Kenny Chesney Concert Reviews 2008The Poets & Pirates TourGet ready to add your concert experience to this Kenny Chesney Concert Reviews 2008 page from fans and reporters as the Poets & Pirates tour travels across North America. Reporter ReviewsSep 0811 Sep - St Louis, MO10 Sep - Tulsa, OK Aug 08Jul 0831 Jul - CinciNnati, OH26 Jul - Foxboro, MA 22 Jul - Hopewell, NY 19 Jul - Philadelphia, PA 10 Jul - Evansville, IN 5 Jul 08 - Nashville, TN Jun 0828 Jun 08 - Cadott, WI21 Jun 08 - Chicago, IL 14 Jun 08 - Pittsburgh, PA 8 Jun 08 - San Francisco, CA 8 Jun 08 - San Francisco, CA 3 Jun 08 - Portland, OR May 0831 May 08 - Glendale, AZ31 May 08 - Glendale, AZ 29 May - San Diego, CA 28 May - LA, CA 21 May - Grand Rapids, MI 10 May - Baltimore, MD 02 May - Oklahoma City, OK 01 May - Austin, TX Apr 0826 Apr 08 - Columbia, SC18, 19 Apr 08 - Uncasville, CT Check out these concert reviews as they happen as Kenny's 2008 Poets & Pirates Tour season blasts off. Here are the reviews so far. Fan ReviewsCheck out what these fans have said about their Poets & Pirates 2008 Tour experience.Sep 08First Name: peggy Which Concert Did You Attend?: Sep 13th - Indianapolis, IN Tell Us Your Experience: I THOUGHT THE CONCERT WAS GREAT. THE SOUND WASN'T THAT GREAT UNTIL THEY OPEN THE TOP OF LUKAS OIL . THEN IT GOT BETTER. I HAVE SEEN KENNEY A FEW TIMES & HE JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER. I THINK KENNY IS AWESOME. KEITH WAS AMAZING AND GARY WAS AMAZING & LEANN WAS AMAZING LUKE WAS AWESOME. IT WAS A AMAZING CONCERT. I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO SEE A LAST SEASON CONCERT & IT WAS GREAT KENNY WAS HAVING A GREAT TIME & YOU COULD TELL IT. WE HAD A GREAT TIME I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL NEXT YEAR.HAVE A GREAT TIME OFF KENNY SEE YA First Name: chad Which Concert Did You Attend?: Sep 13th - Indianapolis, IN Tell Us Your Experience: i could not hear anything sound was terrible everybody was complaining all the officials would say is sorry... i spent $$$$big money $$$$$ and should have just threw it in the trash ...what can i do need advice??? First Name: Michelle Which Concert Did You Attend?: Sep 11th - St. Louis, MO Tell Us Your Experience: It was amazing. Miranda Lambert opened for him and it could not have been a better concert. Everyone had a blast. First Name: Barbara Which Concert Did You Attend?: Sep 11th - St. Louis, MO Tell Us Your Experience: THE BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN FROM ANY PERFORMER -- For my 60th birthday my husband got me Kenny Chesney tickets and I will never be able to thank him enough. Miranda Lambert opened the show in place of LeanneRhimes who was ill and she was fantastic. Then Kenny took the stage and halfway through announced that St. Louis was his second to the last show of the tour and they did not have to be in Indianapolis until Sat. so that we shouldbe prepared for him to be on stage a very long time and that we were going to party -- and he meant it -- after being on stage over three hours, he said guys I am tired and receving a standing ovation for his efforts. Not only did he do his music but brought Kracker out and sang several songs with him, brought Miranda back out and they all sang, and then he launched into the hottest rockconcert I had heard in years--yes, I said "rock". Despite an off again on again rain, everyone left with a smile and no complaints were heard from anyone. The show started at 7:30 pm and ended around 12:15 am. Utterly unbelievable. Aug 08First Name: StephanieWhich Concert Did You Attend?: Aug 28th - West Palm Beach, FL Tell Us Your Experience: COMPLETELY AWESOME!!! First Name: Mindy Which Concert Did You Attend?: Aug 22nd - Raleigh, NC Tell Us Your Experience: I saw Kenny on August 23rd in Raleigh. The concert was great! I have seen him every year in Raleigh since 2003. It was very hot but he still gave more than 100%. The concert did seem to end on a strange note. I was right up front and noticed he was down on his knees trying to get this girl's attention. He was singing and so focused on her, he even swatted another guy's arm trying to get the girl's hand. He motioned for her to come around to the side or back of stage it seemed. She clearly shook her head no and then he stood back up. After that song, the band kept playing,he stopped singing, and then signed a guitar brought a young boy on stage and gave the boy the guitar. He then thanked the fans and walked off the stage. It was like he was frustrated about the girl not coming back stage and abruptly ending the concert. In years past the concert has always ended with the crowd pumped up and begging for more. This time the people just clapped and I was wondering if they were thinking the same thing I was. The wide screens caught the interaction between Kenny and the girl as well. I will go back next year because I just love his music. Tell Us Your Experience: Hey there; Just wanted to vent about Kenny Chesney concert inCharlotte, NC. I bought sandbar tic second row, every year the first 3 rows are allowed to come and stand at stage. 