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Fan Reviews

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
SnakeBass
Thoroughly enjoyed the show. Questions & Answers with audience great fun. Very well played gentlemen!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Zamajama
It was a surprise birthday present for my girlfriend. She was the one that actually introduced me to This is Spinal Tap the movie and being a heavy metal fan, it was probably the most hilarious thing I had ever experienced!!. It was a special treat to see the team of Guest, McKeon, and Shearer live and up close. My girlfriend is also a Waiting for Guffman fan so the Red, White, and Blaine references were greatly appreciated. Never knew how talented they really are. Superb performance!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
DannyE
If you were expecting a raucous Spinal Tap concert, you should have read the title of the event. If you were expecting a session of MTV's Unplugged featuring Spinal Tap, you wouldv'e enjoyed it. They played many of Tap's "hits", including "Big Bottom", "Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight" and others. Special guest, Elvis Costello, joined them for "Listen to the Flower People". They also played songs from "A Mighty Wind", including "E At Oes". If "Best in Show" had any music, they wouldv'e probably played that too. All in all, it was fun, subdued, but fun.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
patrina6
they were not only very gifted comedians, but man can they play!!!...it was an awesome show all the way through!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
CBemerson
These guys were amazing. They were funny and personable. Got the crowd involved. Overall great show.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
AshnJohn
Amazingly entertaining and FUNNY!!! I've loved these guys for 20 years - what an awesome treat to see them again after all this time. If they come your way you must see this show!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
amy65
They were one of the best groups that I have seen in a long time. They were affable and friendly with the crowd. They were conversational in tone, but when they sang and played, they were spot on. My favorite parts were the DVD clips of people covering their music, as well as when Annette O'Toole came out and sang with them. The interesting thing is that I came to see Spinal Tap, but I enjoyed all of "The Mighty Wind" music just as well. My fifteen year old son came with me and said that he would have to rearrange the order of the top five concerts that he has previously seen to make room for Unwigged and Unplugged. That grouping of previous concerts included ACDC, Ben Folds, Billy Joel, The Police, etc...you get the idea. We found that the venue the Fox Theatre was perfect for this incarnation of the group, and there was not a bad seat in the house. Fantastic show! Well worth the money!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
MeeP
As a Taphead, I was skeptical about how good this Unwigged & Unplugged concert would be, but I found myself captivated throughout the show. When you get down to it, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer are talented and skilled musicians and songwriters. On top of that, they are witty and charming, some of the funniest comedians ever. I enjoyed the Folksmen songs I've never heard before, and relished in the Tap songs I have heard before rearranged for acoustic. It was a good mix of "classic" and "new" stuff. And the setlist was long, from the classy, jazzy Broadway rendition of "Big Bottom" to the mind/ear-blowing "Heavy Duty." I especially loved hearing Michael McKean and Annette O'Toole's rendition of their song "A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow." Beautiful. We were also privileged to see Elvis Costello's featured performance on "Gimme My Money." How cool was that!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
teacher2
We really enjoyed Unwigged & Unplugged! The show is really for fans of Spinal Tap and the Folksmen...The musicianship of the guys was excellent. They were funny and put on a terrific show.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Molloy
This was a fantastic show. We had seen the amped up Spinal Tap show before but this was even better! Blending the acoustic with the friendly and funny banter made it warm, personable and extremely funny. The side bits (especially the piece on censorship) were hysterical. Even the Q&A was funny. A very rich and textured epxerience all around.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
artiefufkin
these guys are going to tour the world and elsewhere. it feels so real, you can't feel the feeling.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Hernant
