Raffi

The Raffi concert on May 22nd at the Town Hall in NYC was truly memorable. Along with our grandson, my son and his wife, we enjoyed every morsel of Raffi's performance. We have been singing his praises along with his songs since that day. His genuine warmth and caring for the children of the world was evident during the concert and after during his VIP meet and greet. I will remember the look in our grandson's eyes as Raffi and he exchanged smiles.

I had brought my 4 year old grandson, who had been introduced to the wonderment of the finest ,most talented, humble, kindest gentleman entertainer of both children and adults, named RAFFI, since he was walking at a year old, by playing a video . My daughter, her son, and father thanked me for such a lovely concert with Raffi.

Raffi is such a wonderful artist and truly is a talented man! I highly recommend this concert to any baby beluga or beluga grad!

It was a great venue! Great voice and great songs! My son kept saying after the concert "but he didn't sing Coconut!"... Well Raffi has so many songs that he had to choose a few to sing.

Raffi was great. I liked all the songs he sang. He had lots of fun jokes too

My 3-year-old and 1-year-old daughters loved seeing Raffi live and on stage. It was a perfect family outing.

My children grew up listening to Raffi and it was wonderful to bring my granddaughter to see him. Watching her and all the other little children singing and dancing along to his music filled my heart.

My daughter, my grandson and I enjoyed hearing our favorite Raffi songs live. It is likely that my daughter and I had even more fun than my grandson because of the nostalgia factor. It was a very fun transgenerational outing.

No wonder this show sold out so quickly! I love Raffi; my daughter loves Raffi; I love that she loves Raffi. :) We had amazing seats, which certainly helped. She was a little star struck! There were lots of generations in the audience, which was also fun to see.

Took my 4 year old daughter to Raffi. We both loved it! We are big fans from listening to his music at home. Loved how he sang the traditional favorites, as well as some new songs that we didn't know. The audience interaction and sing-alongs made it a wonderful first "concert" experience for my daughter. Raffi was as charming and engaging as I had imagined he would be - which was great. I would definitely recommend!

Still has it after all these years! Our little girl loved him

Although Raffi's music was as good as ever, it was all the old songs from my children's era (20 years ago). He has just made a new album after 12 years and I had hoped to hear some new music. He had none of his usual commentary about saving the planet or protecting the environment which I had hoped to inspire my grandchildren. The concert started 10 minutes late and then only lasted for 1 hour. For $ 48 a ticket, I thought it was overpriced.

I grew up loving Raffi, and missed out on ever seeing him perform then. So I was excited to share the experience with 2 of my 4 kids. The ticket price was steep for a kids show but I happily paid it because of the experience. Raffi was great, he performed all the classics and some of his new material. But for the cost and the venue, I found the performance overall kind of boring, not just me but my kids. It was just him, a chair, his guitar and a rag. Which again would've been great in a smaller venue and at a smaller price. Still love you Raffi! Just not coming to any more shows

We spent $50 a ticket x 10 tickets for a ONE HOUR SHOW!!!!!! It was barly one hour with his hon core !!!! He never sand 4 of my kids fave songs. He sang sleepy songs that lost all the kids attention! ( a full audience of children not interested) ..... It actually ruenned some childhood memories for me:( and the old lady's at the door where so rood! Our son hurt himself on way in, we had to console him out side.... We ended up being 5 min late. They got mad at us at the door!!!!! It's i family concert!???? And not only was it at 2pm!! The nap time for almost every child but what do they expect when u are dragging kids out in middle of day to try find parking! They made a group of us "late ones" stand out for 15 min and watch it on the tv's!!!! Like a punishment! We could not intorupt mr. Sir Raffi!!! Nono him and his waist of $ , jest to pay for retirement show!!!!

Great performance! Missed hearing something in my shoe (it is a favorite of my daughters) but there were a lot if great interactive songs!

Raffi was amazing! I listened to him as a child and now my daughter loves to sing along to the same songs as I did. The only con was that it only lasted an hour, it was a totally appropriate time for children but I could have stayed there all day (child at heart I guess).

I had the opportunity to fulfill a 22 year old promise on April 28, 2013. I took my son onsee his childhood idol, Raffi! When my sin was three, I had promised him that the next time Raffi was in NYC, I would take him there! Not only did I take my now 25 year old son to see Raffi, I brought his 3 year old daughter with us! If I was able to, I would have driven To Connecticut tue next day just to be able to hold onto the moment of watching my son and his daughter's faces light up when Raffi appeared on stage! Raffi was incredible! His music, his message, and his spirit will live on, forever.