15 minutes prior to kenny chesney, the head of security came around to tell stage security that chesneys security made a last minute call to only allow 1 row to stage. I thought this was inconsiderate, bad pr for Kenny. We all pay big bucks for those tic. Kenny was a real jerk and his concert this year was not very entertaining. I contacted hisfanclub {which im a member of}. Their response was contact your tic. broker. Does Kenny belive he is now to big for his fans ???? Angie First Name: HEATHER Which Concert Did You Attend?: Aug 21st - Charlotte, NC Tell Us Your Experience: I loved this show oh my gosh it was freakin awesome man.
First Name: Jessica Which Concert Did You Attend?: Aug 22nd - Raleigh, NC Tell Us Your Experience: Actually attended both the shows on Aug 22 and the 23rd in Raleigh. The first night was terrible - whoever the "Next Big Star" was sounded terrible and it wasn't just the equipment, it was the band itself! Justhorrible. Now the next night, was a totally different experience! It wasAWESOME! The Next Big Star first runners up, the Jason Marks Band from Wilmington, NC rocked the house! They should have been the actual winners because they were so much better! I hope to see them around again. LeAnn wasn't all that great but Kenny was incredible! Great times! First Name: Bob Which Concert Did You Attend?: Aug 22nd - Raleigh, NC Tell Us Your Experience: Sound was errible..absolutely horrible. Couldn't understand anything and it was so pitchy. Not a good night. First Name: Renee Which Concert Did You Attend?: Aug 2nd - Detroit, MI Tell Us Your Experience: This was the first Kenny concert I had ever attended and LOVED IT! Can't wait for him to come around again - I would love to be there. Jul 08First Name: sandy Which Concert Did You Attend?: Jul 19th - Philadelphia, PA > Tell Us Your Experience: Stacy, I don't think that you read my review. I said Kenny was fantastic and the sound was better this year. Get your coments straight please. The concert was awsome, There are just a couple of songs thatI would have loved to hear but didn't. There is no better artist than Kenny. First Name: Stacy Which Concert Did You Attend?: Jul 19th - Philadelphia, PA Tell Us Your Experience: I have been to all of the Kenny Chesney shows over the past 6 years here in Philly. This past weekend was awesome. He was fabulous. I also took my 2 son’sto their first KC show, and they loved it. They can’t wait to go back next year. I have to disagree with Sandy's comments for a few issues she raises about this years show being the same as last years. At the Flip Flop Summer Tour he came up in the middle of the crowdon top of the sound booth, and walked to the stage, unlike this year where he took an elevator up to the front of the stage. Also, last year, started with Living in Fast Forward, not Live Those Songs Again (which was the 2nd song he did last year), and when he was here for the Road and Radio show he opened withSummertime. His line up also changed this year with additions from Poets andPirates - Don’t Blink, Wild Ride, Got A Little Crazy, Better as a Memory and Never Wanted Nothing More, so it wasn’t the same thing this year. Plus, if you read anything he says, he performs crowd favorites because that’s what people come to see, not songs that people don’t know. And HELLO... He played for over 2 hours, what do you expect????? Why go see anyone if they don’t play what everyone wants to hear. And how many performers go for 2 hours these days, ummm hardly any. Maybe you didn't know but on April 26, in South Carolina, he sustained a hematoma from the ankle down and has been performing every night with the same energy he does every show with an injury. Like to see a lot of performers pull that off, because today, someone gets a paper cut- show is cancelled. So, badday, I would think not. Awesome performance, as always. Also, if you listenedduring the show, he did say they were having technical difficulty. So I assume you missed that comment as well! First Name: Sandy Which Concert Did You Attend?: Jul 19th - Philadelphia, PA Tell Us Your