My husband and I thought this show was great. Being huge fans of these three talented gentlemen, we had high expectations of the night's performance. We were not dissappointed. They were warm, engaging and of course, very funny. Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer have a wonderful chemistry together. In between their songs, the storytelling and one liners kept me smiling. We were in for a huge surprise when Elvis Costello came on stage to sing a song. The group showed clips from the different movies and music videos created by fans for their hilarious songs. The only portion of the show that didn't jive well was the Q&A with the audience. No one could seem to come up with interesting, funny or intelligent questions. The guys did their best with what they were given, for the most part. Loved the 3 D glasses!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Finney
I thoroughly enjoyed Unwigged & Unplugged. The music, the dialog, and the visuals were great. Harry, Michael, and Christopher seemed to love what they were doing which was conveyed in their music. The funny visuals added depth to the performance. Michael was most impressive as he kept the audience engaged. His wife was an added bonus. She has a great voice.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
DetroitTapFan
Unwigged & Unplugged includes all the best of: Spinal Tap, The Folkesman, and more.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
zoot
This show was phenomenal! Chris Guest, Mike McKean, Harry Shearer were fun and very entertaining! It was a great mix of Spinal Tap and Folksmen songs, as well as some other gems from Chris Guest movies thrown in. (Penny for Your Thoughts being one of them!) The music was great, the commentary was great, there were moments that were very hilarious. I was a bit surprised by how soft-spoken Chris Guest was during the show. Mike & Harry did most of the talking. Which was fine, I was just a bit curious why Chris didn't say more. He did even seem a bit sudued in his performance. Not that it detracted...the whole show was loads of fun!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
HutchnBuena
Spinal Tap unwigged and unplgged was a trip down memory lane. Over time it's easy to forget how talented these guys really are. FIne musicians. Whether as Spinal Tap or as the Folkmen. I also enjoyed the audio visual display (Stonehenge) and the stories in between sets. There were some great quotes... "We're not that environmentally conscious, but we've heard of global warming." Nigel thought it was just because he was wearing too much clothing andif he just took his jacket off it would be cooler. "I (Derek Smalls) was in rehab for being addicted to the Internet." I would highly reccomend the show
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
aer74
The show was really entertaining and the crowd was great.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
joeisuzu
I had not been to one of their concerts before, but knew they had toured as the mockumentary band Spinal Tap. Knowing their body of work pretty well I expected the event to be more than just music. I was expecting it to be a mixture of comedy and music. It was too heavy on the latter for me. While I thought Spinal Tap was VERY funny and even attempted to make a version of my own with friends in high school with dad's video camera years and years ago, I think that to tour doing just the music misses the spirit of the movie in my mind. I felt the movie was funny not just for the lyrics and the garb, but also for the wry wit that surrounded it and all their subsequent movies. Given that this was billed as "Unwigged" and "Unplugged" I thought this would be a little more wit and a little less wig. On the plus side, I did learn from an audience question that Harry is one of few people to see Jerry Lewis' unreleased Nazi Clown drama from the 1960s. Sheesh. Wonder what a copy of that is worth!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
poop
this was a great show! we really enjoyed it. even though we had kinda far back seats we still had a great view of the stage. The guys sounded great, I loved hearing all the hits "unplugged". they played songs from all their movies and harry shearer did a few that he wrote on his own. they told some good stories along the way, very entertaining. Annette o'toole made an appearance, so that was pretty great too. Loved the stonehenge bit. only complaint was the venue--the chicago theater--it was very beautiful and lovely but they made me throw out my water bottle and charged $4 for these tiny aquafina bottles inside. great show though.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Aurorathorn
McKean, Guest and Shearer awesomely, lovingly and hysterically played acoustic versions of classics from every band they've played as. There were wonderful re-arrangements of many well-loved "hits," "Hell Hole" was definitely the sweetest, in my opinion. Love them, feel them, see them live -- you won't be disappointed!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Mahalt
I have been a big fan of Christopher Guest for a long time and own his DVDs. Several months ago I googled his name hoping for an announcement of a new movie from him. I stumbled across the U&U show and ordered tickets immediately. My husband and I LOVED the show. They are all so talented and genuinely seemed to be enjoying themselves as well. I would definitely recommend this show.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Brendee55
