Mel Tillis

First I want to say that Mel Tillis is beyond amazing! His unique blend of comedy, story telling and great music is what has earned him such a legendary status as well as a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Mel sings just as great at 79 as he did at 39! I was suprised at his energy level, he ran around on the stage and performed a lot of physical comedy. He also met with fans before and after the show, posed for pictures and signed autographs. He didn't rush anyone and spent a lot of time with the people. He is a very kind man who truly cares about his fans. What TRULY suprised me was that a long while ago I had sent Mel Tillis a CD that I myself had recorded and wrote him a letter about how much I loved traditional Country music. I didn't say a word- he recognized me from the picture on my CD! He said "I know I know y-y-y-you from somewhere"! He then asked "didn't you write to me and send me a CD"? I said yes and he proceeded to tell me how much he enjoyed my CD and made wonderful comments about my singing. At first I thought he was just being polite but then he rattled off every single song I did on the CD!!! What a kind man. I was in awe of him to say the least! If you like traditional country music, go see Mel Tillis- You WILL NOT be dissapointed! All of this being said- The concert itself was BEYOND amazing and Mel is a truly talented man beyond belief, BUT- I must say the the VENUE itself was HORRIBLE. The Wheeling Showroom was cramped. It was over 1000 metal chairs cramped into a room that should only hold 500. It was hot and uncomfortable. Also, the floor had no incline so all the seats were on a flat surface at the same level. If a tall person sat in front of you you were screwed. I myself am tall (6'4") and I felt bad so I sat crouched down in a horribly uncomfortable position so the people behind me could see. I gave the concert 5 stars because it truly was one of the best performances I have ever seen, but if I were asked to rate the venue itself there wouldn't be a rating low enough. It was HORRIBLE. Also they were strict about the time limit and even Mel Tillis made a comment about that. His great show made up for the showrooms horrible conditions! It was so good that it made you forget how uncomfortable you were!

This show was great!! Ray Price has the amazing voice that he has always had --- and his band is so good! For being 84 years old -- I don't know how he does it, but he was very good. Mel Tillis had a great show also, great songs, great comedian! Kept us laughing the whole show and enjoyed his great band also! We would highly recommend this show to anyone!

Great entertainers, both of them! Love the way they interact with people.

It was just and amazing performance by both characters. Mel Tillis comedy is outstanding.

Ray Price for 84 can still hit it, has an amazing voice, While Mel Tillis does not have the singing ability or number of hits of Ray Price he has a great stage presence, puts on a very entertaining show, lots of laughts wonderful band, made for a very enjoyable show, well worth every penny.

For being 77 years old, Mel still has a great voice, lots of energy and a crowd pleaser. It definitely was worth the trip of 70 miles (one way) to see him perform. The band was fantastic. Acoustics were a little imbalanced but still the sound was good. My ticket specifically stated no cameras but just about every one there had one, except me. This was disppointing.

If youlove old school country music this is a show for you.His voice is outstanding for his age,his band is just fantastic and features several members that have wonder talent and are very professional!! you will love it..

Loved his show, his band were just high class! All of them have been with him for over 25 years, most 40 years they have played and toured with him and you can hear and see it when they all perform. Mel took the time out after the show to sign everyone's autographs, not very many entertainers will do this. I would go see him again. Need to book him at the our casino, Yakama Legends Casino in Toppenish Washington.

The Mel Tillis show was absolutely wonderful. The band was unforgettable and the song choices were great. It couldn't have been better and I would go to any show he headlines. The opening act was something to remember and I am sure this couple will become stars. If Snoqualmie continues with these kind of acts they are a hit.

At first I was not sure I wanted to attend this concert, but am thrilled I did. Not only is he entertaining but charming & one of the most personable entertainers I have seen. He and his band are to be commended on their performance and talent. Mel included the audience from the minute he stepped on the stage until the show was done.

Excellant show at and excellent location. We have a need for more shows similar to this. Like John Conlee, Gene Watson, John Anderson, etc.

Super great preformance by Mel and Pam Tillis. Not to mention the State side band. who have been with Mel for 40 years. wonderful evening and great songs you can relate to

Great Show. Only thing that could be improved is Mel's microphone pickup at some times. Amazing show for a 80 year old.

It was great and I would highly recommend. We enjoyed his humor and physical activity.

