The Manhattans

It was even more special because we celebrated a Birthday with 8 good friends

Here is my review on the LOVE AFFAIR CONCERT that I went to last night at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA...With only 2 hours of sleep, I'm going to try to tell you all what a fantastic night I had.....I have never been to the Honda Center before and what a huge place that is and lots of people....This is one of the best concerts I have ever been to...A huge production...The entertainers sang their hearts out and what a show they put on...The lighting was out of this world ( but bad when you are filming and taking pictures..lol) The Sound and band was the best I've heard ... 11 acts...wow...it was amazing...I did take pictures and video's and they are not my best...because I had to really work hard to get a clear shot...some of the video's are blurred and shaky because I had to try and keep people's heads, bodies, walking in front of my camera and you will see them taking pictures as well...I was NOT in the front row, which would of really been nice on this show...I was in the 7th row...but, I hope I can give you a little idea of what a great night I had...I want to thank Alan Beck and Pacific Concert Group for a outstanding job well done...and please keep bringing these great shows to us fans....

The show was very well put together. I enjoy the lineup of artists. Money well spent.

I took a friend who loves the Manhattans to this performance. Blue Lovett and Gerald Alston were great, but the band was too loud, which drowned out the performance. What was up with the two background singers? Where were they?? Someone needs to pull them aside and bring them up to the level of the other two guys, or leave them out and have Gerald and Blue do the tracks and then sing without them. We were expecting a more softer, intimate performance like we listen to on the cd's, which we have all of them. After the first song, my ears were hurting, which took away from the performance. Why is it that bands have to play so loud? We aren't deaf and aren't trying to be hard of hearing once I leave a concert. I am going to find the Manhattans with Gerald Alston again, because he has such a heavenly voice and he really worked hard last night. Too bad the other people didn't bother to try to harmonize together with him. We can do without the prancing around and just help out poor Gerald and Blue. People will continue to see the act perform, because they are good, but lose those two and make the Manhattans great!! There were so many songs that I wanted to hear but didn't, but I understand that.

Great show - some equipment problems but not terrible.

The show was great!!!! Gerald Alston has never received the credit he deserves.

After all of these years - they continue to get better. Gerald Alston's voice is amazing - stronger than ever! The choreography was very entertaining.

second time i heard them and they were good, my husband and I both enjoyed the show.

THE MANHATTENS put on a wonderful show!! Their showmanship, attire, and choreography were first class.

The shows are always great,friendly staff,aIways enjoy myself when I come

OMGoodness!! This show was the bomb!! I enjoyed every song, every move, the atmosphere- a complete and total package. Gerald can sing to me any day, all day!!

Their performance was over the top--gets better every time we see them. They give a high quality and professional show--no shortcuts and no "on stage fluff". They covered all hits and favorites. I had forgotten about, "Am I Losing You". Had to download it that night. :-)

Great Show - Great Atmosphere! Loved the event and Manhattans, especially Gerald Austin!

So many hits - the voices and moves showcase consummate professionals. Love Getald!!!

OMG, excellent show! They really put on a good show and give you your monies worth.

The good: This show was absolutely great! I think the best performance was Peabo Bryson! His set was GREAT and I wanted more!!! Stephany Mills STILL has the pipes and looks like she could still play Dorothy. She still has a fantastic figure. Would have loved to hear Peabo and Stephany do a duet on Feel The Fire. The Manhattans can still get it done. Blue Lovett is definitely missed. The bad: Jeffery Osborne can still sing BUT HE HAS A FILTHY MOUTH!! You would think he would have outgrown cursing. There were at least 4 occasions where he cursed during his set. He even talked about his kids during one of them. What mature man in his 60s still has a filthy mouth? His set started just before the the clock struck 12 heralding Resurrection Day and he apparently had no respect for that. The time between sets took too long and the (so-called) comedian also had a filthy mouth too. Plus he wasn't funny. It took half of Stephany's set to warm the audience back up after Peabo's set. 30 minutes was far too long between artists. Peabo had a problem with the electric for his guitar and eventually had to abandon the song. Overall this was a very good show. I drove up from Washington DC (8 hours) to see it. It was worth it and I would do it again. (Next time let Peabo Bryson close it out.)

All of the Singers were absolutely Great. The Best Concert I've seen in a long time. Everyone still sounds good.

every artist gave a WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE!!!!!!!!!

70's Soul Jam was awesome. Stephanie Mills and the Manhattans killed the show. Stephanie Mills was jus out of site.

