Jackson Browne Reviews

Amy from Wallingford, CT

PROBABLY KNEW ABOUT 4 SONGS - SNOOZEFEST!

Oakdale Theater, Wallingford, CT 6/29/19 - So so so disappointed! I was waiting all night for the big hits but was waiting for nothing. I don't understand why artists think that fans want to listen to music they've never heard before. We come to see old artists to hear their hits not listen to some boring songs that they want to try out on the crowd! I just don't get it! If I knew that he was going to play maybe 4 of his hit songs if that - I would never have gone and spent $60 on a ticket!! So mad!!

Karen from Boston, Massachusetts

BOSTON JULY 2 2019 JACKSON BROWNE

Very disappointed that Stay and The Load Out were not preformed. Lots of others attending were also expressing disappointment as we were all exiting venue.

Vin Fallacara from Boston, Massachusetts

COMPETENT PERFORMANCE

It was personally fulfilling to hear him play live again. He still sounds terrific with backup vocalists who handle some of the tougher lyrics that his 71 year old vocal chords may no longer be able to reach. His songs from his original album through Running on Empty remain for me, his defining works. Hearing him sing the titles from those albums, remind me of the time he was a songwriting force, beyond many. Many standards of that time, that the crowd would have enjoyed, were unfortunately left off of the playlist, which was disappointing. Curiously, he chose not to play his longstanding, crowd pleasing, encore (the Load Out and Stay), possibly because none of the singers could reach David Lindley’s notes. Also conspicuously missing were “Rock Me On the Water”, “Here Come those Tears Again” and “Late for the Sky”; songs that portray the deep emotions that made him the recognized talent he became. Good seeing and hearing you again Jackson. I would like to have said “Great”.

Doug Eby from Las Vegas, Nevada

LAS VEGAS SHOW

I will start by saying I am a huge JB fan and it kills me to only give him 3 stars. It was a great rock show! But for me I hated the song list. He rocked it up for Vegas and maybe that is the best thing for show business. No Bright Baby Blues, For a Dancer, Jamaica say you will, Song for Adam, Before the Deluge or Something Fine. I understand not having time for them all, but he did not play any of these. I came to Vegas just for the show and was considering going again of Friday, but that will not be the case. He sounded great, so if you are not a old time JB fan and do not know and love these songs, they rock it out and sound awesome!

Debbie from Coarsegold, CA

HOT

While Jackson Brown still is a kind soul, brilliant writer and singer, I was trying to breath in the Theatre! According to staff, the heat 97 degrees, was due to artist request. I have worked in the entertainment business for many years. NEVER had a artist made such a request. Spent a lot of money to only last through the first 45 minutes. Due to the heat or NO A/C I could not get into the show. Beautiful theatre!

Steve Werner from Tucson, Arizona

JACKSON BROWNE IS GRAT BUT...

First of all the positives- 1. Jackson Browne still has it. First of all his voice is still 100% there, unlike many of his contemporaries. It's as rich and strong as ever, and his songwriting is still there too. He sang more recent songs than old standards, but it didn't matter. It seems like he can't write a bad song. 2. I had a great view. I was in the 6th row of the lower balcony and I didn't feel too far away at all. Now the not so good- 1. The crowd was way too rowdy. I've gone to free concerts where I live in Sierra Vista where the audience showed more respect for the performer and each other. Loud talking while the opening act was singing, yelling and interrupting Mr. Browne, you name it. 2. The volume was way too loud. 3. The sound was fuzzy. I don't know whether it was the acoustics, the mixing, whatever, he sounds clearer and better in my living room on CD. 4. Too much orchestration. He is so good, all he needs is a guitar, a bass, and drums, not all that noise from 7-10 people.

Billy from New York, New York

BORING SHOW

This was our 3 time seeing Jackson at the Beacon. He just didn’t read the audience request to sing his old songs that we all came to hear. Too much instrumental also. All the people around us all agree he sang too many new songs and to me it was boring. Could be my last time going to see Jackson Brown. Still a fan but no more concerts. Sorry Jackson but you have to do a better job and listen to your audience.

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