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The New Standards performed at their usual best and provided an unforgettable line-up of who's who in local musical talent, a good bit of humor and a heart-warming show.
Have wanted to get to this holiday event for years, and finally did so with my wife and another couple, who only knew that I was expecting great things. I think they were a little offput at the unconventional song selections, which I can understand. But I loved the thought behind those selections -- the lyrics were really on-point for a season that too often recycles the same-old same-old. State was a great venue. Sheer range of people and performances was outstanding. I respect the risk-taking involved ... and I'll try to talk my companions into attending again next year. Thanks for an entertaining evening.
Show was great fun. Performances were all top notch. Took my grandson and he enjoyed it.
It was an amazing show as usual. It is one of my favorite holiday traditions!
This is a gathering of musicians playing non-mainstream music. I knew only 2 songs. If you are a Suburbs fan, you will like this show but don’t expect any Christmas music. None. I’m not familiar with Suburbs music. I came expecting holiday music. Disappointed.
While the music and woven in humor was really good, disappointed at the lack of holiday music. There was the initial song and dancing Christmas trees in the end but it appeared the show featured music from the albums of those in the show. Therefore a bit disappointing from a holiday perspective
Such a great way to get into the holiday spirit! Amazing talent, great guests and funny banter...what more can you ask for in a show. Can’t wait til next year!
Chan, John & Steve are amazing musicians, witty and comedic. They know how to showcase their music and yet share the stage with some of the best vocal talent around. This is a must see and every year they sell our three 3 shows. Creative, beautiful and fun! Perfect way to start out your holiday season!
always an easy and fun show...opening tree especially fun
It says Holiday in the title and I guess it’s during the Holiday season so....that makes it a holiday show?? We were prepared for the racy talk(other reviews make a big deal out of that) but we were not prepared for the open mic talent show we were subjected to(a couple talents were very good while a few were sub-par). It’s a Holiday show and NO Christmas or Holiday music except one, sort-of??? It would make a good News Year’s or any other time of year show but don’t go to hear Holiday music. It appeared as if they were trying to be anti-Holiday in what they said and sang. Again, it would be ok for any other time of year but take Holiday out of your title & why? WHY? will the radio station recording that night re-play it Christmas Day??? There is NOTHING Christmassy about this show!!
A bit less "holiday" than years past. I've always appreciated how they could keep in the holiday theme without doing a traditional holiday show. This was more just a show.
First, the music and the sets were wonderful. However, they unneccesarily added their political views into the event which ruined the evening for myself and the nine others who attended with me. I can only assume they must have thought that only Clinton democrats bought tickets to the show--how else can I justify the attacks on the president-elect? Certainly, they wouldn't intentionally insult ticket paying concert goers would they? If you don't want a certain segment of the population to attend future events; have the courtesy to tell me in the advertising for the event. Don't take my money and then tell me you do not respect me or my point of view.
Great show, a Christmas extravaganza. Very entertaining
Contrary to the recommendation on MPR and their own website, it is not family friendly. I thought it would be more of a holiday show but they only played a few Christmas songs even though their website sample video was God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. In fact, the dancing Devils portrayed an anti-Christmas theme. The chatter between songs was not clever.
This was my third New Standards Xmas Show--and each year it's a treat! We need their sass and class to counterbalance all the schlock that passes for holiday entertainment. Get your tix as soon as the shows are announced; good seats go as quickly as a desert snowman.
Always great fun and funk from this trio and their fellow music makers. Continue to introduce the uninitiated to this event, the posse is growing.
Our third straight year attending the New Standards Holiday Show. This year's edition was the least entertaining by far. The Friday show lacked the energy and entertainment value of the previous two years. You know the show is a bit flat when one of the biggest applause lines was when someone mentioned Har Mar Superstar, which made the audience think he was coming on stage. Alas, Har Mar was not in the building, and we won't be either next year.
As always, The New Standards were entertaining and brought a ton of friends to help out.
This was my first year going to The New Standards Holiday Show and I would absolutely go again! I went with my mother and my 6-year-old son and all three generations enjoyed it equally. I wish there had been some announcement to turn off your electronics. I watched a woman in front of me play "Wheel of Fortune" on her phone throughout the ENTIRE show....
This is always the greatest holiday show in town, and this year was no exception. The variety, sound, and pure childish fun make this a show I look forward to all year.
