Leonid & Friends Tickets

First, I have never been to a concert before where they had an intermission, unless between outgoing and incoming bands, then add on top of that an auction for money. But I should have maybe expected that as the opening of their website is a plea for cash donations. As for the music, they are very talented musicians. Most of the vocals were excellent, with the exception of 2 of the 4 male singers that have a noticeable Russian accent. Though that is probably a bit to be expected. I was thinking I would get more of the later Chicago stuff, but was greeted by songs from Steely Dan, Karen Carpenter, Earth, Wind and Fire and others. Most were well done, but again, I guess my expectations were off. My recommendation is to keep the theatrics off the stage, play the best you can to limit the overall time down just a little. I’m glad I went. But, I wouldn’t go again. However, I would still opt to see the real Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire bands that I saw play about 10 years ago, any day. Those two bands rocked it. When they combined their respective brass sections at the end…real power!

Leonid and Friends is an extraordinary band from Russia that performs mainly Chicago and Earth Wind and Fire covers. We found them on YouTube and have become true fans. The music, voices and obvious comraderrie between the band members provides you with a truly unforgettable experience. This was the best concert we have ever attended. Highly recommended.

Leonid & Friends performed a great show with great music and awesome showmanship. Definitely worth seeing again when they return. The bistro seats at the Wilbur left much to be desired. At the end of the night I felt as though I had slept on the sleeper sofa with the bar in my back all night. While location of seats was good - the comfort was not. Next time we will know better.

Saw Leonid & Friends at the Blue Ocean Music Hall in Salisbury MA on Thursday May 29th and had a blast. For those unfamiliar with the band, they got their start when founder and bassist Leonid Vorobyev, a famed music producer in Russia, decided to record a cover song by the band "Chicago"as an anniversary gift for his wife, enlisting his studio friends. The video went viral and people asked for more and more, growing them into an internet sensation and earning them fans the world over, including even the band Chicago, who shared their videos on their website. Calls for a tour soon followed and they were on their way. The amazing musicians that make the band are top-notch professionals and that shows in the performance. If you're going to play Covers of Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, and Tower Of Power you're going to need a strong brass section and they have that in spades. Sax/flute player Oleg Kudryavtsev is the comic foil of the band and his playfulness is topped by his musical talent. Trumpet player Valery Markov and trombonist Maxim Likhachev round out the horn section and together they form a powerful blast of musical energy, hitting every punch of these songs. Sergey Kurmaev plays keyboards, Igor Javad-Zade ("the engine") plays drums, while Leonid thumps the bass to form the rhythm section that is solid as a rock. The secret weapon of the group is their incendiary lead guitarist Konstantin Kovachev. Whether the song calls for some tasteful acoustic fills or a ripping electir solo, he delivers with ferocity. The lead singers were super talented as well. The meaty rock vocals of Vasily Akimov, the crystal falsetto of Danil Buranov, the high tenor of Mikhail Puntov, and the powerful voice of the beautiful Ksenia Buzina brought the songs to life. Such a strong team of vocalists make it hard to not be engaged, as they almost seem to challenge each other to outdo each other and raise each song to a higher level, Speaking of the songs, the show was a magnificent mix of Chicago covers and other fun songs. From the opener "Make Me Smile", the band did just that for the audience. Throwing in such numbers as Steely Dan's "My Old School"(where Konstantin melted his fretboard), Tower Of Power's "What Is Hip?"and the surprise "I Say A Little Prayer"where Ksenia realy shined. A great setlist performed by great musicians... what more could a music lover ask for. I highly recommend seeing this band if they ever return to your area. You will not be disappointed!!

Loved this concert! Great songs, amazing brass section, outstanding singers! My only critique is that the drum solo in the middle of “I’m a Man” was way, way too long. Otherwise fantastic!

Leonid and Friends was a great show, but the sound system was horrible. Way too loud on the keyboard and one of the singer’s microphone, and way too muted on the horns, which is a huge component of the band’s sound and strength. Overall the sound was not crisp and somewhat distorted, which is a shame because this band is excellent.

