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We are huge BLUES fans. In 2017 we saw Blues Travelers in Pueblo Colorado at the best venue, Memorial hall. We couldn’t wait to see them again at Harrah’s on May 20, my birthday. But what a disappointment! What happened to the blues in blues travelers? It was not blues. It was loud, cacophonous, and frenetic! And cost $300 down the drain.
Such a good venue and performance Blues Traveler was amazing and I will 100% go back and see them again!
Blues Traveler played hits to make happy and new stuff that wasn't aware of but appreciative to discover.
The band came out more than an hour late (an hour after the opening act had finished). No explanation or apology. The lead singer kept leaving the stage, leaving the band playing drum or guitar solos. They were very good, but in the end I’d say there were really only 4-5 songs in which the lead singer was involved. A lot of money for very little entertainment
One of the worst concert experiences ever for me. It was an 8:30 show on a Wednesday night. They didn't come out until 9:30. When they did come out they were totally unprepared. The microphone wasn't working for the first song so unless you were very close (which we were) you couldn't hear the harmonica. They then played 2-3 more songs and Popper walked off stage for 10 minutes. Those ten minutes seemed like an hour while the band just jammed (at one point the guitarist also walked slightly off stage so he could vape). They played another 2 songs and Popper walked off the stage again! Sorry, but I did not go to that concert to see the band just jam. When Popper did stay on stage he has clearly lost his fastball....couldn't hit any high notes any more but the highlight of the night (if there was one) was a fantastic rendition of Devil Went Down to Georgia. Other than that, it was a very disappointing night.
Show was to supposed to start at 8:30pm The band decides to start at 9:47pm They joked about it and didn’t care at all! It was a Wednesday night and then they only played for one hour…. No encore just walked of the stage…. Who do they think they are Guns and Roses?? NOT!
They sounded great, just wish they started on time, especially on a work night. I usually figure a band will start 15-20 minutes late, but an hour. People were getting frustrated and yelling for the show to start.
I enjoy listening to Blues Traveler and I had a high expectation to see them. I am so disappointed that it started an hour late and then the sound was awfully loud. I am not sure if it is my ears or the acoustic sound of the room. I already got tired by the time it started so left after they played "Run around". I think I'll just keep listening instead of going to their concert again. It's a waste of money.
Popper clearly did not want to be at the Lynn Auditorium. 90 min late getting on stage and then disappeared during and between songs. It’s not complicated, play what people pay to hear!
They were very later taking the stage, after 9:30 for a 8:30 show. After a couple songs he left the stage for over 10 minutes twice. Not many songs played or sung, just a lot of runs with a bunch of noise. We left early, about 10:30, less than an hour of them playing. Worst concert I’ve ever been to.
7:30 - 8:00 Opening act, Vanessa Collier. 9:30 - 11:00 Blues Traveler Really guys, kept us waiting for 1.5 hours!! Vanessa Collier and her band were fantastic. I wish they had played more till BT was ready to come on! Once BT arrived, the first 15-30 minutes was disappointing, maybe from the sting of the wait. Then they picked it up a bit. However, John Popper and Chan Kinchla stepped out every 15 minutes for short breaks. Chan was visibly vaping behind a large amp. Not sure what he had but he was looking wasted by the end of the show. They can still play but need to tighten it up a bit…….
The show was announced to start 8:30pm, so we arrived a few minutes before that. The opening band was wrapping up, which was weird. They sounded great, wished we could have seen more of them. Then BT waited a full hour to get on stage, so the timing was off.
Not the blues traveler I remember. They played a lot of covers, a lot of long solos, certainly not the blues. Never mind that the show was supposed to start at 8:30 and didn’t start until much later for unknown reasons. The venue was extremely noisy with people standing in the back drinking and having loud conversations. The opening act Vanessa Collier was not given the respect she deserved. We could hardly hear her set for all the noise that was in the back of the room. We left before the show was over.
Waited 1 hour between acts with no announcement. About ready to walk out when band showed up at 9:30 PM. Band performed one classic song within first 35 minutes. Instead, individuals played solos with percussion (while band mates walked off stage), mostly new “songs” that were not entertaining us. Walked out at 10:10, as we drove 95 minutes to hear classics.
Show started at 9:30. Over an hour late. Opening act ended and we sat! I hoped the show would be great, it wasn’t and we left.
Hour plus late, kept leaving stage for 10-15 minutes with long filler instrumentals. Something was wrong and it was bad.
The show started an hour late. 2 of the band members kept walking off the stage. So many people left the show early. I will never waste my time to see them live again.
So disappointed in the show. Started late and then kept walking off stage. Never again! Was so excited because their recorded music is awesome but live was a BUST
Truly loved the show! Blues Traveler, The Wallflowers, and Wheatus really killed it on the mainnstage and the smaller acts also performed well. Most of the food was midling to standard faid but the Ghostly truck was truly outstanding and some of the best food ive eaten at any music venue. Small and lots of little free give aways and a few cute authentic vendors, it was a phenomenal deal for the ticket price and great day out
Great concert. Talented, enjoyed every minute of the concert. Worth Seeing