Mel had a great concert. His band was excellent, they dressed very appropriately, and were professional in everyway. His son also was a good addition to the program. Mel sings good country music and not the kind that people call country today. His going out into the crowd to give away mementosand signing autographs were great also. I have been to four concerts at the DeadwoodMountain Grand and Mel's concert was by far the best.

we really enjoyed the show, like the Statesiders and Mel, Jr. only problem we feel the sound system is a little too loud. It is hard to hear the singer voice but overhaul we thoroughly enjoyed Mel Tillis concert. we would go again to see him. we love our old time country music.

Very enjoyable evening. Really enjoyed his songs! Band excellant!

We saw Mel in Branson several years ago and he was every bit as good Friday night as he was then. Fantastic entertainer and great music!

mel tillis and his band the statesiders were sooo so good, pure and simple. nothing but true professional country music.

Both men showed why they are among some of the greatest country music entertainers of all time. They still have "it" - their voices and bands were fantastic. The humor was clean and funny. Both of them connected with the audience - both recognized their band members. Mel introduced his band and told how many years they had each been with him. They played all of their hits and did them very well. The show was very well put together and flowed smoothly. The interval between entertainers was only a few minutes as the crew removed and set up for the next act. I am so glad that entertainers like Mr. Tillis and Mr. Clark are still touring and singing and pickin'. Mel walked down the stage and shook hands as folks were leaving. We thoroughly enjoyed the show and will definitely go see them again.

The show was GREAT!!!!! I would gp see them over and over. Poor Roy just had hip surgery and he did GREAT! He hasnt changed. Mel was outstanding with his performance and joke telling. They both put on a great show!!!!!!!!!!!

The show was awesome. First was Roy Clark,who even thought had recently had bilateral hip replacements put on a hand clapping performance. He was funny and you enjoyed every minute of his concert. Then came Mel Tillis who was captivating, funny and still sings just as well at 79 as he did at 35. Not a dull moment during the concert. I drove 6 hours to get to the concert and it would be worth it to drive twice that. I will try to attend his next one if possible. Imperial Palace had a great auditorium for the concert. Could see him real well and he still signs autograghs after the show.

Roy Clark and Mel Tillis gave such enjoyable performances. Their bands were especially talented, helping the productions to go very smoothly.

Mel is in great shape and his stories were fantastic.

Great show! These guys 'still got it'!! I had no idea I would have that much fun.

Great Show. Still has those magic mellow tones that made his songs hits. We had a lovely time. Only BAD thing was the seating was uncomfortable and hard to access(a metal curved bar at the end of the row near the steps..made entrance and exit of row only ONE WAY and we were at the end.) We paid for good seats and were uncomfortable. Nothing to do with Mel's performance, however.

Mel Tillis was, is, and always will be a fantastic entertainer! For a man his age (78), his voice is incredible and sounds like it did 40 years ago. My husband and I were absoloutely mesmerized for two hours. The band was outstanding. The event was more than worth the ticket cost. I'd recommend this concert to anyone who loves country music, the way it should be played!

I can't say enough about the performance. The band ...... GREAT!!! They were all professional looking (sports coats, slacks, ties) and clean. Nothing grubby looking about them. AND Mel, still as good looking as ever. What a performance. Not only were the songs the same as recorded, but the jokes..... clean and funny. The whole auditorium participated when asked (clapping or singing along). He gave out CDs and the cookbook. Then at the end, he signed autographs and took pictures. NO.... they sure don't make entertainers like him anymore. Only one thing wrong...... it wasn't long enough. Needed two more hours at least.

Mel Tillis put on quite a show. Definitely a gentleman and very into the crowd. I am not much into country music. I went for my wife, but I enjoyed the show immensly. Mel's humor, on stage antics and performance made this a show worth remembering. And at his age he still has it with regard to singing. God bless you Mel and thank you for serving our country.

The opening show of Ray Price brought tears to my eyes. I used to hear my dad sing those songs along with Ray on the radio and now he's gone, so I was thinking of my dad all through the show. He's still a class act. I've been to Branson and saw Mel Tilles at his theater. He still puts on a good show. Very enjoyable.

This was an absolutely, delightful, enjobable concert---two legends of country music in one event and both sounding as good as ever. Both dressed their bands tastefully in suits and both bands were of top notch musical quality. Downside was they were limited to 40 minutes each. The core ticket price was very reasonable for the caliber of the entertainment received.

Both Ray & Mel are super good entertainers and their music was very much enjoyed by us "senior citizens" as we grew up on their type of music.

Awesome concert!!! Would go again soon!! Ray Price has a beautiful concert and band. Mel Tillis is fun and a good song writer. Loved them both!!!!

