Best Band on The Road!
by Kurt19 on 4/22/24Rialto Square Theatre - JolietNot a better band out there today... GO AND SEE THESE GUYS!
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Variety Playhouse
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Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
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About Marty Stuart
Marty Stuart in Concert
There's not an ounce of artificiality in Marty Stuart's stage act, but you'd better believe he puts on a show. He's a natural-born entertainer who started learning about live performance by backing country music legends. As a bandleader he exudes an effortless grace that makes the music live and breathe. Stuart's got guitar chops for miles and once he digs in he doesn't mess around, but he also knows how to get a crowd psyched up in a completely organic way to amp up the fun. When he travels with his band The Fabulous Superlatives, a true country music wrecking crew of top-tier players, Stuart loves to turn on a dime from hard-charging honky-tonk roof raisers to gentle acoustic ballads, keeping the crowd in the palm of his hand every step of the way.
Marty Stuart Background
With a rich, varied career that stretches back to the '70s, there's not much Marty Stuart hasn't done. He's been a blazing-hot bluegrass guitar picker, a country-rocking rebel, a roots-conscious neo-traditionalist, a Nashville hitmaker and Johnny Cash's right-hand man. First and foremost Stuart has emerged as a keeper of the country music flame, championing authenticity above all and forsaking trendiness in favor of a deep-down country spirit. He got his start playing with bluegrass legend Lester Flatt while just a teenager, and went on to work with Johnny Cash's band, but by the end of the '80s he was a country star in his own right. He lit up the charts with hits like "Tempted," "This One's Gonna Hurt You (For a Long, Long Time)" and "Hillbilly Rock." In later years he became a standard-bearer for classic country, mixing it with rock and folk influences as the muse demanded, achieving what amounts to the truest form of Americana.
Not a better band out there today... GO AND SEE THESE GUYS!
Marty and his band members are all excellent musicians. There was only one song I recognized. I was disappointed the Marty didn’t include some of his hit songs. I’m not into the newer country music.
On the whole they were awesome! I had never seen them before and wow what I have been missing. They are so tight. Wipeout on a Bass fiddle? That was fabulous! The only downside was the encore. It was almost Indian in vibe and kind of a downer. Most artists save their best for last. These guys didn’t.
Excellent show! Marty stayed after and signed autographs. Experience of a lifetime meeting a country music legend.
Marty put on an exceptional show as always. Great acoustics. One thing though, it seemed most of the show was at the right end of the stage. Sound was great. Ushers are the best.
One of the best bands out there. Have seen them as headliners and as the husband for other vocalists. The Fabulous Superlatives never disappoint
Stellar musicians and vocalists. awesome harmonies. Only wished for a little longer show. 1 1/2 hours leaves audience wanting much more from Marty & band's catalog. Meet & greet after show was nice touch.
I thought Marty and the band were great. I enjoyed the pre concert meet and greet.
Marty Stewart and his Fabulous Superlatives are the greatest band in the land! Two of the best B-Bender Telecasters every born, Marty and Kenny Vaughn, amazing harmonies and rock steady drumbeat by Handsome Harry Stinson and Chris Scruggs is country music royalty playing both doghouse and P- bass. LOVE HEARING THESE GUYS!
Totally first class entertainment. The musician ship, the harmonys, the talent, the pickin, the show! I LOVE this band!