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MICHAEL MCDONALD IN CONCERT:
Ever since his 1982 solo debut, Michael McDonald has consistently dominated soft rock airwaves with his rich baritone voice and soulful performances. McDonald's powerhouse live shows are a veritable trip back in time, combining beloved hits like "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)" with classic material from his days with the Doobie Brothers. A distinguished performer with undeniable soul, McDonald never fails to bring the house down, and his 2014 tour dates will be no different.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Born in St. Louis, McDonald played in several bands in high school before heading out to Los Angeles to pursue music professionally. By the mid-'70s, he had landed himself a gig playing with jazz rock legends Steely Dan, appearing on several of their most influential albums including 1977's Aja and 1980's Gaucho. Around the same time, he was recruited by the Doobie Brothers for a national tour, going on to become a full-time member of the band as lead vocalist on classic recordings like "Takin' it to the Streets" and "What a Fool Believes." Following the Doobie's farewell tour, McDonald released his 1982 solo debut If That's What It Takes, a Top 10 hit on both the Billboard 200 and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. With eight studio albums and an extensive list of acclaimed collaborations under his belt, McDonald has plenty of hits to choose from as he puts together the setlists for his 2014 tour.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"He was absolutely wonderful as was his band and singers accompanying him. His voice was impeccable and just as awesome as it is on all of his recorded music."
"The performance was exceptional. They sounded terrific and the setlist was a blend of solid hits and several covers that meshed perfectly. The audience was totally engaged and McDonald really hit it out of the park."
"The guy still has it! Nice mix of Doobie days, and his own twist on some Motown standards. The musicians and female vocalist complimenting him were fantastic in their own right."
A fantastic presentation by Paul and Michael about the life of the book and the many stages he took to get from local St Louis young man to the big time Doobie Brother. Very entertaining and plenty of humor.
Michael McDonald is just magical… His style, voice and genre are just miles ahead, in our opinion. We travel to see him in concert and we are now on his Jazz Cruise with Patty LaBelle. His version of “Baby I’m for Real” is what brought my husband tog, nine years ago. It must have had some impact on my husband because he proposed a week later… We would love him to do the musical score for my husband’s brilliant movie… Fate shall pave the way 🙏
Love a weekend concert cruise trip with Michael,BobSeger ,Kenny Loggins and Christopher Cross!!!!!!! Time is a wastin!
Seeing Michael McDonald at the Venetain Theatre was terrific. This is my second time seeing Michael McDonald in concert. The Venetian elevated the experience to a whole new level. I'm ready to for a repeat! If you ever get the chance to see Michael McDonald in concert, don't hesitate. His' voice is as great as ever!
He was great, voice sounded good, enjoyed his performance.
Overall wonderful experience. Great music and absolutely fabulous performance. Michael McDonald rocks! Very comfortable atmosphere. Well worth the money. Wish he could of performed longer.
The good: he still sounds great. The band is awesome. He played a mix of his solo songs and Doobie Brothers songs with the encore being a Motown mix. The bad: it took about a song or 2 for his voice to get warmed up. I highly recommend seeing him while you can.
Perfect sound , gorgeous Showroom ! The concert was flawless !!! Love the Venetian & will definitely be back ! Thank You
Since Michael McDonald won’t come to DC, DC had to come to Michael McDonald. The show was fantastic. The acoustics in the theater were phenomenal. I had front row seats and along with the Meet and Greet, it was a truly outstanding evening. Only down side—his manager needs to take full length pictures!!!
The Venitian theatre was an intimate venue for this soulful, bluesy concert. It started on time with a wonderful mix of past and present artists songs. Musicians accompany Miichael were top rate performers.
I am reluctant to admit my concert experiences go back to 1966. So I have a few under my belt. The venue , the Venetian Theater, is grand in appearance and the staff is some of the best. With out question Michael McDonald sounds as great as ever. His show is a trip back through time, superb musical arrangements with excellent musicians. My only gripe was the show suffered from this disturbing phenomenon developing the last few years , ticket prices that are sky high and length of concert time being cut more and more. When paying hundreds of dollars for a single ticket one would expect a little more than an 85 minute concert! We are not expecting a 3 hour musical event , ala Carlos Santana. But more and more concerts are not even getting to the 90 minute mark for a single entertainer (group), single nightly show. Again, ticket prices are rising beyond comprehension . At least give us something more than an abbreviated evening and short list of songs to go home with! A performer like Michael McDonald who has been recording since 1974 can certainly come up with more than 10 or 12 songs for a single concert!
Great venue, sound was great, not a bad seat in the house.... Michael’s voice is still amazing, and the soul that emanates electrifies the room! Have seen him twice before with the Doobies and he does not disappoint now!! Highly recommend seeing him if he is in a venue near you!!
Great performance as usual...enjoyed seeing such an icon!
I saw him at the Detroit show & had such a good time. So, I flew to Vegas for his show there ! I had a great time. I will always be a fan. I just want him to sing the Doobie Bothers song U Belong to Me, if possible.
Michael McDonald was outstanding as he performed classic hit songs to a few new ones from his new album. His unique sound captivated the audience with his exceptional accompanying Band! Last saw him in 1978 post “Minute by Minute” hit album with The Doobie Brothers. He did not disappoint! Thank You for allowing us to listen and experience the music!
The venue was stunning, sound system amazing and Michael McDonald, well there are no words. He always performs top notch, with class and energy. If you tell someone you’ve just been to a Michael McDonald performance they are always jealous. Thank you.
Good concert in a spectacular theater at The Venetian. The show was short at 1:20 and he perfoemed about 3-4 Doobies hits. He tweeked them so they were far from the originals. The female vocalist was very good as was the lead guitarist. Good enjoyable show but not my favorite. His voice is still the same as always. He was chatty which was nice.
Michael and company were great in concert. The Venetian Theatre was a perfect venue for this concert. The size and space fit. We had seats on the second row center and if those seats would have been available the next night, we would have gone again!
Michael's voice has not changed over the years. His soul sound is enormous. Band was great as well. The Venetian Theatre is an exact representation of the Paris Opera House. It once housed Phantom of the Opera for about 8 years. Acoustics are tremendous.
Loved the music. The Venetian theatre great place! Easy entrance and exit!!