Entertaining on so many levels. The music was marvelous, the humor hit on multiple levels and the audience q and a session was quite amuzing and intimate. I can recommend that you dare not miss seeing this show if/when they come to your local venue.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Cheshire
As a long-time Spinal Tap fan who has never gotten to see them on any of their very sporadic tours, I knew I wasn't going to miss this one. The three main minds behind one of the funniest films ever, and collaborators in several other tremendous films, these men are comic geniuses, every one. On top of that, they are also excellent songwriters and musicians. Particularly impressive was Harry Shearer on stand-up electric bass; the guitar itself was a thing of beauty, and Shearer played it with true mastery - not just some comedian playing at being a musician. I can't mention the musicianship without noting Christopher Guest's stirring (is that the right word?) Didgeridoo solo and his air trumpet, which nearly brought down the house. The show was advertised as being some Spinal Tap songs, but also songs from "A Mighty Wind" and "Waiting For Guffman," and so it was. A top-notch selection of songs, with inter-song banter that I couldn't do justice by quoting, so suffice it to say it was very very humorous. Some old video clips of the earliest Tap performance and some fan-made videos kept the show lively - you haven't lived until you've seen LEGO Tap. Bottom line, my friend and I went to see the second night of the show, and on our way out, we both agreed that we wished we'd seen the first night - so we could go home and buy tickets for the second. Awesome. Now if only I had thought of my excellent question *before* the Q&A session in the middle of the set!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Rickfic
Non-stop laughter from the moment the show started. These guys are so much fun to watch in person. They way they ad-lib with each other and the audience was a joy to watch. My wife and I were so glad we decided to go to this show. I hope they come back again, maybe as Spinal Tap for a full concert! Rock on!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Smiling34thStreet
Seeing Guest, McKean & Shearer was smart, muscially amazing, and general good fun. From Spinal Tap to Mighty Wind, with special guests including Elvis Costello thrown in for good measure, it was a totally fun evening.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
loreleibug
On a scale of 1 - 10, this was an eleven! From Spinal Tap to The Folksmen to "Red,White and Blaine" and more...these guys are just amazing musicians, songwriters and performers! The big surprise is that you never know who will show up with them - we saw Elvis Costello,Suzzy Roche, Annette O'Toole and my favorite was the jazz version of "Big Bottom"! What a great night...for heavy metal fans, folk music fans and movie fans.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
blufo1
It's been 25 years since these guys got together as Spinal Tap. During the past 25 years the team of McKean, Guest, and Shearer have parodied British Invasion rockers, & mid 60's folkies, but nothing close to the genuine musical talent these gentlemen displayed at the Chicago theatre. I saw Spinal Tap live in Chicago, at the Riviera theatre, must have been 16 or 17 years ago now, and it was a hilarious concert. It brought all the prat-falls and sight jokes of the mockumentary for which Spinal Tap earned it's fame. It was shear entertainment. Unwigged & Unplugged surpassed the entertainment factor of Spinal Tap. Even if you've never heard of Spinal Tap, this show would entertain you on it's musical prowess alone. Of course, there's really no substitute for "Hell Hole" played acoustically. Awesome show!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
bigmac990
Great show, great comedy, overall an amazing night.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Lindsay4
The show was fantastic! Lots of humor, a good mix of songs from their Spinal Tap, Waiting for Guffman days.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
JenJ
I actually went to this somewhat begrudgingly with my husband and was so incredibly surprised. The show was fabulous. Entertaining through and through. Not only are these guys extremely sharp witted and funny they are very talented musicians and song writers. Just amazing!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
pteri03
They were so fun, acted like they were happy to be there and seemed genuinely appreciative of the audience and the support they have had for the past 25+ years!
Keswick Theatre - Glenside, PA - Thu, May 14, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Zeppster
I went to the show knowing it was to be an acoustic set and thinking it was to be just the music of Spinal Tap and Mighty WInd etc. Turns out it was a electric acoustic set with tons of banter and story telling plus all my favorite tunes! Great show and great laughs and highly recomended if you love Spinal Tap/Mighty wind and their humor.
Keswick Theatre - Glenside, PA - Thu, May 14, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
KarenKayNYC
Most excellent show. Witty and smart. Very accomplished musicians. It was great to see them "unwigged & unplugged". I wish they had taped it for video release. Something I could watch over and over again.
