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I went for Blues Traveler. They only played for an hour. Really? They played the exact same songs as the last time I saw them. They have so many great songs to choose from and play the same generic ones every time. Incredibly disappointing. Will not go see them again, and I am a huge fan.
The show was great. I spent 1:45 min trying to get in the parking lot. I missed the first show the spin DR"S. It pissed me off. Will re-think going to Meadowbrook in the future to see a concert. Like many years past, MIS had the same problem. It seemed like it took two days to get out of the racetrack, then the company POCO Traffic Control Specialist took over it they made it less than 3 hours. Might want to consult them.
Venue was nice but overbooked. Hour plus wait for women’s restroom caused us to miss portions of the show. The long lines prevented us from purchasing beverages due to waits. The bands/performance was amazing.
Missed Spin Doctors have no opinion of them. When we got there are seats were hard to locate bc chairs were not marked but there was chalk under the seats. This was hard bc all the chalk was off so we had to ask whose number was what? We did have good seats but meadow brook is for sure not the best location to see a band. Mainly due to a hill to climb / chairs were meh. Gin Blossoms were the highlight of the show. Lots of energy and good set of songs. At the rate they were playing they may as well been the headliner. Blues Traveler came on set with no energy. Just randomly showed up and started playing music. The setlist was really weak. No Crash and Burn, Gina, Carolina Blues, Stand. On top of all of this they played a lot of covers. 3 on top of the fact of playing lot more trippy music then their normal songs. Lot of moments of ok? You done already with this jam session? No ok we can go 5 mins later to finish a song you were singing earlier. All around us people were leaving early during their set. Lot of open seats by the time “Hook” was played. We last before the encore of a Van Halen song. Blues T. We’re really trying to put you to sleep. It’s sad since I’ve seen them before and put on an amazing show at pine knob. Over all shoulda of saved my money and skip the show.
The Spin Doctors started as warm up. They were better than I expected. A good band. Next was Gin Blossoms. Just as expected. Good also. After a very long intermission ( setup) Of 40 min. Blues Traveler was finally performing. Fair to good ,maybe not what I truly favored.We left early as it was late and I was spent . They stretched it out a little to long. Time caught up,we were not the only ones leaving early,many were. The venue was Meadowbrook Amphitheater. It is a nice venue even in the front row,as we were.A fair to good night.
Make sure you get there several hours early because parking was horrible. Lawn seats were ok but people always standing in front of you. IThe seats under pavilion looked hard to get to with only two ways in. If you sit in the middle you have alot of people to cross over.
Overall, we were happy to have been able to hear Blues Traveler at Meadow Brook despite the rain and the lightning storm that chased us off the lawn before the concert ended. This is the second concert we have attended at Meadow Brook this season. Honestly, we have heard both Spin Doctors and Gin Blossom sound much better. The sound was awful for both of those bands. It was too loud and the balance was terrible. The sound of the bass and drums overpowered the other instruments and vocals. Still, we sat in the rain hoping that the sound would change. When the Blues Traveler set began, the sound was perfect! Given that, we see no excuse for the awful sound for the two lead-up bands. Do better.
Let me set the scene: a warm Michigan night, a crowd of enthusiastic Gen Xers dusting off their vintage tees, too-small halter tops, and awkwardly fitted slashed block tops that looked like they escaped from a frat party in 1998; paired, of course, with some truly questionable dance moves. The concert lineup? Pulled straight from a beloved CD wallet circa 1995. What could go wrong? (Spoiler: several things. But it was still great.) First up: the Spin Doctors. This was my first time seeing them live. Full disclosure: I spent most of the '90s loathing them and aggressively changing the station any time Two Princes came on, which was roughly every 14 minutes. But let me tell you, the Spin Doctors were awesome. Like, legitimately delightful. Infectious energy, great musicianship, and just the right amount of goofiness. Either they got better or I’ve matured. (Let’s assume both. Personal growth and good music are good for the soul.) Next came the Gin Blossoms. I’ve seen them before, the last time was 15+ years ago in Tempe, Arizona, where they gave off strong “it’s our hometown crowd and we’re just happy to be here” energy. This time? They absolutely crushed it. Confident vocals, tight instrumentals, and a setlist that felt like being wrapped in a flannel blanket of nostalgia. It was like they traveled through time, skipped their awkward phase, and reemerged fully polished. Who knew aging like a fine wine was part of their schtick? Then came Blues Traveler. I’ve seen them many times and they’ve never let me down. John Popper’s harmonica is still, according to my teenager, an American treasure, and they sounded fantastic. The only catch? Their set was oddly short...so short that my teenager, kept asking in a very disappointed tone “Wait, are they coming back out?” They didn’t. And while quality beats quantity, a few more songs wouldn’t have hurt. Now for the wildcard of the evening: the audience. The crowd was a spirited sea of Gen Xers living their best (albeit drunkest) night of their lives, many of whom acted as if they hadn’t been to a concert, or maybe even out of the house, since the early 2000s. At one point, I watched a very determined man treat a stand of trees as if it personally offended him. He snapped off branches because they dared block his view and then, naturally, wandered straight into a patch of poison ivy in pursuit of a VIP bar shortcut. Over the course of the night, several others followed his lead like tipsy lemmings into the off-limits, poison ivy–filled natural area. If there’s an itch-based karma, it’s already on its way. In addition to the people wandering for the VIP bar or shortcut to the bathroom, I also saw more than one guy take a detour into the woods for… let’s call it a nature break. Nothing says “responsible adult” like peeing behind a bush while holding a $14 hard seltzer. You do you, Michigan. As for the venue: Meadow Brook Amphitheater is lovely, truly, it’s a charming, tree-lined spot with a great lawn and solid vibes, but let’s be honest: it’s no Pine Knob. While the setting feels intimate and laid-back, the amenities leave something to be desired. Food options were limited (unless you’re passionate about pretzels and cheese sauce that glows in the dark), and the restrooms definitely could’ve used a mid-show refresh or five. Honestly, the saving grace was Galindo’s Food Truck, which came through with legit tacos that made waiting in line feel almost spiritual. Bless them. The sound setup, however, needed some TLC. Balance issues, microphone fade-outs, and the occasional “are the drums in a different zip code?” vibe made transitions between bands more jarring than they should’ve been. Let’s just say the sound booth could’ve used a time machine of its own, back to rehearsal and sound check. All in all, it was a joyful, chaotic, and, for a number of people this week, a slightly itchy good time. The music brought the heart, the crowd brought the personality, and the poison ivy brought the lesson: always stay on the path, and maybe don’t set your phone and your beer down in what is obviously a patch of poison ivy. You’re in Michigan! How do you not know what poison ivy looks like? What kind of city kid nonsense is this?
