Todd Rundgren Tickets
Overall Rating
4.4
By Beatlegeezer
Many positives, one negative
After an approximately 30-year hiatus, Utopia fans were served a good helping of songs from Todd and Company. The mix from early prog-rock numbers to the more catchy tunes that came later was a reasonable sampling for most Utopia fans. The show ran quickly with virtually no between-song banter (I frankly enjoy a little chat between songs, particularly from those who have stories to tell...like Todd). My biggest problem was the "muddy" sound mix. The overall volume level was very high from beginning to end, and the voices/words were lost when all four vocalists cranked up. That was a shame because the vocal harmonies are a highlight of Utopia's sound. There aren't many bands that can make me cringe because of the harshness of the sound, but Utopia did it at the Tabernacle. It was my first visit to the Tabernacle, and I found it to be one of the most enjoyable (except for the sound issue) venues I have experienced. Bathrooms and bars are conveniently located so that there was virtually no waiting, even during the intermission. The hall is rather small, so there really isn't a bad seat in the house; even at the back of the balcony. I opted to pay $20 to park directly across the street from the venue, and reservations can be made on your smart phone at ParkWhiz.
By roadcase
Todd Rundgren's Utopia... Amazing !!!
The overall Production was Great... Sound, Lights, Video!! The Band was Incredible!! They Started off with the first "Utopia" album and nailed it! Hats off to keyboardist Gil Assayas who came in on short notice and truly is a keyboard Whiz! He covered the keyboard parts flawlessly. Willie, Kasim and Todd played and sang their parts just as I remembered hearing them both live and recorded. I traveled from Nashville to Atlanta to see them and I would do it again in a heartbeat...
By JVonRyan
It was good but longed for Todd’s Solo stuff.
Unfortunately, I’m not as familiar with utopia as I am with Todd’s solo stuff. I should have known better to think they’d play any of those songs. But, I did have a good time even though I only recognized a couple of tunes.
Bio
Todd Rundgren on Tour
Fans never know what to expect from a Todd Rundgren show, which is a testament to his range as a musician. For example, his "The Individualist, A True Star" tour was named so because of its unique format: Along with a set of hits, Rundgren also performed a side of his seminal 1973 LP A Wizard, a True Star. In cities with multiple shows booked, the musician played a different side of the album each night.
No matter where Rundgren's creative muse takes him on a given tour, what stands out is his voice — an instrument that can handle both growling rock and blue-eyed soul — and his charismatic stage presence. Thanks to this versatility, Rundgren has also toured as part of Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band and, as a solo artist, opened for Hall & Oates and teamed up with Joe Jackson for a co-headlining tour. In 2019, he joined forces with the Monkees' Micky Dolenz, Christopher Cross and Badfinger's Joey Molland for the "It Was Fifty Years Ago Today – A Tribute to the Beatles' White Album" tour.
Todd Rundgren in Concert
Todd Rundgren first broke into the music business in the late '60s with the band Nazz, for whom he wrote "Open Your Eyes" and "Hello It's Me." He then released several solo albums, including 1972's Something/Anything? (which featured a re-recording of "Hello It's Me") and then founded the rock band Utopia, a group that drew on prog, power-pop and new wave. In 1983, Rundgren released one of his best-known songs, "Bang the Drum All Day."
In addition to his own work, Rundgren is also a well-respected studio artist who's produced albums for Hall & Oates, XTC, Psychedelic Furs and Meat Loaf. Rundgren has also continued to release solo albums, including 2017's White Knight, which featured guest spots from Robyn, Joe Walsh and Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor.