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Billy Gibbons in Concert

From his awesome beard to his massive riffs and gravelly voice, Gibbons has been carving out his own place in music history for the past 50 years. Born in 1949 in Houston, Texas, to a father who was a concert pianist and orchestra conductor, Gibbons rebelled by picking up the electric guitar at age 13. As a teen he played in a number of bands, striking gold as his group The Moving Sidewalks penned the Doors-esque "99th Floor," which became a hit in Houston. Oh, and they opened for Jimi Hendrix during his first American headlining tour. Those experiences would give Gibbons the fire he needed going forward, as he would form ZZ Top in 1969. With the rough-riding, groundbreaking group, he found incredible mainstream success throughout their numerous platinum-selling releases (‘Degüelo,' ‘Eliminator,' ‘Afterburner'), chart-scorching singles ("La Grange," "Gimme All Your Lovin," "Sleeping Bag"), and numerous awards and distinctions, including an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. 

Gibbons' solo career took off late in life, with his first solo LP dropping in 2015. ‘Perfectamundo' delivered everything one could desire from a Gibbons solo album: Afro-Cuban rhythms, grungy blues licks, and a Tom Waits-flavored general dirtiness. Its follow-up, the energetic ‘Big Bad Blues,' was released three years later, in 2018. 

As a collaborator, Gibbons has lent guitar bliss to countless big-time musicians and their songs, including Queens of the Stone Age's "Burn the Witch," B.B. King's "Tired of Your Jive" (from ‘B.B. King and Friends'), Nickelback's "Rockstar," Hank Williams III's "Trashville.' In addition, he's performed in a ton of blockbuster supersessions, like when he joined Lou Reed and Jim Jarmusch to play with The Raconteurs at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards, or when he played Skynyrd's "Free Bird" on ‘The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien' alongside Ben Harper, Beck, Will Ferrell, and Conan himself. 

Reviews

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 99 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Show!

    by MudPuppy411 on 1/31/16Lexington Opera House - Lexington

    Great Show! Opening band was outstanding. Billy Gibbons continues to rock! Wonderful venue at the Opera House. Really enjoyed.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing time!

    by Annette2 on 1/31/16Lexington Opera House - Lexington

    Billy Gibbons & the BFGs as well as their warmup band Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown were absolutely amazing - I only wished the show lasted another hour! The music was truly wonderful, all of the artists are highly talented; and both bands are very interactive with the audience. Billy just rocks............... period! I can't wait to see them live once again!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Reverend Billy G

    by ZZx20 on 1/31/16Lexington Opera House - Lexington

    Great show! Good to see Billy away from ZZ, but same comfort zone! The Lex Opera House was excellant and staff Top Shelf! Will re-visit again!

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Let Down

    by Theo69 on 1/25/16variety Playhouse - Atlanta

    Very disappointed. I expected the Bluesman to really jam it out, but it didn't happen. He played his new album and it sounded good. Save the ticket cost and buy the album - you'll take away about the same. On the plus side, his band was good and his jacket was cool.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Time, Great Venue

    by Talldog on 12/11/15Orpheum Theatre - Los Angeles

    The best time, I love it, the sound was great, Billy and the band were great, the two girl drummers were great, i loved the Cuban fusion and those shoes, well, sharp dress man. and on top of it all, they ended with Led Zep's Whole Lotta Love. Wow. Love it.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show! Great venue!

    by Dvorah70 on 12/7/15Cullen Performance Hall - Houston

    Seeing Billy Gibbons in a small venue was well worth the experience. His first solo album is great, full of fun, engaging material. Love the blues and love the latin beats he has added. I would definitely go to Cullen Hall again as it was a nice, intimate venue. Great seating and easy to get to!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Ultimate Cool

    by snoopy1983 on 12/7/15Cullen Performance Hall - Houston

    Venue was great, comfortable too. As a short lady, my view was not at all obstructed. Billy Gibbons is the king of cool.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Billy Gibbons

    by NonnieK on 12/7/15Cullen Performance Hall - Houston

    Billy Gibbons put on a fantastic and entertaining show. I would go back in a minute to see his performance. The reason I gave a 4 star rating was the opening band was not very good. But Billy Gibbons -definitely a 5-star act.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Billy Gibbons & The BFG's......amazing!

    by Lwayno on 12/6/15Cullen Performance Hall - Houston

    The event started off with a band I never heard of, but I will not forget anytime soon....Tyler Bryant and The Shakedown. I can't wait to see these guys again as the headliner. I know this version they showed was a 'stripped down' version, but they still brought tons of energy and excitement with their set. As for Billy Gibbons and the BFG's.....wow, what a great assemble of musicians he had backing him! They played a wide variety of songs from latin to blues to classic ZZ Top and Led Zeppelin. What was great about the show, was Billy allowed all of the others to shine and shared the spotlight.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    ZZ FLOP

