quick access to restrooms & vendors & parking was easy getting in & out!