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by troutonahook on 12/3/14Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort - Las Vegasanother excellent show by Chrissie....the sound was pretty good and the set list rocked
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CHRISSIE HYNDE IN CONCERT:
New wave icon Chrissie Hynde became a superstar in the '80s with The Pretenders, lending her swaggering croon to effortlessly cool hits like "Brass in Pocket" and "Back in the Chain Gang". More than three decades later Hynde is as vital as ever -- her 2014 solo debut album Stockholm was a critical and commercial success, landing on charts around the world and drawing her out for a highly anticipated tour. Her beloved contralto voice hasn't changed a lick, sounding as fresh as ever on new cuts like "Dark Sunglasses" and "You Or No One". Hynde described the new album as "Abba meets John Lennon", and she's not off the mark -- her dance-worthy live shows combine the best of disco, rock, and pop, making for a must-see concert experience fans won't soon forget.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Akron, Ohio-born Chrissie Hynde had her eye on rock stardom from an early age. In high school she frequently traveled to Cleveland to see shows, and after attending art school she moved to London to be closer to the UK music scene. Her time abroad involved a veritable who's who of the British music world -- she wrote for the renowned music magazine NME under the eye of critic Nick Kent, worked at Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood's legendary SEX clothing shop, and toured with Mick Jones in an early incarnation of The Clash. After several stints in other bands, Hynde formed The Pretenders in 1978. The band's self-titled 1979 debut album launched them to stardom overnight, topping the UK Albums Chart and spawning the seminal No. 1 single "Brass in Pocket". A string of acclaimed albums followed over the next three decades including Pretenders II (1981), Last of the Independents (1994), and Break Up the Concrete (2008), which the band accompanied with extensive worldwide touring. In 2014 Hynde made her solo debut with the album Stockholm, a critical success that stands with her best work with The Pretenders. A veteran live performer known for her grit, attitude, and one-of-a-kind voice, she continues to captivate ticket buyers with career-spanning performances on tour.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 Chrissie still has it!
by PhebeK on 12/2/14Balboa Theatre - San DiegoLoved it! Thanks for the great memories of my past rocking days! Chrissie still has a great edge but at the same time was great with the audience. Cool new music and as always, the awesome old hits were the best!
Rating: 4 out of 5 I love Chrissie
by CK32 on 12/2/14Balboa Theatre - San DiegoMostly sang stuff from her new album. I don't have it yet but bought it yesterday. She does not like her photo taken
Rating: 5 out of 5by LoyalChrissieHyndeFan on 12/2/14Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort - Las Vegas Chrissie was Amazing, the venue at The Palms was perfect and the band was rockin'!!!! One of the best shows I've seen in a long time!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Chrissie Hynde :Pretenders & Stockholm =FANTASTIC!
by seemt on 12/2/14Balboa Theatre - San DiegoSuch a great show, the show opened with The Rails,James Walbourne Kami Thompson awesome voices and mad guitar skills. James also played with Chrissie and the band. Talent galore! Super fun show, everyone was on their feet….2 encores and lots of dancing and fun fun fun! Don't miss them :-0
Rating: 5 out of 5 She's STILL got it!! Like no time has passed!
by Jenn6613 on 12/2/14Balboa Theatre - San DiegoShe rocks as hard as as great as she did back in the day. I couldn't believe it. She sounds exactly the same!! Great great show... Missed hearing a couple favorite Pretenders songs; however, her set was great INCLUDING her new ones! Chrissie STILL has it!
Rating: 4 out of 5 good show
by salvatoredimora on 12/2/14Balboa Theatre - San DiegoShe was a bit stuck up. No cameras. And would stop the show if she seen one. And call you out.
Rating: 5 out of 5 The one and only Chrissie Still Rocks the House!
by QueensDebo on 12/2/14Balboa Theatre - San DiegoHad third row seats for this fantastic concert. I would say she played most of her new CD, although I hadn't heard most of it before. Played a lot of her classic Pretenders songs. Her voice is pristine, good band, good interaction with the audience. Her voice sounds just as great as it did 40 years ago.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Chrissie Hynde, still a badass!
by Justagirlsd on 12/2/14Balboa Theatre - San DiegoWhat can I say but, Amazing! The Balboa theater is an awesome venue, small intimate, great acoustics,. The seats are tight though, so if you're tall your knees will be in the head of the guy in front of you. But I love that there are speakers in the hallway and restroom so I didn't miss a beat. Chrissie is more badass than she was 35 years ago.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Chrissie Hynde------- THE BEST
by Anonymous on 12/2/14Balboa Theatre - San DiegoShe was awesome!! The new stuff was great and of course the old stuff, as always, phenomenal... Loved the show!! Bought the CD from the opening act, those two were great too!! THANK YOU, for a great show!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing show!
by Anonymous on 12/2/14Balboa Theatre - San DiegoDid not sit the entire show as the performance was great and everyone up dancing and enjoying the show.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Chrissie is still rocking!
by gaww on 12/1/14Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort - Las VegasWe very much enjoyed the venue and the concert. We were somewhat disappointed that Chrissie didn't play some of her past hits we were hoping to hear, but we also realize artists must move on and don't want to play the same songs all the time. The band members were great musicians and filled the place with great music. We enjoyed that Chrissie talked to and not "at" her audience. She was fun and had a good sense of humor.
Rating: 5 out of 5 FANTASTIC
by Rayyyyyyyy on 12/1/14Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort - Las VegasCHRISSIE WAS IN GREAT FORM AND THE BAND ON FIRE ESPECIALLY THAT LEAD GUITARIST! SHE SAID "WILL BE BACK". SO WILL I
Rating: 5 out of 5 Chrissie still rocks
by Season99 on 12/1/14Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort - Las VegasStarted out with a ballad but kept it rockin afterwards. The band is great. Chrissie has not lost her voice at all. It sounds the same after 35 years. One of the few bands that sounds the same live as they do recorded. actually, better.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Chrissie Hynde still has energy and delivers.
by GerogeEighth on 12/1/14Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort - Las VegasGreat sound. Great concert. However Ms. Hynde made poor use of the Fword in her commentary - she seemed to be an angry person in between songs. I came for a concert not angry political commentary. The concert was great but only 50% probability I would go again (I attend about 20 concerts a year). Did I mention a great sound and concert?