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Buckinghams and Grass Roots were great fun and still singing great. It was a lively show. They truly seemed to enjoy singing and included the audience. They both had hits 50 and 51 years ago! and it brought back lots of memories. Now we can listen to enjoy instead of the drama of those years long ago. All ages would enjoy but the AARP group especially.
I saw this band 3 years ago at an outdoor hippy fest when they opened up for Jefferson Starship and figured why not see them again in a nice theater like Hard Rock. Dumb decision! It felt like I was attending an event for Cruising The Coast (minus the thousands of classic cars) and I almost walked out after a few songs. Instead, I chose to hang in there until they played Let's Live For Today, which did not happen until halfway through their 80 minute set. So why did I even bother to stay put? The lead singer and bassist had lots of funny stories in between songs. Had it not been for his comedy part, this would have been a 2-star event. However, when he announced that they were celebrating 51 years of playing (and he only joined 8 years ago), I got really upset. It was more like having a great first six years followed by 45 years of resting on their sixties laurels. Yes, those great songwriting teams that put them on the map are all gone, but they should not compare themselves to other bands who truly stuck together for decades.
I give it 4stars. The show was great and the music excellent. Would recommend to anyone who likes the music of The Grass Roots..
4 mid 60's girlfriends made a 5 day trip out of this and made this group the reason to do it! We do 2-3 a year and this group will be remembered as making this trip very memorable. Their stage presence was so fun, the voices still sounded great and we sang and swayed just like in high school and college. Yes, it was a fun night!
Great feel good show. Brought back many smiles and the Grass Roots seemed like they really enjoyed performing.
These Grass Roots were not the ones I grew up with. I don't think there was even one original member. As a cover band they were OK but they didn't do the Original's songs any favors by singing them. I paid for premium seats ,took an expensive cab ride to the Golden Nugget Las Vegas and an hour and ten minutes later was out the door. Just watch your local oldies cover band do Grass Roots songs. They will be as good.
Excellent! Would definitely recommend this concert. They still have it - the place was rocking!
First, they started promptly, a rarity, especially at casino venues. Three of the four members have been in the band since 1984. The lead singer has been with them since 2008. Read the history of the band to understand what's going on. In any case, it was a phenomenal concert! Each member gave 110%. All of them are very talented and humble. It is a clean show so it's definitely suitable for young rock n' roll enthusiasts. They sang most of their hits but didn't sing "Bella Linda". A few cover songs were thrown in but they were excellent. After the show, they met with anyone who lined up to sign autographs, take photos and chat. We saw 16 concerts in 2015 and 2 concerts this year. I'd say The Grass Roots rank in the top 3, maybe even #1.
it was not really the grass roots from the original group, and i did not see original member rob grill on stage, i was very disappointed, and after the concert there was a meet and greet with the band, so i asked where he was and i was told he passed away suddenly two years ago, which was kind of hard to accept. i will not be going to anymore grassroots concerts and have been to 7 of them. it just is not the same without rob. RIP
I was spending a couple days relaxing in AC and was pleasantly surprised to learn the Grass Roots would be performing in town during my stay. I anxiously went online and was ecstatic to score last minute tickets to the show - nose bleed seats, but not bad considering the small venue at Harrahs. Although only half the performers were original band members, their sound still played true and I was thrilled to hear so many old favorites, a few of which I probably haven't listened to in over 20 years. All in all a it was a great night and money well spent!
Loved the concert!!! Vocals and instrumentals were outstanding. Didn't realize that wasn't original group but loved the concert anyway!!
Take a trip back in time and go see The Grass Roots. Yes, they will play all the favorites that you remember. Mark Dawson has done an incredible job stepping in and delivering a setlist that won't disappoint. A very talented group of musicians.
Absolutely the Best. Mark Dawson and The Grass Roots were great. A lot of fun. Not an empty seat.
Three of the four current members of the Grass Roots have been playing together for more than 20 years. Their bassist and lead singer joined them about 8 years ago, so they are very familiar with each other and they show it. Their performance was tight, clean and very professional. They played every song you know and a few you probably don't. Brought back some great memories.
He is old and crusty. When you first see him on stage you wonder if he will make it through the set. But if you have never seen a really great guitar solo live then see this group. They are all great but Dusty's solo pours 60"s and 70's all over the audience.
I WENT MAINLY TO SEE THE GRASS ROOTS. THEY WERE OKAY, BUT THE BUCKINGHAMS STOLE THE SHOW. THEY SEEMED TO BE BETTER PREPARED, PLAYED LONGER, SOUNDED BETTER, AND SEEMED TO ENJOY PLAYING TO THE AUDIENCE. THE GRASS ROOTS GOT OFF TO A RUSTY START, KEYBOARD OFF KEY, DRUM TO LOUD. THEN THEY SOUNDED PRETTY GOOD. I GIVE THE BUCKINGHAMS A 5 AND THE GRASSROOTS A FOUR. ALL IN ALL, WE ENJOYED THE SHOW.
Wonderful concert by both bands. It was my first time to hear the Buckinghams live and it was soo much fun. Dusty Hanvey of the Grass Roots is a great guitarist and Mark Dawson's voice soared as he sang the Grass Roots hits of the 60's and 70's. As always, the band paid tribute to the troops and a special thanks to the Viet Nam Vets. Good music and good people made it a good time and a nice treat during the busy Thanksgiving week.
The Buckinghams started it off and played their hits as recorded and kept the crowd jumping. The Grass Roots did an equally good job of playing the hits as recorded. Enjoyed both groups very much.
Buckinghams opened and had 2 original memebers. Fantastic, all the songs you know by heart. Just wonderful. Still hearing them in my head. Grassroots were a cover band. Good, great set list but still a cover.Should have opened for the Buckinghams.
This was by far the concert that brought me back to the happy, carefree years of my life. Felt just like I was back in the day. Both the Grass Roots and Buckinghams still sound fantastic and put on a great show. I will definitely go again when they come back my way!
