Leon Redbone Tickets

He still has a great voice but we did not hear enough of it, and he acted 20 years older than he really is. Overall a disapointment.

A true guitar virtuoso with great piano accompaniment. Song selection was from 20s and 30s. Some early technical difficulties with audio but that was soon solved. Leon's voice is unique.

It takes special people to appreciate Redbone's act as he "walks on the other side of the ice." Such a fun concert - and his piano player is a great addition. Bring him back! Only disappointment was his not playing his familiar hits. The Orpheum is a wonderful venue.

did not play enough music. did more talking than anything else. he seemed lost for matreial. i have seen mr. redbone 4 times before and would still buy another ticket to see him again. his extensive arsenal of music was not evident on april 6 performance.

When he entered the stage (late) you could tell he was not up to par. And he said so. All in all he did put on a good show, and his interaction with the people was very good. I will see him again, we all have times when we are not feeling well. My friend had never seen Leon Redbone, and I was dissapointed that he was not up to par, however my friend enjoyed the show. I like the Ark Theater in Ann Arbor, small and decent seating layout, good sound system and friendly staff.

Show started a half hour late. Performance was excellent but there could have been more content.

First discovered Leon Redbone on Saturday Night Live in the 70's. My impression of him then was Unique. After following his career, buying his albums and seeing him live 5 or six times, I still call him Unique. While we had to wait 35 minutes for him to show up last night, it was worth the wait - sort of like an old friend took a bit longer to come visit you and you don't mind at all. About his performance - first of all I would call Leon an entertainer. Wether his was singing or talking - he held everyone's attention. I would be enterained by him by just sitting and talking. Last night I was impresed by his guitar playing - all I can say about it is that he is simply amazing - and he does it effortlessly. Now I don't mean this to be a criticism, but his voice isn't what it used to be years ago. He did the Sheik of Araby on request and hit every note, but the power, if that is the right word to use, wasn't there. It didn't matter - it was a faultless rendition that I compared to when he was younger - something that I don't even do for myself. All in all it was a great eveneing - and I can't wait for him to come back to Ann Arbor - or as an alternative - be in an area when he performing.

How many times has Leon Redbone appeared at the Ark in the past 35 years? Twenty? Thirty? You'd think by now that he'd have figured out a working setlist -- or that he'd at least have learned after decades in show business to come to the stage prepared. His show last night at Ann Arbor's venerable folk club was a huge disappointment. The veteran performer not only started the show 40 minutes late (an inconsiderate act, considering both the older crowd and the club's early weeknight curfew) but seemed to be stumbling through his repertoire, and spent the lion's share of the evening noodling on the guitar between songs and repeating the same lame jokes/excuses ("Did I tell you I've been sick?") and first verses over and over. I think the rest of the audience was as surprised and disappointed as I was.

Leon Redbone was over 1/2 hour late coming out, and spent most of the evening rambling repetitively. He sang a few of his well-known tunes, but we were lucky if there were 10 all evening. Overall, very disappointing.

Mr. Redbone's guitar playing and vocal skills I would guess at one time were, and maybe still are exceptional, however when one chooses to start a performace half in the bag and 40 minutes late, it's no wonder the result was disapointing.

Very good show as usual. He has control of the stage and the audiance.

Leon Redbone was either drunk or extremely tired on March 5th. He couldn't remember a lot of words to songs, and wasted a lot of time during his performance doing a finger show.

Amazing show, very happy to have witnessed Mr. Redbone perform live in this intimate setting. Check that one off the bucket list. Now let's talk about that sing'a'long?

Leon Redbone is a very talented guy... if only he could put some energy into his performance. At times he was barely audible. We struggled to stay awake during the show. The magician who opened for Redbone did card and rope tricks. Are you kidding me?

I was absolutely mesmerized by Leon Redbone! A elusive sort of Rennaissance man who exudes rare musical talent when he brings the fiesty combination of smokin' ragtime style guitar, accompanied by his magical gravelly voice, along with his harmonica adds music that is reminiscent of times long ago--Redbone duets masterfully with his pianist which made for a delightful evening that I truly wished would never have ended! Bring him back soon!!!

I realize that one person cannot sing for an entire two-hour show, but there was too much piano and too little singing. The piano player was great. The bantering with the audience was amusing. But I paid to hear Mr. Redbone sing.

Leon Redbone's a treasure, and so is Milwaukee's Shank Hall. Accompanied by piano and lit only by a table lamp at his side Redbone played music it seems only he's left to play. Quick hands, a quick wit, and a voice that's all his own, I'm tempted to follow him down to Chicago tonight for his next performance, if only I could.