Keswick Theatre - Glenside, PA - Thu, May 14, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Loris820
Loved it. This show definitely exceeded even my own grandiose expectations. I had no idea so much talent could be packed into three men. These guys go from folk to comedy to rock to deadpan back to rock, effortlessly. Loved the interspersed vid clips as well. Gave the show a bit more of a personable feel - like they were letting us all in on a personal joke. Before the show, I thought maybe it would have been cool for them to be in complete Spinal Tap garb, but I actually preferred seeing them in their everyday clothes. Really allowed their musical talents to shine, without showcasing the one movie's characters that some of the audience desperately still want them to be. Judging by the Q&A session, there are still fans out there who think they are Nigel, Derek and David. I'd go again in a heartbeat.
Keswick Theatre - Glenside, PA - Thu, May 14, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
weezer
The show was really terrific. We brought our 3 children, who are in their twenties. Everyone enjoyed it and identified different songs/skits the group did as personal favorites. The players are holding up very well.
Keswick Theatre - Glenside, PA - Thu, May 14, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
MRC1978
A great combination of Spinal Tap songs, Folksmen songs, and other stuff too. They took questions from the audience at one point, which is something I'd never seen at a concert before.
Keswick Theatre - Glenside, PA - Thu, May 14, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Lmclev
I loved this show! They played some new songs which were great as well as my favorites from A Mighty Wind and Spinal Tap. I didn't want it end.
Keswick Theatre - Glenside, PA - Thu, May 14, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
eyudewitz
Seriously. To 11. the 3-d performance was hilarious, they did a great job of mixing in the Spinal Tap with the Mighty Wind and occasional Guffman or Shearer-solo projects as well, not to mention the rare footage and between-song performances which were equally entertaining.
Keswick Theatre - Glenside, PA - Thu, May 14, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Pennyforyourthoughts
We have followed this trio both collectively and individally for many years. In particular, we are great fans of Christopher Guest and his amazing ability to create humor that is right on target with so many interesting topics in the mocumentary format. We were so enamored of Waiting for Guffman that we traveled to Lockhart, Texas where the movie was filmed and walked the steps to Corky St. Clair's apartment. We are also great fans of Spinal Tap so when we had the opportunity to see the Unwigged & Unplugged show, we couldn't wait. By the way, their work is cross-generational in our family and is enjoyed by boomers and gen Xers equally. The show exceeded our expectations. The muscial abilities combined with each member's writing, timing and humor was a joy to be a part of. We hope that they continue their collaboration and can t wait to see the next performance.
Keswick Theatre - Glenside, PA - Thu, May 14, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
KeswickGoer
This show lived up to it's preview....like listening to a few friends jam in their basement studio! The question and answer session was priceless, especially since many audience members couldn't separate Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer from Nigel, David, and Derek! Music ranged from Rock, Folk, and Jazz, and the different versions of many of the songs, some from the movies, some from others (Rolling Stones), showed that these guys can really play!
