Old 97's Tickets

Another excellent show by the Old 97's. Solo sets by Murray and Rhett to open were both really good, though strikingly different. Catch them if you get a chance.

Rather than bring the Death Ray Davies (again), Rhett and Murray played individual solo accoustic sets to get the crowd started. Their having witty conversations with the crowd, it seemed like party with friends rather than a paying concert. When the band hit the stage, it was like a wall of party sound! They were all over their huge catalogue of songs - old, new were all played and drove the crowd wild. If you have never seen them live you have denied yourself too long! The Variety Playhouse is the best venue for this band - thank God they come every couple of years.

Some bands and artists are better left in the studio. Others, like the Old 97's, are made to rock on stage. Quite simply, if you enjoy the Old 97's albums, you will LOVE their live shows!

When the show is over, and the lead singer is drenched in sweat and can't hit any more high notes, you know that the band has given their all. Simply put, this is one of the best live bands that you can see in the country right now and they are at their peak as artists and performers. Even if you don't know any of their songs, you will be greatly entertained by this band.

This was my second show and it was just as great as the first. I love the venue, but the music made it. Having Murray and Rhett open with their sets was fantastic. I loved that they played from all albums and just had a great time doing it. I hope they come back and soon.

The Old 97s delivered their classic straightforward rock and roll performance. The four talented members truly enjoy playing and let the audience into their world, of lost love, romantic love and new found love while leaving the audience to pounder; "What's So Great About the Barrier Reef"

Enjoyed the enthusiasm of the band members.The music was great! Love the lyrics.Love the music!

Seen alot of bands and alot of shows at the pageant. This one blew me away. The two accoustic sets were awesome. I alway knew i liked the Old 97's but I had no idea how they would blow me away the way they did. Keep doing what you do. You do it well. Oh yeah, but, the pageant has got to do something about those beer prices! not cool, not cool at all...

That was seriously the most fun I've ever had at a concert. So much energy.

We both loved the show last night! It was awesome. We saw them last year and I think this show was even better. The songs we very well balanced from start to finish. We enjoyed hearing some solo stuff that Rhett was trying out. He's good on his own, but beyond good with the Old 97's. I hope they continue to come back year after year or even sooner. We wil ALWAYS go to their shows!

Great show, and seeing Rhett Miller perform acoustically before the show made it that much better. Highly recommended even for people who aren't familiar with the whole catalog of Old 97's music - like me

Rhett, Murray and the boys never disappoint! Always a toe-tappin, head bobbin', dance-around great time! They play such a wide-variety of their tunes, from classics to solo efforts!! (They even played BEL AIR last night!!!!! ) We've been seeing the Old 97s since our ol' MU college days, and we'd never miss them!!! :)

Excellent show - rocked! I do not understand why they (esp Miller) is not more popular and plays larger venues.

This was my first Old 97's show and it won't be the last. I came a good 90 miles away just to see them play and the ride back was perfect to relive all the shows best moments. The band is tight, talented, charismatic, produce an over all great sound, and ...well....are simply fun. Like their lyrics, they are simple and true and everything that music should be...approachable. There's no pomp and circumstance with these guys. You don't feel you're watching a show as fan as much as cheering your buddy's on while having some drinks. My only complaint was that they couldn't play longer-

"the experiment we call An Evening with the Old97s" was really, really great. A couple of the band members played the warm-up sets and it was very funny to see the expressions of the uninitiated when the yodelling, lonesome cow poke numbers were played - they had no idea they were in for a long night of hard-charging country-fried rock n roll. Great venue, great crowd, GREAT band. Thanks fellas!!

It is regrettable that the show started so very late. My husband and I felt very angry that we spent money on a show for which we only got to see small portion, due to the lateness of the hour. The first act did not even take the stage until approximately 9:20, although the show was due to begin at 8:00!! Then, not only was there an opening act of one solo player, but another solo player followed the first. We paid money to see the OLD 97's, not two solo acts. I understand that the solo act was planned but perhaps in the future the act can begin a little closer to the official starting time, so that fans do not feel ripped off.

Great show, but I think opening with Murray Hammond was... different. He plays very slow, gospelly music -- wasn't at all what I expected. Rhett's solo set was great. Once the 97s were on stage, things really kicked up.

Nice place to watch a show very close and the old 97's rocked the house

The fans were way cool and easy going people. The energy level throughout the concert was electric, and the Old 97's rocked! I've seen Rhett Miller several times before, but this was a first with the Old 97's and the collaboration was awesome! The night was truly unforgettable for me!

I first saw the Old 97s on Austin City Limits and it was the energy and great music that kept my attention and made me want to hear more of them. That was *ages* ago! I was so excited to see them live and all of my expectations were met. Their energy fills the room and their performance was just great! I can hardly wait to get the chance to see them again!