Nazareth

I was one of the very first ticket purchasers when Nazareth first went online for sale. This was the nearest venue to Portland Oregon I had seen in a very long time. I knew that Canada would have a major holiday around the time of the event and reserved hotel rooms early. Caught a couple of down pour rain showers but had a great time visiting and exploring Vancouver, BC! The biggest concern was when we got inside. We were one of the first, not even around the corner from the entrance to the Commodore Ballroom. When we got inside we discovered that MOST of the chairs were pushed forward and reserved signs on the tables! What is more is that Security enforced this restrictive environment. There were still some 20-25 chairs pushed forward until late in the opener's set. How does one secure reserved chairs in a General Admission show? They had names and not any matching number system from the tickets!? Obviously this Out-of-Towner didn't figure this out... Further, the balcony was closed and additional seating denied to us poor schmucks, stuck standing for hours. When we got in line to see the show, a staff employee for Commodore Ballroom walked the line to let everyone know that it was a no smoking event. Just wished security had been as vigilant in enforcing inside... many individuals were lighting up. My spouse has asthma issues and the clouds of reefer smoke was not much appreciated...

Great show by the band , they really put it all out there !!!! They NEED to come back to the USA more !!

Nazareth was ok. I wish i had seen them with the original singer . Prism was incredible i was super pumped to get to see them Originally the headpin were to play .i wanted to see them But prism made the event!

Not a bad show, but its time to pack it in. I have seen Nazareth many times over the years and enjoyed all of the shows. Like me, they are showing their age and its time to pack it in. New singer and he was fine but not like they were

Band sounded great. My only complaint is that it started too late for a mid-week night. Nazareth hit the stage at 11pm and didn't finish until a little after 12:30am. For a mid-week night show that draws an older demographic, it would have been much better to have them go on at 10pm. Much of the crowd left in the middle of the show due to the lateness, not the band.

Great show...an hours worth of classic skynerd tunes followed with classic Nazareth tunes

An impeccable show from start to finish, Dan is still amazing and the rest provide ample support. They sang all the hits, I would have liked to hear also "Heart's grown cold" and "Please don't judas me", but the set was great. Nice small venue, excellent sound. A+++

Good sound, Dan McCafferty voice,spotless music playing, positive atmosphere

It was great to see Nazareth in a small venue. Their music and especially the voice of Nazareth is one in a million.

I am happy and grateful that I got to see Nazareth in concert. All things considered, they put on a good show. Dan can still sing....a very unique voice. Keep on rocking Nazareth! A true grateful fan.

Opener Artimus Pyle Band would be worth seeing on his own. Didn't know the last show Skynyrd did before the plane crashed was opening for Nazareth. Made the show just that more special. As for Nazareth they still put on a GREAT show. Hopefully the new album they're working on will mean a full blown tour next year, and if they come anywhere near you and your a fan DO NOT MISS OUT!! Only down side was no merchandise at all. Rock on my friends!!!!!

Nazareth lost everything they had as a great band - the sound, the musical quality and the voice... now it is just an old vehicle to help the remaining members retire a little later:)

Dan McCafferty still sounds great. Pete Agnew & Lee Agnew were a tight rhythm section. Jimmy Murrison seemed and sounded overwhelmed. He did not seem like he was comfortable even though he has been in the band since 1994. They could definitely use an additional guitarist since most Nazareth songs feature contrasting and overlapping guitar parts. The setlist was quite weak and went towards more obscure album deeper tracks. I have been a fan since Hair of the Dog (1975) and this was the first time I actually got to see them live. I left early in extreme disappointment.

I've been to many concerts in my time, and when I put the whole night together ( the bands, food, drink, seating) it was outstanding. Nazareth played 17 to 18 songs and got better as the evening went on.

It was a good show. I was surprised that Nazareth was the first group to play seeing as Dio Disciples was the special guest, but after Dio Disciples started playing, I understood why they came out second. The energy they produced was awesome! Nazareth still sounded like Nazareth, and I wish they would have played for more than an hour and that the place would have been at least more than half full. The only thing I didn't like about the concert was that they were not selling any concert shirts. I saw Nazareth back in the early eighties and couldn't afford to buy a concert shirt back then, now that I can afford it, they weren't selling them. Big disappointment.

They were great brought back lots of good memories Thanks guys Jim

I first enjoyed Nazareth as a young man in 1973 and have been to several concerts of theirs over the years. This time, my 18 years old son joined me and was also impressed. GREAT SHOW!

Acoustics and sound system was horrible. Big Nazareth fan but could not recognize the scrambled music. Best part was event was maybe 1/3 full so easy to get up and grab refreshments. Lead signer was sucking on some asthma machine and dressed like he was going to a senior citizens bingo night out. Still, they tried and have to give them credit even though a little sad they didn't hang it up 10 years ago and just maybe play some old videos and drink beer and hang out with the fans. The price was reasonable and the seats were comfortable and had some good friends to party with so still glad I went.

This was the first time I have had the opportunity to see Nazareth in concert, and let me say- after all these years THEY STILL KICK ASS!!! I was in awe for most of the show, front row- watching Dan sing and sounding incredibly amazing! Pete still plays a mean bass- and the whole band was awesome and had a good time themselves! Definitely a must see, and worth the wait after all these years!

Loved this show. Very persoanl setting so nothing gets missed.

As a person who has experienced events like Elements music festival and metropolis. Nazareth blew my mind. They all had great stage presents and knew how to work the audience. Although they didn't play No Mean City or Claim to fame they still played a great show. The seating was pretty tight but I expected that. Overall great show.

The Venue (Red Robinson) was the best for sound of a rock concert I have ever been.. This NAZARETH Show was well tuned, organized and supported by there professional management supporting the band. several sound check got the crowd roused Dan McCaffery hit every note dead on in his wailing style of singing, The bands musicianship created a magical energy that was brought out in the music.. Seating was comfortable and clean. Enjoy looking out into the fellow attendee's of these diehard NAZ Fans seeing mostly over 50.We drove from PDX to Coquitlam, BC to see the show and were are very pleased thank you to all whom supported this most excellent experience. Great set list of there best songs and new all played with precision. ..

Would have loved the show to be a bit longer than two hours, but the band was great and they hardly stopped playing for those 2 hours.

I have only been listening to Nazareth for about the last 3 years and had no idea how many albums or great songs they had! The concert was amazing! Dan sounded great - the best voice in rock & roll! Met the drummer after the concert and he was super nice! I have probably seen about 100+ concerts in my life and this was one of the best!! Please tell them to come to America!

Mainly attended this event for the Headpins, so I might be a bit biased, but Darby and crew sound every bit as good as back in the 80's. Don't know how her voice has held up all these years, but it has. Able to get second row seats, so all was good except for the 50 something cougar in the row ahead of us having a hissy fit because she couldn't stand up and block everyone's view. Deerfoot staff were awesome at trying to get her calmed down. Nazareth was really good too despite some initial technical problems. Definitely getting a bit long in tooth, but put on a great show. Overall, a great show.

Good show, bass was way too loud for my liking. Brings back alot of memories.