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American Idol Live Reviews

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Average customer review: 4.0 star rating (4.1 Stars)

Number of reviews: 11

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5.0 star rating Mk's biggest fan from New York, New York

MK WOWS THEM

the starwas certainly mk.

5.0 star rating Carol Lee from Concord, NH

AMERICAN IDOL LIVE

Great show. Loved it. Great energy...but where was Jurney. No announcement of why she wasn’t there seemed so strange. Loved all the performers. They all have grown so much. Maddie and Caleb still together, sweet. Cade on the guitar was amazing. I wish Katie sang more songs but they all your wonderful. One of the best concerts I’ve seen.

5.0 star rating Frank from Boston, Massachusetts

BETTER THAN WE THOUGHT

Got tickets to bring my grand kids and their parents, my daughter was dreading it, but she enjoyed it, and my granddaughter loved it. I thought the sound was great, and those kids can sing

5.0 star rating Laurie Itskov from Albany NY

WONDERFUL SHOW

These kids can sing! Wow what a talented group! My daughter, mother and I had a great time :)

5.0 star rating Kerry Hutchinson from Springfield, Massachusetts

SAW IT LAST NIGHT IN ALBANY

Show is definitely worth it. Each of the 6 performs numerous songs with Cade definitely the MVP. When he wasn't performing, Cade played an awesome lead guitar on just about every song. He had 2 duets with Gabby that were awesome. Maddie & Caleb were great as expected. Katie & Michael performed solos & sang backup on most performances. Their energy was off the charts. Gabby totally owned the stage & Chris Allen fit right in as their adopted older brother. He has a great stage presence now; a true pro. If you are contemplating going, just do it. I guarantee you'll enjoy it.

5.0 star rating Boss from Tucson, Arizona

HOPE AMERICAN IDOL SHOW RETURNS NEXT YEAR TO THE FOX

Was a thoroughly entertaining show for those who watch American Idol. The sound was wonderful, show started on time & the opening act was great. Could not have been more pleased with the show. Loved when some of the Idols came into the audience & the variety of entertainers was awesome. Will definitely go again & hope it comes back to Tucson next year. Great show for kids who watch Idol & the seats are all good at the Fox theatre.

5.0 star rating Robert Parker from Dallas, Texas

LIVE TOUR 2018 IS WORTH THE MONEY

The American Idol live tour 2018 is a very entertaining event. Worth the time and money. My only complaint is after the show in the past, the idol contestants usually come out before they get on their bus and mingle with the people that stay behind after the show to greet them. Well, this year all of them except for Maddie and Caleb came out to greet the fans. Caleb made a big deal on stage about being grateful for all of us applauding and coming out to see him. He said usually he heard, "Be quite so I can finish my steak." Basically saying he played local restaurants that did not appreciate his music. Well, after the show he came out the back door took one look at the crowd, gave a half hearted wave and never came out to say hi. Well, Caleb, with your attitude, I am sure soon you will be hearing, "Please be quiet so I can finish my steak." Remember the fans you snubbed in Dallas when that happens again. Very unimpressed with your star attitude young man.

4.0 star rating Kathy Rankin from Salem, Oregon

MUSIC BRINGS ALL AGES TOGETHER

The show in Salem OR went without a hitch, organized and smooth like they are all seasoned pro's. I didnt see anyone letting this get to their heads, when they sang they gave it all their best to please the audience. They gave 100% and then some. I could see that all the singers were doing their very best. . Maddy P. did the song everyone knows "Brand New Key" as cute as can be, just like on TV. Caleb and her duet together was an old song everyone knows, by Carol King "You Got a Friend" while guitar shredder Cade Faehner rocked it on All along the Watchtower! The 80s rockers loved Gabby's version of Don't Stop believin by Journey. These songs stood the test of time, and the audience was a mix of ages! Music brings people together. I didnt see them in Boston but I saw them in Salem, OR and I am sure they did the same songs. Katie Turner is energetic on stage, obviously loves what she does, she did "walk like an Egyptian." I would go see them again. I wish they had more merchandise!

3.0 star rating from Boston, Massachusetts

WORTH IT IN SPITE OF SHOW’S CHINTZY FEEL

Just saw the show tonight. The opening act was a karaoke style performance by 3 young guys. Nice voices, blended well but poor quality material that sounded alike for the most part. The Idol show features several standout performers including Caleb, Maddie, Gabbey, Cade (amazing guitar work). Disappointing was the feel that the tour was on a shoestring budget. There was no live band per se. There was an outstanding musician who played keyboards and guitar along with pre engineered? bass and drums and a mixture of the Idol contestants. Cade as noted played incredible guitar on most numbers. But overall the musical instrument sound was not crisp or fresh and the visual excitement of a band’s rhythm (drums and bass) section was badly missed. Kris Allen a previous winner was a pleasant surprise host and cast addon. He was excellent playing guitar and singing. Would recommend it for the enjoyment of talented young singers and Cade’s guitar playing and singing. He has subtle but mesmerizv

2.0 star rating William from Boston, Massachusetts

GOOD SINGING. ODD SONGS

The singing was goid for the most part but lthey did not sing popular songs or songs peiple would know. Not bad for the price. Caleb was great and had a great stage presence.

1.0 star rating Penny from Boston, Massachusetts

TERRIBLE SHOW

Really boring. No special effects or anything fun. Costume changes were a joke. Singing was nothing special. The opening act was cute. (Winners of boy band) We were 6 ppl and so bored we left 3/4 of the way through. Don’t know how we made it that long.

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