The Makes

I've gone to the 2013 and 2014 shows, and will likely go to the 2015. The 2013 show was disappointing for sure with the loss of Neil Young and Crazy Horse playing. HOWEVER, we still went and ended up really enjoying ourselves. Some of it was a snooze, I was not into Emmylou Harris, Daniel Lanois, or Gordon Lightfoot, but Rocco DeLuca, the Arkells, Harlan Pepper, Basia Bulat, and especially Whitehorse were great. The next year we got Ray LaMontagne and Los Lobos, along with other acts I didn't know that I enjoyed. Daniel Lanois was a snooze fest for me again, but you kind of have to deal since he puts the whole thing together. Looking forward to seeing Iron and Wine, Basia Bulat and Kathleen Edwards this year, hoping that some more great acts get added. For me the best part of this is that it is relaxed. This is a show were people are bringing picnics and lawn chairs and chilling out. It is relaxing and the kind of show where you can actually sit and converse with your friends. I do believe they could have handled Neil dropping out better, bringing the cost from $140 to $95 or so didn't really make up for him being off the line up in a lot of minds, but they also had other acts to pay and it is about bringing awareness to the danger the greenbelt is in. Keep in mind that while the show is $100, you can bring your own food and drink, so you don't have to pay extra for anything if you don't want to.

I only went to one of the three days at this festival, but that one day was packed with amazing electronic bands that just kept you raving all day. The staff on the other hand was a bit unorganized, five minutes after buying the tickets at the gate somebody questioned our validity because we didn't have bracelets.

It was an awesome show. My parents loved it. The only thing is that the escort people at the Pasadena civic center should show guests where their seats were. Some elders were not able to read the tickets & the escorts jst told them go to the Left. Some elders go to the left & sat in any seat w/o knwing that they could have sat closer according to which row they paid for. We been to revnue or concert halls where there were escorts standing by to walk people to their seats. But the show was amazing because they added a giant screen making it easier for everyone to view. That was a nice touch.

Any expectations were vastly exceeded as I simultaneously lived in the present and the past through the most immersive process I have ever experienced. This truly brings entertainment to an entirely new level. Each individual was a talented and charismatic performer and the chemistry they exhibited as a team was magical. Their authentic live performance combined with the video clips, presentation of period facts, and actual TV ads took me back in time, so I was able to remember where I was and what was happening during the period I was old enough to recall. It was like getting a live history lesson, with information from the 60's being presented with the defining perspective that time brings. My husband and I will definitely go back for a repeat performance at another venue so we can take in more of the treasures that are offered. We feel we got way more than our money's worth. The value in being able to reconnect with our own individual lives while being entertained was something we had never experienced before. Being present for this debut was beyond groovy!! Kudos to everyone involved!

This was my third time seeing them on their Living Out Loud tour and every time is just as good, if not better, than the last. Their energy level is always 110% and their stage presence is on point. They just radiate positive vibes that spread to the audience. I would definitely see these two over & over. Met them after the show again and they're always so sweet. They actually make you feel like a friend, unlike some artists that just take a cold picture and move on to the next one. Moosh and Twist always have smiles on their faces and give the best hugs.

Amazing songs with amazing singer! His voice is irreplaceable! The only thing is that the security guards shouldn't allow so many audience to get out of their seats though as there were some uncontrollable moment. For those who were not sitting on the floor stage, we were somewhat disappointed as nobody controls anyone who walks around the floor at all times. If someone bad was planned to happen, it was just the perfect moment as nobody can see who's doing what rightbeside George Lam in the crowd. It would be better if he simply hands out the souvenir at the door when we enter the stadium instead if having everybody catch it like a monkey.

Michael puts on a great shows. He interacts with the audience thru out the show. Great trip with songs thru the 50,60,& 70's.

Danni's performance was lasting. I overheard people saying that they couldnt believe they hadnt heard of her. She was refreshing and genuine.

Quinn Lemley's va va voomanism is in super high gear in her terrific B to B show. Ms. Lemley's got a hard stare that slips into a come hither purr as she prances, dances and thrills her audience with all the glamour of a by- gone era mixed with diesel fuel. Perfect for today's feminist. Looking gorgeous in equisitely created costumes, Quinn is clearly the director of her own musical life... no Mama Rose shouting out directions from off-stage. Quinn leads her four hilarious chorus girls in a sexual romp, complete with kicks, bumps and dirty jokes that never seem too dirty. Quinn's voice, though a bit one note, carries it off with a wide, deep sound and excellent acting chops. She chooses songs that provide a sort of history lessons of women's lives and evolution. The band is great too, tight and bright like the whole evening.

The Record Bar was a really intimate setting. There were booths for those who wanted to sit, and plenty of room to get up to the stage, like I did. The bands were absolutely amazing. I really recommend Misterwives; I'd never heard them before this concert. American Authors and The Royal Concept were outstanding. They seemed genuine and really wanted to get the crowd going. The best part is that the band members all stayed after the show and chatted with us and were truly people who I thought, "Oh, in some alternate universe, we would be friends!"