Great show!!! They are very good artist!!! Theirnvoices are excellent!! This the best show that I have seen in a long time!!!

this was part of my Birthday Celebration. I was so pleased.. The Voices of everyone and the music was on fleek, An Epic time we had

I was so happy that all the entertainers voices were still strong! Gerald and the Manhattans, Stephanie Mills dancing all over the place, Peabo, and Jeffrey Osbourne all sounded so good. They put on great performances that had me singing all night long. i really enjoyed this show and would recommend it to anyone who loves GOOD music.

The show is full of great singing and top performance by some of the most quality singers in the business. Stephanie Mills will stomp a hole in the floor, Peabo Bryson love songs are very soulful, The Manhattans will bring the old school rhythm and blues. Jeffery Osborne will bring it home with a full range of funk, blues and outstanding old school feeling best of the 70's music era.

I expected to gone by 11:00 pm and hear a series of melodies from each performer, I was wonderfully wrong - I had to go work on Easter or I would have stayed for the entire performance. Jeffery Osborne was still singing when we left. The sound engineers for the Opera House need more training?! A perfect evening marred by feedback, too loud music that drowned out the singers....

Every act was absolutely amazing, Stephanie Mills voice is as good as ever and she revealed she's 60 years old!!! Can't wait until next year's show! TonyC

Every moment was Awesome. The Artist's Were Every Bit Of AMAZING Professional Singers. The Sound System At The Opera House was So Professionally Balanced.

I had an amazing time with my family. The venue was nice and my seats were great.

70s Soul Jam was outstanding! This is a don't miss concert!

''Tis concert was the best I've seen. Each artist brought their game. Vocals were on point and the audience was rocking

Every single group was outstanding!!! Starting with the Manhattans feat. Gerald Alston, then Peabo was off the chain singing all his old classics. Stephanie Mills came on and did Feel the Fire and you know Peabo sang it too...Finally Jeffrey Osborne did that!!! I had said to myself "Why is he headlining?" Well he answered my question with the finale and tore the stage up...

Great, Great and Great !!! Set up time between acts was too long. Should have announced a 30 min intermission after the first two acts this way the audience had some sense of time. The MC after the Manhattans was out of order, we had a nice crowd and he took his act to the gutter sexually. NOT COOL !!!

The sound crew/company was terrible 30-40 mins delays between sets. Jeffery had to cut his show short.

That show was awesome, totally unforgettable!!!! A must see!!!!!

The Manhattans were amazing! Gerald and the gang brought us all back to yesteryear! Not a note missed and those boys can move! Excellent show!

The show was simply wonderful, the group performed 2 nights and they still sound great!! This is our all time favorite group, not only are they great performers, they are also personable people and that is a plus!!!

Great Show! It was our second time seeing the Manhattans at the Birchmere Club and both times have been great experiences, The tickets were great!

Fantastic show, great venue, an unforgettable night!!!!

The show was outstanding from beginning to end. There was even some surprise singers who could really sing. The Manhattans were good as usual. They sang for just about two hours. Also the food that we ordered was also good. What an exceptional evening.

The show was great,the tribute to all the past members.These guys just keep getting with time

I was honored to see the Manhattans perform the hits I grew up listening too. What a great show.

Had a wonderful time ... I never grow tired of ole school music

The group, band and opening act we're awesome, outstanding the show was everything even more than I anticipated!

We had a wonderful time. My husband loves the Manhattans and he was in heaven.

The Manhattans are still performing their many hits just like they did back "in the day"! Great show!

The performance was great. I had a wonderful time.

Great show but took to learn BG to set up for each entertainers band.

EXCELLENT SHOW... WOULD LOVE FOR THEM TO COME BACK!!

i i love the manhattans..my wife and i felt like we were back in time...gerald a was at his best...amazing voice and range...soulfull and dynamic...his backup singers were tight and melodic...his band likewise complemented his performance...would recommend this group to old,young, black,white and everyone in between...great venue...

Absolutely wonderful, The Manhattans are my favorite group.

We are avid Manhattans fans and see them at The Birchmere every time they come to the DMV. On Sat. 03/17/18 The Manhattans outdid themselves and reminded us why they are one of the top Old School groups still performing to "sold out" crowds. They updated their show by paying homage to the songs of Frankie Beverly & Maze, Boys to Men, The Spinners and even a little of the O'Jays - and as a special treat Gerald Alston's son came on stage and sang a beautiful rendition one of Stevie Wonder's song. There are no words to describe The Manhattans back-up band. These guys rocked the house, sang a little blues, and kept us dancing in our seats. As usual the Manhattans came out looking sharp in white or off-white shirts, pants and shoes - accented with Chocolate Brown Velvet Jackets. They are still handsome, smooth, and cool crooners and we love them. What a night to remember as we went down memory lane snapping our fingers, waving our hands like we just don;t care, and rocking to some of the best old school tunes from back in the day. The Manhattans will be back at the Birchmere in September 2018 and we'll be there to welcome them!