When 84 year old Ray Price walks up to the microphone and begins singing "I'll Be There If You Ever Want Me" the ravages of time melt away and the 30 year old man who recorded it is miraculously there. Blessed with one, if not the greatest voice in country music history, Price is still an astounding talent more than half a century after beginning his career. He sang one great song after another, reminding us not only of the quality of the songwriting but also how a real artist puts his stamp on it. He is a true treasure, and we can be grateful that he continues to perform. Mel Tillis was really the first comedian to win the CMA Entertainer Of The Year, and no one has done it since. He also happens to be a good singer and songwriter. But when he tells a story, its almost impossible not to laugh.

Both Ray Price and Mel Tillis put on an amazing show. Ray's voice is as sweet as it ever was. Mel was even funnier than I remembered him. Ray Price sang for 40 minutes, and Mel Tillis was onstage for over an hour. We got more than our money's worth! Afterward, both celebrities signed autographs and stayed in the lobby until everyone had been taken care of.

The show was very entertaining and was well paced. Both Mel Tillis and Ray Price sang some of their all time favorites which was well received by all.

The Ray Price and Mel Tillis concert was wonderful. Ray sounded great despite struggling with allergies and Mel was very funny. Both bands were a delight to listen to and you could really tell Mel's band had been together for many years. On a different note, all the staff at the casino we dealt with were so friendly!

These entertainers were favorite performers of my parents generation and I am really glad that I got to see them performing in live concert. Considering the age factor of Ray Price-at 84 yrs old-he can really sing, one song after another song without hardly a breathe to be heard or noticed. Mr. Tillis is a wonderful performer too and I had no idea that he was that old. I could listen to him all night telling jokes. What an act. I wish he were on television more these days-but I suppose it is time to retire and enjoy life.

Couldn't of been any better. Mel Tillis and Ray Price are two legends that will never fade away. Their music will be with us forever and the pride of their relationship with country music.

We had great seats - enjoyed both groups. Next time will probably go to the 2:00 show instead of the 7:00 pm show - Casinos get very crowded & smokey in the evening & we have a ways to drive. Ray & Mel aren't showing their age too much. Would recommend highly. RS & JS

Mel Tillis was awesome. Very special man. Loved hearing his son sing also. Great bond there for sure between dad & son !

Mel was one of my favorites to listen to, along with the Statler Brothers, as i was growing up. He still sounded very good for 83! Glad we went and recommend anyone to catch him if you can!

I had a great time. The workers at the Riverdome were very helpful and polite. I enjoyed the concert and meeting Mel Tillis and his son.

To be 83 years "young", Mr. Tillis is still a powerful performer. He got straight to performing and didn't do a lot of filler. My husband and I also thoroughly enjoyed his son, Sonny Boy, who did a couple of songs as well. It would have been PERFECT if Pam had shown up! The only negative is that as soon as the concert was over, the usher told us to get up and exit the Riverdome. I have crowd anxiety and it is difficult for me to be in tightly crowded situations, such as when crowds leave a concert, so we usually just sit patiently and wait until the crowd has dispersed. But despite being advised of this, the usher was unsympathetic and made us get up and leave anyway. I made it without an anxiety attack, but found it RUDE and INSENSITIVE.

hat a treat to see this man !! What a Gentlemen ! Sounds good as ever and treats his fans as though they are the most important thing in his world !

Mel Tillis gives 90 minutes of great entertainment that was nothing short of one of the best concerts we've been to ever. Mel tells jokes one after another and sings his hits.

We love Mel Tillis, so we knew it would be a good show! Especially enjoyed his segment when he did requests! His son, Mel Jr. joined him onstage, and that was very enjoyable!

His voice took a couple of songs to warm up, but once he was.... He was cooking. I hope to be so energetic when I'm 82. He's a star and he still shines bright with good vocals, funny jokes, and a great band in the current Statesiders. His son Mel Jr was fantastic as well. Both of them are talented individuals with kind personalities.

I really wanted this to be a good show, but unfortunately Mel was not in top form. His voice was not very good. He is a fine showman and interacted well with the audience, handing out picks, CDs, a cookbook and more. In fact, he seemed to not really want to sing. The Statesiders are a terrific band, though, and their rendition of Orange Blossom Special was terrific.

Mel continues to be a very personal performer. He presents a family show and emphasizes he remembers his young years.