I have seen them on several occasions and they never disappoint, in addition to their flawless covers of Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire, they continue to add new material which is appreciated!!

L&F are more than just a tribute band. They live for each note, expertly transcribed by Leonid, and sing each song like it was their own, sounding like the song was being played for the very first time. Their stage presence is engaging and lively and the talent is undeniable. Their message is simple, peace through music, and it is heard loud and clear and with love. Blue Ocean Music Hall is a wonderful venue, intimate, clean, inviting and friendly and right on the beach with some very good restaurants nearby. All around a fantastic and memorable evening with Leonid & Friends!

Great show at Blue Ocean Music Hall. Musicians were outstanding and played several songs I was hoping to hear. Second song was One Fine Morning and I could have left happy but the rest of the concert exceeded my expectations!

They do Chicago better than Chicago! Igor (the drummer) is a machine!

Fourth time seeing this amazing and inspiring band. So many talented musicians and singers providing great entertainment. Just love them

Excellent show and venue!!! I hope to go again the next time they come!

Great band with lots of energy walls of sound. Very friendly

Saw them at Plymouth Memorial Hall last night. Traveled quite a distance to see them. I always base my decision on going to a concert after checking out the setlist (s). I noticed that they were not consistent with their setlists but for the most part, I liked what I saw. They deviated from past shows and play music that I was not familiar with. I also noticed that at certain venues, they played 20 plus songs. Was not the case last night. It may be because they are in the midst of playing 4 consecutive nights in a row. If that was the case, they should not have short changed us. Could have also played more Chicago songs. On a positive note, the songs that they did play were done very well. Setlist from last night as posted … Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones cover) Superstar (Carpenters cover) Reasons (Earth, Wind & Fire cover) Beginnings (Chicago cover) Fantasy (Earth, Wind & Fire cover) I'm a Man (The Spencer Davis Group cover) What Is Hip? (Tower of Power cover) Questions 67 & 68 (Chicago cover) Ain't Nobody (Rufus & Chaka Khan cover) Beginnings (Chicago cover) So Very Hard to Go (Tower of Power cover) 25 or 6 to 4 (Chicago cover) September (Earth, Wind & Fire cover)

Other than an overly long intermission it was a great concert, despite not enough Ksenia!

As a new fan of Leonid & Friends, I was both awestruck and thoroughly entertained by this group of eleven world class musicians as they put on a nearly two and a half hour concert at the historic Bardavon Theater in Poughkeepsie, NY. Their live sound was studio quality from the singers and the instrumentalists. The joy exhibited by the group was infectious for the audience. Their tributes (not just covers) to the bands Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, Tower of Power, Steely Dan, and The Carpenters were magnificent. This concert was well worth the trip from Utah to New York. I’m sure it was the first of many concerts by this great group that I will experience in the future.

We last saw the group 3 years ago at the Paramount Theater in Peekskill, NY. We were blown away and told everyone we know, "You Gotta see 'Em to Believe 'Em!"This time we saw them at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, NJ. We only enjoyed them about half as much, partially due to the venue. We sat in the balcony, our favorite spot, where we have sat for many other concerts. This time, the temperature was too warm (no A/C!) and the sound SUCKED! Don't know if the sound person was part of the group or the venue. Nevertheless, overall volume was way too loud throughout the concert and vocals were drowned out. The female vocalist has a Great Voice but her soft ballad was unfortunately drowned out. The group could seriously benefit from all new male vocalists. The current batch were ALL woefully inferior to the AWESOME musicianship of every member of the band. The trumpet player was a standout. The 15 minute drum solo ego trip in the song, "I'm A Man"was a waste of time! This show included 2-3 songs I never heard of. The band should stick to popular cover songs, which is what the audience comes to see them perform.

This is the second time I've seen them. They are absolutely fantastic!

Outrageous performance by all members of the band. They were fabulous and were on stage for nearly 2 hours. Absolutely perfection!

We thoroughly enjoyed Leonid & Friends (again). It was our 2nd time seeing them. A special shout-out to the sound engineers: the bass drum did not overwhelm the mix! It was tight, not too boomy.