John Mellencamp Tickets

Much better sound than I feared at Hinkle, John did a great job of show casing his new songs and adding very interesting twist to some of his old songs (Jack & Diane). Good end with some of his classic (and some newer) songs with hard driving rock and roll (actually finally shut up some of his "fans" living in the past). If you want to hear music like your CD's of the 80's you might be disappointed but if you like his continuing musical changes and the statements of his lyrics you will love it.

WE thoroughly enjoyed the concert. Great mix of old and newer songs. We loved all of it. John is very personable and he talked to the audience, told stories, and enjoyed being on stage. He engaged well with the audience and the music was superb. He has great musicians in the band. The film prior to the live show was a wonderful piece and I highly recomend that you see the film. It makes the concert even more meaningful. We have been to a lot of concerts this year and this one was in the TOP 3. We just can't pick between those three. Sit back, jump up and bounce your head to the beat - Enjoy!

We attended the concert last night at Hinkle Field House in Indianapolis,Indiana and it was great. John's performance was better than we thought it would be. He played several of his new songs and many of the oldies. He even brought someone out of the crowd on stage to dance with him. He told a few jokes and really got the crowd going. I would recommend this concert to everyone. If you want to see John at his best you must attend. He makes you feel like you are 16 again. John totally outdid himself.

Deadly boring film first. Lots of "folkabilly" played at earsplitting volume with litlle enthusiasm. Old favorites unrecognizable. Last 20 minutes were ok. Won't go again

John truly is a great conductor. It is always wonderfult to hear and watch those talented musicians perform together, under John's direction. It's an added benefit for me personally to hear John speak out and write about social issues that reflect my views also. I thank him for using his talent to bring these issues to his music.

The stage design set the scene for Mellencamp's show very well. The overhead blue and yellow twinkling lights reminded me of the peaceful and innocent times of the days of yesteryear-- this worked great to set the mood for the show and the groups of songs that were played. For 90 minutes, it was a reflective celebration of a variety of subject matters. The folk, blues, and early rock vintage sound, as heard on his current album, had a somber and somewhat of a haunting tune, whether Mellencamp played his current material or some of his earlier material. The last 30 minutes of the concert was his signature "rocking the house" and everyone was on their feet, clapping and singing along to his timeless songs, as Mellencamp referred to as "our old friends." He and the band constantly played energetically before bowing out. Another show well done!

John Mellencamp's show was amazing. I have seen him before but seeing him in a smaller venue and with his band stripped down for most of the show and some songs with just him and his guitar was amazing. If you have the chance, see him!

Was awesome. 2 Hours and 10 minutes of non-stop Mellencamp. A great mixture of his old standards plus several of his newer songs. What a great story teller. Still has his unique voice - maybe the cigarettes keep it sounding good as ever, not sure. Also enjoyed the film prior to the concert - provided a good intro to his new songs for the live concert.

He never disapoints, it's a rockin thrill to see him everytime!!! No bubblegum manufactured pop singer here, PURE old school rock n roll real talent. I LOVE THIS GUY. Excellent venue, intimate and close. I love that he's doing these small venues now cos there's just no bad seat in the house. Can't wait for clearwater and jax!! Sheer joy for me!

1st time to see Mellencamp. Really, really enjoyed his new stuff. Hard to classify, but kind of a cross between Johnny Cash and Eric Clapton. His band was very tight !!!! Thought the new music was best part of show and it all was excellent.

Each time we attend a JM show, we walk away anxious for the next tour so we can go again. His creative arrangements of his "old friends" make it so they never sound out-of-date. His new work is fresh and exciting. He doesn't seem to reuse riffs from 70s, '80s, and 90s as some other veteran groups like to do. Yet it is definately Mellencamp. No one else writes like that. Thanks John, for another great show. P.S. Great movie

John & the band rocked! It was a great show and the accoustics were fantastic at Clowes Hall. It rivaled the first couple of times I saw John in the late 70's with the bands' energy, selection, and level of entertainment~one of the best shows I've seen John do~and I've seen a lot of them over the years.

One thing that stood out was that he still sang the older ones, but in used different arrangements.......loved it.

I have been a fan since 'American Fool' back in 1982. Since I live in Norway and John don't tour overseas this was my first concert with the man. I was a great show, venue, crowd and trips for me.

This was a great show and amazing. I just love his music & songs. He is an excellent song writer.

This was my first John Mellencamp concert and I loved it!! I have always enjoyed his music and share an interest in many of the "causes" he believes in. It was a very special evening for me, my husband, daughter and friends. I also like his paintings very much. I very much enjoyed the newer direction of John's music and hearing the changes in his music through the years. I have a whole new appreciation for his work. I do have to say that the drum volume was too loud for me after the drum set was moved to the center stage. I could not hear John Mellencamp sing and felt pinned into my seat by the vibration. It was not a pleasant feeling!!

While Mellencamp's commercial relevance has long passed by, his relevance as an artist is clearly at an all-time high. Clearly not content to just bang out a trunk load of his Arena Rock hits, he has dug deep into the core of Americana and raised the bar for what music in that and similar genres should sound like. People expecting a rote run through of his hits will be disappointed. Those who enjoy hearing new versions of old songs and who can appreciate an artist not resting on his laurels and reaching for new levels artistic integrity will be wowed. As always, the band crackled with energy and John's newly honed gruff voice perfectly matched the tone of the show. Having been to hundreds of concerts and probably a dozen of his, I have seen very few with the energy and drama of this show. Mellencamp is totally at the top of his game. Like all great shows, he left you wanting more. Rock and roll bliss.

I thought John Mellencamp put on a wonderful show, he joked with the crowd mixed up the songlist between new and old music and left you wanting more.

John Mellencamp played Clowes Hall on this past Monday evening and the show was outstanding! The 'Best band in the world' flawlessly backed vocals that ranged from hard edged and gritty to smooth and flowing. John has continued to grow and evolve the music that we all remember and surprise us with wonderfully listenable new offerings. I found the insertion of a wonderful Irish-esque musical interlude evocative and sweet. The accordian and the violin meshed beautifully to create a tune that made one wish to dance and dance. Wonderful percussion with no losses in tempo kept each song moving and the audience dancing in front of their seats. Beautiful guitar, mandolin and a rocking upright Bass added to the beauty and evolution of the Mellencamp sound. These songs I knew so well came back to me in a new form with new interpretations and tempos. They maintained the same power of evoked in the words of the songwriter and forced me to re-think each song and its meaning. I know now they are just as relevant today as they were when I first heard them. Can a man and a band keep it really Real? You bet...and more. This has to be one of my favorite shows in the new Mellinium. I love the acoustics in Clowes Memorial Hall. It is a great venue to listen to all manner of music and I cannot think of a better small venue for such fantastic music to be performed in. Given the opportunity to see this man and his band again, you bet, sign me up, I'm there. Now you be there too!

The music was great. The atmosphere was unbelievable. I went expecting to have to listen to his newer music so I could here the old stuff. The new music live was as good or better than his older music. Puts on a great show. The violin in his music was outstanding! One of the top 2 or 3 concerts I have been too.