Overall the show was good. The sound quality at this venue is my least favorite. Very high in base and the vocals are extremely muffled. I went to this show primarily for Gin Blossoms but honestly Blues Traveler stole the show. The Gin Blossoms lacked energy. They seem worn out a bit. On the other hand, John Popper can still belt it out after 30 years! I was blown away!
We were very disappointed to miss a good portion of the concert because we were standing in line for food/drinks. We also missed Blues Traveler entirely because there was rain/lightning, but they did not stop the concert. We left because of inclement weather and were not allowed back in. We will probably not ever go to this venue again. Super sad to spend this much money and not enjoy the concert.
The McGrath Venue has been really bringing it with Spin Doctors, Gin Blossoms and Blue Traveler. We had an EPIC time.
Blues traveler is fantastic! Needed to play more and I’m sure they would have but the curfew at the venue cut us off. Boo!
Spin Doctors, Gin Blossoms and Blues Traveler, it was like my 90s soundtrack live. It was great to see these bands, had some favorite songs for all of them. Gin Blossoms and Blues Traveler both sounded great and had a blast singing along. The weather was iffy early, but ended up being a perfect night, low humidity, slight breeze, warm, but not terrible. I rarely want to do much but relax on a Sunday, but it was worth getting off the couch for this concert, plus I was still in bed by 11p - great concert, great time.
There were 3 shows that night. Unfortunately at the Astro Ampitheater the acoustics were awful. We couldn’t make out any of the lyrics of any of the singers, unless of course we knew the song by heart. This trio of bands played 2 nights prior at Red Rocks in Colorado so I was thinking they must sound great. I was very wrong and all of our group was very disappointed. A waste of money.
The spin drs came out first and gave it there all, singing and dancing up a storm as an opening act they put their heart and soul into the show. Next up was the Gin Blossoms. They did a fantastic job entertaining the audience with great music and great sound But the Blues Travelers arrived late making the audience wait over 45 min between the sets and then had a slow start. They sang with the first two band members before it was time to end the show due to a time ordinance. The best songs were saved to last which were then squeezed in and most didn’t happen .When your the main attraction at least have enough respect For your audience to show up on time and sing the songs that your fans hope to hear. This one missed the mark. Blues travelers gave us the blues.
All if us waited as the crew tried to get the band set up. There were multiple issues that seemed to be electrical. There is a strict curfew of 10 pm at the Astro. The band stepped on stage at about 9:10 pm. I did not expect to pay and sit in the heat for 50 minutes for the lead band. So disappointed. On a happy note, Spin Doctors were AMAZING!
The Astro is an awesome venue, however, the 2 opening bands (Spin Doctors and Gin Blossoms) seemed to play longer or get more stage time than the headliner, Blues Traveler. Blues Traveler's performance was stellar, but the band definitely seemed rushed, especially to play their biggest hits at the end. Part of this was due to a 10 PM noise curfew that the venue has, but it also seemed to be due to extended lag time between each of the 3 bands to set up. I would have definitely preferred for the 2 opening bands set lists to be shorter, or the set up between bands much more efficient, in order to see and hear Blues Traveler longer. I feel like I went to a Spin Doctors and Gin Blossoms concert, not a Blues Traveler concert.
This was literally the worst concert I have ever attended. My husband and I were big Blues Traveler fans in the 90s and were very excited when we scored tickets. Halfway through we were both ready to leave. They opened with Hook which was expected and did a decent job. They only played 2 more songs (if you can call them that) we recognized as theirs. 90% of the concert was strictly instrumental with no singing whatsoever. You know how, at most concerts, they will have an instrumental portion to showcase the guitarist, drummer, etc,? This concert was almost entirely nothing but that. The lead singer would walk off the stage and stay gone for extended periods of time while the rest of them played. I am so disappointed and regretful that I wasted money on these tickets. People were leaving well before it was over and those around us were commenting on how awful it was. Horrible experience!
My wife and I really enjoyed the show. The venue was the right size for an incredible night of music.
I took my 17 year old son to The Signal in Chattanooga, TN to see them. It was definitely a Jam band type scene. Long musical interludes with not very many songs, but it was fantastic. People complaining about the gatlinburharmonica obviously did not know who they were going to watch. John sounded as good luve as he did on the album. Nirth Mississippi Allstars opened for the., and they were pretty good. It was a very fun concert and, my kid loved it. He's mostly a metalhead like me, but he kept raving how good they sounded.