Experience: This is my 2nd Kenny concert and by far the better of the two. I was up in the boxes and the sound was so much better this year. Kenny was great. He was all over the stage and interacting the whole time with the fans. I think he needs to change up his songs a little. There are other songs I love that he didn't sing last year or this year. But I cant wait until the next concert. He was fantastic. I would love to sit up closer next time. First Name: Shannon Which Concert Did You Attend?: Jul 19th - Philadelphia, PA Tell Us Your Experience: Let me first say "I Love Kenny Chesney." I seen every show in the area for the past several years. This year I was the closest I have ever been, about 4 feet from both "T's" of the catwalk - what a view. Anyway, I was blown away by his performances every year. If fact, last year there was a period during the concert when I actually started crying from the overwhelming emotions. The concert on Saturday in Philly was very disappointing. Something was definitely wrong, I have searching the internet for answer but yet to read a review on it. If I didn't know any better I would say Kenny was not feeling well or in a really bad mood and pissed off at something. If all came out in the way he performed that night. He started the night by grabbing a poster from a little girl and throwing on the stage in anger. Then after almost every song he was talking with someone at the back of the stage, almost like he was yelling at them. There were numerous times when you could barely hear his vocals. After one of the songs he actually did the motion of a cut to the throat to some on the stage. My husband and I actually looked at each other and said what was that about. Later, when he came out and started to sing "when the song goes down" he kept looking back on the stage and waving his hands like someone was suppose to be doing something. Was Uncle Kracker suppose to come out like normal? Then towards the end of the concert he went to sign the guitar and the marker didn't work, he practically threw that as well. Is this just a case of bad luck through the night? For a true Kenny fan I found this disturbing to see such rage from him. I also felt the show itself was exactly the same as last year. He opened with the same song, entered the stage the same way, ended the show with the same song and had theexact same closing to the concert with that music and signing autographs. He really needs to change this up for next year and don't let your anger interfere with your performance. People paid lots of money to see you be what you are - entertainer of the year!! I still you Kenny - we all have bad days - you are only human! First Name: Lana Which Concert Did You Attend?: Jul 13th - Atlanta, GA Tell Us Your Experience: My first Chesney concert and I am hooked. I sat in the terrace and would have loved to have been given a chance to sit in the sand pit area. Gary Allen was awesome in the rain. Leann Rimes was good. Sammy Hagar rocked the stadium. Brooks and Dunn did what they do best and Kenny... Kenny is awesome. He performed song after song non stop. I was out of breath for him, but he kept on and on unlike Leann who would stop between songs and run back to the stage and get a swallow of something. Kenny put on an awesome show!! First Name: john Which Concert Did You Attend?: Jul 13th - Atlanta, GA Tell Us Your Experience: I have seen Kenny the last three years and am a huge fan, but I have to agree with others who have said this year was just off. He puts a lot of energy into the show but there just didn't seem to be that connection. I was up front and there wasn't a whole lot of interaction with the fans. I know I'm opening myself up to unbridled criticism but he needs to put Tractor in the barn for a couple of years. Mix it up some more and retool the show. Jun 08First Name: Colin Schooley Which Concert Did You Attend?: Jun 21st - Chicago, IL , Jun 27th - OshKosh, WI Tell Us Your Experience: This summer I experienced the best week of my life. I got the chance to see Kenny twice in seven days which is a dream come true for any Kenny fan. Me and some friends made the trip from Wisconsin to Chicago tosee Kenny and friends set soldier field on fire, (which I like to see because I am a Packer fan and the bears suck)! The show was awesome and the best part was when the 50,000+ in attendance sang Shiftwork perfectly. My friends and I had an amazing time but we knew the fun wasn't over. The next Friday we saw Kenny in Oshkosh WI for Country USA and Kenny was amazing once again. The show got cancelled after