Santana Tickets

Santana's music transcends time and literaly all boundaries. Go see it!

I'd never seen either live in-person but I have seen them live on TV and on concert DVD's. That's probably the main reason that I was disappointed in Winwood's performance. I expected a performance similar to that on the Crossroad's DVD and it was far below that level. Steve just didn't seem to have his "A" game on his guitar - he's lucky he's previously rocked the guitar solo on Dear Mr. Fantasy because it sure wouldn't be considered legendary if it always sounded like it did on this night - messy. It's tough judging someone based on what was probably one of his best performances ever (Crossroads) but as Bruce Hornsby said....that's just the way it is! Santana, on the other hand, rocked the house from the first note - they blew the doors off the stadium and that's pretty hard when it doesn't have any to begin with! I could feel the percussion coming from the stage as if it were a force of nature. All of the band members must be exhausted after a performance - they earn their keep and Carlos....well - there are plenty of guitar gods but no one makes a guitar sound so smooth - almost violin-like. I'll see Carlos again. Steve? Well, maybe the DVD is all I need.

The current Santana Band is a well-oiled machine, and Carlos was magnificent in orchestrating the blending their sounds into wonderful windows for the soul. AND some amazing sights were seen! Familiar rhythms initiated the set, and the audience was ready to dance and was most appreciative. The band obliged with frequent jams that effectively expanded the well-known tunes into enjoyable NEW experiences. An exceptional excursion from Santana'srepertoire was an exuberant and explosive iteration of Cream's classic Sunshine of Your Love. This brought the vast majority of the crowd to their feet in mass celebration. Their 'final' number of "smooth" topped off a wonderful evening of mutual appreciation. However, the group was 'brought back' for an apparently most-welcome set of encore montages, and while some used this as opportunity to exit for the car, one was well-advised to remain for a great and joyous finale. Santana's 2 hours could have gone on forever, but respect allowed for some rest for the genius we enjoyed for this window on his creative fire.

The opening act, Steve Winwood should have played longer!!! I love his music, and he deserves to play for more than an hour. The crowd wanted more Steve Winwood!!! Santana played for about 2 hours. Carlos Santana proved once again why he is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time. The concert was fast paced and Carlos Santana had a terrific band with him. We especially enjoyed the horn section; they added that "extra something" to the concert. Santana played a nice variety of new and old hits plus a several other great songs. We enjoyed every song played!. We also enjoyed the comments that Carlos made between songs about music, peace and love. It is nice to hear the artist's perspective on what's happening in our world.. It was one of the best concerts that we have attended. Our only comment is that we wish the two great performers, Steve Winwood and Carlos Santana, had played a few songs together. That would have been the "icing" on an already fantastic concert.

The combination of Steve Winwood & Carlos Santana was amazing and quite unforgettable, it rates as one of the best shows I have seen in 38 years of concerts, they both still enjoy playing and it shows in their entheusiam & power.

I have seen Santana 4 times over the last 25 years. He is still incredible. This setting was nice with a touch of open air, the only downside was the acoustics. Not very clear and it was much too loud. Still, great concert.

Santana has so much grace, love, beauty, feminine energy and power and he transformed all that to his music and touched every soul and heart at the Xcel Energy. I cannot describe the overflowing joy and sheer experience with words. Thank you, Carlos, your musicians, composers, working crew members, for a beautiful and unforgettable night. From the bottom of my heart.

Saw Santana with Steve Winwood as opener at Summerfest. The packed house, the music, the venue...couldn't ask for more!

I can't say enough about this show, possibly one of the top 10 concerts I have ever seen and I have been going to concerts for the past 35 years. Both Steve Winwood and Carlos Santana and their bands put on a show that was explosively entertaining. The audience was captivated from the first note right through the last note. Truly a memorable evening for anyone fortunate enough to be there.

The musical abilities of all the performers with Santana's crew were amazing and unforgettable. The sound system was a little bit out of kilter though.

Great energy and music. Santana gave their all. He knows how to reach an audience. Played most of his hits and kept the crowd standing. Great show.

Carlos Santana and crew puts on a great live show. His band played with a lot of energy and kept the crowd on its feet for most of the nite.

Excellent show, very fun, nice crowd, and worth seeing again.

impressive drums segment black magic women sounded close to the "original" would prefer more singing an less instrumental The lights are blinding, the back panel screen displays videos that do not compliment the legendery quality of Santana"s music. In my opinion Santana is a mix of Pink floyd, Jimmi Hendrix, but I am a white boy.. hey :) I thought black magic women referred to a beautiful mesmerizing women, I would like to see a video clip of maybe Halle Berry .

Carlos Santana is still one of the most incredible guitarists on the planet. He put on an amazing display with his band for over 2 hours - not bad for a guy who's been doing this for over 40 years! Santana has surrounded himself with a very talented grour of musicians who all seem to share his passion for performing. I first saw Santana 30 years ago, and he hasn't slowed down at all!!!!

absolutely fantastic .........of all concerts seen in Milwaukee and Chicago # ! !!!! Cant wait 2 c again!!! enjoyed pictures of him thruout his career !His guitar playing remains unparallel!! Cant say enough great things of the band especially the drummers- all in all didnt want it 2 end! A nite 2 remember !!!!!

The concert was simply the most amazing concert I have seen in years! Santana played with all their hearts and souls. I couldn't sit still I had to dance. Watching the video of the reminiscing of the previous years was a great touch.

Steve Windwood started the show right on time. Who would expect that? His show was awsome, I loved "Low spark of high heeled boys". Then Santana came on and mesmorized the croud with his incredible guitar. He can make one guitar sound like 100 guitars. "Oye como va", "Black magic woman", "Smooth" were so cool as well as the greatest drummers on earth. He certainly did not short change anyone, he played longer than I expected and produced an unforgetable event. At times his guitar and band sounded like a harmonic 4th of July fireworks.

The lights and visuals were great. I loved watching Carlos play the guitar. He is amazing in how he makes the guitar sound. The concert was over much too quickly.

Steve Winwood did a great job but failed to offer a oncore although his music set was very good and well done. Santana was just Ok nothing too special some music unkown to many around me,,, but his music set was not anywhere close to what Winwood's was