Ian Anderson Tickets

Some of our best tunes from the 70s were still in the show (Aqualung, Thick as a Brick), but the video effects were a nice addition. The close-ups onscreen of the performers is a good idea, since we can't see perfectly from our seats. Ian is so energetic, he makes me energized to live large into my 70s also! The little messages from previous crew and cast were a nice touch, and the new musicians are fine indeed. I never saw Jethro Tull live before (too poor in my student days), but I'm so glad I caught this show now! Thank you so much for energizing us all again!! Great job!

Fun concert with a historical bent (38 musicians have performed in the bad over the years)

Excellent show definitely one that was needed for the bucket list . Missed a gew great ones that the crowd was waiting for but still very enjoyable

Cons: He did not play many of the big hits. He started to play Thick as a Brick for a minute at the end of the 1st half of the show, stopped and then a 15 minute intermission, but when he came back he did not continue Thick as a Brick. Many were dissapointed. He played a number of songs I never heard of. His voice is not as good, which is to be expected at 70+, but it was still decent and you knew it was him singing due to his unique voice. Pros: Overall Ian Anderson put on a good show. He is still a great frontman/showman and dazzled on the flute playing one legged most of the time. His band behind him is excellent and the video playing behind him was superb. Had a lot of the old videos of Jethro Tull playing the exact song he was playing. The video background added a lot to the "wow" factor of the show. The show was worth the price of the ticket and glad I went as it was 47 years ago I last saw them.

Ian Anderson's voice is clearly gone. He makes a brave effort to get the words out, seemingly less to hit the right note. It was somewhat sad. Anderson's performance is brave, though. The man gives you all he's got. So, what can he do? Well, he's Ian Anderson - the ultimate showman in Rock - he came up with something. There's a full and very modern use of video here and not just to complement the songs. Tull uses testimonials from former band members and famous fans to introduce some songs, others not. The slightly strange device of using a prerecorded woman and man to sing a portion of the most iconic songs left us shaking our heads. But, to be clear, Anderson comes right out on the website and says that he sings 70% of the songs and there are long instrumental stretches (as always). The band was serviceable enough and did a great job. Nothing new here, certainly nothing like Martin Barre, but it IS a retrospective tour. It WAS great to be reminded of Anderson's flute playing - he is one of a kind. Ultimately sad though. We can all understand the multiple reasons an artist goes out on the road and Anderson put together and interesting show, but Jethro Tull is gone.

This attempted to be a broadway stage show with a completely scripted performance and video projected backdrops. In between a selection of mostly unfamiliar song choices, clips of music legends and past bast members memorialized Jethro Tull. While the band isn't dead, this felt like a death spiral with Ian Anderson's singing voice completely worn out. The lead vocals of my favorite track, Locomotive Breath, were sung by a projected music video character. The saving grace was the stellar musicianship of the supporting band.

Band was great,in my section,people just talked throughout the show like it was bar.

I have always loved the music from Jethro Tull so was excited to hear some old favorites from the 50th Anniversary Tour. We heard the old favorites but Ian Anderson’s voice is so gone that it ruined the songs. I’m afraid I won’t be coming out to see him again. I’ll play my albums and reminisce about how great he once was.

I have a soft spot for Jethro Tull but the Sun. show didn't really do it for me. The first half was okay, the clips of former members and fans were interesting, the lighting was cool. While the choice of songs was all right for part 1, I found them quite dull for part 2. After the intermission, it seemed to get all fey and having people sing on film was weird. A friend had seen the set list (one of those bands who do the same set every night, sigh) and I knew Aqualung and Locomotive Breath were coming for the encore, but I went to see new music from Australians Deaf Wish, much better.

I recommend anyone to go and see him if you already haven’t

This was definetly not the Tull show I was expecting. I have seen them at least four times before and this was nowhere near as good. Don't get me wrong, the music they played was excellent. but very obscure stuff. This is billed as "Ian Anderson Presents Years of Jethro Tull". Well, there were several years and ablums missing. My friends who were seeing them for the first (and last) time, and myself were very disappointed. The show and music were kind of slow. There was also questions as to the band actually playing or if it was the video. Sometimes it was definetly the video. I have loved Tull since the seventies and was really disappointed with this show.

Ian's voice is gone. He struggled painfully to get the lyrics out at something resembling the way the songs were written. They slowed the tempo and changed keys considerably. Also disappointed that Martin Barre was not there and not even mentioned! With the exception of Ian, the band was essentially a cover band. They did not have the same fire nor were they able to copy the excellent chops or licks of the recorded versions. Ian needs to find someone else to sing. And for something as momentous as a 50th anniversary tour, I would have hoped that Ian would have been able to make amends with some of the past musicians that have made the Tull sound (Martin, Doane), etc. and have them there.

Ian still has it on the flute, but his voice is half gone. So what does he do? He relies on some half cocked video he has added to the concert, which is about agriculture, global warming, snd who knows what else. Most of the fans find this annoying, so he has some stupid farmers and college guy sing on the video, to give Ian a breather. All in all, its awkward stuff. Isn Anderson is pushing 70, and does non stop touring. Gotta wonder, does he really enjoy it at this point, i would think its about the money, yet, im sure that he is very comfortable. If he is in to stay vital, rather than retirement, that’s okay. The concert goers are not coming to see a documentary, so i hope Ian gets the message. He will get the message, because i’m told he reads each and every one of these reviews!