Keswick Theatre - Glenside, PA - Thu, May 14, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Anonymous
This was so much more than we imagined. These are not only three creative and funny gentlement, but three incredible musicians. I would definitely encourage anyone who is considering this show to go, and look forward to the best few hours they will ever experience at a concert!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Tra1984
We weren't sure what to expect upon purchasing tickets. We both knew we liked the people that would be performing but were clueless as to what they would be doing on stage. I have to say that the show was funny and entertaining beyond our expectations. The seats were on the aisle which is great for a quick trip to the restroom. We would definately go to see them again if they tour in the future.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
candlewax
This show was extremely entertaining and fun to watch. I haven't really many of the movies they have done and therefore didn't know many of the songs but the show kept my interest none-the-less. I definetly would recommend these guys to anyone looking for a good show whether you know their stuff or not.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Voldemort
Great show, lots of fun. Small theater was perfect real-time audience Q&A, making each show unique. Absolutely wonderful time covering the entire spectrum - thanks guys.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Anonymous
These guys have really still got it! They were super hilarious. Quick on their feet as usual. And covered material from the beginning until now. A+! I would highly recommend this show to all fans!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Douglick
Michael McKean, Harry Shearer and Christopher Guest's Beacon Theatre concert proved not only that they are outstanding comic performers, but are talented musicians in their own rite. Jamming with the likes of a performer such as Elvis Costello, who does not suffer fools gladly, is a testimony to their musicianship. Their tight harmony on the variety of musical styles that they effortlessly mimic and skewer (eg.g. Country, Folk, Heavy Metal and Pop Rock) is amazing to hear and fun to watch. I had a smile on my face from start to finish for Unwigged & Unplugged. Needless to say I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
zeldap99
Only saw maybe an hour of Spinal Tap, so I knew who they were. Took my boyfriend there for his birthday because he is a die hard fan, and yet I laughed more than he did! Awesome show, those guys are hilarious!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
DoubleB
It was a fun show. It might have been better in more of a music/concert setting. The guys were really funny though.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
TTizzle
Great show, a must see for fans of Spinal Tap and folk music!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
JenniferinAlbany
The show was fun and entertaining and the guys are good musicians to boot!! We had a very enjoyable evening!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
Enourmodome
I didn't expect that this was going to be "Everything Spinal Tap" but the show was, overall, too low key and almost mundane. I would have liked to have seen more alternate versions of the music much like "Big Bottom"...that was a significant high-point.
Palace Theatre Columbus - Columbus, OH - Sun, May 17, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
KingRhino
Absolutely phenomenal evening. As brilliant and witty as you would expect from thse 3 men. From their banter with each other and the audience to the songs and musicianship and special guests, it was an evening of pure fun. TAP INTO AMERICA!!
Palace Theatre Columbus - Columbus, OH - Sun, May 17, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
knappy810
had a great time. I laughed, enjoyed the talent and had a wonderful evening out with my son. he is the one who told me about you coming so I made sure that we went to see your show. I would see your show again and make sure both of my sons went with me. a perfect evening out quality time with my son a great show and I laughed my rear end off.
Palace Theatre Columbus - Columbus, OH - Sun, May 17, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Zach87
How could the greatest fake rock band be bad? They can't. The trio performed hits from Spinal Tap, A Mighty Wind, and Waiting for Guffman and believe me, it was a night to remember. While there were a few misses, the 2+ hour show was basically brilliant. "Hell Hole", "Stonehedge", "Never did no Wanderin" and a interesting version of "Sex Farm" featuring a mini rap in the middle left me smiling. Not to mention the visuals the group used including dancing troll dolls being moved around a mini stonehedge on a rope. Hilarious, and the music was great too.
Palace Theatre Columbus - Columbus, OH - Sun, May 17, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
CubFan23
Three funny funny guys doing many funny funny songs. Great entertaining night of Spinal Tap and A Mighty Wind. Also show some great video pieces.
Palace Theatre Columbus - Columbus, OH - Sun, May 17, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Wendal
This was a great show. Whenever a show starts with Jamie Lee Curtis passing me in the aisle and smiling, its a winner.
Palace Theatre Columbus - Columbus, OH - Sun, May 17, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
juyi
I took my sister to see these gentlemen for her birthday, because they are her favorite performers... movies to the music she loves it all and the night we saw them in NYC they were excellent. You must have a certain warped senses of humor to enjoy them wholeheartedly so they are not for everyone, but those of us who ared a bit off the path were thoroughly entertained. Very nice surprise with Mrs M -- Annette O'Toole, her voice is gorgeous!
Palace Theatre Columbus - Columbus, OH - Sun, May 17, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
bobbymax
Was it Spinal Tap, the Folksmen or three musicians with guitars and microphones? I'd have to say a little bit of all of the above. I have seen both Spinal Tap and the Folksmen in concert and I have to say this stripped down version of the boys was really fun. They played all our favorite Spinal Tap and Folksmen tunes plus a whole bunch of new tunes to boot. There were video clips, lots of fun banter and a handful of guest stars throughout the night as well. The boys even did a question and answer session with the audience. If Harry, Christopher and Michael bring this show back to my neck of the woods I will definitely shell out some more cash to see them again. Don't miss out on the event of 2009!