Mel Tillis's part of the concert was a big disappointment, he did not sing very many of his old hits. I didn't pay to hear his son sing three songs and it was interesting to find out he wrote hits for other singers, but his versions of them were not very good and not what I came to hear. Moe Bandy's part of the concert was great....I would pay to see him again

There is a reason that Mel Tillis has been making music for over 50 years. His voice is truly amazing with very little change from his earlier days! He knows how to entertain with his voice and his back-up band, the Statesiders. The Statesiders are truly gifted musicians and when the steel guitar and the twin fiddles start playing "Orange Blossom Special" --all I can say is "WOW"!! His son also sang and has a very nice voice. We did not want the music to stop!! This is an entertainer who appreciates his fans --after the show he went to the lobby for a meet and greet, a photo op or just to give hugs to his adoring fans! This man is Truly a Class Act.

We enjoyed them both but we felt that Mell was struggling with his performance. Enjoyed Mel's son & wish he would have sang more of his Dads old song. Moe Bandy was very good.

So glad I had the opportunity to see this show! Have always been a Mel fan, but this was my first time to see Moe Bandy and thoroughly enjoyed him as well. The bands were GREAT as usual, and the sound was terrific! Well worth the 8 hours it took us to get there.

Moe Bandy has been one of my favorites for many years. He sang his songs the way he recorded them....just the way I like 'em. Many artists will change them up a bit. I loved him then and still do. Mel was good, just not enough of him alone. Band was good and Sonny Boy too, but I came to see Mel do his classics. He's still funny.

Amazing show with Moe and Mel, great staff, great venue. Both bands were astounding, sound was wonderful. The only complaint I have would be the camera operators as they did not seem to know what instrument (fiddle, steel, guitar, etc. ) to point at when one took a lead. This may have been the operator at the boards fault, but it was embarrassing that the video crew lacked basic knowledge of a two live bands and their roles. Both bands were outstanding but the band that backed Mel Tillis were absolutely at the top of their game. It's too bad only the first few rows knew who were actually playing visually.

Great show as Mel always does! We've seen him several times thru the years and he's good as the first time we saw him!

He worked the audience well, asking for requests, as he usually does a much longer show. Choctaw Casino limits entertainment to about an hour, The reason is obvious. They want the audience to get back to the casino floor as soon as possible. It was nice to see that he came out for autographs and pictures at the age of 81. His 9-piece band, the Statesiders, were excellent.

It was a great show although we were sitting almost on the back row of the event center. For a guy who is almost 82 I think he did an excellent job.

Had a great time! My husband and I was celebrating our 6th wedding anniversary. Money well spent!

Really enjoyed concert -Mel put on a 1st Class show -great music - especially his band ! One of few entertainers that sign autographs after show! Only down fall of concert was short, could have been longer!! short on time I thought Awesome Concert!!

This is a wonderful, nostalgic evening. Mel Tillis (at age 81) is as spry and as energetic as ever. He puts on a really diverse show - lots of his hits, good jokes, lots of audience interaction, and some sets by his son "Sonny Boy" (Mel Jr.). This is a very worthwhile and entertaining evening for all ages. Great band (with him for decades) also a plus.

Great show! Mel was so personable and even took requests from the audience. The theater was small enough that he was able to come down into the seats and interact with the people.

I liked every part of it. Mel's voice, his humor, the band & their handsome dress, his son & his songs. Nothing was lacking, even at 81 years old Mel was at the top of his game. It was a pleasure to be introduced to a musical part of his family I had not heard, "Sonny Boy" is a song writer with a good voice who really sells his own songs.

This guy is still going strong at 81. Excellent show, beautiful songs. Very entertaining. The band was extremely good, great musicians. Mel's son sang--what a voice!!! and a beautiful heart in all the songs he has written and performed. I would go again in a second.

Good entertainer would tell people it was great thanks

I really enjoyed Mel and Pam and the bands. I think the sound system needs improvement.but other than that outstanding show.

Mel and Pam were great and loved the men in the red suits!

While I was not familiar with Mel Tillis' music, he is the type of country my gentleman friend enjoys. The tickets to the concert were part of my Christmas present to him. The opening act Pam Tillis was enjoyable. She has a lovely voice. While I didn't really know any of the song, it was the kind of country that I enjoy. Mr. Tillis' performance was as expected. I enjoyed the songs and learned some interesting information and there was just enough comedy.

Mel Tillis and his Statesiders represent well the classic country and western music of the early years of the genre. Pam Tillis ties in the current generation of women with her catchy songs about love, lost and found..