Jethro Tull Tickets
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Overall Rating
4.0
By BigMouthLawyer
Good show but way too short
Two sets - each between 35 - 45 minutes. A video description before each song lasting 2-3 minutes. All this equals less than 1 hour of actual music.
By Mnycars
Jethro Tull was amazing
The sound level of the amps was a bit low at the beginning of the show, however it improved after the first couple sets and the show was off and running. Ian Anderson can still play the flute like a magician. His storied dialogue between songs about the history of the band was entertaining as well.
By Bis52
Ian Anderson
The show was very good and Ian is so talented. It was not the Jethro Tull of the studio or live stage of the early 70's. Seemed like a little watered down version of what I expected. First time at this venue and I was not impressed. very poor sound system. Do not know if it was the bands equipment or the theaters.Could not take a picture. do not Know if it is the artist's request or theater rules. I did not want to film a documentary for distribution rights. A single cell phone remembrance should not hurt.Come on 5 dollars for water and 15 dollars for beer when it is 93 degrees in the sun is greedy.I paid 165 dollars for two tickets and I left feeling abused.
By DDawgs13
Lacking
In the setlist there were two songs not played and maybe a third.
By Sjdolskjs
AMAZING!
Ian Anderson and the rest of the band were amazing, playing a host of their past songs. There isn’t a bad seat in Freedom Hill, even on the lawn, so you always have a great view. Jethro Tull jammed for hours, only taking the briefest of pauses between songs. I’m absolutely going next year if they’re touring here again :)
By PAMDCG
Jethro Tull great. Freedom Hill not so much
It was great seeing Jethro Tull but will never go to Freedom Hill Ampitheater (Michigan Lottery Theater) again. The security people were obnoxious! Kicking people out for taking a quick photo of Jethro Tull who by the way is 71 years old and the average age of the patrons was 60-65. Us seniors were certainly no threat but were treated as such. Rude security guys ruined the show!
By TheFarmMarm
Tull is the real deal!
every song was spot on. video clips from former band members introducing the songs was a classy touch. loved every moment of the show . . . wished they would have played just a little longer.
By johnmi5566
50 Years of one of the Legends
It was a very good concert and walking down memory road. As Ian stated it was to bad the organizers screwed up and didn't provide a video board vs a projector. Music good and very energetic. Great use of using early videos of himself doing the high notes.
By tbrowne3
Ian was right on Ian!
Loved....saw him 50 years ago...and for the 50th, god is good!
By Chum296
Music great, amphitheater horrible
How drunk was the engineer that developed this theater? Half the audience is blinded by the sun for more than half of the show. It would have been so tough to figure out what direction to put the stage, wouldn’t it have been?
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.