NF - Perception Tour

If Brian Setzer and his orchestra are in town, I'm there! And what fun to see this band. Top notch musicianship is the main reason to go, but it's just plain old fun on top of that. The band always looks like they're having a good time and you can see it. To kick things off even before the music gets started, there is a Gretsch guitar display in the lobby area where you can have your photo taken (it's free, they take the photo with your camera). This year, Santa was on the scene posing for pictures with Gretsch enthusiasts and with fans, like me, who don't know one end of a guitar from the other (you'll also see Santa make an appearance on stage at the end of the show). Cool merchandise is offered like the guitar pick set inside a cool tin holder, among the regular shirts and such. Then, you get to your seat and wait for the magic to begin. This is not a show for sissies, though. Many of the songs feature Brian wailing on one of several guitars he uses, and the guys blaring their horns. The exceptions would be Brian singing The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting...). Just him with his guitar. Then there was a beautiful version, with the horns, of Glen Campbell's Wichita Lineman. Don't think he's slowing it down too much though, because after the Campbell tribute, he goes right into a rockin' version of Tom Petty's Runnin' Down A Dream. I'm sure he won't do that tribute again next year, so if you are on the fence about going to see this show, better do it this year. There are Christmas songs thrown in throughout the show, and a couple of Stray Cats songs, too. And there's always the 4-piece down to a 3-piece rockabilly portion of the show that gets people up on their feet. I never get tired of hearing Jump Jive An' Wail live, and the showstopper of the night is the band's version of the Nutcracker Suite. For as many times as I've seen the Brian Setzer Orchestra, I'm always amazed at how they seem to get better and better each time I see them. Merry Christmas to me, and to all of you, too.

I was not expecting to see Cleo's Car...very surprised! The Cast was exceptional and nailed the characters! The ending was another surprise but amazing.

From the production to the music. Alesso is the best Producer in the business. I highly recommend to anyone wanting an unforgettable experience! 10/10 and he just keeps getting better and better.

Great show. Played most of my favorites and played them well. The new material was very good. My first time at the venue. Very Impressive. Not a bad seat in the house!

The show, minus Sentry was fantastic. I would definitely recommend this show to everybody.

MY SISTERS AND I WERE DISTURBED BY THE AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION THAT WAS ALLOWED AT THE METZGER COMEDY SHOW. IT WAS INAPPROPRIATE AND A DISGRACE BETWEEN METZGER AND THE HUSBAND & WIFE IN THE AUDIENCE. SECURITY PEOPLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN CONTROL FROM THE START & TAKEN THE PPL OUT. WE LEFT WHEN THE HUSBAND STARTED GETTING ROWDY. IT WAS A DISAPPOINTING ENDING.....TO A SISTERS NIGHT OUT.

Red Hat is the perfect venue for an MMJ Sunday set! Dancing on the lawn was about as intimate as being in the pit and the sound was excellent.

Miners win!!! After slow start, Miner defense woke up and played well last 30 minutes of the game...UTEP shot 60%+ from field in 2nd half!

5-star performance but a 3-star venue. As expected, high energy throughout. Great performance, fun crowd even in the pit for an old geezer like me. Sketchy sightlines, especially upstairs. Show up early. Will go again and hole to see bullet many times more! Aura is new and will work out the kinks. Portland deserves a good, mid-size venue like this.

We laughed from being to end she was amazing.She was so gracious.