six songs but it was one of the funnest Kenny concerts I'veever been to. He was in the middle of Better as a Memory when it started lightning and raining as hard as I've ever seen it rain but this combination and Kenny and his band not shortening the song but playing it out fully made it an amazing sight. We waited around for about an hour but they never came back out. So then my buddy and I snuck around the stage and got our pictures taken next to Kenny's sweet Corona Poets and Pirates painted tour bus which was the perfect end to the night. Can't wait to see Kenny next year. First Name: Colleen Which Concert Did You Attend?: Jun 21st - Chicago, IL Tell Us Your Experience: I flew 1,000 miles to see the Chicago show! Loved it!!! But i have to say, i went to see him in 4 states last year, and i enjoyed his performance last year better! First Name: Mike Which Concert Did You Attend?: Jun 21st - Chicago, IL Tell Us Your Experience: Not a Luke Bryan fan so didn't much enjoy him, Gary Allen was great. Leann Rimes decided to wear a loose fitting shirt and no bra which worked fine for me - and all the other men up close. Keith Urban was the show - he rocked soldier field and had great energy, seemed happy, had Nicole Kidman there with him - great time. Kenny sucked - he seemed in a bad mood - was very standoff-ishof the fans (didnt touch almost anyone's hands) lacked emotion in his singing, at one point violently signaled for two cameramen to get off the stage, in the middle of a song, (although they worked there). Tough night. First Name: Dawn Which Concert Did You Attend?: Jun 21st - Chicago, IL Tell Us Your Experience: We had a blast. The concert was so much better then last year. He is much better playing a Soldier Field! He was fantastic! So much energy, he really gets the crowd going. He even brought Jim Edmonds and Nick Swisher on stage - for the cross town classic weekend, that was awesome! He brought Keith back on and they sang together. It was awesome! I can't wait til'next year! First Name: Greg Which Concert Did You Attend?: Jun 6th - Las Vegas, NV Tell Us Your Experience: GREAT!!! My first concert to see Kenny Chesney, Cant wait for him to come back again so I can go back!! GREAT SHOW.. First Name: Mary Which Concert Did You Attend?: Jun 6th - Las Vegas, NV Tell Us Your Experience: Let me start by saying I LOVE KENNY CHESNEY!! However, the concert in Las Vegas las night was not the best I have seen from him. I know it was UK's Birthday so maybe they were all partying a little too much...afterall, it is Vegas. But I got the impression they were all a little hung over. He was easily winded during his songs and didn't have the energy heusually had. Oh, and I have to agree the sound could have been better. If I didn't already know all the words to his songs by heart, I would have had no idea what he was saying. Leann Rimes was fabulous though, so not sure why Kenny had a problem. May 08First Name: Luann Which Concert Did You Attend?: May 31st - Glendale, AZ Tell Us Your Experience: I was truly disappointed in Kenny. The sound system was not good at all. I think the thing that was the most disappointing was Kenny. I have seen him many, many times and I was completely let down. Kenny did not have the energy and enthusiasm that he usually beams with. I'm glad hesang "Blue Rocking Chair" because that was one of the best sounding songs he delivered. Kenny was just off (no passion or desire for his music or his fans). I know he takes pride in his shows and spends just a couple of months a year off to plan for the next tour. Maybe next tour needs a bit more planning - work on sound system. I've always thought he deserves Entertainer of the Year but not at this point. Now, KEITH URBAN, was phenominal !!! I have never seen Keith in concert and his passion was seen and felt by all. Great performance by Keith! First Name: Carol Which Concert Did You Attend?: May 28th - Los Angeles, CA Tell Us Your Experience: Kenny was FANTASTIC... AMAZING ENERGY but the SOUND SUCKED! I was third row on the floor and sound for Kenny and Leanne Rimes was terrible. Other postings have said the same thing - Kenny check your sound!!! First Name: Nancy Which Concert Did You Attend?: May 24th - Cleveland, OH Tell Us Your Experience: Great show all around. Sound was pretty good in my opinion. Gary, LeAnn, Keith sounded great. A few feedback problems during Keith, but hey that's what you get during live performances. Kenny, well as much as love him as the great entertainer that he is ... well the vocals are not going to sound great if Kenny moves the mic