Tull still rock-n it.
by Anonymous on 6/5/10Mizner Park Amphitheater - Boca RatonAwesome show. Jethro Tull still rock-n it after decades.
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Jethro Tull on Tour
Ian Anderson — Jethro Tull's flautist, vocalist and guitarist — leads the band's live shows. With bold charisma, he pairs his instrumental work with mesmerizing, full-bodied dance moves that match the band's dramatic musical intricacies. Anderson's bandmates also ably channel the emotional arcs of Jethro Tull's arrangements, creating a concert experience that can feel like a lot like a theater production. The band toured heavily for decades after forming in 1968, appearing at high-profile events such as the Isle of Wight Festival, and became known for elaborate stage setups and costumes. In 2018, Anderson celebrated the band's half-century existence with a tour dubbed 50 Years of Jethro Tull.
Jethro Tull in Concert
The legendary prog band played their first concert in London at the iconic Marquee Club on February 2, 1968. The gig was a long time coming: Prior to cofounding the group, Anderson had been performing with several other acts, including the John Evan Band. However, once his fledgling group's booking agency suggested the name Jethro Tull — in reference to a real-life English agriculturist — the band was off to the races.
Chart and sales success came early and often. Jethro Tull's second album, 1969's Stand Up, hit No. 1 in the UK and was certified gold, while 1971's landmark Aqualung went triple-platinum and 1972's Thick as a Brick topped the U.S. charts. As their career progressed, the band evolved along with musical trends and embraced styles such as hard rock, synth-rock and metal (in addition to the usual mix of folk, blues and rock). That penchant for progress also paid off: In 1988, Jethro Tull won the inaugural Hard Rock/Metal Grammy Award, and the 1987 album Crest of a Knave won Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental. Recent years have seen the release of archival live albums and hits collections, both of which illuminate the band's deep catalog.
Awesome show. Jethro Tull still rock-n it after decades.
Despite the rain, teh concert was nothing less than sesational!!!!
Ian Anderson still has his moves and sounds great. Martin Barre hasn't missed a step. Collectively the entire band was well polished. In my opinion, instrumentals, guitar licks, the flute are what made this band different and outstanding. That has not changed. Unlike some 'old-timer' bands touring, Jethro Tull played for almost two hours without stopping. Ian was very interactive with the audience.
Ian Hunter and Ian Anderson were Amazing Great Job
I try to see Tull every time they are around, now up to about 35 times. As this show was the first of the new tour, Ian's voice sounded great as opposed to the last time I saw him. I still will never get his song selection though, We are mostly older fans and we want to hear the classics. The fact that he did a 10 minute song about India and a 10 minute version (maybe not that long but it felt it) of Budapest and NOTHING off of WarChild or Thick as a Brick was dissappointing. He did the ususals, opened with Cross eyed mary and closed with Locomotive Breath, and stuck Aqualung in the middle. Did a nice version of Jack in the Green and Songs from the Woods. but I would have preferred older stuff.
Ian Anderson & band were, once again, outstanding! I'm amazed he still plays flute as he did in the 70's; so much energy!!! Great stage presence. Ian Hunter also played a great set!
They started with Cross Eyed Mary and ended with Locomotive Breath; fantastic, lots of other artist in the crowd; great respect!
The show was a good double bill with Ian Hunter opening the show promptly at 8pm. Jethro Tull was in excellent form. Martin Barre ripping out the riffs and Ian Anderson with his usual antics with the flute, and even some harmonica and guitar. It started to dirzzle a bit after about the first three songs into the Tull performance, and pretty much continued throughout. But we didn't really get very wet at all.
Not enough classics in the set! NO Thick as a Brick, Hymn 43 etc
Who is Ian Hunter? The warm up band was pretty lousy although some folks around us seemed to enjoy it. Jethro Tull was good, but far from great. The classics were terrific, but the set was bogged down by some turkeys like "Night in Budapest". The audio, particularly on Ian Anderson's microphone, was horrible. All the words were garbled.
I thought opening act Ian Hunter did a fine job and was very entertaining, till he neglected to play "All the young Dudes" as a encore... Then Tull Hit the stage and well... I instantly revised my review of the opening act. If they were and 8 then Tull was a 28! I have seen just about every major rock act in the past 36 years and I cannot say I have ever heard a band that sounded this good, instumentally speaking. Rush are a close second. Although Ian Anderson's voice is a bit strained sounding he manages it well and more than makes up for it with his stage movements and of brilliant musicianship. I would see them again tommorow if I could. Bottom line - don't expect the exact same voice from 30 years ago and you will not be diasppointed.
Excellent show, excellent opening act, and excellent venue. Enjoyable evening with the masters of classic rock. Though Ian Anderson couldn't hit some of the vocal highs as in many years past he more than made up for it with his flute and showmanship. A totally enjoyable evening.
36th time I have seem Tull since 72 Can't wait for the next tour As always the band was totally professional and played very well Good overview of music but there are so many good songs that were skipped 42 years of music I guess you can't play them all
Unfortunately, the sound system was not good, the venue was poorly organized--the seats were not marked and there was no one available to ask, so we just sat where ever we wanted, which was okay, the band sucked, his voice really sucked, the flute playing was good, though. Anyone else have this experience???