Santana Tickets

This was the first time that I saw Santana in concert, and WOW! 12 musicians on stage, a whole rack of guitars and the talent and spirituality of Carlos made for an amazing evening.

All in all it was a good show. However they didn't have the jumbro tron (Big tv screen so that everyone can see what is happening on stage) on when Steve Winwood played and that meant that most of the crowd couldn't see anyhting. The sound was great but I was seated in the first level and everyone looked like ants. Santana was good but I could have done without his political views.

Steve Winwood was good but Santana was fantastic! Played a long time and the music was incredible.

Steve Winwood did some of the favorites everyone wants to hear, but I'm not sure his band wanted to play them. Something off there. Santana and the huge back-up group, were fabulous! The music was all familiar and fantastically arranged. Both drum guys were great, the horns were a welcome addition and both singers have wonderful voices. Could have done with a little less "preaching", but all in all it was my favorite Santana show.

Santana sure knows how to rock on the guitar. The music was awesome, but his rambling on about Obama and the Bible, were a bit too much. I was at the concert to hear some great music, but almost felt like I was at a Democratic convention of some sort.

Santana, and all other musicians, who take advantage of a stage and a mic to talk politics is disgusting. And that's just what he did last night. Santana did not make his fame by campaigning for D.C., he did it with his amazing talent for music. I did not pay to listen to him talk about his opinion. If I wanted to attend a rally for either side, I'd stand outside our capitol. Unfortunately, this has left such a bad taste in my mouth, any of his music I hear on the radio with be tainted with this concert image. Not cool, Santana, not cool.

The first time seeing Carlos Santana. I took my son who is 23 and we were not sure what to expect and we both were impressed by the show. It was a pretty diverse group of people but you knew who the grew up with them. We had floor seating (last row) which were good seats except when people stood up. But how could you not. As always, you wish they could play every song.

There is no one like Carlos Santana, and he was true to form last night. He's amazing to watch and one of the few lead guitars who knows how to play a melody with interest. In short, he was absolutely compelling. All of the drums and the keyboard were top notch. The absolute best. And everyone of them cute as could be. The bass player was an utter distraction. I might have been a little crabby last night but I wanted to jump up on stage and choke him. He may have done a good job on the bass, I don't know. His goofy 'limelight' expressions and movements were so distracting I had to block him out. The 2 lead vocals had powerful, beautiful voices. I did not, however think they were appropriate for the music. I wanted to tell them to 'de-richen', flatten out. This is Carlos Santana, not Donna Summer. But, being the generally polite human I am, I said nothing.

Awesome concert, danced the entire time! Sound was fantastic, seats were spectacular, couldnt have asked for a better time!

The Santana concert was amazing! Steve Winwood was marginal. He performance was good, but, because I'm not a follower, I only knew two of his songs. Santana, on the other hand, was simply amazing. He's still git it! If you have the chance, GO!

This man still has the magic and his show was AWESOME!!!! How anyone was able to stay in their seat and not get up and dance is beyond me! So much energy!!!! Every member of his band has a God-given talent and the lead singers were fantastic! A very energetic and fun concert! My second time seeing Santana and I hope it's not another five years before I get the chance again!

This was a high energy show that just kept on coming. The band is fantastic, and the leader, Carlos Santana is a joy to watch. He plays guitar better than anyone and he does it with great passion. The jam sessions were incredible, as my wife says they don't play as many songs because they play such long version of great songs. Carlos played the old stuff as well as new covers. It was a tribute to rock. Great show!

Winwood was great though he did not say much to the crowd. And even though Santana got a little preachy, it was all good. The instrumentals rocked. So nice to hear that sometimes over all the loud singing and "show". This concert was about musicians and they were truly awesome.

Santana was absolute amazing. So much energy. Amazing guitar playing. two ok, high energy singers, nor Rob Thomas grade but good. highly recommended. Winwood seemed a bit shy but did great. He deserved a better intro than he got (none.) He still has amazing vocal strength but had a few off moment during Back in the High Life Again. He had more fun playing the same venue with Clapton. It probably did not help him and he nursed a bum leg.

Santana's show last night was great. Took my son to his first "real concert" and we both had a blast. Excellent sound and visuals, great song selections and execution. Nice mix of youth and experienced concert-goers!

Santana has a very tight band. Let's stick to the music, and not do any preaching between songs.

I couldn't tell you the name of more than one of Steve windwood's hits, but I recognized everything he played. He was fantastic. Santana was everything I expected. I never knew you could do some of those things with a guitar. Wow!!

We were disappointed - the sound quality was the worst ever experienced at Xcel center and we've seen many concerts there. No large video screens for Winwood. Both artists played unrecognized songs. It was as if we paid them to sit in one of their jam sessions. Left early. Glad we didn't pay full price for tickets.

Stevie Winwwod was fantastic... perhaps the best 1 hour of live rock I've ever heard. Santana I ahve seen several times now and I don't need to see him again real soon.... way too loud (painful). He's impressive but.......next time can be in a smaller arena/venue. Also, Santana has become too preachy.......

the man is godly, dammit! He talks, thinks and acts in the highest order. Forget the pope this guys the real thing. Oh, and his music is UNBELIEVABLY SMOKING HOT!