My family thought Raffi did a great job. He kept the show simple and easy with only a few props since he was singing solo. The length was just right for little kids, but I wish he would have sung more songs from his CD's instead of other kid favorites.

Our daughter LOVED Raffi! We hope he comes to Minneapolis again.

Raffi was my first concert as a child so I was excited to come full circle and also make it my sons first concert. He knows how to have fun with the kids and their parents. He is timeless and so is his music. We are fans for life.

All the favorites we grew up with and now our next generation is enjoying them too. Enjoyed singing along with my niece.

My 3 year old boy loved the concert. It was his first ever concert and he thought it was awesome. He sang along to all the songs he knew and bounced to the ones he didn't. He really dug getting up and dancing to "Shake Your Sillies Out"! If he comes back to town sometime in the next 5 years, we're going again for sure.

great fun time 4 the kids and the moms and dads. best time ever at a concert

Raffi's songs played in my house while I raised children in the 1980's. I enjoyed watching them experience the music once more, this time with my grandchildren! I was surprised at how much I still love these songs. My suggestion would be to schedule this type of concert at 10am, so the kids get their nap time in. Many children were tired at 1pm.

Delight when my autistic son realized he wasn't just watching his Raffi video when Raffi made up different words to the song "down by the bay"! Priceless! My son b started to dance in the aisle and sing along. He can't talk but he can sing every Raffi song by heart word for word! The seats were perfect and love that kids were dancing in the aisles.

Thank you Raffi for putting on an amazing show - enjoyed by our whole family (girls ages 2 and 4, mom, dad, and Grandma)! I grew up listening to his songs and my children love his music too. This was the first time I ever saw Raffi live and it was a great experience - he kept the show moving, the kids entertained, and the sing-a-longs were so much fun too. He interacts with the crowd on a very personal level. Overall, SO glad we went.

This was a good first concert for our 2 year old and 4 year old. Raffi did sing a number of his familiar songs. The crowd was able to participate throughout most of his songs.

Everything was great except that we couldn't take pictures inside! :(

Not only did Raffi sing most of my daughters favorite songs, after the show we got to meet him. He took his time with everyone after the show. Not only did he sign my daughters book, he also took the time to talk to her, they sung Baa Baa Black Sheep together, he gave her a hug and took several pictures with us!! What a wonderful person he is!!! My daughter will never forget this great experience!

Loved the concert and really enjoyed meeting Raffi afterwards.

Raffi was absolutely fantastic. My son LOVED him and what a joy it was to share the love of Raffi with him. I grew up listening to Raffi and my son now gets to enjoy him, too. Raffi is a classic - genuine, interactive and a pleasure to watch. The live show was perfect and we can now re-live it every time we play the CDs at home. The memories will last a lifetime. Thank you, Raffi.

I took my kids when they were young and just took them again -- with their children! Still great after all these years.

Raffi sang all my favorite songs. It was entertaining for parents and children. Warner theater was clean, super nice staff. Unfortunately, my child needed more stimulation that just Raffi to stay engaged.

Amazing show, such a great experience to have 3 generations together knowing the words to almost every song. Worth it! Would travel to see him in NYC again. Highly recommended family show.

Unbelievable, enchanting concert! My children grew up with Raffi and are Beluga Grads. Now my grandchildren have him to enjoy as well. He truly is one in a million. His voice speaks volumes. I can't believe how emotional I still get when he sings, "All I Really Need". Please, please come back soon. We ALL love you and your music...

My husband, 5 yr old son and I had a fantastic time! Great opportunity to see a beloved children's singer/songwriter w/such class like Raffi. Thanks alot Raffi for all your great music and childhood memories! We hope to see you again!!

I took my 4 year old son and I think it was the perfect age. He really enjoyed seeing Raffi and I enjoyed myself as well! Raffi sounded great and my son s comment was Raffi was so nice . The concert is not super long but that makes sense with it being a kids concert

A fun concert for kids and adults, just the right amount of time for squirmy children.

As a Beluga Grad, seeing Raffi fulfilled a lifelong dream. My mother and daughter loved it as well - we will be back if he comes here again for sure! Excellent show, no games. Hands down the best show as a lifelong fan!

My family and I drove from Lynnwood, WA to see Raffi at his 40th Anniversary Concert at the Queen Elizabeth Theater. It was such a wonderful and uplifting concert at a lovely venue which made the trip one to remember. The venue was clean, organized and accommodating. Most importantly Raffi was absolutely amazing! Having grown up listening to him, to now sharing his music with my three year old son to then see him live on such a special occasion was magical and marvelous.

