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Incredible! The Wailing Souls had the purest, most amazing sound ever. So crisp and authentic, so distilled after all these years. Go see them whenever you can!

I am not a Philip Glass nerd, and don't know all of his works. But I have tracked him over his career, and seen him perform when I can. I had not heard all the Piano Etudes, so went just looking forward to seeing him perform and hearing his performance. The event far exceeded my expectations. I was happily surprised by how Gammage was filled with PG fans, and also by the wonderful interpretations and superlative playing by Maki Namekawa and Ashley Oakley. They blew the doors off the place! The event overall was a wonderful tribute to and celebration of Philip Glass and his career, and the audience seems very appreciative of him and being there to celebrate him.

My second time seeing them, this time as a four-piece band. Did a set list that spanned their career. Songs live very different than record versions. Accept that the songs are weird and appreciate the power and passion they are delivered with.

Vikki Carr at the Tobin Center of Performing Arts... I was lucky to fly down to San Antonio to catch Vikki's show during the opening week celebration of this fine theatre. This venue was sold out and Vikki deserved every ovation given to her throughout the two hour show. Vikki featured many selections from her famed "Live at the Greek" 2 LP released by Columbia Records. Performing her famous Judy Garland Medley took the audience over the edge....a night I will not forget! Special thanks to Katy Silva, Aaron Zimmerman, Christopher Novosad and Yvonne Keilman who went that extra mile to please Vikki's fans.

This event was unforgettable and Michael Feinstein was terrific as he usual is. Everyone should see this performer and enjoy him as much as I did. I had a front row center seat and he was amazing in his versatility of all the Sinatra songs that he sang. I would recommend his show to anyone who wants to see a wonderful performer.

Outstanding concert. Great Sound. Love the Amphitheatre. Ony one concern : I believe he was not given the appropriate media coverage to bring more people to the venue.

The "new" four freshman performance did not disappoint. Besides following the harmony and blend of their voices with those of the founders, they were even better musicians. They have recorded some new albums with new songs that are very refreshing.

I love Maureen McGovern. And this venue is particularly comfortable though the amenities (i.e. the bar) could use improvement. No olives for the martinis... McGovern was in fine voice and we had the bonus of bassist Jay Leonhart, a brilliant and sardonic performer. (I would love to see him in his own show; now we have to travel to Manhattan to see him and his combo.) McGovern limited herself to Christmas songs which was disappointing and she forgot the lyrics to several songs, having to start again. She mentioned that it was like being in her living room which it was; my wife was very annoyed at the lapses while I enjoyed the informality. It was abit strange that she asked the audience for the lyrics...oy. Regardless, when (and if) McGovern comes back next year, we'll be there.

Thank you Nana for showing how truly beautiful you are. Your continued stamina and angelic voice were a tribute to you and your age.

More then ten years after retiring from performing, Helen Reddy returned to the stage and gave a fantastic performance at B. B. Kings Saturday night, March 23. To say she was amazing would be an understatement. This 71 year old wonder appears to have not lost even a bit of her voice. The range and power were all there and her ability to deliver a song puts singers half her age to shame. I hope Helen decides to return again to the NYC area for more shows.