My first concert, Passion Play, was amazing. My Dad dropped me off and picked me up after the show as I was in junior high in Wichita, KS. Intoxicating event. Fast forward to a few years ago at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO. Even more amazing in the small venue. Crisp with exceptional acoustics of an opera house. Now getting ready to see Mr Anderson at Red Rocks-taking my boys-the 13 year old about the same age when I saw Passion Play. Gonna be a killa....

Ian Anderson along with Jethro Tull was right along side the acts of Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and so on, but has not received the credit of which is due. Ian Anderson still plays at least a hundred shows each year and travels extensively all over the world. His vibrant presence on stage is always precise and consistent though at times it can be a little corny, however, Ian Anderson still puts on on the best live show out of anyone that i've ever seen, and I would highly recommend attending one.

I was so disappointed that this tour was a movie with actors singing the songs rather than Ian singing the songs himself. I hated the film, it was amateurish and bizarre and looked like a bad student film, and was hard on the eyes, The new material is not very good, and the older material was sung by actors on a screen, it was so disappointing. I saw Tull back in 1992 and it was an amazing show. I will say that Ian is still excellent on the flute, which was really the only plus.

needed to play more of his music and find a lead vocalist.

I hadn't seen Jethro Tull since 1969! I took my son to this show, not knowing what to expect since it was billed as a Rock Opera. It was very clever. The added vocals were all beautiful, and the video was wonderful! Ian Anderson is so fun to watch, even after 47 years!

Ian Anderson is such an awesome musician! He still rocks his flute and is entertaining to watch. His new play, Jethro Tull, is a good one, weaving old favorites as well as new songs into the story. The accompanying musicians are all stellar.

Musicianship very good (some of which i had to determine via binocs visual inspect). Good range of music, old to new. Lot's of tight, complex, polyrythmic arraignments that turned on a sliver of a dime. Drummer had great cymbal technique and was right on top of all changes. Bass played deep rich lines, (that I needed binoculars to "hear") seemingly without effort, but right where they belonged - bringing rich jammable grooves. Powerhouse guitar playing didn't leave you lacking, and Keyboards brought all together with the melodies, hooks, and familiar id for the tunes - the anchor of the arraignments. Ian's flute light and smooth, with reminders of the eviscerating trills and thrusts gone by that drove people wild in the early years, but turned slightly to reflect the small town pub Scottish folk (twisted) troubadour that is the true heart of the lyrics and turn of phrase that has always been there. Vocals and arraignments brought out a little more of those roots as well. Didn't like the screen back drop and singers too well at first. Just something about lip-synch programmed tempos and "singing with the record" that I don't embrace. I come to hear LIVE music. There was a younger avatar of Ian / Jethro who sang about 1/2 of Ian's parts, or lip synched to what Ian was actually singing live. I guess that gave it an artistic story line in synch with the "Jethro Tull - the Opera" theme. Ho-hum. What I really warmed up to in the movie magic was the female lead. What a voice! 'could belt out with defiant vehemence or sooth a twisted lyric around Ian's line. she got a lot of air time and was very strong contribution. By halfway through the show I was dying to have her live on stage - THAT would've been a HUGE jump up in content, presence, and energy. Don't know if she didn't want to tour, the band couldn't afford her, or what, but the show suffered in her absence. Movie graphics did add to the sense of story, but I'd give it up for a hot truly live show with good sound. Isn't that what we're all looking for? Liked that Ian removed the kerchief cap and dark glasses partway through the show. much more approachable and leans toward hints of intimacy that let us identify with the man. Builds the authentic connection that counters the impersonal sterile movie barrier back drop. Stage theatrics were there, with out-sized rhythmic dance moves by Ian during instrumental bits, and enough one-leg flute solos to remind you he's still got it in him. good on 'ya, Ian, but rather let you balance on two if you could bring the female vocalist on stage with you. He spent a bit on lights. They were effective, well coordinated. Dressed up the dynamics with out taking over the show. Now to the sound. Pretty dismal. Musicianship was there - arraignments and execution was there - but there was just so much that couldn't be heard. This was in a nice old vintage venue, the Moore Theater in Seattle, but I don't know where the sweet spot(s) was. I got seats in the first balcony, about 2/3s back behind the Lodge. there was a 2nd balcony above that must've just caught some echoes. Might've been OK on the main floor right in front of the sound board, but my $90 seats upstairs let me hear the basic form of the songs, rhythm not bad, vocals OK but most time as garbled as at any rock show these days. Keyboards and guitar came through pretty good, Ian's instruments pretty strong and clean. They just didn't have enough depth and spread on the array on the sound re-reinforcement columns. our seats barely looked at the top edge of the top speaker boxes flown over the stage, and all the speakers then rotated down and away from us. there was nothing but echoes on the level above. the clearest sounds of all, by far, were the on-screen movie singers! I got to re-hear some great songs with touches and grooves I hadn't imagined, feel a different slice of personalty to the tunes in their Celtic folk origins with a tone of ironic rebellion, and to rekindle connection to a man's vision of what rock could be with a little though, discipline, imagination, and a touch of flare. p.s. the seats are NARROW! If you're a person of size, I strongly recommend getting seat on the aisle.