Dukes of September Tickets

GREAT CONCERT...The boys put on a great show in Honolulu, Oct. 23. They played almost two-and-a-half hours including their encore. The only negative comment I have is that I could not hear Fagan playing the piano. There were a lot of instruments on stage, and the acoustics were not balanced inside the Blaisdell Concert Hall. I could tell Fagan was playing his heart out on the piano, but I could not hear it from my balcony seat. Really, I would have preferred to just have Michael, Boz and Fagan on the stage alone with maybe just two other back up instruments. I still really enjoyed myself and the guys gave it 100 percent effort.

I wanted to hear original compositions; not a bunch of covers...also, as good as the backup singers were, I did NOT want to see them sing lead. Huge disappointment!

These three entertainers were great together; singing together at times and solo on their big hits. The two female backup singers were awesome and added great backup and harmony throughout. Left wanting more.

Thought they would perform more of their individual hits, instead they performed more cover songs collectively than I would have liked to have heard. Would have rather seen them take the stage individually to play a set of four or five of their greatest hits each first, then collectively perform together. Also, thought they overcompensated for their aging voices by amping up the volume of the instruments, which I did not think they had to do. I'd still would have appreciated listening to their voices as is. Back up singers were good, but again volume was too loud--sounded schreechy when they belted it out. All in all it was an okay concert performance, but one in which I would not look forward to seeing return.

Talent and experience blended together with creativity for a rousing show. I edpecially enjoyed their covers of other rhythm & blues & soul tunes like Chuck Berry and the Isley Brothers. The effect was a full and rich sound. Volume and blend was great. Powerful backup singers beautiflly showcased. What can you say but the best when Catherine Russell is your backup. Boz sounded like honedy, Donald twisted, and Michael boom boom with wonderfully creative piano openings to songs. A wonderful show. I didn't stop dancing in my seat for a moment!

Loved when the boys played and sang! Enjoyed the backup singers who were talented but their mikes were too loud so at times it felt like they were screaming when they took the lead. Otherwise it would have been five stars!

The Dukes of September concert was way less than professional. The sound of the instruments continually blocked out the voices of the principles. It was clear from the start that these singers are over the hill. This is the last time I will waste my time and money on artists from my generation.

Great show! Boz Scaggs definitely the best of the three, sounding great, played great guitar, and was very classy in taking his bows. Fagen? Yeah, he rocked! Made me remember that the piano is a PERCUSSION instrument. He played counterpoint to McDonald and Jim Beard's keyboards all night long. Something about his singing wasn't quite right, though. I don't think that they had enough reverb or something for him. While I love Michael McDonald, I have to say that he struggled to hit the high notes, often not making it. Not a put-down, just the facts... I guess we're all aging, my friend. I heard this said of another singer, and I think it holds for him: he never sang in falsetto, he just sang really high. And now that he's losing it, it's a little sad. The worst part of the show? Whoever was running the sound system had it up WAY TOO LOUD! HORRIBLE! This is the reason I could only give the show 4 stars— we were at the threshold of pain the whole night. Where do I send my ear doctor bill???

Concert was ok. music over powered the vocals. seen boz and michael a couple of years ago at the shell The sounds was perfect. all in all. i enjoyed the sounds. brought back some good memories. disappointed no harbor lights.

Amazing. Too many years since their last visit. Please bring them back sooner.

It was great to hear the real music again. The knid of music that takes talent to write and preform. The joining of these guys with their own unique styles is refreshing. Then adding their combined talents, the WOW factor is high!!

Expected to hear more of their own works with the input of each others specialties. Did not want to hear them play other artists songs to their renderings. Good blues setup on songs but weak on some melodies Michael McDonald who we always loved to hear sing, was not strong, could not hit the notes he used to and sounded muddled at times... Lost his crisp , strong singing voice. Seems like age has taken its effect. Wish we could hear more Steely Dan favorites instead of the blues sides Boss was the only strong point of the Dukes...Still strong in voice and his playing great Too bad ...I was very disappointed and so were many who were there. Hope they were better in Maui, since I am also from Maui and my friends haven't called me yet???

You didn't dare pull out a cell phone for any reason during their concert. Security was tight on this. The first concert I've been to ever where this was done. Perhaps there was a good reason for this: if clips were uploaded to YouTube, I would have known to skip this show. Boz was great but he couldn't make up for Michael MacDonald who (in my opinion) had an I'd-rather-be-anywhere-than-here attitude that expressed itself in his singing and playing.

A good show, with all three on the stage at the same time. Each played three or four of their songs and the rest were covers. The band was great, I just did not care for the covers this time.

First, the Ravinia is one beautiful venue with an awesome sound system. Second, I surveyed the audience; my guest and I must've been the youngest couple, which says volumes. The volumes is that music transcend all ages/race, in my opinion. Everyone was jamming. I've always loved Michael McDonald (the Doobie Brothers)! He has such a beautiful soulful voice. I don't complain when he performs many of the Motown classics. Third, the other two gentlemen, Boz & Fagen, were AWESOME! I wish the Ravinia would have announced their names along with, 'Dukes of September' when promoting their show. I'm sure it would've been a sell out. They performed Motown, Doobie Brothers, Jimmie Hendricks and Janis Joplin classics, to just name a few artists. I'm sure I missed a few; no disrespect. If the tour comes your way, you should definitely go check them out! Great venue, weather, show, company and free tickets. You couldn't ask for more!

All three "Dukes" were in top form! They sounded great separately and together. We loved their play-list and the way they interacted with each other. Tickets for this show were a birthday present, and it was one of the best gifts I ever got!!

The band and the concert were great. I felt bad that both outside sections were empty. That show should have sold out. I don't think enough people knew who was playing. The members names should have preceded the band name in advertising.

The show was absolutely amazing!!!!! Unforgettable

This concert was so good! It combined their own music with covers of jazz, rhythm and blues, and blues. It was really entertaining.

It was good to see Dukes of September come together and rock the crowd. Seeing an older crowd with younger ones as well reminded me music is timeless. Also great to see them sing each others songs like they were one of the original band members. Loved it!!!