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Amazing talent! This show was a thrill ride from beginning to end. Classic Blues Brothers sound and vibe. Could have been longer. The downside was walking through a disgusting smoke-filled casino. Maybe they have a smoke-free entrance.
The chance to see this latest incarnation of the 1970s-era "Saturday Night Live" outfit The Blues Brothers was too good to pass up. I managed to get a great seat, in a great room, and was really looking forward to seeing Dan Aykroyd and James Belushi (brother of original member John) live. They did not disappoint, although I thought the show had a few flaws, most of them inherent in the setlist. For the most part, the songs they picked to play were good, but there was scant attention to music that the duo had performed either on "Saturday Night Live" or the 1980 movie (one of my favorites); there was no "I Can't Turn You Loose" (the Otis Redding classic that they traditionally arrived onstage to), "Shake a Tail Feather", or even "Think" (which would really have got the audience going), but whatever. I also think that the addition of Carole King's "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" was a mistake, because despite its most well-known version being Aretha Franklin's 1967 cover, it felt musically out of place at a show like this, and Melodye Perry, the woman who sang it, had her moment in the spotlight ruined by what had to be either a bad microphone or a tone-deaf soundman, because for that one song, the vocal acoustics were terrible. Still, the energy was up, up, up all night, and the audience (many of whom were dressed as a Blues Brother and/or sister) were very receptive. 63-year old James surprised me by being the most dynamic of the duo, running all over the stage (and audience), taking most of the lead vocals, and dancing. The 11-piece backing band (called The Sacred Hearts, out of Chicago) were really good, particularly the horns and harmonica player Jimmie Wood. Local musician Pat Hayes of The Lamont Cranston Band sat in on a few songs, and Dan, while a little overweight, performed really well, blowing a lot of excellent harp, and adding a few lead vocals, particularly on The Chips' "Rubber Biscuit". I was really glad to see the band tackle Solomon Burke's "Everybody Needs Somebody To Love" at the end, because it was performed in the 1980 movie and is one of my favorite rave-ups in general. Likewise, the audience went nuts during "Soul Man", which the original duo had performed on Saturday Night Live all those years ago. James & Dan invited various ladies from the audience to dance onstage a few times during the show, which was fun to see. Obviously, I would have liked more 'Blues Brothers' songs in the set and less lead vocal turns from other members of the backing band (as good as they were), but I still had fun. It was worth the five-hour drive, easily.
Started late but was a fun event. Jim Belushi was so energetic. Great music !!
Great show and guest stars fabulous. Very entertaining.
Mystic Showroom is an awesome venue and The Blues Brothers Show was phenomenal! The costume contest was a blast too!
It was better than I could have hoped for. The music was great...a bunch of great artists at their prime. The audience participation was unlike any concert I have ever seen...and Jim Belushi came off stage to dance with random audience members! It is amazing to me that two such well established stars (Akroyd and Belushi) would keep performing like this, even when they don't need to. The passion that they have is clearly visible and infectious to the audience! I came into the concert with good expectations and was blown away as to how much fun it was...I brought my wife with and she really enjoyed the concert, even though this isn't really her genre. I will go again if/when they come back!
Thoroughly entertaining! Belushi and Akeroid were hilarious and the musicians and singers were phenomenal. Can't wait to see them again!
Anyone that was alive in the early days of Saturday Night Live and became a fan of the Blues Brothers would love this show. I honestly never thought I would have the opportunity to see them live in concert and in my mind I had built up what the concert would be like and how it would progress and I was not disappointed. The only down side was it had to end, I could have spent the weekend watching this performance.
For years I have wanted to see the Blues Brothers, wow, much better than I expected. In my opinion it was a Las Vegas style show. The music was fantastic and the comedy was hilarious. The entire band seemed so personable. Audience participation was great and Dan & Jim were so down to earth. Each member of the band had a chance to shine their talent and they all genuinely seemed to be having a great time performing for us. I love live concerts and this was the best one I have seen in a the last few years.
It was a fun show and couldn't believe these guys are still rocking it. I love the crowd involvement and the sound is great. There was quite a line to get in even getting there 30 minutes early and felt rushed to get a drink and sit down. I would totally see the BB again. This is my 2nd show and have enjoyed the venue
The seating was great! The performance was outstanding!! They are timeless!!!
This guys delivered. Great band, great music, dancing and entertaining. Loved Jim Belushi's dancing off stage, inviting people to join them on stage, making jokes and even greeting people after the show. Enjoyed Dan Aykroyd's performance, even if it didn't feel as close as his partner. Paul Shaffer was there too, playing keyboards and singing with his very particular voice: that was really the cherry on top! For a couple who came from really far away to see people they've been listening for over 30 years (even before we met), could not have been better. Almost like on a mission from God...
Great show. Wish they played more songs from the movie, but had an excellent time.
Seeing the Blues Brothers Perform with Dan Aykroyd returning to the role of Elwood Blues was a childhood dream come true, I have been a big fan of the Blues Brothers (and blues music on a whole) since a very young age. It was a great performance with some great songs... ...unfortunately the sound was not great. We were seated in the upper balcony and it is clear that the venue is not designed with consideration for how it sounds up there. The sound throughout the night was very echo-y and sounded distant. I do not recommend purchasing Upper Balcony seats at this venue if you are seeing a musical act.
The concert was just too short. They came on at 8:25 and were finished by 9:55 so 1 and one half hours. Overall the Blues brothers were onstage for maybe 1 hour and 15 minutes. They had 3 band members sign three different songs and, although the songs they sang were OK, the Blues Brothers left the stage when this was being done. They did get the crowd involved with some girls dancing on the stage and they also had Paul Schafer there from David Letterman which was good. but overall 1 and 1/2 hours is just too short for the price of the ticket.
This concert was awesome! It was high energy from beginning to end. I especially enjoyed "singing" "Natural Woman" .
I could not believe how great Jim Belushi was. Did John proud. There were moments when i was so caught up in the concert that I forgot it was Jim. The energy, the faces, the dancing....Aykroyd was good, but looks like he was winded through most of it, but for 2 guys in their 60s that are not conditioned musical performers, they put on a great show! I would love to go see them again.
Wished they would've played more of the old stuff.
Thoroughly enjoyable concert. Jim and Dan had lots of energy. Lot of interaction with the audience.
How often is it that you get to see some of your favorite actors/musicians perform live on stage in a classic role from their films?!?! Not often I tell you and thank goodness I went to see the Blues Brothers perform. The band that accompanied Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi was that from the House of Blues and they were tight and talented. Nothing too perfect there but really it does not matter. Jim and Dan were VERY exciting to watch perform on stage and really interacted and enticed the crowd with their dancing, voices and appreciation of wonderful blues music and their fans. A special surprise was that of their original Blues Brothers band member- the infamous Paul Shaffer who perfomed with them through majority of their set. What fun and exciting times this shows was!