    by Jammeister on 12/6/15Cullen Performance Hall - Houston

    As a long-time fan of Billy Gibbons, I had great expectations regarding the possibilities of this new ensemble and musical format to showcase Mr. Gibbons guitar virtuosity allowing the artist to reach beyond the ZZ Top Blues-Rock "box" into more Latin-infused musical genres. The instrumentation of the BFG's was different enough from ZZ Top, with 2 drummers, Latin percussion, two keyboards and Mr. Gibbons on Guitar, again holding the promise of exploring new musical horizons. Unfortunately, right from the start of the set, the mix was horribly muddied by the keyboard bass (which was played in lieu of a bass guitarist), in combination with the two kick drums, and the mix never improved as the set progressed. The second issue was the fact that Mr. Gibbons guitar could barely be heard in that mix, and what could be heard, were the same old tired ZZ Top guitar riffs, played over a slightly Latin-infused rhythmic framework. There was really no concerted effort made to stretch out with his guitar work in this new format. The final death-nail to any possible enjoyment of this train-wreck of a show, for which I paid way too much money to attend, was the injection of Hip-Hop/Rap infected vocals by the band's percussionist into the material in addition to Mr. Gibbons painfully raspy vocals that sometimes sounded like a robot with laryngitis. I desperately hoped that the show might be redeemed with the injection of a few interesting instrumental pieces, but that never materialized. Under normal circumstance, the absurdly short 1 hour set would have been an issue of contention for me, but after an hour of such aural distress, I was relived for it to finally be over. The only redeeming thing I can say is that the BFG's 2 female drummers really kicked-butt all night!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Billy Gibbons Still Rocks

    by Jane4913 on 12/6/15Cullen Performance Hall - Houston

    Great venue for intimate setting with a living legend. Billyplayed a perfect mix of new and old music that ranged from Latin, jazz to rock.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fantastically Awesome

    by CanadaCat777 on 12/6/15Cullen Performance Hall - Houston

    Billy was in excellent vocal and instrumental form for his fans! This revival of his first musical love was energizing like water from the fountain of youth! His addition of two beautiful young female drummers and a third drummer added percussion that was out of this world. Billy conducted the band shared the limelight with his keyboard player and pianist as each song took us to heightened awareness of the power of music and "the beat". Billy engaged the crowd with each song - this Cuban beat added to the licks is energizing and awakening - I am so thankful I could hear the Reverend Billy G share the love with his music - his BFG Band is incredible - they are all in tuned with one another and it translates in the music delivery.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Billy Gibbons more than worthwhile !!!!!!!!!!

    by Jackslot34 on 12/4/15Parker Playhouse - Ft Lauderdale

    This was a whole new side of Billy. He put a whole new twist to ZZ top music. They played some Top as well as a lot of new stuff. Will go again if he comes back to Southeast Florida. There were many standing ovations.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Billy Gibbons Perfectamundo Tour

    by Floyd34219 on 12/2/15The Mahaffey Theater - St Petersburg

    Billy Gibbons performed a great show - high energy show, talent and charisma throughout -Billy style. Billy is down to earth, fabulous sense of humor, totally engaged the audience. He played most tunes from the new CD, heavy percussion mixed in with a toned down version of his notoriously addictive distorted crunch. It's a Latin beat w/ organ and keyboard kind of new tangent he's ventured into - sounds better live than on the CD. New CD is ok, not riveting like the old ZZTop stuff. Billy played a few ZZ Top tunes during the show, standing ovation each time, had people dancing in the aisles, place went nuclear when he returned for an encore- LaGrange ! Aside from of 1 missed note on LaGrange (I am critical !) he was perfect. Opening act was Tyler Bryant, great sound great stage appearance engaging, I would see him again it was that good, his supporting cast appeared a little uninspired but overall - was a good venue. Cheers

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Tops!!!

    by 2Lefty on 12/2/15The Mahaffey Theater - St Petersburg

    Just when you think it couldn't get any better, Billy has managed to put together another great band with fresh songs that feel like classics from the beginning. He also throws in some old school ZZ Top stuff that you never hear but are infectious as well. Having two drummers and two keyboardists makes for a BIG SOUND!

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Needs to stay with Frank and Dusty

    by beccaf51 on 12/1/15Parker Playhouse - Ft Lauderdale

    Up front band was fantastic. Billy played barely an hour. Couldn't hear or understand a word he said or sang. We have seen and loved ZZTop. This was PITIFUL! !

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Billy Gibbons and the BFG'S

    by jmbodog on 12/1/15Parker Playhouse - Ft Lauderdale

    First night of the tour. Always enjoy BG. The venue had some sound issues with his vocals, but sure that that will be worked out. Band was pretty tight.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Performance Love the Show

    by frankieblaze on 11/30/15Parker Playhouse - Ft Lauderdale

    the band consisted of 2 female drummers. 2 Hammond B-3 keyboardist, a conga/timbale/vocalist/percussionist guy and Billy. The stage set up was clean, clear of clutter but all the amps needed for good volume and sound quality. The drummers had a chance to show off their talent going back and forth in solos. Billy had great energy and played without break. Loved the venue...loved the show.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Mildly disappointing

    by LtColTaylor on 11/30/15Parker Playhouse - Ft Lauderdale

    Small theatre - NOT sold out. NO bass player. One-arm mix & short shrift for the opening act (which still seemed better organized than the BFGs). The set was haphazardly organized. Billy solicited input from the audience then made a point of ignoring it.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Great Show but.....

    by MsRed5257 on 11/30/15Parker Playhouse - Ft Lauderdale

    I really enjoyed Billy Gibbons and his music! My only complaint was the show was less than an hour long! Given ticket prices, I was expecting a real show - not an abbreviated teaser! I could not recommend the show to a friend knowing they would pay for a show/concert but only get the mini-version! Big disappointment to be out of a concert by10pm that started with an opening act that played for nearly an hour!