Barenaked Ladies Reviews

Genny from Madison, Wisconsin

BNL AT THE RIVERSIDE THEATER, JUNE 22

I'm not sure what show 'Eeic' from Minneapolis was at, but it couldn't have been a Barenaked Ladies concert and certainly not in Milwaukee. I've seen the band three times now and have NEVER been disappointed; last night's concert was utterly fantastic. My son and I had the VIP package and had the pleasure of seeing the guys practice during the soundcheck yesterday afternoon, as well as meeting each of them. The first opener for the band was K.T. Tunstall and she was absolutely amazing. The second band, Better Than Ezra, brought incredible energy to the place and few people were left sitting down. However, once BNL came on around 9 P.M., NOBODY stayed in their seats. Ed, Jim, Tyler, and Kevin more than delivered a great set, playing for nearly two hours, but also gave heartfelt thanks to their fans for supporting them throughout the years. Now, that it's over, I can hardly wait to see them again and already planning our next BNL concert adventure.

Elizabeth Lovelady from Dallas, Texas

THEY MADE ME SAY UNDERWEAR

I attended the show in Irving/ Dallas on 6.7.22 Toad the Wet Sprocket warmed the crowd up. Next was Gin Blossoms who were really good then came BNL what a humorous band good music and comedy! I'm there. All in all I was very satisfied. I have to remember these bands are just starting to go on the road after COVID . Kudos to all three bands that played last night. It really was a big bang 🙂

Don from San Diego, California

WHERE WAS THE PROMISED DEL AMITRI?

The only reason I bought tickets to this show (as fond as I am about The BNL) was to see Del Amitri. It was billed as DA opening for BNL and I was extremely disappointed that they did not open. To add to my disappointment the BNL kept saying “how about Del Amitri?”…and “Give it up for Del Amitri”! I began to wonder if I had missed an entire segment of the show. BNL is a great band and gave a sound, humorous and entertaining show. If Del Amitri had opened I would have given this review 6 stars, end of story. The billing was deceiving and as I said beforehand, disappointing. I had bought four tickets and had raved to my family about how great a band Del Amitri was. Oh well, back to my Bucket List option to finally see DA.

Steve from Columbus, Ohio

BITTERSWEET

Sweet because they sounded great, Bitter because they left so many songs "on the table". They only played for about an hour and 15 minutes. I remember the good ol' days when they played for a least a couple of hours and left you upbeat and happy.

Donna from DTE Energy Knob

DISAPPOINTED ☹️

I love the BNL artistry and comedy. This was disappointing.

John A. from Boston, Massachusetts

DISAPPOINTING BOSTON SHOW

The band worked hard and played with energy, but they played far too many new songs rather than fan favorites. This left the crowd flat, with people in my section leaving early or hanging by the bar rather than watching the show. I've seen BNL before and was disappointed this time.

Dave from Avon, Connecticut

DISAPPOINTING

I have seen BNL multiple times and they are one of my favorite live bands. This show was disappointing. They played 8 songs off the new album. After not attending live music for over a year because of covid, you want to experience a concert where the crowd is really into it. It came across like BNL had contempt for the audience in that bought their tickets two years ago. (Nobody bought those tickets to hear songs from a record that had not even been made.)

Eeic from Minneapolis, Minnesota

BARE NAKED TALENT

My wife and I were under the impression that the band was good but the singer was real “pitchy” and under-rehearsed. Clearly the way the soundman was phase shifting the PA for The band Better than Ezra to make them sound bad was an indicator that someone shared my opinion of the headlining talent. Also if Mystic Lake shows they have chairs for people in pictures and such, they should not “bait” people in under that assumption and then have none! Oh, but you will sell some “souvenir chairs” at an overpriced comfort. I would expect no less from you, but more from Bare naked Ladies! You are welcome for our donation

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