Is there a term greater than EXCELLENT!!!! The show was two hours of ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT entertainment. They looked good (dressed to impress) and sounded even better. Did not waste time "talking", but gave a wonderfully choreographed production. HURRY BACK!!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing show! The whole room was electric. Love these guys.

I love him !! Will go an see them every time they come in town They are the best!!!!! You will not regret it he gives his heart and soul into his music

The best oldies show I've seen. It was awesome. Hope they do it again.

Had a good time, was invited by a very close friend for a outing and dinner. bought the tickets and had a blast. really loved Bloodstone and Tavares. Looking to go again in the near future

The concert was great! My husband and I went last year and was surprise the venue wasn't as packed as last year. The parking lot was pretty empty compared to last year. I was hoping to see GQ and Patti Drew again. Overall, it was a great concert!

You couldn't ask for anything more, Alan Beck of Pacific Concert Group definitely put on a show worth the money spent. The show started on time and from beginning to end did not disappoint.

This was the best concert I ve been too in awhile! All the singers/entertainers were awesome and sounded like they did years ago! It will never be forgotten such an awesome event. I d only suggest Earth Wind & Fire to balance out the love songs with more fun and getting up & dancing.

GREAT way to kick-off Valentine's with My Love!!!!

I needed to check off a few artists from my bucket list. So glad I chose this show to do it. The performances were great. I couldn't believe how amazing everyone sounded.

It was an amazing night for me and my hubby, full of great music from great artists. Left singing all the songs on my way home.

I really enjoyed the performance by the Manhattans, what little there was of it. I did not enjoy waiting more than half an hour for the arrival of the drummer who never showed up. I understand and accept that this was unavoidable because of travel restrictions during a snowstorm in Atlanta. However, The Manhattans performed for only one hour !! The ticket prices for this performance were entirely too high for just an hour of entertainment. There was no introductory act of any kind. No comedian, no local talent, no NOTHING. When the show ended so early, most of the audience thought it was just an intermission and had to be advised by the ushers to vacate the theater. What a lousy deal that is not likely to generate any good word-of-mouth or marketing reviews. Although I enjoyed the show, I still feel like I deserve a refund of some of the almost $72 per ticket I spent on the show. And that doesn't even count the parking fee.

I loved this event, being the best this year. My only issue was not being able to hear the singing voices of the Manhattan's. The band over powered them. Otherwise it was a great show.

Great MUSIC, Great VENUE, Gerald and Donnell sang their hearts out!!! Love me some OLD SCHOOL R&B Music!! They ALL Got Down!! A+++++

Manhattans were great! Gerald Alston is still one of the best story tellers in a song.

Before Time the weather was great then you was great drinks were great my company was great

What a great show. Attended with family and friends. The backup artist were wonderful and the Manhattans brought back great memories, without, using profanities or issuing political statements. Just a good night to relax old school style. A must attend with love ones.

Great concert....enjoyed every minute of it....will be going back again when they are in town ...

Good food. Plenty of parking. Laughter. Love. Great Singing.

Although all members of the original group are deceased and the remaining members were facing a funeral of a member the next day, the Manhattans turned the Birchmere out! Well dressed and sounding great, they bellowed out all of their oldies but goodies during their 2 hour non-stop show. Their guitar player was great also - singing and performing on his guitar in Jimmy Hendrix style. Great performance!

This is my 2nd time seeing the Manhattans at the Birchmere. I thoroughly enjoyed the show.

Their performance was amazing. Voices were strong and smooth, they interacted with the audience throughout the concert and we were treated to an evening of fantastic music! Thanks Birchmere for your great venue!

Memories lite the corner of my mind as the Manhattans entertained! The Birchmere was the perfect intimate setting for the performance that lasted 2 hours non stop. I LOVED it!! :-)

I enjoyed the show. Mr. Alston has a wonderful voice and I could have listened to him all night.

Thoroughly enjoyed the show. Wonderful stroll down memory lane. How do we remember all the words to all of the songs after all these years. Very energetic performance. Birchmere was perfect location for this show.

This was my first time seeing the Manhattans without Blue and I was not sure what to expect. While the Manhattans were good something indeed was missing from their performance and their voices. This was the very first time I heard them sing whereby someone was off key. I believe that it was the new singer, however, I will give him credit for giving his best. He seemed a little nervous - but all in all I enjoyed the show. Would I go see them again - in a heartbeat! I love Gerald Alston's voice and as usual he gave his very all and all. I would suggest that they think of having someone/or perhaps a local group to open for them -thereby taking some of the strain off of them. After all these years of singing they deserve the right to relax, enjoy, and sing to their hearts content!