Palace Theatre Columbus - Columbus, OH - Sun, May 17, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
chilibeanie
you know how sometimes things are so funny that you forget how to laugh and just start screaming? that's "unwigged and unplugged"- and i'm talking about from the very first song.
Palace Theatre Columbus - Columbus, OH - Sun, May 17, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
SamSuz
I am NOT a pretend fan. I adore the guys. "Spinal Tap" is a favorite movie. Everyone around me sang the words to the songs, laughed in all the appropriate places, and smiled throughout the show. The Folksmen are sensational. I am so happy they made it to the big C city. Thank you all for coming to Columbus and please, please come back.
Palace Theatre Columbus - Columbus, OH - Sun, May 17, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
whenshebegins
I have to say as a fan of these guys and the movies they put out, I was not disappointed at all. The show had me laughing from start to finish and the sound in the Beacon Theatre was great. They touched on all the great moments and songs from their movies and it was a fulfilling experience for a fan.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
HawaiianDee
Saw this show with my younger brother who hasn't even seen half of Christopher Guest's movies but we both had a great time and could not stop laughing even after the show. I highly recommend this to anyone!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
mw138
This show was phenomenal. These guys are absolute showmen and surely rocked the house, even playing acousticly. The set was chock-full of great songs, not only from the Tap catalogue, but also from The Folksmen and others of the Mighty Wind era. Simply, Spinal Tap rocked our socks off.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
oneeyedsheep
It was so much fun! A hilarious, and unforgettable night with comic and musical geniuses. Guest, McKean, and Scherer are big medicine. They have incredible wit, and had the packed Chicago Theatre in the palm of their hand, interacting with the crowd at times and taking everyone on a voyage of the hilarious trio's past musical achievements featured in the well-known Waiting for Guffman, Mighty Wind, and Spinal Tap. From top to bottom it was impressive musically, artistically, comedically, and technically and they kept our eyes glued to the stage, featuring their own wives in song and dance, showing fan-submitted music videos to Spinal Tap anthems and inviting a lucky guy in the crowd up to watch them up-close in 3D...which was hilarious. They also featured an incredible pianist who added a great deal of body to the already musically rich and catchy songs of Tap, the Folksmen, and others...What was especially impressive was that they were all so polished on each instrument they picked up and the vocals were magnifico.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Carrkent
It was everything I imagined it would be, like a reunion evening in one's living room. Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer are flat-out wonderful musicians and extremely charming & entertaining hosts.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
RockerForever
The show had some great comedic moments, funny stories and jokes. The music was good however, they needed an Electric Band playing with them for the Spinal Tap songs. The songs from Mighty Wind were performed well because they were written originally as Acoustic pieces. Overall I had fun and walked out feeling good.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
howzilla
If you expect to see Spinal Tap you won't. What you will see is the band in jeans and sport coats playing acoustic versions of their music not only from the epic Spinal Tap movie but other movies they have collaborated on. This is not a Heavy Metal show with meat head antics but rather a folk music show. The sound system was very good and the show is very well rehearsed and has value but it just didn't cut the mustard for some one expecting see some part of the movie reprized. If I had been seated on the isle I would have left early.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
DaninNY
It certainly helps to be a big fan of Spinal Tap and A Might Wind, but even without that, these guys are funny and super talented. I highly recommend.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Expectinganotherone
The concert lived up to my expectations in that all of the old Spinal Tap favorites were covered, as well as some from the Mighty Wind (which was not my favorite).
