Jethro Tull Tickets
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Overall Rating
4.0
By Rayoflight61
Tull
Great instrumentation and composition however his voice is gone
By ArtDiF
Tull - 50th year anniversary.
Nice production. Had a chance to relive the past, as well as celebrate 50 years with Ian Anderson
By sheisloved
Happy to testified one of his last concerts.
Wonderful. I don't have another word to express myself. I watched him in 1988 in Sao Paulo-Brazil and now in Michigan-USA.
By reverendg
Much better than the “rock opera”
Ian definitely has a thing for the video screen. In his rock opera he took it too far, and as a whole, that show was awful. Because of that we were prepared to take this show or leave it, hoping for the best. Yes, Ian has lost a bit off the top of that youthful voice, but accommodates it well. He is still a showman, and he and the rest of Jethro Tull put on an enjoyable show. I can definitely recommend this show.
By EBC123
Jethro Tull good, but strange entrance rules
Jethro Tull put on a good show. However, even though we arrived over an hour before start time, due to massively long parking lines and security check-in lines at venue, the show started before we got to the amphitheatre entrance gate. And we were not allowed in. Apparently this is a thing with Ian Anderson? He doesn't allow the gatekeepers to let anyone in during the first few songs? I didn't quite catch everything the gatekeepers were saying, but there was quite a crowd of us wanting in and they wouldn't let us in. Told us they were sorry, it wasn't them, it was Ian Anderson's policy. Finally after 2-3 songs, they told us we could go around to the back entrance to the seating area and get in that way. So - I am not sure what to say. I thought it was kind of messed up, personally. The main take-away lesson here - go EARLY. Earlier than you would normally go, if you are going to see Jethro Tull anywhere. Because if you're late, through no fault of your own, you won't be allowed in. (I'm guessing they finally allowed people in, but am not sure when - intermission maybe?)
By StChuck
Jethro Tull was excellent as usual!
Ian Anderson still plays flute amazingly well. Last 2 songs Agualung and Locomotive Breath were great. Only issue was the video that did not arrive on time and Ian made it clear he was unhappy with Live Nation saying they must not have read the blanking contract. Too bad for the fans!
By Anonymous
Ian Anderson July 1 2018
A nice show on a real hot night. Ian does not have the range he used to, but he tries hard. The band was great and the songs were selected from the past 50 years. I would go again.
By Skippy51
Charlie stole the handle!
Great show. Would have been better if the video screen was better quality.
By Perchslayer
Some what disappointed with the venue
It took a half hour to get through the gate. Tull did not have a warm up band. 7:30 meant 7:30. We missed half of the first set. Ian had a lot of prerecorded music. Seems he has lost his voice. He was spot on with the flute. His flute was tremendous. Disappointed with the length of the show and the wait to get in.
By Bulldog3388
Tull was very good!
Ian Anderson put on a good show. Lots of energy, I can't believe he is 71. The venue was poor. I will not see another show at fredom hill.
Bio
Jethro Tull on Tour
Ian Anderson — Jethro Tull's flautist, vocalist and guitarist — leads the band's live shows. With bold charisma, he pairs his instrumental work with mesmerizing, full-bodied dance moves that match the band's dramatic musical intricacies. Anderson's bandmates also ably channel the emotional arcs of Jethro Tull's arrangements, creating a concert experience that can feel like a lot like a theater production. The band toured heavily for decades after forming in 1968, appearing at high-profile events such as the Isle of Wight Festival, and became known for elaborate stage setups and costumes. In 2018, Anderson celebrated the band's half-century existence with a tour dubbed 50 Years of Jethro Tull.
Jethro Tull in Concert
The legendary prog band played their first concert in London at the iconic Marquee Club on February 2, 1968. The gig was a long time coming: Prior to cofounding the group, Anderson had been performing with several other acts, including the John Evan Band. However, once his fledgling group's booking agency suggested the name Jethro Tull — in reference to a real-life English agriculturist — the band was off to the races.
Chart and sales success came early and often. Jethro Tull's second album, 1969's Stand Up, hit No. 1 in the UK and was certified gold, while 1971's landmark Aqualung went triple-platinum and 1972's Thick as a Brick topped the U.S. charts. As their career progressed, the band evolved along with musical trends and embraced styles such as hard rock, synth-rock and metal (in addition to the usual mix of folk, blues and rock). That penchant for progress also paid off: In 1988, Jethro Tull won the inaugural Hard Rock/Metal Grammy Award, and the 1987 album Crest of a Knave won Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental. Recent years have seen the release of archival live albums and hits collections, both of which illuminate the band's deep catalog.