Magayisa C. Khosa

The best concert I have been to! Not only great music but also an inspirational and unforgettable night! She is an amazing woman!

I've been a Charles Mingus devotee since 1988 when I first picked up a copy of Right Now! When the Mingus Big Band started releasing recordings and touring in the 1990s I was thrilled. I've been trying to catch a live show for over a decade. I actually purchased tickets for previous tour dates in San Francisco and Bremerton, WA but couldn't make either one. Imagine how I felt seeing them on the performer list for the 2010 PDX Jazz Festival, right in my own back yard! The venue (Newmark Theater) was outstanding, the crowd was warm and receptive, and the Mingus Big Band's performance was STELLAR. You could try, but I doubt you could find such a wonderfully talented, dedicated and energetic group of musicians playing anywhere in the world today. Thank you Mingus Big Band and PDX Jazz Fest for making this jazz nut's dream come true!!

From beginning to end, this show wowed everyone. So much beautiful music poured forth from these two! Their harmonies and the way they played together soared like birds. They had a great patter between songs - funny but not too long - and they played and played and played! I loved every minute of it!

We were able to get autographs and pics with Jack when we first walked in, and were able to talk to him for a few minutes. We sat in the front row, and had a great view of the stage and all the animals that were brought out. It was very educational and entertaining.

This band just goes from strength to strength, releasing a great album every few years and backing it up with an extraordinary show. The L.A. performance highlighted much of their back catalogue, but leaned particularly heavy on the new album "You Know Who You Are," which may be their best record to date. A great show, bolstered by the addition of Doug Gillard (Death of Samantha, Guided by Voices) on guitar. Ira Elliot continues to be one of the best drummers working today, anchoring the set with steady and understated work, but bringing the big beats when the moment calls for them. And Matthew Caws was in fine voice, as usual, and a wonderfully easygoing presence onstage, bonding with the audience like a friend.

an excellent concert. We really enjoyed our evening.

The show was amazing! I have seen Ted Leo and the Pharmacists a few times, but this was my first time seeing him solo. The show was great: fantastic openers, lots of energy and a good mix of songs. I am never disappointed by Ted Leo!

Lucy Wainwright Roche was the opener and she was wonderfully weird. Rufus came on and I hadn't realized that he was playing a solo show. He was amazing from the beginning to the end. He played a lot of songs I never heard before and they were amazing. His voice is so clear and crisp. It was a privilege to see him play live.

The MCM Celebration Zone was quite fun! Leaving Thomas was entertaining and they have a great sound! Paul Brandt is fab at connnecting with the audience. The MC/Comedian was hilarious. I can t remember who was on between LT & PB, but he was meh.

Very Fun Show, Eels can still deliver the goods! it was great to hang with my freaky friends at the fabulous funky Fillmore. i brought my daughter & her friend and they even had a good time listening to the "soft bummer rock: stylings of the Amazing Eels!