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
mduda
Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer gave the fans what they wanted - a rambling road trip through all their musical words, from A Mighty Wind to Spinal Tap, with stops along the way for interesting film clips and anecdotes.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Tue, May 26, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
notOldEnoughToSit
These guys never get old. Great bits, great improv, great musicianship! Highly recommended!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
toliebo
We had a great time at this concert even though the seats were further away than I had thought they would be. We were not disappointed. The spinal tap crew gave 100% to the concert. The Chicago audience was fun too!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
tm1171
Great show, funny, entertaining evrything you would expect from 3 great talents.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
showshooter
For those of us (i.e. the majority of the crowd) expecting to see Spinal Tap in their original getup might have felt somewhat misled. Granted the clue is in the title of the show (Unwigged & Unplugged) however this obvious disclaimer does not mask the fact that without the elaborate spandex costumes donned in the eponymous Rockumentary classic, Christopher Guest and his band of unlikely "lads" are merely "Granddads in Gap" holding guitars and reminiscing about days gone by. The highlight of the show was the screening of rare and unseen footage from earlier collaborations between band members - a tradition reserved for DVD reissues and not multi-city arena tours.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Anggru
I went with my Boyfriend just because he knew all about it. Not being familar with Spinal Tap I did not know what to expect. The evening was both funny and entertaining. The audience was so into the concert. I felt like I was in with the groupies. After the performance I left wanting more so the next day I went to get Spinal Tap the movie. I highly reccomend this concect if it is coming to your town.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
solblueeyes
It was a great Concert. For anyone who it a Spinal Tap fan it was a fun evening. They told lots of stories and sang their songs. My kids had a great time and enjoyed it. If they came again I would go again.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
LESQ27
I knew those guys are extraordinarily funny, but I didn't know they were such good musicians. That became quite clear in the unplugged format. And, of course,the appearance by Elvis was the icing on the cake.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
referee
unwigged and unplugged was very entertaining. they combined music and comedy very effectively.
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Elisa
I took my best friend to this show as a belated 40th birthday present! I do not regret this decision. The event was both nostalgic and current....familiar and fresh. The guys are very funny, very youthful and very talented. What musicians and raconteurs! I loved the supporting cast as well. The fact that Elvis Costello joined in for a song was just a brilliant bonus! Loved it! Go! Enjoy!
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
ExGroupie
Couldn't get over how the 3 individuals on the stage never merged into a group. I got the sense that no one likes each other in the least. They never even looked at each other. The song list made neither rhyme nor reason - jumping around from Spinal Tap to Mighty Wind and back again. And instead of creating a video, they showed a You Tube video that some guys did in New Zealand as if anyone gives a sh*t. I really, really, really was looking forward to this show and was extremely disappointed that "Unwigged and Unplugged" meant "On the cheap and For the money."
Beacon Theatre - New York, NY - Wed, May 27, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NJGator
Hands down one of the most enjoyable things I've ever spent money on.
Fox Theatre Detroit - Detroit, MI - Fri, May 29, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
yimmy
Spinal Tap were in top form playing all of their classics in an acoustic setting. The thing I forgot is what great musicians all three of them are. I would advise anyone to check out Unwigged & Unplugged if they have the chance too.
Fox Theatre Detroit - Detroit, MI - Fri, May 29, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Fleet
I went into this show, having seen the movie and I had heard the CD from the early 90s. It had been a while. But TAP came to town, and I figured it would be a fun night. It was fun - but, this is a show for the hardcore fans. Its not all goofy songs from the movie. They play a number of songs from A Mighty Wind, which I wasn't expecting, and a couple of others I didn't know. I would say I was familiar with 60% of the material. But, as I looked around, the majority of the crowd knew the majority of the material. The show went over well. I wish they had costumes on, as it looked like 3 middle-aged guys standing in their living room. Sound was quiet - you could have a conversation without yelling. But this is an unplugged show. If you are hardcore into The Tap, and the other movies, you will love this show. If you are a casual fan, you'll still dig it, but will wonder what you were missing all these years.
Fox Theatre Detroit - Detroit, MI - Fri, May 29, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
mrburns
a perfect blend of music and comedy by these talented individuals
Fox Theatre Detroit - Detroit, MI - Fri, May 29, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
nigelanonymous
Great stuff all around. Good to see McKean, Shearer, and Guest sans wigs and having fun.