OMG this was the best concert. It was my mother's birthday and the Manhattan's concert was her gift. We had a good time. Those guys can sing and really give a good performance. Afterwards we took pictures with them and they did signings. A good group of guys. We take our Mother every year to see them when they come to Alexandria, Virginia. Now my favorite guy is Troy, he's so sexy. I recommend that you go and see them if you have not gone before. I will be there next year 2016.

All I can say is not one does it like the old school singers. They still got it!!! All of the songs they sang sounded like they were off the album. The most impressive part was they didn't take a break like the usual musicians. I would definitely do and see them again. Gerald still looks and sounds amazing :)

The show was awesome. They still got it, even though some of the original group members had passed on. I was impressed and of course Gerald Alston was sensational. Can't wait until they return to the Birchmere so I can take my family to see them. Well worth the tickets!

I have seen the Manhattans many times but this is one of the best concerts I have been to in many years. Gerald Alston is simply amazing. While I can't deny that I very much miss Blue Lovett, Sonny Bivens and all of the original Manhattans this present with Gerald Alston out front will continue the great legacy of this very amazing GROUP!!!!!!!!

Loved the ease of purchasing my tickets and seats. I don't often go to concerts because of the size of the venue. The Fitz Casino Tunica was the perfect place for me to see a group I grew up listening to. The Manhattans were great, amazing, good looking and sound fabulous. I know I will see them again at The Fitz Casino Tunica, if they return as my husband was not able to attend. They are one of his favorite groups. Thanks for a wonderful evening! I even won money on the slot machines! :-)

The show was fantastic! The Manhattans took me back to a place where songs were actually songs with meanings. The venue, Fitz Casino, was way too tight. When we were taken to our seats it was only l l/2 seats to use and not the 2 seats we paid for. This is because the seats were so tight, overweight people were partially in other seats. We were on the front row to the right side. As others came in to be seated, they were placed in seats in the corner of the venue. Because their seats were too tight as well. I don't believe our area was VIP. Even though we were on front row. We had to keep our necks to the left to see the show. This gave my husband a couple of crooks in his neck. Maybe it could have been a price between the original $25 ticket and the $55 we paid for VIP (Perhaps $40). But I really enjoyed the show

the show was wonderful. The lead singer sounds just like the original. Everyone was great. Their dancing was on point. I especially enjoyed watching the one name Troy dance.

Awesome! Gerald Alston sang his behind off and sounds great!

The Manhattans put on a fantasic show which was full of great music, fun and laughter. It was a great concert, just an all around great concert!

Nice concert. I really enjoyed the dramatics. They had everyone up on their feet singing and dancing. I was disappointed though to see that LJ Reynolds was not there. He has a phenomenal voice. Willie Ford did a great job, but it would have been even better to have the two of them on stage. Manhattans were good too.

I liked the show just not the setting. The seats at Andiamos were quite uncomfortable and truthfully speaking, the pricing was on the high end side. If I see either of these groups again, it won't be there!

Great show. Wished the Dramatics would have sung more songs. Great to see Willie Ford in the group, the oldest living Dramatic.

The concert was wonderful. Vick Allen was great but the Manhattan's were awesome' I loved it. I felt like David Austin was singing to me personally.

It was great!!! They did great with performance and great timing....I could Listen to Manhattan all night!!! Gerald Austin enough said:)

The best live Soul R&B Concert I have seen in years!!!!! Both groups were super!

The show started on time and the group was AMAZING. They sang the whole time 1 hour and 40 minutes. They were presented awards for 53 years as Manhattans. Gerald Austin's voice is still as smooth and velvety as it was 50 years ago. What a GREAT evening and show.!!!!!!

I really enjoyed the show and especially seeing Blue Lovett. I Pray that his health get better. Gerald Alston always give a good performance.

Gerald Alston still sounds great! Performance was great!!

The show was great, the Manhattans have been around entertaining for 53 years that truly is a testimony how great they are. As we all are getting up in age they still got, all the songs they sang were right on tune. I would definitely recommend folks going to see the Manhattans perform.

The hold group gave an amazing performance, the concert hall was sold out l. I would recommend that if you are near any venue they are appearing, go.

The Manhattans were in top form. Every song hit the mark. Only shortcoming was Harrah's sound mix as the bass was a little muddy at times. Seems to be a recurring problem at Harrah's.

The show was great! The songs brought back lots of wonderful memories!

The show was amazing! After 50 years, the Manhattans still have it! They entertained the audience with classic hits like "Kiss And Say Goodbye" and "Shinning Star". Everyone was so into the show! It was excellent! Happy 50th Anniversary Manhattans! It was a great celebration!!!

This show was great I would come to that venue anytime