away from his mouth at the end of the line. Not possible. And I'm glad they leave it that way and don't overdub it. He still puts on a hell of a show! I pay to see him every year because it's that good all around! First Name: MARK Which Concert Did You Attend?: May 24th - Cleveland, OH Tell Us Your Experience: Sammy And Keith sounded fantastic ! Kenny's sound man should have taken his headphones off. You could possibly hear it in Erie PA and still not understand it. Had a good time but disappointed. I saw Kenny and Tim at Blossom Music Center. Much better show. They need to put Butch Carr behind the wheel!!!!! First Name: Tracy Which Concert Did You Attend?: May 24th - Cleveland, OH Tell Us Your Experience: It was great !!! I was not sure that it would be as good as last year's. But after Sammy left the stage it was great. The highlight was Jennifer Nettles showing up and singing Stay. It was a great event that truly shows why Kenny is Entertainer of the Year 4 years running. Can't wait till next year. First Name: Bob Which Concert Did You Attend?: May 24th - Cleveland, OH Tell Us Your Experience: Never seen so many people who cant handle their alcohol.Shows were great. Its just a shame alot of people there have no idea how good it was! First Name: Greg Which Concert Did You Attend?: May 10th - Baltimore, MD Tell Us Your Experience: I saw Kenny each of the last 3 years and I have to say that this year was the best so far! Last night Kenny kicked A$$ First Name: Barbar Which Concert Did You Attend?: May 8th - Charleston, WV Tell Us Your Experience: The show was amazing. The crowd was good. Kenny seemed to be in a really great mood. You couldn't tell it had been less than two weeks since he injured his foot. He surprised the crowd when he sang "Lay You Down"because he doesn't do that very often. The addition of the horn section changes some of the songs but it is a good change. It adds another dimension to the music. The huge video screens are a great touch. I don't know how Kenny and the gang manage to top themselves every year but they do. Looking forward to seeing Kenny again. First Name: Sara Which Concert Did You Attend?: May 8th - Charleston, WV Tell Us Your Experience: I loved it he was so good First Name: Laurie Which Concert Did You Attend?: May 3rd - Dallas, TX Tell Us Your Experience: It was incredible. This was the 1st time I've been to see Kenny in concert, and I will go again & again. He is absolutely perfect in every way!!! The only thing I didn't like was having to wait for him to come on and when it was over!! First Name: Regina Which Concert Did You Attend?: May 3rd - Dallas, TX Tell Us Your Experience: Concert was amazing! May have had a few speaker problems in the beginning but it did get fixed. Kenney was Amazing! I was throughly impressed. First Name: Katie Which Concert Did You Attend?: May 3rd - Dallas, TX Tell Us Your Experience: The speakers were blown. You could not understand any words the artists were singing. They sounded like they were all singing underwater ................ VERY BAD CONCERT!!!! LEFT EARLY....... Apr 08First Name: Brittany Which Concert Did You Attend?: Apr 26th - Columbia, SC Tell Us Your Experience: The concert was amazing! You could tell Kenny was in true agony after he broke his foot but he kept on going and did an unbelievable job. The whole concert was upbeat! It was great! Kenny you’re a fantasticperformer! First Name: Alexis Which Concert Did You Attend?: Apr 26th - Columbia, SC Tell Us Your Experience: The concert was great. Kenny the ultimate performer was great even though you could tell he was in a great deal of pain with his ankle. He never missed a beat. He wasn't able to get around quite as fast as usual but he did a fantastic job. As I said he is the ultimate performer. The rest of the line up was great as well. Way to go Kenny. First Name: Lee Which Concert Did You Attend?: Apr 18th - Uncasville, CT Tell Us Your Experience: - Kenny's shows are always awesome but this was exceptional. I Received 2 sandbar wristbands which I tightly wrapped one around my wrist and loosley attached one around my 10 year old son Tyler's wrist (so he could switch on and off with his sister who waited patiently in Section 14 with dad) as soon as we got into the sandbar Tyler was lifted up onto the stage with Kenny!!! It was an unbelievable experience for us all !!! First Name: Lucy Which Concert Did You Attend?: Apr 19th - Uncasville, CT Tell Us Your Experience: Great Show Lot of energy...way to go KENNY... Send Us Your Kenny Chesney
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