Fox Theatre Detroit - Detroit, MI - Fri, May 29, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
DaveInDetroit
I am 36, and I have been a fan of each of these guys for years, since I was a kid, followed them on Saturday night live, in the movies, on TV, and even as far back to Laverne and Shirley... :) ...and I was expecting a great show, and it was everything I expected, and MORE!! I knew it was going to be funny, but they showed that they are great comedians AND great musicians. Going into the show, I always liked a lot of the music from Spinal Tap and Mighty Wind, but was not really sure how they were going to fill an upplugged 2 hour show, but they did it with authority! They continue to prove their brilliance. It was well worth the money, and I will definitely see them if/when they come back... I was definitely hoping for a new Spinal Tap tour, but now I am also hoping they come back unwigged and upplugged again also!
Fox Theatre Detroit - Detroit, MI - Fri, May 29, 2009
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
andrewthak
I'm a huge Spinal Tap fan, wasn't expecting a Tap concert but was really disappointed at the 50/50 mix of Tap and Mighty Wind songs. The sarcasm/jaded level of all three was off the charts and really off-putting about halfway through the show. they're certainly talented musicians but I was bored stiff by the concert.
Fox Theatre Detroit - Detroit, MI - Fri, May 29, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
CH81
Unwigged and Unplugged was a fabulous showcase of the talents of Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer. These guys can do it all, act, sing, story-tell, improv, you name it. I can't wait to see more from these amazing talents.
Fox Theatre Detroit - Detroit, MI - Fri, May 29, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
tuchniat
This was my first time seeing this trio live. I've been a fan of their movies for some time so seeing them at the Fox was just great. I highly recommend attending a show to fully experience their immense talent!
Fox Theatre Detroit - Detroit, MI - Fri, May 29, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
YoopDet
Want something different? Go see the three. Excellent show, multimedia, hilarious!
Fox Theatre Detroit - Detroit, MI - Fri, May 29, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Anonymous
These 3 shared stories, music, hits and even characters from their movies with us. They had amazing guests, like Elvis Costello and one of the roche sisters, just drop in for a number. Witty patter and chat with the audience. Plus everything was acoustic- unplugged- so the words and humor really stood out.
Fox Theater - Mashantucket, CT - Fri, May 22, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
jftjft
great entertainment from start to finish. the music was very good, the humor was excellent
Fox Theater - Mashantucket, CT - Fri, May 22, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Zombie
Amazing, real, funny, well paced! A really great show!
Fox Theater - Mashantucket, CT - Fri, May 22, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Aumikey
Execllent blend of their wit, flawless comic timing and suprising muisical ability. Very enjoyable evening
Fox Theater - Mashantucket, CT - Fri, May 22, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Squigtones
Excellent show with elements of performance, lecture, multi-media, and stand-up comedy. Real show business professionals.
Fox Theater - Mashantucket, CT - Fri, May 22, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Murfmeister
Had a great time. These guys are so talented. It was like sitting around with some friends who entertained you. Nice touch with Annette O'Toole singing.
Fox Theater - Mashantucket, CT - Fri, May 22, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
backbeat
The boys make you laugh and make your ears bleed @ the same time!! Very nice show with a Q & A session and tales of the past, present & future. Lots of fun with the boys going in and out of character from themselves, to The Folksmen, to Spinal Tap & back to themselves!
Fox Theater - Mashantucket, CT - Fri, May 22, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
ProfessorHollywood
First off, they played almost all of the great Spinal Tap classics from the Smell The Glove album. They played a lot of funny stuff. They took a bunch of audience questions and had lot of gags built into the set. They played a little too much of the stuff they wrote for a Mighty Wind, but it fit with the acoustic stuff nicely.
Fox Theater - Mashantucket, CT - Fri, May 22, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
listgoddess
What a great night! Intelligent, well-spoken performers, performing some seriously metal head music - along with fabulous folk. It was much better than I had hoped or anticipated - here's to a return run!!
Fox Theater - Mashantucket, CT - Fri, May 22, 2009
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
wtfchuck
Tremendously fun show with lots of music (obviously) and humor. Listening to McKean, Guest, and Shearer in a mostly acoustic format gives the listener the opportunity to really appreciate how good these guys are as musicians.
Fox Theater - Mashantucket, CT - Fri, May 22, 2009
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