Basia Tickets

Basia's performance was great....even better than her previous tours. We loved that she mixed the play list with songs from her new album and old favorites. This was my first time at Birchmere; not what I was expecting, but delightfully surprised at the venue and open seating arrangements at table to comfortably eat and drink before and during the show.

Basia has her own style and sound, she delivers memorable performance every time.

We had never seen Basia perform before this concert, we only had one Basia CD and decided to attend the concert just sort-of out of curiosity, having heard nothing about her. To say we were happily suprised would be a major understatement! This was one of the best concerts I have ever attended, and that's saying something: in my 50-some years, I've attended many, many concerts, often with top-named bands ( mostly various types of rock or blues, some jazz). Basia and her band were excellent. Her singing, and that of her (twin) backup singers, was wonderful. (Basia has an unbelievable vocal range). Her very-talented band was spot-on all night, truly professional musicians who seem to handle Basia's unusual and sometimes difficult songs with ease and enthusiasm. When they settle in to one of their trademark samba rhythms, the whole place just rocks, and it's impossible to just sit still. But Basia herself is the best part of this concert. All during the performance she truly seems to be having a wonderful time, laughing, giggling, and honestly loving and appreciating the music, her band, and the audience. I don't know if I've ever seen a performer having such a great time playing their music. Basia is having way too much fun! And her enthusiasm for the music, and performing it, is totally infectious!! Before long, everyone in the building, musicians and audience, are "connected" together, bonded by excellent music being wonderfully played, and infected by Basia's unbridled enthusiasm (and, of course, I mean this in a good way!!). I can't remember a concert being this entertaining, just downright fun, in a long time, if ever. And, judging by the response of everyone that I saw in the audience, the feeling was mutual. I will definitely be watching for Basia & band to return to the Portland area. I wouldn't want to miss such a wonderful evening of great music, fantastic singers and musicians, and just plain FUN!!

Nice performance, beautiful voice and unique vocal stylings in an incredible venue!

This was a reunion for San Diego fans. Basia said that her initial concert, when she began her first US tour 25 years ago, was at Humphreys by the Bay. It was a gorgeous night. The audience loved her.

We had tickets to see Basia about 17 years ago in Portland. To our great disappointment, that show was canceled due to slow ticket sales. We were thrilled when we heard she was coming this year, and bought tickets right away. We were so glad we did! The warmth and optimism that Basia somehow always manages to project through her recordings and videos comes through even more strongly in person. She just really seems to be a radiantly happy, gracious and positive person. She was having so much fun on stage, it was positively contagious, and the typical hipper-than-thou, too-cool-to-show-emotion Portland audience finally had to cave in and start grooving. Basia's voice is lovelier than ever. The years have taken off that occasionally strident edge, leaving a mellow, resonant instrument. And she wields this instrument masterfully. All the members of her band are impeccable musicians. The songs were not performed by four instrumentalists, a lead singer and two backup singers -- they were played by one tightly honed unit. The set list was a delightful mix of old and new tunes. Some of the earlier ones have been updated, with the synth-heavy '80s sound stripped off. In general, the performances were faithful to the recorded versions, with one notable exception. "Drunk on Love" is one of my all-time favorite songs by anybody. To me, the arrangement of the original recording are about as close to perfection as you can get. I especially enjoy its steady, almost loping mid-tempo groove, supplied by Danny White's piano line and the drums. For some reason, the live performance had the drummer playing a sort of shuffly double-time rhythm. The rest of the arrangement was the same, but it was made kind of tiringly hyperactive by that change of rhythm. This was my only real disappointment.

Another extraordinary, strong and beautiful performance by Basia, the singers, and band. They just keep getting stronger. Can't wait 'til they return!!

This venue, this location , this artist was FABULOUS I was expecting to see Basia in the large Nokia Theater but foound that she was in the club this was the best Concert I have been to all year.. She was whitty, Fun, Upbeat, Sang better than ever, The location was so personal that it made it like Basia was one of my friends I have 3row seating not like that matter because the club is so intimate that it was up close and personal, Basia sang for the crowd, sang with the crowd, shook hands while on stage danced and invited the crowd to dance. Phenominal! I saw Sade and thought her concert was great, but given the choice, I would go to Basia a 2nd time around..

I love going to Humphrey's. The venue is perfect. Seeing Basis at Humphrey's was the best show I have ever seen. Basia and her group were incredible. Looking forward to seeing them next year. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

She has an an amazing voice and her band and backup singers were great!

This was my third Basia treat and we enjoyed every minute of it. She is a fabulous artist and she's always surrounded by world class musicians/singers. Danny White rocks as well--they are a great team. I had to control myself when singing along--afterall, the people around me didn't pay to hear me sing.

SHE'S THE BEST!! FIRST TIME I HAVE EVER SEEN HER, I WON'T MISS HER EVER AGAIN!!!!

What a rich deep voice..still hit the high notes as well great personality ... awesome band members I hope Basia comes back next year... wish the audience was fuller...but those there were totally into her

Dead-on vocals with an amazing group of musicians, this was one high quality event!

I love Basia! Her band, the individual musicians and her twin back-up singers are great. I've seen every concert of hers at Humphrey's since 1988 and they've all been the best.

She was great, loved every minute of it and can't wait till she comes back again! I do love the fact there was no opening act either!

I don't know if it was done by design/desire or just poorly executed, but Basia's singing was hardly recognizable on the background of the band. She could have done a fantastic program if she sang with one or two band players at a time - say, with a guitar, or with saxophone, or keyboard. Speaking of music.... Several people I talked to after the show wished she stuck to Latin American classics instead.

My husband has to miss this concert for an important meeting, but I was able to call him @ 9pm and let him listen to the song "A new day" he was glad to hear sound just like her records-pure, clear and wonderful. I just wish she would come back and sing with the group she made, Matt Bianco-we loved all those songs!

Basia is a class act.. the venue was fantastic. However,she did not have a bass player. the guitarist played bass and would switch to guitar. And she did not have a full brass section, just a Sax player that was a bit timid in his playing. I hate to say anything negative about her. She still sings amazing and I hope that she returns to touring with her full band.... I love her!

Loved it. First show I've seen in Vegas while working here. Will definitely go see another show at the Ovation.