Beautiful show!! I loved him and so did my kid. Just like you'd picture him!

bought the tickets for my son and granddaughters for Xmas. My son grew up watching and listening to Raffi. We still had the vhs tapes so he introduced the girls to him years ago. I think he was as excited as the girls were to see Raffi live in concert!

Simply put . . . Raffi is awesome! He can stand alone on a stage and totally engage with his audience. His music is varied, beautiful and fun. My only complaint about the music is that with all the popular "Raffi" music, I was a bit disappointed at some of the songs that were performed vs, some that were omitted. My greater disappointment was with the audience and the fact that very many parents today are not teaching their children etiquette. Dancing in the rows and aisles, clapping, singing . . . are all part of the Raffi experience. Just running up and down the aisles, however, and the unwillingness to remove a fussy, disinterested child puts a definite damper on the experience for those around us.

Our family had a wonderful time. Raffi played both classic songs that the adults had grown up with (and the kids love) and newer music. He was great at engaging the kids and getting them singing. He emanates kind graciousness, too. I'm so grateful we could attend!

Raffi still has an amazing voice and ability to connect with children. Unforgettable!

We took our 2 year old son to Raffi as he is a big fan. My sister and I, as well as my husband grew up listening to Raffi's music so it was a great time for all of us to share. He is a great entertainer and kept a theatre full of kids entrances by his personality and warm heart!

Sounds the same as he always has. Great, short show which is needed for little ones.

We made it a family affair- the grandmas were teary eyed, we reminisced about our childhood, and the kids clapped and danced.

I had an amazing time watching and singing along with my grandson Aiden to all the magnificent songs that capture the kid audience as well as all the adults he is amazing and entertaining.. just loved it.

Loved Raffi. We've lived Raffi for over 25 years and 2 generations.

I went with my 30 year old son because we both still love Raffi's songs they bring back sweet memories of the past. We had a wonderful time.

First of all, Raffi was amazing. Total bucket list show. We had so much fun. However, he played about an hour and 10 minutes with no opening act, so it was rather expensive for an hour show. And he didn't play Mr. Sun, which was disappointing, but overall it was fun and great.

It was our 2nd time seeing Raffi live and he doesn't disappoint. He has great interaction w/the children and his voice sounds just like it did 40 years ago. It's always a treat to watch him sing!

Rafi was enjoyable for my family. I only wish he would have played Mr. Golden Sun for the 1pm performance.

The event itself was great but if you are going to have an event geared toward young children, you should have a morning and/or late afternoon start time. This fell in the middle of a lot of nap times and you could tell from the meltdowns in the crowd.

I grew up with Raffi and was so happy to be able to share the experience with my son!

Our kids think Raffi is an actual part of our family. Nothing make us happier than spending time with him. We truly loved it! We only wish we would've splurged an bought the "Meet and Greet" tickets. Truly perfect.

Just awesome. For me AND the kids. Every song. It was just amazing.

Raffi delivered a solid performance. Mostly old hits and fan favorites. This was a matinee crowd, which tends to attract a younger audience. The performance was clearly put together with that in mind. Some parents may still have over-estimated the ability of their infants to enjoy a live performance. As one might expect, there were a few obnoxious parents in the crowd yelling at their kids, taking flash photos, etc. But generally a fun event, and our 2-year-old was mesmerized watching The Raffi perform in-the-flesh.

So glad I was able to share Raffi with my daughter now 30 years later. The music was fantastic, Raffi is still amazing. Thank you Raffi for keeping the magic of childhood alive

Seeing all of the grandmas and grandpas, their children, and their children's children really brought home how Raffi has been a household word for 40 years. He sang all of our old favorites that all of the generations could sing together. His latest works of Child Honouring and Peace are so welcome and needed in this day and age. Thank Your, Raffi for all you have done to unite us with your songs!

I grew up loving Raffi and have enjoyed sharing him with my children. The show was just the right length for small children. I look forward to seeing him again!

Raffi was awesome!!!! It was so fun to hear the songs that I listened to as a child. My kids loved the concert too! Was disappointed in the length of the concert especially for the price as he played for less than an hour!

We expected the show to be more upbeat. The children seemed to be bored through a number of the songs. I don't think the show was worth the money I paid our tickets. Raffi did try very hard to get the audience to participate with him.

This show was a fun mix of classic songs. Kids and parents were Engaged and it was not too long. So happy this was my kids first concert!

We had a great time. The concert was just the right length for our kids that attended. My grandaughter is 6 and she sat through the entire concert and sang along. My grandson is just over a year and loved the music. The only downside was other parents who allowed their kids to run up and down the aisle, which was very distracting.