Todd Rundgren Tickets

I'm not a die-hard Todd fan like many of my fellow concert-goers clearly were, but I grew up with his hits and am a fan of concept albums in general so I decided to check it out. I'm glad I did because the show was great! The first set was an enjoyable if low-key sampling of Todd's catalog. I loved how tight the band was. You can tell they've played together for a long time and are very intuitive with each other. Todd is a really good guitarist too, and I'm impressed with how egoless he was, sharing singing duties among the group to excellent effect. The second set was the high-point of the show, a complete theatrical rendition of "A Wizard, A True Star". It had a superb low-rent feel to it and Todd sold it for everything he's worth. I dragged my gen-x wife and brother along and despite being unfamiliar with the music they both enjoyed it as well, especially the second set.

The first half of the show, the sound was so muddled I thought about leaving. After intermission, the rest of the show was fantastic.

Vulgar language, too loud. This was my first (and last) Todd Rundgren concert.

Todd and the boys (and Michelle) were in fine form in Minneapolis Tuesday night. Too bad the house was not sold out, but those of us there had a grand time. This was the end of his six show tour doing the entire "Wizard and a True Star" album top to bottom. I saw the first of these shows in Akron, Ohio and the first set was a bit higher in decibal level than I wanted to hear, but the second part of the show was great, The sound guys got the levels better in the first half of show here in Mpls but still not where it needs to be to hear the vocals. The guitar playing was fabulous from Todd, Jesse and Kasim. Bobby Strickland on the sax was a phenom addition. What can I say but these guys can still rock. Thanks Michelle Rundgren for the costume changing prowess. Nice to see you out there singing the final number. Thanks again Todd and Michelle for a wonderful time in Hawaii last summer. Drew: Mpls guy.

The concert might have been great in another venue, or with a competent sound man, but the sound at this event was atrocious. The mix was muddy, the drums and bass overwhelmed everything, the vocals were so muddy the words could not be deciphered by anyone who didn't already know them by heart, and the keyboard could not be heard at all during the first set. On the other hand, the visual aspects of the second set were fabulous. Todd is a consummate showman, and lived up to his sobriquet of "A Wizard, a True Star." His 6-piece backing band were top-notch (at least what I could hear of them). Rating: Visuals and musicianship, 5 stars; sound, zero stars. Average = 3. Recommended *only* for diehard Rundgren fans; all others, stay away.

After last seeing Todd with Hall & Oates a few years back, it was amazing to see him back in full form! And seeing the Utopia boys, Roger and Kasim, playing together again made the evening even more memorable. The music was rocking and the songs were just as relevant now and the musicianship just as sharp as when I was first heard them thirty or so years ago. I especially enjoyed hearing songs that I had not previously heard live (or at least needed to hear live since it had been several decades) in the first half of the show. Also gained a renewed appreciation for the Wizard album - maybe not the most commercially successful Todd album but certainly one of the most defining and the album that showcases his range of musical styles and influences.

The Utopia set was fun with old members Roger Powel and Kasim Sultan. Wizard a True Star was fun and entertaining and you could tell that Todd has been practicing. Exceptional guitar rifts. Just One Victory made it's return as Todd's encore final song. Sang every word.

It was an all star cast - Kaz and Powell from Utopia led the way. The first set was pure rock and roll and the second was pure Todd. Crazy costumes - and lots of energy. Fun!

Good show and great show for the year with much effort put into it.

Poor 1st half followed by great 2nd half which was as good as it gets. Costumes and music from Wizard True Star was fabulous.

The Utopia opening act was interesting. The Wizard a True Star perform was extremely well done - excellent. I hated to sing "Just One Victory" and see th evening come to a close. Thanks Todd for the 40 plus years of entertaining!!

Todd and crew did a fabulous show, so many changes in Todd's attire. So much energy was put out by the whold group. I wish I could see the show again! (live)

The concert on Sunday September 13th at the Park West in Chicago was a very entertaining event. Todd was in fine vocal shape. The sound during the Wizard set was great, but was a bit ragged during the Utopia opening act. There were a lot of laughs as well, as some of Todd's costume changes were pretty hilarious. A must see show for true Todd fans!

A Wizard, A True Star is a true treat! I remember hearing the album in my dorm room with some friends when it was first released, and after all these years it still rings true. Todd stays true to the best of R&B while adding his own cutting edge ideas that are even more resounding in this "globalized" age. His language stays within a certain tradition, and he does not have to grab his crotch to get you where you live. A Prophet, a True Genius!

My sister and I see Todd whenever he comes to Chicago, (this was the third time we saw him in 12 months and about the 37th time total. Todd outdid himself with this one. The first set performing Utopia songs rocked. It was great to hear "Windows" and "Caravan" sung by Roger Powell; "Adventures in Utopia" brought back so many good memories from when that album first came out; Kasim Sulton's lead vocals were right on as always; Prarie Prince can bang on the drums with the best of them; and then there's Todd who never disappoints. His creativity and talent knows no bounds. He is "A Wizard, A True Star". The 2nd half of the show was truly Todd at his most whimsical, talented and silly best. His costume changes for each song truly fit the mood. They played the whole album fantastically (even though Todd had some guitar issues which were not his fault and you would never know it had he not mentioned it), especially "Sometimes I Don't Know What to Feel" (a personal favorite) and of course, "Just One Victory" (which, in my opinion, should have been the Chicago White Sox theme song for their 2005 World Series Championship, the words fit a lot better than Journey's "Don't Stop Believing"). Finally, one of the best things about going to a Todd Rundgren concert is he has the most loyal and friendliest fans.

Having been a Todd and Utopia fan for over 35 years, this was what I've been waiting for.Todd's band Utopia featuring Kasim Sultan and Roger Powell really lit up the stage performing a great variety of Utopia tunes from the past. Then the fun started when they began the second part of the show by performing the complete Wizard a True Star album. Todd, of course, brought tears of laughter to the audience with his many costume changes and comments about his feathery and girly costumes from the past. We couldn't have had a better time!!!

It was a rare treat to see Todd performing his album "A Wizard, A True Star" Great production, Great show.... A must see for every TR fan!

I have seen Todd for years, and I was amazed at how he and the band were even better than years ago!! It's startling to see true genius.

What an entertaining show. Have been a Todd Rundgren fan for many years but never seen him in concert. Loved the show and the Park West is a great place for concerts.

A Wizard A True Star was a good time. The band was entertaining and usually on que. Todd's voice still has a great quality. The costumes were fun but maybe a couple too many? My only complaint was that I wished it had lasted longer but I guess we knew going in the length of this one. The Utopia "reunion" to start was an awesome start..